David Niven - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 01, 1909
Birthplace	London, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also David Niven's horoscope and birth chart)
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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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Niven
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Niven
3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000057/