David Niven
Birthday: 03/01/1910
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Biographie:
David Niven, full name James David Graham Niven, was born on March 1, 1910 in London, England. He was a British actor and one of the most popular film stars of the 1940s and 1950s.
Niven began his acting career in the 1930s and quickly gained notoriety for his charming and elegant performance. He was appreciated for his typical British humor and refined appearance. Among his best-known films are "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1937), "Wuthering Heights" (1939), "The Bishop's Wife" (1947) and "Casion Royale" (1967) with Peter Sellers.
During World War II, Niven served in the British Army and received the rank of major. After the war, he returned to acting and continued to achieve great success. He won the Academy Award for Best Leading Actor for his role in "Separate Tables" (1958) and received an Oscar nomination for his performance in "The Moon Is Blue" (1953).
In addition to his work in film, Niven was also present on television, appearing in various series and television movies. He was known for his charming performances and British charm, which earned him a large fan base.
David Niven was successful not only as an actor, but also as a writer. He published several autobiographies, including "The Moon's a Balloon" (1971) and "Bring on the Empty Horses" (1975), in which he gave insights into his career and exciting life.
In addition to his impressive career as an actor, David Niven was also known as a gentleman and for his sense of style. He embodied the classic British gentleman with his elegant appearance and charming demeanor.
David Niven passed away on July 29, 1983 in Château-d'?x, Switzerland, but left a significant legacy in the film world. He is considered one of the greatest British actors of all time and his films are still appreciated and admired today.
Moview with David Niven
Casino Royale - (1967)
Role: Sir James Bond
Movie Quotes with David Niven
Quote from Casino Royale:
"It's depressing that the words 'secret agent' have become synonymous with 'sex maniac'."
Sir James Bond David Niven
Quote from Casino Royale:
Mata Bond: "I bet Mummy would've taken me in!"
Sir James: "Mummy took everyone in."
Sir James: "Mummy took everyone in."
Mata Bond Joanna Pettet
Sir James Bond David Niven
Quote from Casino Royale:
Sir James: "Oh, by the way, Moneypenny, since I've come in here, have you heard me stammer?"
Miss Moneypenny: "No, sir!"
Sir James: "Splendid. Let me know if I do; I haven't got time for that sort of thing now."
Miss Moneypenny: "No, sir!"
Sir James: "Splendid. Let me know if I do; I haven't got time for that sort of thing now."
Sir James Bond David Niven
Miss Moneypenny Barbara Bouchet
Quote from Casino Royale:
"I remember your chap Lenin very well. First class organizer. Second class mind."
Sir James Bond David Niven
Quote from Casino Royale:
Sir James: "The whole world believes that you were eaten by a shark, Miss Lynd."
Vesper Lynd: "That was no shark. That was my personal submarine. But enough of this polite conversation. What is the purpose of your visit?"
Vesper Lynd: "That was no shark. That was my personal submarine. But enough of this polite conversation. What is the purpose of your visit?"
Sir James Bond David Niven
Vesper Lynd Ursula Andress
Quote from Casino Royale:
"I never should have sent him to a Progressive school."
Sir James Bond David Niven
Quote from Casino Royale:
Cooper: "What's the strategy sir?"
Sir James: "Get out of the bloody place before it blows up."
Sir James: "Get out of the bloody place before it blows up."
Cooper Terence Cooper
Sir James Bond David Niven
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