David Lean (I) (1908–1991)


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An important British filmmaker, David Lean was born in Croydon on March 25, 1908 and brought up in a strict Quaker family (ironically, as a child he wasn't allowed to go to the movies). During the 1920s, he briefly considered the possibility of becoming an accountant like his father before finding a job at Gaumont British Studios in 1927. He ... See full bio »

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Won 2 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Arabian Lawrence Director
(1962)
Kwai-joen silta Director
(1957)
Tohtori Zivago Director
(1965)
Matka Intiaan Editor
(1984)

Filmography

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 1984 Matka Intiaan (edited by)
 1942 Meri on kohtalomme (uncredited)
 1941 Pako
 1938 Pygmalion
 1936 Ball at Savoy
 1935 Turn of the Tide (uncredited)
 1935 Brewster's Millions (uncredited)
 1934 Java Head (uncredited)
 1934 Tiger Bay
 1934 The Fortunate Fool (as D. Lean)
 1933 Matinee Idol
 1932 Insult
 1930 The Night Porter (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 6 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Alternate Names:

D. Lean | Sir David Lean

Height:

6' 1" (1.86 m)

Spouse:

Sandra Lean  (his death) | See more »

Children:

Lean, Peter

Parents:

Tangye, Helena | le Blount Lean, Francis William

Relatives:

Tangye Lean, Edward (sibling)
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Personal Quote:

[on Ryanin tytär (1970)] Now people like it very much and they can't believe it got such terrible notices. I think people didn't like it because they said, "Oh, it's David Lean doing another epic" and in this country particularly I think, if you do anything big and expensive you really are suspected quite a lot. It's in our upbringing, isn't it? Don't show off. And in a vague sort of way - ... See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 633-639. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company (1987). See more »

Trademark:

Short temper. See more »

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