David Lean
UK film director, producer
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About David Lean
The British film director, editor, and producer, David Lean, was a native of England. He is recognized as one of the renowned directors of all time. In 1942, he directed his first film titled “In Which We Serve”. Other films he directed include “Brief Encounter” in 1945, “Lawrence of Arabia” in 1962, and “The Bridge on the River Kwai” in 1957. In 1990, Lean was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award. He was also a two-time Academy Award winner for “Best Director” in 1958 and 1963.
Education
He attended Leighton Park School.
Personal Life
He was the son of Helena Tangye and Francis W. B. Lean. He had a sibling named Edward T. Lean. Lean married six times. His wives included Isabel, Ann Todd, Sandra Hotz, and Sandra Cooke who happened to be his last wife until his death. He had a child called Peter Lean. He stopped schooling at the age of eighteen.
Death
Lean died of throat cancer in 1991.
Awards
He was a three-time Golden Globe Award winner for “Best Director”. He won six BAFTA Awards in 1953 (2), 1958 (2), and 1963 (2).
Additionally, Lean won other accolades including Silver Condor Award for “Best Foreign Film” in 1944, Berlin International Film Festival Golden Bear in 1954, Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix in 1946, David di Donatello for “Best Foreign Director” in 1967, and Evening Standard British Film Award for “Best Film” in 1974.
Trivia
Lean’s height was 1.86 meters.
He was an editor of films in the 1930s.
Entertainment Weekly ranked Lean as the 34th Greatest Director of all time.
Throughout his career, he won 29 awards out of 58 nominations.
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F.A.Q. about David Lean
When is his birthday?
David Lean's birthday is on March 25, 1908.
In how many days is his birthday?
David's birthday is in 342 days
How old was David when he died?
He was 83 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 16, 1991.
How old would he be today?
David Lean would be 116 years old if he was alive today.
Where was David from?
He was born in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK.