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Birth Name: James David Graham Niven

Born: 1 March 1910 Died: 29 July 1983

Country of origin: United Kingdom

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Description: David Niven was named after the Saint's Day on which he was born, St. David, patron Saint of Wales. He attended Stowe School and Sandhurst Military Academy and served for two years in Malta with the Highland Light Infantry. At the outbreak of World War II, although a top-line star, he re-joined the army (Rifle Brigade). He did, however, consent to play in two films during the war, both of strong propaganda value--Spitfire (1942) and The Way Ahead (1944). In spite of six years' virtual absence from the screen, he came in second in the 1945 Popularity Poll of British film stars. On his return to Hollywood after the war he was made ... (more)

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1. The Pink Panther (1963)

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7

716 Watched

2. Wuthering Heights (1939)

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7.4

290 Watched

3. The Guns of Navarone (1961)

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7.4

356 Watched

4. Casino Royale (1967)

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5.4

314 Watched

5. Around the World in 80 Days

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6.5

292 Watched

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1. Today (1952)

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6.6

94 Watched

2. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

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8.3

89 Watched

3. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)

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6.9

64 Watched

4. What's My Line? (1950-1967)

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8.2

40 Watched

5. The Ed Sullivan Show

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8.5

35 Watched

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1. The Hollywood Reporter: The Golden Years

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2. 100 Simple Secrets of Great Relationships: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It (2003)

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3. Moons A Balloon (2005)

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4. The 100 Simple Secrets of Successful People (1975)

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5. The 100 Simple Secrets of Healthy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It

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1. Zane Grey Theater (1956)

Rating:

9.2

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