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David Swift Biography

Birth Name:David Swift

Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession Writer, Director, Producer, Animation department, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Created the 1950s sitcom "Mr․ Peepers․"
  • Best known for directing 1967 musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," as well as writing and directing 1961 Disney film "The Parent Trap․"
  • Married actress Maggie McNamara, however they divorced
  • Began his career as an assistant animator at Disney
  • Wrote radio comedy for Bing Crosby, Red Skelton and others
  • While at Disney, worked on noted films "Fantasia," "Snow White," "Pinocchio" and more
  • Served in the U․S․ 8th Air Force in World War II

Awards

  • 1962WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1968WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Musical: nominated