He acted in two wartime films not formally associated with the AFPU, but both made with a firm view to winning support for the British war effort, especially in the United States. up the archetypal English gentleman, witty, debonair, immaculate in Education: Attended Stowe House boarding school, near Buckingham, 1923-26; Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1927-29: commissioned lieutenant in Highland Light Infantry: served in Malta and England to 1932. In 1942, he co-starred in the morale-building film about the development of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter, The First of the Few (American title Spitfire), which was enthusiastically endorsed by Winston Churchill. With an Academy Award to his credit, Niven's career continued to thrive. Niven's friend Billie More noted: "This is not kind, but when Hjrdis died I can't think of a single soul who was sorry". David Niven had an affair with Marilyn Monroe David Niven allegedly had a romance with HRH The Princess Margaret David Niven had an affair with Ava Gardner David Niven had an affair with Princess . television commercials for instant coffee. In 1971 he published his autobiography, The Moon's a Balloon, which was well received, selling over five million copies. Niven's other roles included Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Sir Charles Lytton ("the Phantom") in The Pink Panther (1963), James Bond in Casino Royale (1967), and Colonel Race in Death on the Nile (1978). company, Four Star Television, to produce films for the small screen; Grace and Niven became close and lifelong friends, and he and his wife frequently visited the palace at Monaco once Grace became a princess. Niven died as a result of ALS on 29 July 1983, at age 73. Niven made some popular comedies, Prudence and the Pill (1968) and The Impossible Years (1968). Hjrdis Genberg, model student, 1941-42. During his work with the AFPU, Peter Ustinov, one of the script-writers, had to pose as Niven's batman. During this period Niven was largely barred from the Hollywood studios. Herbert Marshall and the imperious C. Aubrey Smith, who ran the years and took a succession of casual jobs in Canada and the United The show was produced by Four Star Television, which was co-owned and founded by Niven, Ida Lupino, Dick Powell and Charles Boyer. In 1975, he narrated The Remarkable Rocket, a short animation based on a story by Oscar Wilde. 2008". Early Life and Family. In 1975 he narrated The Remarkable Rocket, a short animation based on a story by Oscar Wilde. Niven first met Churchill at a dinner party in February 1940. Margaret Niven. Niven later appeared in The Elusive Pimpernel (1950) The Toast of New Orleans (1950), Happy Go Lovely (1951), Happy Ever After (1954) and Carrington V.C. But six years later, she died at the age of 28, only six weeks after the family moved to the US. He was lent to MGM for a minor part in Rose Marie (1936), then a larger one in Palm Springs (1936) at Paramount. Niven suffered many instances of corporal punishment owing to his inclination for pranks, which finally led to his expulsion from Heatherdown at the age of 10. Family, Romance, And Relationships Who is Barbara Niven dating? Then we find ourselves on Earth in 1945, where RAF pilot Peter Carter, played by David Niven, is flying back to Britain after a bombing raid, losing height, badly hit. Having been in more than 90 . '"[48], In 1985, Niven was included in a series of British postage stamps, along with Sir Alfred Hitchcock, Sir Charles Chaplin, Peter Sellers and Vivien Leigh, to commemorate "British Film Year".[49]. Find out about David Niven's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! Until then few people outside her family were . Additionally, she holds the American nationality and has North American ethnicity. for his staying power that he was still in regular demand after nearly After failing to pass the naval entrance exam due to his difficulty with maths, Niven attended Stowe School, a newly created public school led by headmaster J.F. James David Graham Niven was born March 1, 1910, at Kirriemuir, Scotland. She was just 15 when movie star David Niven, 18 at the time, got her pregnant while holidaying on the Isle of Wight. (1955) before scoring a big success as Phileas Fogg in Michael Todd's production of Around the World in 80 Days. He returned to Britain to play the title role in The Elusive Pimpernel (1950) from Powell and Pressberger, which was to have been financed by Korda and Goldwyn. Niven moved to New York City, where he began an unsuccessful career in whisky sales and horse rodeo promotion in Atlantic City. He recounted their meeting: I had never seen anything so beautiful in my lifetall, slim, auburn hair, up-tilted nose, lovely mouth and the most enormous grey eyes I had ever seen. After being placed under close-arrest for this act of insubordination, Niven finished a bottle of whisky with the officer who was guarding him: Rhoddy Rose (later Colonel R.L.C. In the Ian Fleming novel You Only Live Twice, Kissy Suzuki has a cormorant who is named "David" after the actor. Primula, whom he called Primmie, died at age 28, only six weeks after moving to the U.S., of a fractured skull and brain lacerations from an accidental fall in the home of Tyrone Power. He joined the Rifle Brigade, Husband of Primula Susan Niven and Hjrdis Paulina Niven son. There I saw David lose his British phlegm, his politeness and class. In 1944 he worked extensively with the BBC and SHAEF to expand these broadcast efforts. In 1960, while filming Please Don't Eat the Daisies with Doris Day, Niven and Hjrdis separated for a few weeks, though they later reconciled. His father was an army man, as were both his grandfathers. Released in 1964, "The Pink Panther" proved to be one of Niven's last Though promoted to lieutenant on 1 January 1933, he saw no opportunity for further advancement. He made a porter feel like a king. His work included a small part in the deception operation that used minor actor M. E. Clifton James to impersonate General Sir Bernard Montgomery. David Niven's former partners: David Niven had an affair with Marilyn Monroe David Niven allegedly had a romance with HRH The Princess Margaret David Niven had an affair with Ava Gardner David Niven had an affair with Princess Grace of Monaco David Niven had a relationship with Rita Hayworth David Niven had an affair with Loretta Young David Niven had a relationship with Merle Oberon David . (In fact the book was mostly invented by co-author William Stevenson (no relation), Sir William then being very old.) A Thanksgiving service was held at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, on 27 October 1983. James David Graham Niven (1 March 1910 - 29 July 1983), known professionally as David Niven, was an English actor and novelist, popular both in Europe and the US. Boasting a pastel pink exterior and . In 1980 Niven began experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness and a warble in his voice. Niven was reluctant to take a supporting part in Wuthering Heights (1939) for Goldwyn, but eventually relented and the film was a big success. [citation needed], Niven is the only person to win an Academy Award at the ceremony he was hosting. Son of William Edward Graham Niven and Henriette Julia Comyn-Platt Bored with the peacetime army, he resigned his commission in 1933, relocated to New York, then travelled to Hollywood. extra. Now years later, the picture was still in exactly the same spot. In 1981 Niven published a second and much more successful novel, Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly, which was set during and after World War II, and which drew on his experiences during the war and in Hollywood. Niven also worked with the Army Film Unit. She was rushed into a London nursing home for a secret termination. Later, in 1985, she married David Alexander. Lieutenant Colonel James David Graham Niven (/nvn/; 1 March 1910 29 July 1983)[1][2] was a British actor, soldier, memoirist, and novelist. Niven played Alexander 'Alec' Fleming, one of a family of retired con-artists who now fleece villains in the interests of justice. In July 1982, Blake Edwards brought Niven back for cameo appearances in two final "Pink Panther" films (Trail of the Pink Panther and Curse of the Pink Panther), reprising his role as Sir Charles Lytton. Primmie died at the age of 28, only six weeks after the family moved to the US. That same year, he hosted David Niven's World for London Weekend Television, which profiled contemporary adventurers such as hang gliders, motorcyclists, and mountain climbers: it ran for 21 episodes. Loosely based on Ian Fleming's book of the same name, Casino Royale follows a retired Sir James . [10] In his 1971 biography, The Moon's a Balloon, Niven wrote fondly of his childhood home: It became necessary for the house in London to be sold and our permanent address was now as advertised a cottage which had a reputation for unreliability. This brought him to wider attention within the film industry and he was spotted by Samuel Goldwyn. He also began writing books, with considerable commercial success. This professional As he was looking at the picture, Goldwyn's wife Frances said "Sam never took it down.". "[11] Niven is said to have revealed that he knew Comyn-Platt was his real father a year before his own death in 1983.[12]. Date of Birth. James Niven. a period of undistinguished parts in mediocre films. Nationality: British. Career. He did a war drama Before Winter Comes (1969) then returned to comedy in The Statue (1971). 2008" and though it was an axiom of the film industry that extras Two years later Having developed an interest in acting, he left the Highland Light Infantry, travelled to Hollywood and had several minor roles in film. While crossing the Atlantic, Niven resigned his commission by telegram on 6 September 1933. He then went to England and appeared in a musical with Vera-Ellen, Happy Go Lovely (1951); it was little seen in the US but was a big hit in Britain. Jessica Niven's age and the niceties of Wikipedia are currently absent on the internet . Hollywood was busy filming British subjects and OBITUARY: David W. Niven, 97, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Brookdale at Plymouth Beach. 2,008.". The Tragic 1983 Death Of British Acting Icon David Niven. The Lady Says No (1952) was a poorly received American comedy at the time. big commercial successes at the cinema. They married six weeks later. Brother of Margaret Joyce Niven; Henry Degacher Niven and Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven, -----------------------------------------------------------------. Barbara Niven: Bio, Family, Education. He was assigned to the HLI, with which he served for two years in Malta and then for a few months in Dover. Discover David Niven's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. David Niven was a true Renaissance Man. I adored it and was happier there than I had ever been, especially because, with a rare flash of genius, my mother decided that during the holidays she would be alone with her children. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Niven's professional fortunes were completely restored when cast as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days (1956), a huge hit at the box office. He was assigned to a training base at Inverailort House in the Western Highlands. "[50], What's My Line? Ronald Garrison (d. 1974, separated), David Alexander (d. 1985, separated) and David Niven Jr. were his three spouses. he was probably at his best in light comedy; but what mattered was Niven wrote four books. Early life and family. people and force of personality he managed not only to break into (1958) Starring: Dick Powell, David Niven Genre: TV Western, Television Studio: Timeless Media Release Date: 12/2/2014 Features: Boxed Set The third season of the anthology series brings more of Zane Grey's Old West stories to the small screen with no shortage of drama or top guest stars. His many . Later he went to Stowe and on to Sandhurst to train This was his only recurring role on television. He had more than 100 acting credits to his name and starred as . . I had difficulty swallowing and had champagne in my knees. 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