David Niven
Known for
David Niven was a British actor and writer, possessed of a wit and elegance that embodied the ideal of the English gentleman on screen. Born in London in 1910, he won the Best Actor Oscar for 'Separate Tables' (1958) and starred in titles as varied as 'Around the World in 80 Days' (1956) and 'The Guns of Navarone' (1961). He became worldwide popular as the jewel thief in 'The Pink Panther' (1963). His register mixed sophisticated comedy, poise and an unmistakable self-deprecating charm. He was also a brilliant memoirist, whose books about Hollywood became bestsellers. He died in 1983.
David Niven
91 Movies
12 Series
David Niven was a British actor and writer, possessed of a wit and elegance that embodied the ideal of the English gentleman on screen. Born in London in 1910, he won the Best Actor Oscar for 'Separate Tables' (1958) and starred in titles as varied as 'Around the World in 80 Days' (1956) and 'The Guns of Navarone' (1961). He became worldwide popular as the jewel thief in 'The Pink Panther' (1963). His register mixed sophisticated comedy, poise and an unmistakable self-deprecating charm. He was also a brilliant memoirist, whose books about Hollywood became bestsellers. He died in 1983.
Movies
Plays Colonel Race
Death on the Nile
1978
Plays Cpl. John Anthony Miller
The Guns of Navarone
1961
Plays James Bond
Casino Royale
1967
Plays Phileas Fogg
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
Plays Sir Charles Lytton
The Pink Panther
1963
Plays Edgar Linton
Wuthering Heights
1939
Plays Chris Walters
Happy Anniversary
1959
Plays Sir Charles Litton
Curse of the Pink Panther
1983
Plays Dick Charleston
Murder by Death
1976
Plays Sir Arthur Robertson
55 Days at Peking
1963
Plays Sir Charles Litton
Trail of the Pink Panther
1982
Plays Colonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau'
The Brain
1969
Plays Peter Carter
A Matter of Life and Death
1946
Plays Col. W.H. Grice
The Sea Wolves
1980
Plays Chief Insp. Cyril Willis
Rough Cut
1980
Plays Henry Brougham
The Bishop's Wife
1947
Plays Larry Mackay
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
1960
Plays Professor Blake
Escape to Athena
1979
Plays Dr. Jason Love
Where the Spies Are
1966
Plays Raymond
Bonjour Tristesse
1958
Plays Major Peter Whitfield
Conquered City
1962
Plays Angus Pollock
Separate Tables
1958
Plays Captain Randall
The Charge of the Light Brigade
1936
Plays Priory
Candleshoe
1977
Plays Philippe de Montfaucon
Eye of the Devil
1966
Plays Godfrey Smith
My Man Godfrey
1957
Plays Albert De Regnier
Bluebeard's 8th Wife
1938
Plays Miles Doughton
Ask Any Girl
1959
Plays Dicky, Lord Lendale
Lady L
1965
Plays Kenneth Marquis
A Kiss for Corliss
1949
Plays Captain Fritz von Tarlenheim
The Prisoner of Zenda
1937
Plays Ivan
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
1980
Plays Lieut. McCool
The Real Glory
1939
Plays Lawrence Jameson
Bedtime Story
1964
Plays Jacques Riboudeaux
The Toast of New Orleans
1950
Plays B.G. Bruno
Happy Go Lovely
1951
Plays Teddy
Rose Marie
1936
Plays James - Duke of Brampton
The King's Thief
1955
Plays Maj. Richardson
The Best of Enemies
1961
Plays Charles Dreyer
King, Queen, Knave
1972
Plays Roger Tweakham
The Silken Affair
1956
Plays 'Major' Walter Bradbury
Paper Tiger
1975
Plays Count Dracula
Vampira
1974
Plays Christopher Leigh
Four Men and a Prayer
1938
Plays Bertie Wooster
Thank You, Jeeves!
1936
Plays Doctor Anthony Stanton
The Other Love
1947
Plays J.W. Osborne
No Deposit, No Return
1976
Plays Gerald Hardcastle
Prudence and the Pill
1968
Plays Percy "Scarlet Pimpernel" Blakeney
The Elusive Pimpernel
1950
Plays Joe Gilling
We Have Our Moments
1937
TV Shows
Plays Alec Fleming
The Rogues
1964
Plays Self - Host
The David Niven Show
1959
Plays Self
What's My Line?
1950
Plays Sir William Stephenson
A Man Called Intrepid
1979
Plays David Niven
The Jack Benny Program
1950
Plays Harvey Cleeve
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Mark Garron
Alcoa Theatre
1957
Plays Sheffield
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
Director
Plays Allen Raikes
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Marcus Dodds
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
Plays Johnny
The Star and the Story
1955
Producer
Plays Doctor
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Latest Trailers
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Curse of the Pink Panther
Full Filmography
Curse of the Pink Panther
Sir Charles Litton
1983
Film
Better Late Than Never
Nick Cartland
1983
Film
Trail of the Pink Panther
Sir Charles Litton
1982
Film
The Sea Wolves
Col. W.H. Grice
1980
Film
Rough Cut
Chief Insp. Cyril Willis
1980
Film
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Ivan
1980
Film
A Man Called Intrepid
Sir William Stephenson · 3 episodes
1979
TV
Escape to Athena
Professor Blake
1979
Film
Death on the Nile
Colonel Race
1978
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Niven still alive?
David Niven passed away on July 29, 1983 at age 73.
What are the most famous roles of David Niven?
David Niven is best known for roles in The Pink Panther, Death on the Nile, Murder by Death.
How many movies has David Niven been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1932), David Niven has appeared in 90 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was David Niven's first movie?
The career of David Niven began with There Goes the Bride (1932).
What is David Niven's most recent movie or series?
David Niven's most recent release is Curse of the Pink Panther, which premiered on August 12, 1983.
What TV shows has David Niven appeared in?
On television, David Niven has appeared in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show.
David Niven
1910-03-01 · London, England, UK
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 Charles Lytton, a.k.a. "the Phantom", in The Pink Panther. He was awarded the 1958 Academy Award for Best Actor in Separate Tables.