She grew up with a sister in Portland.. Barbara initially did not have any interest in acting or performance arts. Released in 1964, "The Pink Panther" proved to be one of Niven's last On 14 March 1944, Niven was promoted war-substantive major (temporary lieutenant-colonel). He was chosen by Otto Preminger for David Niven was in the early stages of motor neurone disease, and his voice had to be overdubbed by impressionist Rich Little. 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". His range as an actor was limited and 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. During his work with the AFPU, Peter Ustinov, one of the script-writers, had to pose as Niven's batman. extra. He then attended the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and graduated in 1930 with a commission as a second lieutenant in the regular Army. Thoughtful and kind, he addressed the boys by their first name, allowed them bicycles and encouraged and nurtured their personal interests. The year is 1974: 33-year-old Robert Opel, looking for all the world like a fit David Crosby, streaks naked past David Niven, who was about to introduce Elizabeth Taylor. Niven had his own series on television and appeared Now years later, the picture was still in exactly the same spot. [28] It honoured Niven's work in setting up the BBC Allied Expeditionary Forces Programme, a radio news and entertainment station for the Allied forces.[29][30]. About to lead his men into action, Niven eased their nervousness by telling them, "Look, you chaps only have to do this once. By this time, Niven was having serious health problems. Goldwyn pulled out and the film did not appear in the US for three years. [46], A Thanksgiving service for Niven was held at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, on 27 October 1983. long novel with a Hollywood setting, "Go Slowly, Come Back Quickly". In 1975 he narrated The Remarkable Rocket, a short animation based on a story by Oscar Wilde. trough coincided with a personal tragedy when his wife, at the age of After detours to Bermuda and Cuba, he arrived in Hollywood in 1934. By Allan Warren own work licensed under thehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. She fractured her skull in a fall in the Beverly Hills, California home of Tyrone Power, while playing a game of sardines. return to Britain to play his part. Mar 1 1910 - Belgrave Mansions, London, England, United Kingdom. On his return to Hollywood after the war, he received the Legion of Merit, an American military decoration. Childhood & Early Life. 25, was killed in an accidental fall, leaving two small sons. [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. [6] Although born William Hitchcock, in 1874, he and his older brother Lieutenant Colonel Henry Degacher (1835-1902), both followed their father, Walter Henry Hitchcock, in taking their mother's maiden name of Degacher. Niven was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, on March 1, 1910, the son of "[50], What's My Line? son . 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. As he was looking at the picture, Goldwyn's wife Frances said "Sam never took it down.". 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 . (1954), a drama that earned Niven a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor; Happy Ever After (1954), a comedy with Yvonne de Carlo, which was hugely popular in Britain. Great Britain has brought the world a wide array of acting talents over the years. Henrietta was of French and British ancestry. He first appeared as an extra in the British film There Goes the Bride (1932). 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. 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. 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. [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. The couple parted. Jessica Niven's age and the niceties of Wikipedia are currently absent on the internet . 1936 in "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (whose star, Errol Flynn, Niven had particular scorn for those newspaper columnists covering the war who typed out self-glorifying and excessively florid prose about their meagre wartime experiences. unsettled childhood, being pushed by an unsympathetic step-father into Kristina later told biographer Graham Lord that she was convinced that she was Niven's secret child by another fashion model, Mona Gunnarson. Now years later, the picture was still in exactly the same spot. At the end of the lecture, the speaker (a major general) asked if there were any questions. [38][39] It is believed by some that Niven's choice to become a tax exile may have been one reason why he never received a British honour. 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. Niven died as a result of ALS on 29 July 1983, at age 73. He was named David for his birth on St. David's Day (1 March). 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. With an Academy Award to his credit, Niven's career continued to thrive. [citation needed], Niven is the only person to win an Academy Award at the ceremony he was hosting. Born May 19, 1920 in Rochester, NY, he moved to Attleboro, MA, at age 3 with his parents, Henry and Gladys Niven. Hjrdis Genberg, model student, 1941-42. [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. 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. I said, sir, you had discharged him, he left for Deauville to gamble at the casino. The first, Round the Rugged Rocks (published simultaneously in the US under the title Once Over Lightly), was a novel that appeared in 1951 and was forgotten almost at once. After the laughter . Together the two Early Life and Family. In 1955 renowned British photographer Cornel Lucas photographed Niven while filming at the Rank Film Studio in Denham, Buckinghamshire. This ended his chances for Eton, a significant blow to his family. Niven decided to try Broadway, appearing opposite Gloria Swanson in Nina (195152). Niven later wrote, "How he did this, I shall never know, but he made every single boy at that school feel that what he said and what he did were of real importance to the headmaster. 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. He said that older pupils would regularly assault younger boys, while the schoolmasters were not much better. Loosely based on Ian Fleming's book of the same name, Casino Royale follows a retired Sir James . When the East wind blew, the front door got stuck and when the West wind blew, the back door could not be opened only the combined weight of the family seemed to keep it anchored to the ground. . 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. He also began writing books, with considerable commercial success. After a whirlwind romance, they married on 16 September 1940. He was working on a third novel at the time of his death. Though promoted to lieutenant on 1 January 1933,[18] he saw no opportunity for further advancement. perfect foil to Peter Sellers as the accident prone Inspector In 1960, while filming Please Don't Eat the Daisies with Doris Day, Niven and Hjrdis separated for a few weeks, though they later reconciled. colony that included Cary Grant, Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, John Le Mesurier . There, he hired an agent and had several small parts in films through 1935, including a non-speaking role in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). James Niven. He wanted something more exciting, however, and transferred to the Commandos. His health quickly declined and he died in 1983 at age 73, leaving four children and his second wife. Primmie and their sons (now age 3 and 4 months) took the 2 week journey by boat and arrived in Portland, Maine on March 22, 1946. Hollywood stars. Born in London, Niven attended Heatherdown Preparatory School and Stowe before gaining a place at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Robert Douglas Niven. It really happened the way it does when written by the worst lady novelistsI goggled. Niven played Alexander 'Alec' Fleming, one of a family of retired con artists who now fleece villains in the interests of justice. With an Academy Award to his credit, Niven's career continued to thrive. In On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond visits an exclusive ski resort in Switzerland where he is told that David Niven is a frequent visitor and in You Only Live Twice, David Niven is referred to as the only real gentleman in Hollywood. Thus Niven did not enjoy his time in the Army. David Niven Jr. Family Background & Career. war Niven appeared as an R.A.F. Sweden's first supermodel and the actor David Niven's second wife. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. I was asked by some American friends to search out the grave of their son near Bastogne. 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. Grizel Rosemary Graham (born in Belgravia, Middlesex), 28 November 1906 28 January 2007). 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]. In Malta, he became friends with the maverick Mike Trubshawe, and served under Roy Urquhart, future commander of the British 1st Airborne Division. Geni requires JavaScript! [citation needed], While on leave in 1940, Niven met Primula "Primmie" Susan Rollo (18 February 1918 21 May 1946), the daughter of London lawyer William H.C. Rollo. He recounted their meeting: I had never seen anything so beautiful in my lifetall, slim, auburn hair, up-tilted nose, lovely mouth and the most enormous grey eyes I had ever seen. Unfortunately, Niven's second marriage was as tumultuous as his first marriage was content. Kristina Niven was born in 1960 in Switzerland to David Niven and Hjrdis Genberg, and has a sister Fiona Niven. I only saw David get angry once. During this period Niven was largely barred from the Hollywood studios. James David Graham Niven was born on 1 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). [15], He did well at Sandhurst, which gave him the "officer and gentleman" bearing that was his trademark. Long winter evenings in the north, 1919-29. The entrepreneur couple succeeded in developing a chain of 10 stores. James David Graham Niven was an English actor and novelist.His many roles included Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death, Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, and Sir Charles Lytton, ("the Phantom") in The Pink Panther. He followed it with Oh, Men! By this time the Second World War had started and Niven decided to His work included a small part in the deception operation that used minor actor M. E. Clifton James to impersonate General Sir Bernard Montgomery. He remained with Fox to play the part of a fake love interest in Three Blind Mice (1938). 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. Niven stated, "Anyone who says a bullet sings past, hums past, flies, pings, or whines past, has never heard one--they go crack! After the horror film Eye of the Devil (1966), Niven appeared as James Bond in Casino Royale (1967), the only man to only ever portray Bond in a non-Eon Productions film. Life was never the same again, 1930-40. Niven resumed his career while still in England, playing the lead in A Matter of Life and Death (1946), from the team of Powell and Pressburger. [33] Niven was the only actor who played James Bond mentioned by name in the text of a Fleming novel. Niven stated, "Anyone who says a bullet sings past, hums past, flies, pings, or whines past, has never heard one they go crack!" He received his Resident Alien Visa from the American Consulate when his birth certificate arrived from England. . I have to catch a train.". 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. long absence, to pick up the threads of his career and there followed He secured a small role in A Feather in Her Hat (1935) at Columbia before returning to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for a bit role, billed as David Nivens, in Rose Marie (1936). After abortive screen tests for other producers, Niven was put under famous names. 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. Overjoyed, Oberon announced that the pair were going to wed, but sadly, Niven would end up leaving her with a broken heart. 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 . James passed away on August 19 1885, at age 60. Having developed an interest in acting, he left the Highland Light Infantry, travelled to Hollywood and had several minor roles in film. 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. . In 1971, he published his autobiography, The Moon's a Balloon, which was well received, selling over five million copies. Niven also worked in television. He came to films almost by accident, and with no previous acting He had a support role in MGM's Soldiers Three (1951) similar to those early in his career. Bridgerton Family Book Series Complete Books 1 - 9 Collection Set By Julia Quinn. Family, Romance, And Relationships Who is Barbara Niven dating? and the book was essentially a succession of funny stories, drawn from "[16], A few stories have surfaced. supported Ronald Colman in "The Prisoner of Zenda", played opposite 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 . persona that became instantly recognizable and was repeated, more or 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. Among the initial films in which he can be seen are Barbary Coast (1935) and Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). appear in films: "The First of the Few", with Leslie Howard, which and better parts came his way. Niven died on the same day as Raymond Massey, his co-star in The Prisoner of Zenda and A Matter of Life and Death. Hjrdis in the city, 1942-43. He was twice given leave so he could "Then it leaked out." The leak proved to be more of a slow puncture. 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. De Gacher), July 29 1983 - Chteau-d'Oex, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, Vaud, Zwitserland, Merle Estelle Wolders (born Thompson (Oberon)), July 29 1983 - Chteau-D'oex, Vaud, Rgion Lmanique, Suisse, Mar 1 1910 - St George Hanover Square, London England, July 29 1983 - Chateau d'Oex, Vaud, Switzerland, William Edward Graham Niven, Henriette Julia Comyn-platt (born Degacher), Margaret Joyce Niven, Henry Degacher Niven, Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven, Ethel Margaret Campbell, Duchess Of Argyll Sweeny (nacida Whigham), Chteau-d'Oex, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, Vaud, Switzerland, Cimetire de Chteau-d'x, Chateau d'Oex, District de la Riviera-Pays-dEnhaut, , Vaud, Switzerland, People who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Wojcik Cicirko Szczyrba Kopec Pal Bazylak Website, Robinson-Perks-Dalton-Higgison Family Website, Chateau d'Oex, District de la Riviera-Pays-dEnhaut, , Vaud, Switzerland, Margaret Joyce ("Joyce"; born in Geneva, Switzerland, 5 January 1900 18 November 1981), Henry Degacher ("Max"; born in Buckland, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire), 29 June 1902 March 1953). Niven was a born raconteur [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. (Ustinov also acted in The Way Ahead.) The Distinguished Alumni will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Awards . New search. Bored with the peacetime army, he resigned his commission in 1933, relocated to New York, then travelled to Hollywood. (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. Niven later wrote, "How he did this, I shall never know, but he made every single boy at that school feel that what he said and what he did were of real importance to the headmaster". Asked by suspicious American sentries during the Battle of the Bulge who had won the World Series in 1943, he answered, "Haven't the foggiest idea, but I did co-star with Ginger Rogers in Bachelor Mother! So we rented a helicopter so they immediately went and grabbed him. From Maggie Smith to Michael Caine, from Richard Harris . In 1980 Niven began experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness and a warble in his voice. The Brain (1969), a French comedy with Bourvil and Jean-Paul Belmondo, was the most popular film at the French box office in 1969 but was not widely seen in English-speaking countries. [9] The family moved to Rose Cottage in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight after selling their London home. Mason pegs her as a phony consumer and is fired for failing to turn her in to store management. Flynn in a re-make of "The Dawn Patrol" and in formidable competition 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. 10. ", He gave a few details of his war experience in his autobiography, The Moon's a Balloon: his private conversations with Winston Churchill, the bombing of London, and what it was like entering Germany with the occupation forces. The Lady Says No (1952) was a poorly received American comedy at the time. She was brought up by her parents David Niven and Primula Rollo. His family were soldiers. At that point, Niven had a brief but pleasant reunion. It was this behaviour that finally led to his expulsion from his next school, Heatherdown Preparatory School, at the age of 10. Less widely seen was The Extraordinary Seaman (1969). 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. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous actor Born: James David Graham Niven in Kirriemuir, Scotland (some sources say London, England), 1 March 1910. For Goldwyn he supported Cary Grant and Young in The Bishop's Wife (1947). 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. the right time. OBITUARY: David W. Niven, 97, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Brookdale at Plymouth Beach. David Niven Jr has a net worth of $100 million USD. '"[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]. But the dispute over The Elusive Pimpernel and Niven's demands for more money led to a long estrangement in the 1950s. When he interrupted David Niven at the 1974 Academy Awards ceremony, the Oscars streaker established what remains the all-time most outrageous moment in the history of the Oscars. The Tragic 1983 Death Of British Acting Icon David Niven. big commercial successes at the cinema. The Rogues ran for only one season, but won a Golden Globe award. Born to a longtime military family, Niven attended Sandhurst Military Academy. When the raw footage was reviewed, his voice was inaudible, and his lines had to be dubbed by Rich Little. However, another doctor advised Niven to allow the swelling of the face to go down. In 1959 he became the host of his own TV drama series, The David Niven Show, which ran for 13 episodes that summer. In fact, Niven had been Bond creator Ian Fleming's first choice to play Bond in Dr. No. He followed this with Bring On the Empty Horses in 1975, a collection of entertaining reminiscences from Hollywood's "Golden Age" in the 1940s. Discover David Niven's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Having been in more than 90 . His final appearance in Hollywood was hosting the 1981 American Film Institute tribute to Fred Astaire. Family tree. two films a year but he probably had mlre impact with a series of While playing "sardines", she walked through a door believing it led to a closet. James David Graham Niven was born on the feast day of St David. An amusing, tongue-in-cheek, British satire on the spy genre with David Niven at his debonair best. (1936), before finally landing a sizable role as a soldier in The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) at Warners, an Imperial adventure film starring his housemate at the time, Errol Flynn. After being placed under close arrest for this act of insubordination, Niven finished a bottle of whisky with the officer who was guarding him: Rhoddy Rose (later Colonel R.L.C. Niven also had special scorn for the newspaper columnists covering the war who typed out self-glorifying and excessively florid prose about their meagre wartime experiences. Barbara . Sadly, by the summer of 1983, just weeks before Curse was released . "All hell broke loose," remembered Elizabeth Duckworth, the family cook. [citation needed]. elaborate allegorical fantasy, "A Matter of Life and Death". Until then few people outside her family were . I have to catch a train."[16]. extended illness, at the age of 73. books sold more than ten million copies. 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). Following the success of James Bond, spy spoofs became commonplace in cinema.In the '60s, films like Our Man Flint, starring James Coburn, and the Matt Helm franchise starring Dean Martin permeated movie screens. He requested assignment to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), then jokingly wrote on the form, as his third choice, "anything but the Highland Light Infantry" (because that regiment wore tartan trews rather than the kilt). 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. Early life and family. Niven was last married to David Niven Jr a British film producer and actor from June 19, 1993, to 1998. His many . Thu 18 Oct 2007 19.06 EDT. David Niven Jr. was born on 1942-12-15. 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). He returned to the US and was accepted by Central Casting as "Anglo-Saxon Type No. "the Phantom", in . He claimed to have been so grief-stricken that he thought for a while that he had gone mad. I found it where they told me I would, but it was among 27,000 others, and I told myself that here, Niven, were 27,000 reasons why you should keep your mouth shut after the war. It also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. To the fury of her father, Niven got Whigham pregnant. David Niven attended Stowe School and . On his return to Hollywood after the war, he received the Legion of Merit, an American military decoration. But I'll have to do it all over again in Hollywood with Errol Flynn!" I had difficulty swallowing and had champagne in my knees. DAVID NIVEN OBITUARY. In 1959, he became the host of his own TV drama series, The David Niven Show, which ran for 13 episodes that summer. In that same year he was again loaned out, to 20th Century Fox to play Bertie Wooster in Thank You, Jeeves! Niven commanded "A" Squadron GHQ Liaison Regiment, better known as "Phantom". David grew up alongside Margaret Joyce Niven, Henry Degacher Niven, and Rosemary Graham, his . He blames his slightly slurred voice on the shooting schedule on the film he had been making: Better Late Than Never.) Bitter, estranged and plagued by depression, Hjrdis showed up drunk at the funeral, having been persuaded to attend by family friend Prince Rainier III of Monaco. David Niven, the film actor, died in Switzerland yesterday after an The date was 1910 and the location was Belgrave Mansions, Grosvenor Gardens in London. This brought him to wider attention within the film industry and he was spotted by Samuel Goldwyn. 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