
David Niven - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
Born | March 01, 1909 |
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Age | |
Birthplace | London, England, UK |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
Generation | Greatest Generation |
Known For | Academy Award-winning actor known for 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'The Pink Panther', and 'Separate Tables'. |
Intro
David Niven was a renowned English actor and novelist, celebrated for his sophisticated screen presence and wit. He starred in classic films such as 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'The Pink Panther', and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Separate Tables' (1958).
Early Life & Background
Born James David Graham Niven on March 1, 1909, in London, England, he was educated at Stowe School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He served as an officer in the British Army before starting his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Separate Tables' (1958)
- Starred in 'A Matter of Life and Death' (1946)
- Starred in 'Around the World in 80 Days' (1956)
- Played Sir Charles Lytton in 'The Pink Panther' (1963)
- Co-hosted the Academy Awards multiple times
- Published the bestselling memoir 'The Moon's a Balloon' (1971)
Trivia
- Served as a lieutenant colonel in the British Army during World War II.
- Known for his elegant demeanor and humorous storytelling.
- Published two bestselling memoirs: 'The Moon's a Balloon' and 'Bring on the Empty Horses'.
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On His Birth-Day
About March 1st, 1909, in brief:
- Historical events: The University of Minnesota pioneered medical education by establishing the first dedicated university-level school of nursing in the United States, marking a significant milestone in professional healthcare training and women's professional advancement.
- Day of the week: March 1st, 1909 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Sullivan by Billy Murray & Haydn Quartet
- Popular movie: Hokkyoku tanken directed by
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