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  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Kirriemuir, Scotland
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Château d'Oex, Switzerland
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David Niven was an actor of stage and the big screen who epitomized dapper charm in such films as The Pink Panther.

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David Niven went to Hollywood in the mid-1930s, and his first major roles were in Dawn Patrol (1938) and Wuthering Heights (1939). Known for his sure touch with light comedy, he also proved to be a fine dramatic actor, winning an Oscar for his role in Separate Tables (1958). Among his best-known films are The Moon Is Blue, Around the World in 80 Days, The Guns of Navarone, and The Pink Panther.

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