Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

David Niven Biography and Timeline

Follow David Niven through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

David Niven, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1910–1983Years on this page

1910

Birth of David Niven

Actor · London · Arts / Cinema

David Niven is born in London.

British Actor Born

Actor · London · Arts / Cinema

The future British film actor and soldier is born.

1959

Academy Award

Arts / Drama

Winner of the best male actor for "Separate Tables"

1983

Death of David Niven

Arts / Cinema

Death of David Niven

Records, sources and methodology

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