James David Graham Niven (/ ˈnɪvən /; 1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983 [1][2]) was an English actor, soldier, raconteur, memoirist and novelist. Niven was known as a handsome and debonair leading …

Aug 23, 2022 · David Niven lit up the screen in a wide range of film roles, from light comedies to serious drama. His death at age 73 was a tragedy of its own.

Niven starred in the 1946 English production of Error in the Afterlife and then returned to Hollywood. He celebrated successes with "The Virgin on the Roof", "Bonjour Tristesse", "The Guns of Navarone", …

Jan 6, 2026 · Niven served as an officer in the British army’s commando unit during World War II, and following the war he returned to films. Though known for his sure touch with light comedy, he also …

James David Graham Niven (/ˈnɪvən/; 1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983) was a British actor, memoirist, and novelist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Major Pollock in …

Born in London in 1910, Niven's acting career began in the 1930s, leading to a prolific span of work across several decades. He became one of Hollywood's most beloved actors, known for roles in …

James David Graham Niven (1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983), known as David Niven, was a British actor and novelist, best known for his roles as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days and Sir …