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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.
David Niven is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024), Rat Pack (2022), Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), Better Late Than Never (1983), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), The Sea Wolves (1980), Escape to Athena (1979), A Man Called Intrepid (1979). The recorded credits span 1936 to 2024, including 25 movies and 4 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies25
TV shows4
Active years represented1936–2024
Place of birthLondon, England, UK
Died
Also known as
James David Graham Niven · David Nivens · Дейвид Нивен · Дэвид Нивен · 大卫·尼文
Known for
MovieMade in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
MovieRat Pack
MovieCurse of the Pink Panther
MovieBetter Late Than Never
MovieTrail of the Pink Panther
MovieThe Sea Wolves
MovieEscape to Athena
TV ShowA Man Called Intrepid
MovieCandleshoe
MovieMurder by Death
MovieKing, Queen, Knave
TV ShowV.I.P. Schaukel
MovieThe Brain
MovieCasino Royale
TV ShowThe Rogues
MovieThe Pink Panther
Movie55 Days at Peking
MovieConquered City
MovieThe Best of Enemies
MovieThe Guns of Navarone
MovieAround the World in 80 Days
TV ShowFour Star Playhouse
MovieSoldiers Three
MovieThe Bishop's Wife
MovieA Matter of Life and Death
MovieThe First of the Few
MovieThe Real Glory
MovieWuthering Heights
MovieThe Charge of the Light Brigade