contract by Sam Goldwyn and though the relationship was not always extra. A Matter of Life and Death (1946), The Bishop's Wife (1947), and Enchantment (1948) are all highly regarded. RKO borrowed him to play Ginger Rogers' leading man in the romantic comedy Bachelor Mother (1939), which was another big hit. In 1939 he co-starred with Ginger Rogers in the RKO comedy Bachelor Mother, and starred as the eponymous gentleman safe-cracker in Raffles. In February 1983, using a false name to avoid publicity, Niven was hospitalised for ten days, ostensibly for a digestive problem. Niven commanded "A" Squadron GHQ Liaison Regiment, better known as "Phantom". Hollywood stars. In Goldwyn's drawing-room, Niven noticed a picture of himself in uniform which he had sent to Goldwyn from Britain during the Second World War. However, Niven won a Golden Globe Award for his work in The Moon Is Blue (1953), produced and directed by Otto Preminger. unsettled childhood, being pushed by an unsympathetic step-father into Niven requested assignment to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or the Black Watch; then jokingly wrote on the form, as his third choice, "anything but the Highland Light Infantry" (because the HLI wore tartan trews rather than kilts). At the age of 15, she became pregnant with the actor David Niven's child while on a holiday on the Isle of Wight, but the pregnancy was terminated. his life in the forces and in films and literally sprinkled with Niven was in demand throughout the last decade of his life: King, Queen, Knave (1972); Vampira (1974); Paper Tiger (1975); No Deposit, No Return (1976), a Disney comedy; Candleshoe (1977), one of several stars in a popular comedy; Murder By Death (1976), Death on the Nile (1978), one of many stars and another hit; A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (1979); Escape to Athena (1979), produced by his son; Rough Cut (1980), supporting Burt Reynolds; and The Sea Wolves (1980), a wartime adventure movie. November 15, 1951 - September 26, 2022 David James Robert passed away Monday, September 26th with family by his side. His first sizeable role for Goldwyn came in Dodsworth (1936), playing a man who flirts with Ruth Chatterton. The actor passed away in July . Niven's countenance appears to have been used as inspiration for the character and puppet of Commander Norman in the Thunderbirds franchise, as well as for Sinestro, the DC Comics supervillain in Green Lantern comic books and film. But the dispute over The Elusive Pimpernel and Niven's demands for more money led to a long estrangement in the 1950s. All four of Niven's children, as well as many of his friends, told Lord that Hjrdis, unable to achieve an acting career, had affairs with other men and became an alcoholic. The couple parted. Just after the Hjrdis recovered from her alcoholism after Niven's death in 1983, but returned to it before her own death of a stroke in 1997. During this period Niven was largely barred from the Hollywood studios. Holland, Belgium and Germany. He received his resident alien visa from the American consulate when his birth certificate arrived from Britain. Niven also appeared in the British romantic comedy The Silken Affair (1956) with Genevive Page the same year. They married six weeks later. . She was brought up by her parents David Niven and Primula Rollo. 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. 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. David Niven was an English actor and author who had a net worth equal to $100 million at the time of his death, adjusting for inflation. for chat shows, where his gift for anecdote made him an ideal subject. The Rogues ran for only one season, but won a Golden Globe award and currently remains a cult favourite. Niven had his own series on television and appeared 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. 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. She was just 15 when movie star David Niven, 18 at the time, got her pregnant while holidaying on the Isle of Wight. Introducing the family Hjrdis and David Niven with Kristina and Fiona. Then we find ourselves on Earth in 1945, where RAF pilot Peter Carter, played by David Niven, is flying back to Britain after a bombing raid, losing height, badly hit. After Sandhurst he was gazetted a lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. In 1981 Niven published a second and much more successful novel, Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly, which was set during and after World War II, and which drew on his experiences during the war and in Hollywood. In 1965, he made two films for MGM: the Peter Ustinov-directed Lady L, supporting Paul Newman and Sophia Loren, and Where the Spies Are, as a doctor-turned-secret agent MGM hoped it would lead to a series, but this did not happen. In happier times with Goldwyn, he had observed this same picture sitting on Goldwyn's piano. (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. 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. About to lead his men into action, Niven eased their nervousness by telling them, "Look, you chaps only have to do this once. His birthplace is London. Niven's role in Mutiny on the Bounty brought him to the attention of independent film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who signed him to a contract and established his career. [13], Years later, after joining the British Army, a vengeful Niven decided to return to the boarding school to pay a call on Mr Croome but he found the place abandoned and empty. POWELL TOWNSHIP - David Michael Niven, age 64, of Powell Township, entered eternal life Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2016, at his home, in the loving, comforting care of his family. Back in Hollywood Niven was in Goldwyn's Enchantment (1948) with Teresa Wright. This was his last film appearance. 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. After the laughter . This ended his chances for Eton College, a significant blow to his family. Grizel Rosemary Graham (born in Belgravia, Middlesex), 28 November 1906 28 January 2007). James David Graham Niven was born March 1, 1910, at Kirriemuir, Scotland. second wife, whom he married in 1948, was a leading Swedish model, It also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. She focused on her academics and was an exceptional student. He played the lead in some comedies: Ask Any Girl (1959), with Shirley MacLaine; Happy Anniversary (1959) with Mitzi Gaynor; and Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960) with Doris Day, a big hit. The congregation of 1,200 included Prince Michael of Kent, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, Sir John Mills, Sir Richard Attenborough, Trevor Howard, Sir David Frost, Joanna Lumley, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Lord Olivier. Biography ID: 192869360 . Niven later claimed credit for bringing future Major General Sir Robert Laycock to the Commandos. 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. Until then few people outside her family were . In an unsuccessful effort to bring harmony to the marriage, they adopted two girls, Kristina and Fiona. Nationality: British. The family's country home at Buckland, Carswell Manor, was sold shortly after David's birth. Niven's [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. an army officer who was killed in the First World War. He did well at Sandhurst, which gave him the "officer and gentleman" bearing that was to be his trademark. The show was produced by Four Star Television, which was co-owned and founded by Niven, Ida Lupino, Dick Powell and Charles Boyer. 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. Oh, Women! [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. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death, as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days and as Sir Charles Lytton, a.k.a. [43][44][45] David Niven was buried on 2 August 1983 in the local cemetery of Chteau-d'x. The Office of Alumni Engagement will recognize four distinguished alumni for their leadership, accomplishments and service and the 2023 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award recipients during this year's Alumni Awards Weekend on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25. DAVID NIVEN's former partner 'was a b**** to him', according to James Bond actor Roger Moore. For Goldwyn, Niven again had a small role in Splendor (1935). Father of Private; Private; Private and Private 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. In the mid 1930s he arrived in Hollywood to try his luck as a film it made more than 2,000 and helped to launch the careers of several [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 resumed his career in 1946, now only in starring roles. Throughout the 1970s, Niven spent much of his time at his home in Chateau d'Oex in Switzerland, near the ski resort of Gstaad. In 1974, Barbara Niven wed Ronald Garrison, with whom she had a daughter named Jessica. for the army. Uncle Tommy was barred I dont know where he went to the Carlton Club I suppose. Son of William Edward Graham Niven and Henriette Julia Comyn-Platt 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 . Find out about David Niven's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! Niven was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, on March 1, 1910, the son of 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. He was named David after his birth on St David's Day.Niven later claimed he was born in Kirriemuir, in the Scottish county of Angus in 1909, but his birth . I said, sir, you had discharged him, he left for Deauville to gamble at the casino. two films a year but he probably had mlre impact with a series of He reckoned that it was enough to lavish spectacular, "Around the World in 80 Days". Rosalind Russell later named the house "Cirrhosis-by-the-Sea". He had three older siblings. [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. He gained additional fame for his roles in Enchantment, The Toast of New Orleans, and Happy go Lovely. He once said: I will, however, tell you just one thing about the war, my first story and my last. (1955) before scoring a big success as Phileas Fogg in Michael Todd's production of Around the World in 80 Days. David Niven Jr has a net worth of $100 million USD. From there, he hired an agent and had several small parts in films from 1933 to 1935, including a non-speaking part in MGM's Mutiny on the Bounty. 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. He followed this with Bring On the Empty Horses in 1975, a collection of entertaining reminiscences from Hollywood's "Golden Age" in the 1930s and 1940s. He is buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey, in the Special Memorial Section in Plot F. The show was produced by Four Star Television, which was co-owned by Niven, Robert Montgomery and Charles Boyer. Upon the outbreak of the Second World War, Niven returned to England and rejoined the army, being recommissioned as a lieutenant. . 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". that for millions of filmgoers on both sides of the Atlantic he summed Casino Royale co-producer Charles K. Feldman said later that Fleming had written the book with Niven in mind, and therefore had sent a copy to Niven. Rose, DSO, MC). So we rented a helicopter so they immediately went and grabbed him. Together the two We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Niven explained in his autobiography that there was no military way that he, as a lieutenant-colonel, and Ustinov, who was only a private, could associate, except as an officer and his subordinate, hence their strange "act". PA Photos. He attended Attleboro schools through high school, Class of 1938. In 1942, he co-starred in the morale-building film about the development of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter, The First of the Few (American title Spitfire), which was enthusiastically endorsed by Winston Churchill. He had a close group of friends there including actor Roger Moore, writer William F. Buckley Jr. and former US Ambassador to France Evan G. Galbraith. successful war film, "The Guns of Navarone": a blockbuster "55 Days at Two girls, Kristina and Fiona Primula Rollo 28 november 1906 28 January 2007 ) the relationship was always... 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