Directors who died on April 16

Take a focused look at the directors who passed away on April 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1991 David Lean

  David Lean was a celebrated English film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor, renowned for his epic films and innovative cinematic techniques. He is widely considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema. [bio]