David Niven Biography

In the sixth episode of season 2 of 5 Minute Biographies we take a quick look at the life of the quintessential British actor, David Niven.

[arnesahlen]

Biggest floral tribute at his funeral: from porters at Heathrow Airport in England. Praising his graciousness to all, they said he made even a porter feel like a king.

[kathunsworth]

A wonderful man giving so much pleasure to movie goers for many years. A very sad ending for such an amazing actor and gentleman. Sadly missed by everyone.

[MohamedRamadan-qhwh]

I was lucky to meet him while he was in Greece i was working as a cook

[julieclayton-west]

He was a gorgeous man and I love his autobiographies. If you can get copies of The Moons A Balloon and Bring On The Empty Horses get them.

[LeticiaHolden]

Theses briefly biographies are great, it help to increase knowledge to big features... (24.7.23)

[flordeandrews]

Nicely narrated, and concise and accurate biography. Thanks

[chuckynickolodean]

David Niven, seems very much a Gentleman, he may be a Tax Exile, but he fought for Britain in WWII!!!

[mariarosagomez]

Elegante encantador excelente actor, rip Mr. David Niven

[petermetcalfe]

That first picture of Primmie looking at a magazine is actually Hjordis. Nevertheless I congratulate you on your accuracy.
I have a copy of His father's army service record on my computer so I could send it to you if you wish.

[TheTibmeister]

Joe Demarco. Ridiculous. He was so devastated by Primmies death he almost took his own life

[TheTibmeister]

The picture of Primula Rollo was actually his second wife Hjordis

[petermetcalfe]

My mother was born on St David's Day 21 years later.

[ceciliaellis]

I loved "A Matter of Life and Death" - also known as "Stairway to Heaven" in North America which I understand David Niven finished in a couple of weeks in the U.K. while in the air force during War II.

[gragrn]

It's Left-tenant, not lieu-tenant.

[ceciliaellis]

yes I read The Moon is a Balloon and Bring on the Empty Horses of Niven a number of years ago. Some hilarious bits in one of them to do with skiing a mountain in freezing weather and light-weight clothing, and seeking warmth in a pub where parts of one's anatomy could be brought back to life. Why do the silly bits stick over the profound bits?

[davidc]

Why is the video 11 mins long for a five min bio?

[christianbriancon]

So you just read the wikipedia page on David Niven. Great research

[jaromir]

David Niven is Blame death of Glennn Miller:He send Glenn to Ardenes Broadcasting To german army .