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David Lean (I) (1908–1991)
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 ...
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Born:in Croydon, Surrey, England, UKDied:(age 83) in London, England, UK |
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3 Biographical Movies | 6 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 5 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Sir David LeanHeight:
6' 1" (1.86 m)
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[1988 interview] I don't know about Brief Encounter (1945). I saw it the other day and I thought it was rather good, and I saw it a couple of years ago and I thought it was pretty awful. The magic of that film is Celia Johnson - she was wonderful! See more »Trivia:
Frequently worked with Alec Guinness. When he recommended that Steven Spielberg direct Empire of the Sun (1987), Spielberg ended up hiring Eve Mavrakis as a translator. Fittingly, Mavrakis would go on to marry Ewan McGregor, who succeeded Guinness in the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi. See more »Trademark:
His characters are often men of honor struggling in a cruel or alien environment See more »Star Sign:
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