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.
Read David Niven's life story in The Moon's A Ballon at Amazon: geni.us/empbBB3
Or why not watch The First of the Few with Amazon Prime: geni.us/ZY9AvS
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[@arnesahlen2704]

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.

[@MohamedRamadan-qh4wh]

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

[@jeanr6948]

WW2?

[@kathunsworth7372]

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.

[@julieclayton-west624]

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.

[@lordchumley76]

Julie Clayton-West My favorite books. He was a master story teller.

[@Jinka1950]

So true! A consummate gentleman....the mold was broken when he was born.

[@padijeff5675]

He was the only man hotel doormen called a gentleman!🙂

[@user-xr5fq1xg4e]

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

[@rajanjoshi8711]

Hats off to Sir David Niven .

[@natividadsrmvasconcelos9765]

My Fathers Favorite Actor.😍

[@flordeandrews9868]

Nicely narrated, and concise and accurate biography. Thanks

[@chuckynickolodean8420]

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

[@AudiobookLibrary24-7]

Thank you!

[@mariarosagomez4385]

Elegante encantador excelente actor, rip Mr. David Niven

[@ohmeowzer1]

Liked and subscribed

[@petermetcalfe6722]

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

[@petermetcalfe6722]

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

[@ceciliaellis6721]

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.

[@bokhans]

5 minute documentary that is 11.27 😂

[@jeremyhook1818]

Knight him

[@gragrn]

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

[@5MinuteBiographies]

Hehe - yep, you're right. Too many U.S. films and TV shows I'm afraid.

[@Warpedsmac]

Only in Britain and British colonies. Lewtenant is perfect English in the United States and outlands. Further, Lewtenant may also be acceptable in the Navy but not other forces.

[@christianbriancon108]

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

[@elainekent7026]

Christian Briancon, so what! it's still interesting, regardless.

[@davidc4571]

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

[@5MinuteBiographies]

Hi David C - thanks for taking the time to comment. I guess the answer is that 5 minutes is more of a guideline than a rule. This idea started off as a blog, then a podcast, and then a KZbin channel, and sometimes you simply need more time to fit the important things in and also of course KZbin channel and each video needs an intro and an outro which adds a little time. I hope that answers your questions and that you like what I am trying to do. Thanks

[@elainekent7026]

David C does it really matter Mr OCD?

[@jeanr6948]

WW2?

[@ceciliaellis6721]

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?

[@jaromir1942]

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

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I never heard this. Why would he & broadcast it to Germany??

[@philippinestroppoholic7996]

That is so boring

[@joedemarco9857]

Maybe niven killed his wife

[@billiegharvey9402]

There were numerous people around when Primmie fell down the stairs you fool.

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Niven DID NOT kill his first wife-they were playing hide and seek and she opened a door thinking it was a closet and fell down a flight of stairs.