David Niven
Actor in 'The Pink Panther' series
Born
March 1st, 1910
115 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1983
42 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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This individual was an English actor and soldier. He served in the British Army during World War II and later transitioned to a successful acting career. Major roles included appearances in films such as 'The Pink Panther', where he portrayed the character Sir Charles Lytton, and 'Separate Tables', which earned an Academy Award for Best Actor nomination. Additionally, he starred in 'Around the World in 80 Days', winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His charm and distinctive voice contributed to his popularity during the mid-20th century.
Starred as Sir Charles Lytton in 'The Pink Panther'
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'Around the World in 80 Days'
Earned an Academy Award nomination for 'Separate Tables'
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