Niven

British

/ ˈnɪvən /

noun

David. 1909–83, British film actor and author. His films include The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Casino Royale (1967), and Paper Tiger (1975). He wrote the autobiographical The Moon's a Balloon (1972) and Bring on the Empty Horses (1975)

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He also put Richard Burton from Port Talbot "on a par with Niven", in terms of being an inspiration.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

O’Brien will soon join an elite group of celebrities who have hosted the ceremony three times, including Jerry Lewis, Steve Martin, Conrad Nagel and David Niven.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

The body of Thomas Niven, 37, was found in a park off Daimler Road, in Coventry on Friday evening.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

She also worked in Hollywood in the 1960s, starring in The Pink Panther, where co-star David Niven paid her the best compliment she said she ever received: "Claudia, along with spaghetti, you're Italy's greatest invention."

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

I fill the water bottle I brought with me and then wedge Jennifer Niven it into the muddy bottom so it doesn’t float away.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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