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. After a whirlwind romance, they married on 16 September 1940. He acted in two films made during the war, The First of the Few (1942) and The Way Ahead (1944). He then headed for America. Niven struggled for a while to recapture his former position. 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]. Rosalind Russell later named the house "Cirrhosis-by-the-Sea". He was gazetted a Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. He made a porter feel like a king. Life at Leja, 1942-43. While playing "sardines", she walked through a door believing it led to a closet. Niven grew tired of the peacetime Army. 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 ended the war as a lieutenant-colonel. In happier times with Goldwyn, he had observed this same picture sitting on Goldwyn's piano. By this time, Niven was having serious health problems. I was asked by some American friends to search out the grave of their son near Bastogne. five decades. He refused to return to the hospital, and his family supported his decision. Niven appeared in nearly a hundred films, and many shows for TV. two films a year but he probably had mlre impact with a series of He was chosen by Otto Preminger for [14], In 1928, Niven attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. 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. But I'll have to do it all over again in Hollywood with Errol Flynn!" On his return to Hollywood after the war, he received the Legion of Merit, an American military decoration. David Niven was a true Renaissance Man. 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. Though promoted to lieutenant on 1 January 1933, he saw no opportunity for further advancement. Niven was not told of this; he learned it from a newspaper report. He served with the HLI for two years in Malta and then for a few months in Dover. In 1946 hr returned to Hollywood but found it difficult after such a It says much Hjrdis Genberg 1943-45. David Niven Jr. Family Background & Career. He was born James David Graham Niven on March 1, 1910, in Kirriemuir, a market and linen-mill center in the Scottish Highlands. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out. Niven explained in his autobiography that there was no military way that he, a lieutenant-colonel, and Ustinov, who was only a private, could associate, other than as an officer and his subordinate, hence their strange "act". Soon later, the couple filed for divorce. Niven had been Bond creator Ian Fleming's first choice to play Bond in Dr. No. 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. Find out about David Niven's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! 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? 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. Niven's Bonjour Tristesse co-star, Mylne Demongeot, declared about him, in a 2015 filmed interview: "He was like a Lord, he was part of those great actors who were extraordinary like Dirk Bogarde, individuals with lots of class, elegance and humour. He was named David after his birth on St David's Day. Goldwyn lent him to play Aaron Burr in Magnificent Doll (1946) opposite Ginger Rogers, then to Paramount for The Perfect Marriage (1947) with Loretta Young and Enterprise Productions for The Other Love (1947). Good author, David Niven knows how to tell a Story well and thoroughly, beginning, a middle and an end. Two hours later, he was back, full of rage. Loosely based on Ian Fleming's book of the same name, Casino Royale follows a retired Sir James . Niven only learned of it from a newspaper report. His 1981 interviews on the talk shows of Michael Parkinson and Merv Griffin alarmed family and friends; viewers wondered if Niven had either been drinking or suffered a stroke. perfect foil to Peter Sellers as the accident prone Inspector . After Niven had won the Academy Award, Goldwyn called with an invitation to his home. James Niven was born on month day 1825, to John Niven and Agnes Moodie. Childhood & Early Life. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known in the USA as "Lou Gehrig's disease") later that year. (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. Sophisticated actor who starred in the Pink Panther detective comedy films and appeared in The Bishop's Wife. He was named David for his birth on St. David's Day (1 March). This professional She was so serious about her education that she fell . The plot was plainly autobiographical (although not recognised as such at the time of publication), involving a young soldier, John Hamilton, who leaves the British army, becomes a liquor salesman in New York, is involved in indoor horse racing, goes to Hollywood, becomes a deckhand on a fishing boat, and finally ends up as a highly successful film star. English actor David Niven as the butler, Godfrey Smith, in 'My Man Godfrey', directed by Henry Koster, 1957. After the laughter . He joined the Rifle Brigade, He first appeared as an extra in the British film There Goes the Bride (1932). 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. 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 . '"[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]. He had three older siblings. [4] This liberal borrowing and embroidering of his personal history was also said to be the reason why he persistently refused to appear on This Is Your Life. 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?". an army officer who was killed in the First World War. By Allan Warren own work licensed under thehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Showing the typical rebelliousness of his early years, Niven asked, "Could you tell me the time, sir? rater than stick out for good parts. Following a suicide attempt involving a handgun that failed to go off, he eventually rallied and returned to filmmaking. Clouseau. 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. people and force of personality he managed not only to break into Barbara Niven was born Barbara Lee Buholz, on February 26, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, US. His first sizeable role for Goldwyn came in Dodsworth (1936), playing a man who flirts with Ruth Chatterton. however, mainly because he was content to take what was available A son, David, Jr., was born in December 1942 and a second son, James Graham Niven, on 6 November 1945. He was a popular star of the traditional type, establishing a screen long absence, to pick up the threads of his career and there followed He served in "Phantom", a secret reconnaissance and signals unit which located and reported enemy positions,[26] and kept rear commanders informed on changing battle lines. He continued to make one and The movie was critically acclaimed, popular in England and was selected as the first Royal Film Performance. Life was never the same again, 1930-40. war Niven appeared as an R.A.F. Kristina later told biographer Graham Lord that she was convinced that she was Niven's secret child by another fashion model, Mona Gunnarson. Kristina Niven was born in 1960 in Switzerland to David Niven and Hjrdis Genberg, and has a sister Fiona Niven. In 1959, he became the host of his own TV drama series, The David Niven Show, which ran for 13 episodes that summer. 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. Niven played Alexander 'Alec' Fleming, one of a family of retired con artists who now fleece villains in the interests of justice. Henrietta Julia gave birth to James David Graham Niven on March 1, 1910 at the Belgrave Mansion in Grosvenor Gardens, London. Infantry, mainly on Malta, but resigned his commission after three . Niven took part in the Invasion of Normandy, although he was sent to France several days after D-Day. . In Malta he became friends with Roy Urquhart, future commander of the British 1st Airborne Division. During his work with the AFPU, Peter Ustinov, one of the script-writers, had to pose as Niven's batman. personalities and called "Bring On the Empty Horses". David Niven was born on the 1st of March, 1910. 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. Less widely seen was The Extraordinary Seaman (1969). RKO borrowed him to play Ginger Rogers' leading man in the romantic comedy Bachelor Mother (1939), which was another big hit. The Moon Is Blue, a sex comedy, became notorious when it was released without a Production Code Seal of Approval; it was a big hit and Niven won a Golden Globe Award for his role. Hjrdis Genberg 1919-43. long novel with a Hollywood setting, "Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly". the right time. During his work with the Film Unit, Peter Ustinov, though one of the script-writers, had to pose as Niven's batman. I had difficulty swallowing and had champagne in my knees.[16]. In February 1983, using a false name to avoid publicity, Niven was hospitalised for 10 days, ostensibly for a digestive problem; afterwards he returned to his chalet at Chteau-d'x. of indifferent films, interspersed with more worthy vehicles: among 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). The Rogues ran for only one season, but won a Golden Globe award and currently remains a cult favourite. famous names. Niven also worked with the Army Film Unit. In 1978, Niven and Ustinov would star together in a film adaption of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. This brought him to wider attention within the film industry and he was spotted by Samuel Goldwyn. Read Todd S. Purdum's 1999 article on Hollywood family life on fabled Roxbury Drive, . In 1975 he narrated The Remarkable Rocket, a short animation based on a story by Oscar Wilde. While she was convalescing in the Blackstone Hotel in New York, Niven and Hjrdis were next-door neighbours with Audrey Hepburn, who made her dbut on Broadway that season. Family & Companions. Date of Birth. When Niven presented himself at Central Casting, he learned that he needed a work permit to reside and work in the United States. and the book was essentially a succession of funny stories, drawn from 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. DAVID NIVEN's former partner 'was a b**** to him', according to James Bond actor Roger Moore. Niven first met Churchill at a dinner party in February 1940. 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). 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"[13], In 1928, an 18-year-old Niven had sex with 15-year-old Margaret Whigham (the future socialite and Duchess of Argyll) while she was on holiday in Bembridge. [47], Biographer Graham Lord wrote, "the biggest wreath, worthy of a Mafia Godfather's funeral, was delivered from the porters at London's Heathrow Airport, along with a card that read: 'To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He then returned to the U.S. and was accepted by Central Casting as "Anglo-Saxon Type No. Two years later It was this behaviour that finally led to his expulsion from his next school, Heatherdown Preparatory School, at the age of 10. About to lead his men into action, Niven eased their nervousness by telling them, "Look, you chaps only have to do this once. in the popular comedy show, "The Rogues"; later he was much in demand He also worked extensively with Major Glenn Miller, whose Army Air Force big band, formed in the US, was performing and broadcasting for troops in England. John Le Mesurier . PA Photos. Born to a longtime military family, Niven attended Sandhurst Military Academy. Finally, Goldwyn granted Niven a lead part, the title role as the eponymous gentleman safe-cracker in Raffles (1939). He remained with Fox to play the part of a fake love interest in Three Blind Mice (1938). "Then it leaked out." The leak proved to be more of a slow puncture. While in Hollywood, Oberon fell desperately in love with actor David Niven, with the two even becoming engaged. In 1964, he and Boyer appeared in the Four Star series The Rogues. [22], Niven was recommissioned as a lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) on 25 February 1940,[23] and was assigned to a motor training battalion. Find-a-Grave Memorial #3552-----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.. Niven stated, "Anyone who says a bullet sings past, hums past, flies, pings, or whines past, has never heard one they go crack!" When the raw footage was reviewed, his voice was inaudible, and his lines had to be dubbed by Rich Little. Uncle Tommy was barred I dont know where he went to the Carlton Club I suppose. 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. http://ww2gravestone.com/people/niven-james-david-graham/. Early Life and Family. [32] He won the 1958 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Major Pollock in Separate Tables, his only nomination for an Oscar. He died at his chalet from ALS on 29 July, aged 73. It now appears that Niven recounted many incidents from a first-person perspective that actually happened to other people, especially Cary Grant, and which he borrowed and embroidered. After her husband's death in Turkey in 1915, Henrietta Niven remarried in London in 1917 to Conservative politician Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt (1869 - 1961). Niven appeared in many shows for television and nearly 100 films. She is a proud mother to Jessica and grandmother to three grandchildren River and Shasha. Niven had his own series on television and appeared An amusing, tongue-in-cheek, British satire on the spy genre with David Niven at his debonair best. Upon developing an interest in acting, he found a role as an extra in the British film There Goes the Bride (1932). Geni requires JavaScript! He was buried in Natte Yallock Cemetery, Natte Yallock, Victoria, Australia. For Goldwyn, Niven again had a small role in Splendor (1935). He had supporting roles in several major films: Rose-Marie (1936), Dodsworth (1936), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936), The Prisoner of Zenda (1937); and leading roles in The Dawn Patrol (1938), Three Blind Mice (1938), and Wuthering Heights (1939), playing opposite such stars as Errol Flynn, Loretta Young and Laurence Olivier. "The Moon is Blue", a comedy that gained notoriety by running into Mason pegs her as a phony consumer and is fired for failing to turn her in to store management. Hjrdis in the city, 1942-43. Niven joined what became known as the Hollywood Raj, a group of British actors in Hollywood which included Rex Harrison, Boris Karloff, Stan Laurel, Basil Rathbone, Ronald Colman, Leslie Howard,[21] and C. Aubrey Smith. Niven's last sizeable film part was in Better Late Than Never (1983). Born William Hitchcock, he and his brother Henry had followed the lead of their father, Walter Henry Hitchcock, in assuming their mother's maiden name of Degacher in 1874. James David Graham Niven was born on 01 March 1910 at Belgrave Mansions, Grosvenor Gardens, London, to William Edward Graham Niven (1878-1915) and his wife, Henrietta Julia (ne Degacher) Niven (1878-1932). He won the 1958 Academy Award for Best Actor for Separate Tables; he was also a co-host of the 30th, 31st and 46th Academy Awards ceremonies. Ustinov later appeared with Niven in Death on the Nile (1978). His birthplace is London. Following Niven senior's death at Turkey's infamous Suvla Bay, Niven's mother went on to marry his biological father, the Conservative politician Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt, but it was years before the true father/son relationship was acknowledged. [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. He once said: "I will, however, tell you just one thing about the war, my first story and my last. He had a better part in The Birds and the Bees (1956), portraying a conman in a remake of The Lady Eve (1941), in which Niven played a third-billed supporting role under American television comedian George Gobel and leading lady Mitzi Gaynor. He wanted something more exciting, however, and transferred to the Commandos. Niven made some popular comedies, Prudence and the Pill (1968) and The Impossible Years (1968). The date was 1910 and the location was Belgrave Mansions, Grosvenor Gardens in London. . These were The First of the Few (1942), directed by Leslie Howard, and The Way Ahead (1944), directed by Carol Reed. appear in films: "The First of the Few", with Leslie Howard, which Podle jedn autorizovan biografie se Sir Thomas s matkou schzel jet ped jejm ovdovnm a nen vyloueno, e . Mother Jessie Robertson. . 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 . He was promoted to war-substantive captain on 18 August 1941.[24]. During the course of his long and storied acting career, Niven played a leading man, a world explorer, the villain in a Pink Panther movie, a soldier, a sailor, an action hero, and even James Bond in the first Casino Royale.He won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1958 for his role as Major Pollock in . 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 then headed for America. 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. In happier times with Goldwyn, he had observed this same picture sitting on Goldwyn's piano. 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. [7][8] Henriette's mother was Julia Caroline Smith, the daughter of Lieutenant General James Webber Smith CB. [17], Niven grew tired of the peacetime army. 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. On his return to Hollywood after the war, he received the Legion of Merit, an American military decoration. In 1948 Niven met Hjrdis Paulina Tersmeden (ne Genberg, 19191997), a divorced Swedish fashion model. 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