Niven played a role in the operation to move the Miller band to France prior to Miller's December 1944 disappearance while flying over the English Channel. [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. David Niven Family Background & Career. Niven wrote four books. In what instantly became a live-TV classic moment, Niven responded "Isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings?".[34]. In a review of Lord's book, Hugh Massingberd from The Spectator stated photographic evidence did show a strong physical resemblance between Niven and Comyn-Platt that "would appear to confirm these theories, though photographs can often be misleading. [citation needed], Niven is the only person to win an Academy Award at the ceremony he was hosting. Hollywood but to survive in a tough and ruthless world. For full citations and references see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Niven. I was asked by some American friends to search out the grave of their son near Bastogne. up the archetypal English gentleman, witty, debonair, immaculate in Asked by suspicious American sentries during the Battle of the Bulge who had won the World Series in 1943, he answered, "Haven't the foggiest idea, but I did co-star with Ginger Rogers in Bachelor Mother! Parts, initially small, in major motion pictures followed, including Dodsworth (1936), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936), and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937). perfect foil to Peter Sellers as the accident prone Inspector 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. Less widely seen was The Extraordinary Seaman (1969). Geni requires JavaScript! In 1980 Niven began experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness and a warble in his voice. In 1975 he narrated The Remarkable Rocket, a short animation based on a story by Oscar Wilde. His father, William Edward Graham Niven, was a British officer who . told the story of the Spitfire, and "The Way Ahead", made by Carol Obituary. Niven played Alexander 'Alec' Fleming, one of a family of retired con-artists who now fleece villains in the interests of justice. 10. William Niven, David's father, was of Scottish descent; his paternal grandfather, David Graham Niven, (18111884) was from St. Martins, a village in Perthshire. [28] It honoured Niven's work in setting up the BBC Allied Expeditionary Forces Programme, a radio news and entertainment station for the Allied forces.[29][30]. Death 1998 - St Andrews. PA Photos. In 1981 Niven published a second and much more successful novel, Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly, which was set during and after the Second World War, and which drew on his experiences during the war and in Hollywood. By Allan Warren own work licensed under thehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Niven worked in television. I said, sir, you had discharged him, he left for Deauville to gamble at the casino. Niven was not told of this; he learned it from a newspaper report. Churchill singled him out from the crowd and stated, "Young man, you did a fine thing to give up your film career to fight for your country. Niven died as a result of ALS on 29 July 1983, at age 73. Life was never the same again, 1930-40. 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. 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. However, another doctor advised Niven to allow the swelling of the face to go down. it made more than 2,000 and helped to launch the careers of several She focused on her academics and was an exceptional student. Son of William Edward Graham Niven and Henriette Julia Comyn-Platt Hjrdis Genberg Niven. Niven wrote of one sadistic teacher: Mr Croome, when he tired of pulling ears halfway out of our heads (I still have one that sticks out almost at right-angles thanks to this son of a bitch) and delivering, for the smallest mistake in Latin declension, backhanded slaps that knocked one off ones bench, delighted in saying, Show me the hand that wrote this then bringing down the sharp edge of a heavy ruler across the offending wrist. Rose, DSO, MC). Her father was Captain (brevet Major) William Degacher (18411879) of the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot, who was killed at the Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. billing, and first real chance to show his gift for comedy, came in ", He gave a few details of his war experience in his autobiography, The Moon's a Balloon: his private conversations with Winston Churchill, the bombing of London, and what it was like entering Germany with the occupation forces. In 1959, he became the host of his own TV drama series, The David Niven Show, which ran for 13 episodes that summer. Niven stated, "Anyone who says a bullet sings past, hums past, flies, pings, or whines past, has never heard one--they go crack! In fact, Niven had been Bond creator Ian Fleming's first choice to play Bond in Dr. No. in the popular comedy show, "The Rogues"; later he was much in demand After the horror film Eye of the Devil (1966), Niven appeared as James Bond in Casino Royale (1967), the only man to only ever portray Bond in a non-Eon Productions film. a period of undistinguished parts in mediocre films. 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. Due to his role in Mutiny on the Bounty, he came to the attention of independent film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who signed him to a contract and established his career. big commercial successes at the cinema. Niven's father, William Niven, was of Scottish descent; he was killed in the First World War serving with the Berkshire Yeomanry during the Gallipoli campaign on 21 August 1915. This was his only recurring role on television, and the series was originally set up to more or less revolve between the three leads in various combinations (one-lead, two-lead and three-lead episodes), although the least otherwise busy Gig Young wound up carrying most of the series. two films a year but he probably had mlre impact with a series of Mark you, had you not done so it would have been despicable. However, Niven won a Golden Globe Award for his work in The Moon Is Blue (1953), produced and directed by Otto Preminger. Career. David Niven's first wife, Primula Rollo, (known as Primmie) died in a tragic household accident several months before he made The Bishop's Wife in 1947. Born August 26, 1951, in Saginaw, a son of Robert and Norma (Sian) Niven, David was raised in Saginaw and graduated from the Arthur Hill High School. He was famous for being a Movie Actor. Niven often claimed that he was born in Kirriemuir, in the Scottish county of Angus in 1909, but his birth certificate shows this was not the case. With an Academy Award to his credit, Niven's career continued to thrive. books sold more than ten million copies. Bitter, estranged and plagued by depression, Hjrdis showed up drunk at the funeral, having been persuaded to attend by family friend Prince Rainier III of Monaco. [35] Niven's penchant for exaggeration and embroidery is particularly apparent when comparing his written descriptions of his early film appearances (especially Barbary Coast and A Feather in her Hat), and his Oscar acceptance speech, with the actual filmed evidence. Rose Cottage, the childhood home of The Pink Panther actor David Niven in the village of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, is now on sale for 975,000. Soon later, the couple filed for divorce. The show ended in 1955, but Four Star TV became a highly successful TV production company. He made a porter feel like a king. Quick access. Father of Private; Private; Private and Private From Maggie Smith to Michael Caine, from Richard Harris . While in Hollywood, Oberon fell desperately in love with actor David Niven, with the two even becoming engaged. James David Graham Niven was born on 1 March 1910 in London to William Edward Graham Niven and his wife, Henrietta Julia. At a dinner in 1961. [15], He did well at Sandhurst, which gave him the "officer and gentleman" bearing that was his trademark. After selling their chain of stores, the . 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. In Goldwyn's drawing room, Niven noticed a picture of himself in uniform that he had sent to Goldwyn from England during World War II. Niven was also given a significant if largely unheralded role in the creation of SHAEF's military radio efforts conceived to provide entertainment to American, British and Canadian forces in England and Europe. Biography ID: 192869360 . Overjoyed, Oberon announced that the pair were going to wed, but sadly, Niven would end up leaving her with a broken heart. $75.58 + $33.58 shipping. Lieutenant Colonel James David Graham Niven (/nvn/; 1 March 1910 29 July 1983)[1][2] was a British actor, soldier, memoirist, and novelist. David Niven commanded "A" Squadron GHQ Liaison Regiment, better known as "Phantom". At the end of the lecture, the speaker (a major general) asked if there were any questions. Niven enjoyed success in 1956, when he starred as Phileas Fogg in Michael Todd's immensely successful production of Around the World in 80 Days. He died at his chalet from ALS on 29 July, aged 73. Among the initial films in which he can be seen are Barbary Coast (1935) and Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). The show ended in 1955, but Four Star TV became a highly successful TV production company. Two years later James passed away on August 19 1885, at age 60. His birthplace is London. . [4] He had two older sisters and a brother: Margaret Joyce Niven (1900 1981), Henry Degacher Niven (1902 1953), and the sculptor Grizel Rosemary Graham (19062007), who created the bronze sculpture Bessie that is presented to the annual winners of the Women's Prize for Fiction. In 1944 he worked extensively with the BBC and SHAEF to expand these broadcast efforts. Uncle Tommy was barred I dont know where he went to the Carlton Club I suppose. She was born in Wales, the daughter of army officer William Degacher (18411879) by his marriage to Julia Caroline Smith, the daughter of Lieutenant General James Webber Smith. His many . RKO borrowed him to play Ginger Rogers' leading man in the romantic comedy Bachelor Mother (1939), which was another big hit. Kristina Niven was born in 1960 in Switzerland to David Niven and Hjrdis Genberg, and has a sister Fiona Niven. Property records show that Mister Niven Jr. purchased his Bird Street nest in November of 1983 for $1,200,000, which was a lot of damn money for a house back in 1983. In that same year he was again loaned out, to 20th Century Fox to play Bertie Wooster in Thank You, Jeeves! and better parts came his way. censorship problems, and in 1956 he played Phineas Fogg in Mike Todd's When the East wind blew, the front door got stuck and when the West wind blew, the back door could not be opened only the combined weight of the family seemed to keep it anchored to the ground. After numerous affairs, Niven refused to change his ways and walk down the aisle. Niven's last sizeable film part was in Better Late Than Never (1983). [5] Niven's paternal great grandfather and namesake, David Graham Niven, (18111884) was from St Martin's, a village in Perthshire, he was a doctor who married in Worcestershire, living in Pershore. He was assigned to the HLI, and his comment was known in the regiment. Birth 28 October 1914 - St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, , Scotland. In 1971 he published his autobiography, The Moon's a Balloon, which was well received, selling over five million copies. He received his Resident Alien Visa from the American Consulate when his birth certificate arrived from England. John Le Mesurier . After detours to Bermuda and Cuba, he arrived in Hollywood in the summer of 1934. Hjrdis in the city, 1942-43. son . Niven made some popular comedies, Prudence and the Pill (1968) and The Impossible Years (1968). Niven appeared in many shows for television and nearly 100 films. Genealogy profile for David Niven Genealogy for David Niven (1804 - 1872) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. He was born James David Graham Niven on March 1, 1910, in Kirriemuir, a market and linen-mill center in the Scottish Highlands. Born to a longtime military family, Niven attended Sandhurst Military Academy. After Sandhurst, he joined the British Army and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. Though promoted to lieutenant on 1 January 1933, he saw no opportunity for further advancement. less, through film after film. experience, but through a combination of luck, knowing the right Born in London, Niven attended Heatherdown Preparatory School and Stowe School before gaining a place at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Alexander McGeachin was a guest and when his turn in the questioning came up, Niven asked, "Were you in a famous British regiment on Malta?" Asked by suspicious American sentries during the Battle of the Bulge who had won the World Series in 1943, he answered "Haven't the foggiest idea . be so well paid for doing what he enjoyed. Most Popular. James David Graham Niven was an English actor and novelist.His many roles included Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death, Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, and Sir Charles Lytton, ("the Phantom") in The Pink Panther. 47 sold. television commercials for instant coffee. David Niven Jr. is a British film producer, film actor and script writer who was an executive at Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures. 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. [9] The family moved to Rose Cottage in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight after selling their London home. After the laughter . Less so was the comedy Bedtime Story (1964) with Marlon Brando. On his return to Hollywood after the war, he received the Legion of Merit, an American military decoration. Next image. This ended his chances for Eton College, a significant blow to his family. Niven was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, on March 1, 1910, the son of After his mother remarried, Niven's stepfather had him sent away to boarding school. Barbara Niven: Bio, Family, Education. This helped him gain a contract with Samuel Goldwyn. This meant that Niven had to leave the U.S., so he went to Mexico, where he worked as a "gun-man", cleaning and polishing the rifles of visiting American hunters. After abortive screen tests for other producers, Niven was put under He spoke little about his experience in the war, despite public interest in celebrities in combat and a reputation for storytelling. Niven graduated to star parts in "A" films with The Dawn Patrol (1938) remake at Warners; although he was billed below Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone, it was a leading role and the film did excellent business. He refused to return to the hospital, and his family supported his decision. ONCE coined as 'Hollywood's ideal Englishman,' actor David Niven was best known for his roles as officers, lovers and the iconic James Bond in 1967s Casino Royale. Niven only learned of it from a newspaper report. Niven stated, "Anyone who says a bullet sings past, hums past, flies, pings, or whines past, has never heard one they go crack!" His ultimate decision to resign came after a lengthy lecture on machine guns, which was interfering with his plans for dinner with a particularly attractive young lady. James was baptized on month day 1825, at baptism place. He recounted their meeting: I had never seen anything so beautiful in my life tall, slim, auburn hair, up-tilted nose, lovely mouth and the most enormous grey eyes I had ever seen. Discover David Niven's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Father David Pearson Niven. Records filed with the County of Los Angeles show the "L" shaped "villa" measures in at 4,808 square feet and listing information indicates there are 6 bedrooms and 7 . Goldwyn used him to support Gary Cooper in the adventure tale The Real Glory (1939), and Walter Wanger cast him opposite Loretta Young in Eternally Yours (1939). I only saw David get angry once. On one occasion Prince Rainier asked Niven who among . dress and behaviour but with mischief lurking not far from the Introducing the family Hjrdis and David Niven with Kristina and Fiona. He was assigned to the HLI, with which he served for two years in Malta and then for a few months in Dover. He was assigned to a training base at Inverailort House in the Western Highlands. [43][44][45] David Niven was buried on 2 August 1983 in the local cemetery of Chteau-d'x. It ran for 21 episodes. Following the success of James Bond, spy spoofs became commonplace in cinema.In the '60s, films like Our Man Flint, starring James Coburn, and the Matt Helm franchise starring Dean Martin permeated movie screens. appear in films: "The First of the Few", with Leslie Howard, which [13], While attending school as was customary for the time Niven received many instances of corporal punishment owing to his inclination for pranks. David Niven claims that he was born in March 1909, in Kirriemuir, in the county of Angus in Scotland. He was gazetted a Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. Niven first met Churchill at a dinner party in February 1940. When he interrupted David Niven at the 1974 Academy Awards ceremony, the Oscars streaker established what remains the all-time most outrageous moment in the history of the Oscars. Many Hollywood stars of the wartime generation ended their careers in cameo roles or cult movies, even schlock horror or, worst of all, television soaps. From there, he hired an agent and had several small parts in films from 1933, 1934 and 1935, including a non-speaking part in MGM's Mutiny on the Bounty. [38][39] It is believed by some that Niven's choice to become a tax exile may have been one reason why he never received a British honour. James Niven. return to Britain to play his part. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Separate Tables (1958).. Born in London, Niven attended Heatherdown Preparatory . To the fury of her father, Niven got Whigham pregnant. I found it where they told me I would, but it was among 27,000 others, and I told myself that here, Niven, were 27,000 reasons why you should keep your mouth shut after the war." Henrietta was of French and British ancestry. son. He wanted something more exciting, however, and transferred to the Commandos. After a whirlwind two-week romance in 1940, Niven married Primula Susan Rollo (18 February 1918, London 21 May 1946, Beverly Hills, California), the aristocratic daughter of a British lawyer. He was alone among British stars in Hollywood in doing so; the British Embassy advised most British actors to stay, and indeed many were over the age for military service anyway and did not have Niven's existing military education and experience. Niven's grandfather William Degacher was killed in the Battle of Isandlwana (1879), during the Zulu War. Bored with the peacetime army, he resigned his commission in 1933, relocated to New York, then travelled to Hollywood. Born in London, Niven attended Heatherdown and Stowe before gaining a place at Royal Military College at Sandhurst. Niven was reluctant to take a supporting part in Wuthering Heights (1939) for Goldwyn, but eventually relented and the film was a big success. After Niven had won the Academy Award, Goldwyn called with an invitation to his home. After failing to pass the naval entrance exam because of his difficulty with maths, Niven attended Stowe School, a newly created public school led by headmaster J. F. Roxburgh, who was unlike any of Niven's previous headmasters. Presented by Eisenhower himself, it honoured Niven's work in setting up the BBC Allied Expeditionary Forces Programme, a radio news and entertainment station for the Allied forces. The play ran for only 45 performances but it was seen by Otto Preminger, who decided to cast Niven in the film version of the play The Moon Is Blue (1953). Right here at FameChain. "[50], What's My Line? Preminger had discharged him for the day but eventually asked to get him. Niven wrote four books. Niven appeared in 19 films in the next four years. Niven plays the bumbling amateur who makes good but was recruited because all the other spies have been unfortunately lost - that's MI5. But Deborah . He appeared several times on various short-drama shows, and was one of the "four stars" of the dramatic anthology series Four Star Playhouse, appearing in 33 episodes. Hollywood stars. [25] He took part in the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, although he was sent to France several days after D-Day. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease") later that year. an army officer who was killed in the First World War. In an unsuccessful effort to bring harmony to the marriage, they adopted two girls, Kristina and Fiona. DAVID NIVEN's former partner 'was a b**** to him', according to James Bond actor Roger Moore. The couple had two sons, David Jr. and Jamie. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results David Niven (1852 - 1902) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a person's profile? Niven was one of the four heroes in John Ford's Four Men and a Prayer (1938), also with Fox. [41] He also became close friends with William F. Buckley and his wife Pat; Buckley wrote a memorial tribute to him in Miles Gone By (2004). He had an David grew up alongside Margaret Joyce Niven, Henry Degacher Niven, and Rosemary Graham, his . . Sadly, by the summer of 1983, just weeks before Curse was released . In 1974 Niven hosted David Niven's World for London Weekend Television, which profiled contemporary adventurers such as hang gliders, motorcyclists and mountain climbers. Niven remained close-mouthed about the war, despite public interest in celebrities in combat and a reputation for storytelling. "All hell broke loose," remembered Elizabeth Duckworth, the family cook. (1955) before scoring a big success as Phileas Fogg in Michael Todd's production of Around the World in 80 Days. But I'll have to do it all over again in Hollywood with Errol Flynn!" Great Britain has brought the world a wide array of acting talents over the years. David Niven (James David Graham Niven) was born on 1 March, 1910 in Belgravia, London, United Kingdom, is an Actor. "[16], A few stories have surfaced. At that point, Niven had a brief but pleasant reunion. At Warner Bros he was in a comedy A Kiss in the Dark (1948) with Jane Wyman, then he appeared opposite Shirley Temple in the comedy A Kiss for Corliss (1949). Niven was a born raconteur the right time. people and force of personality he managed not only to break into Hjrdis Genberg, model student, 1941-42. In 1948 Niven met Hjrdis Paulina Tersmeden (ne Genberg, 19191997), a divorced Swedish fashion model. rater than stick out for good parts. (1957); The Little Hut (1957), from the writer of The Moon is Blue and a success at the box office; My Man Godfrey (1957), a screwball comedy; and Bonjour Tristesse (1958), for Preminger. He . Biografie (1) James David Graham Niven se narodil v Londn. Brother of Margaret Joyce Niven; Henry Degacher Niven and Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven, -----------------------------------------------------------------. He was buried in Natte Yallock Cemetery, Natte Yallock, Victoria, Australia. wife. Niven's next few films were made in England: The Love Lottery (1954), a comedy; Carrington V.C. He attended Dartmouth College and was graduated. This was his only recurring role on television. Even more popular was the action film The Guns of Navarone (1961) with Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. She had walked through a door believing it to be a closet, but instead, it led to a stone staircase to the basement.[36][37]. But still he made a high ratio pilot in Powell and Pressburger's Towards the end of his life, David Niven became such an accomplished chat show raconteur that his achievements in over 90 features were almost eclipsed by his tales of excess at 'Cirrhosis-by-the-Sea', the bachelor pad in Malibu that he shared with Errol Flynn.Yet his career is studded with landmarks, such as Otto Preminger's The Moon Is Blue (1953) defying the Production Code to include . David Niven was in the early stages of motor neurone disease, and his voice had to be overdubbed by impressionist Rich Little. 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. I had difficulty swallowing and had champagne in my knees.[16]. 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