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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Dundee City West candidate Stuart Niven was suspended after reports he was disqualified as a company director.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"I always loved both groups," Niven says when asked which side he was on.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Niven recently appeared on a podcast whose host asked her listeners if they knew the outcome.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Niven stresses firmly that management was more than a job to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

I can’t resist: Jennifer Niven “Come here often? Because this is kind of my spot and I don’t remember seeing you here before.”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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