David Swift

Birth Name:

David Swift

Birth Place:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Writer, Director, Producer, Animation department, Actor

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․"
Created the 1950s sitcom "Mr․ Peepers․"
Married actress Maggie McNamara, however they divorced
Began his career as an assistant animator at Disney
While at Disney, worked on noted films "Fantasia," "Snow White," "Pinocchio" and more
Wrote radio comedy for Bing Crosby, Red Skelton and others
Served in the U․S․ 8th Air Force in World War II

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