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David Niven

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David Niven Fast Facts:

Named David because he was born on St. David's Day.
Served in the British Army in Malta after graduating from Sandhurst, and returned to the military in 1939 for service in World War II. Peter Ustinov was his batman (British term for personal servant).
Cofounded the Four Star TV production company with Dick Powell, Charles Boyer and Ida Lupino.
While presenting the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1974, a streaker ran across the stage. Niven quipped, "Isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings."
Was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, in 1981.
Due to his declining health, his lines in the films Trial of the Pink Panther and Curse of the Pink Panther were later dubbed by Rich Little.

David Niven Relationships:
William Edward Graham Niven - Father
Henrietta Julia Degacher - Mother
Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt - Stepfather
Primula Rollo - Wife (deceased)
Hjordis Tersmeden - Wife
David Niven Jr. - Son
James Niven - Son
Kristina - Daughter
Fiona - Daughter
Max Niven - Brother
Joyce - Sister
Grizel Niven - Sister
David Niven Awards:
1957 Emmy: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor - Nominee
1958 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1959 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1958 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
1954 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1955 Emmy: Best Actor in a Single Performance - Nominee
1954 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actor - Nominee
College:
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, England (1929)