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David Niven: Biography

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  • Birth Name: James David Graham Niven
  • Birth Place: London, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/01/1910, Pisces
  • Date of Death: 07/29/1983
  • Profession: Actor; producer; writer
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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).
  • Co-founded 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."  
  • Rich Little dubbed in his lines for the films Trial of the Pink Panther and Curse of the Pink Panther. 
  • David Niven Relationships:
  • David Niven Jr. - Son
  • Fiona - Daughter
  • Grizel Niven - Sister
  • Henrietta Julia Degacher - Mother
  • Hjordis Tersmeden - Wife
  • James Niven - Son
  • Joyce - Sister
  • Kristina - Daughter
  • Max Niven - Brother
  • Primula Rollo - Wife (deceased)
  • Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt - Stepfather
  • William Edward Graham Niven - Father
  • David Niven Awards:
  • 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
  • 1957 Emmy: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor - 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
  • 1958 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • College:
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, England (1929)
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