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James David Graham Niven (1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983), known as David Niven, was a British actor and novelist, best known for his roles as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days and Sir Charles Lytton, a.k.a. "the Phantom", in The Pink Panther. He was awarded the 1958 Academy Award for Best Actor in Separate Tables.
David Niven was a distinguished British actor, soldier, and novelist who became one of the most recognizable faces of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
He is best remembered for his roles as Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther, and his Academy Award-winning performance in Separate Tables.
He specialized in light, sophisticated comedy and dramatic roles, often portraying charming, debonair characters that became his professional signature.