David Lean
| Sign | Aries |
| Born | Mar 25, 1908 Croydon, England |
| Died | Apr 16, 1991 London, England |
| Age | Died at 83 |
| Final Resting PlacePutney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium | |
David Lean | |
| Job | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor |
| Years active | 1942-1991 |
| Top Roles | Motorcyclist by Suez Canal, Man at Café, Reporter |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Film Adaptation, War, Comedy, Adventure |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Based on Play, Period Piece |
| Top Collaborators | Alec Guinness, John Mills, Amy Veness, Kathleen Harrison |
| Shares birthday with | Binnie Barnes, Simone Signoret, Ed Begley see more.. |
David Lean Overview:
Legendary director, David Lean, was born on Mar 25, 1908 in Croydon, England. Lean died at the age of 83 on Apr 16, 1991 in London, England and was laid to rest in Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in London, England.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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David Lean was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two for Best Director for The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia in 1957 and 1962 respectively.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1946 | Best Director | Brief Encounter (1945) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1947 | Best Director | Great Expectations (1946) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1955 | Best Director | Summertime (1955) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1957 | Best Director | The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) | N/A | Won |
| 1962 | Best Director | Lawrence of Arabia (1962) | N/A | Won |
| 1965 | Best Director | Doctor Zhivago (1965) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1984 | Best Director | A Passage to India (1984) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1984 | Best Writing | A Passage to India (1984) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1984 | Best Film Editing | A Passage to India (1984) | N/A | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
John Mills has “Great Expectations” in the adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic
By Stephen Reginald on Aug 8, 2023 From Classic Movie ManJohn Mills has “Great Expectations” in the adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations (1946) is a British drama directed by and based on the 1861 novel by Charles Dickens and starring John Mills and Valerie Hobson. The strong supporting cast i... Read full article
Robert Newton and Celia Johnson head the cast in ’s “This Happy Breed”
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 30, 2023 From Classic Movie ManRobert Newton and Celia Johnson head the cast in ’s “This Happy Breed” This Happy Breed (1944) is a British drama directed by and starring Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Stanley Holloway, and John Mills. The screenplay is by Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan, an... Read full article
No?l Coward on Screen: Blithe Spirit (, 1945)
By Virginie Pronovost on Jul 26, 2019 From The Wonderful World of CinemaBritish playwriter No?l Coward was considered one of the most prolific figures of the theatre world. Not only did he wrote plays, but also directed, acted (both on stage and in films), composed, and sang. Known for his unique fancy style and his originality, No?l Coward surely became an undeniable B... Read full article
THE BLOGATHON: Great Expectations (1946)
on Jul 20, 2018 From Caftan WomanMaddy Loves Her Classic Films and her blogathons! The blogathon is in full swing on July 20th and 21st. Click HERE to read the tributes to the master filmmaker. Charles Dickens' 13th novel, Great Expectations was serialized in 1860-1861 and found a welcome home on many bookshelves. Lik... Read full article
Blue Eyes in the Desert: Lawrence of Arabia (, 1962)
By Virginie Pronovost on Jul 20, 2018 From The Wonderful World of CinemaAh, Lawrence of Arabia… An?illustrious man and the subject of one of movie history’s best films. It is British movie director who created this masterpiece. With movies like Lawrence of Arabia (of course), Great Expectations,? The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago and Br... Read full article
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