Description:
(English Film Director and Producer Who is Considered One of the Most Important Figures in British Cinema)
Sir David Lean was a British film director and cinematographer famous for the spectacular scenes of breathtaking locales in his epic films. He used the screen to its maximum effect which very few directors ever could. He created backdrop scenes that were fantastic like the vast expanse of grey tarmac with a single motorcycle or the scene of a huge dam from which uniformed workers looking like small ants coming out from tunnels. He rose gradually from a tea-boy to a director par excellence. He made only 16 films over a career spread over 42 years. His last five films made with American finances, are claimed to be the best British films, which speaks volumes of his talent as a great director and cinematographer. He was sometimes compared to a general leading his troops into battle when shooting any of his films irrespective of the location. He won 31 awards including ‘Academy Awards’, ‘Golden Globe Awards’, ‘BAFTA Awards’, and many other awards for the ‘Best Director’ and other achievements from various film institutions around the world and was nominated 27 times for different awards during his entire film making career.
Birthday
March 25, 1908 (Aries)
Alternative names
Sir David Lean
City
Croydon, England
Died on
April 16, 1991
Spouse/Ex-
Ann Todd (1949–1957; divorced), Isabel Lean (1930–1936; divorced), Kay Walsh (1940–1949; divorced), Leila Matkar (1960–1978; divorced), Sandra Cooke (1990–1991; his death), Sandra Hotz (1981–1984; divorced)
Parents
Francis William le Blount Lean
Helena Tangye
When did David Lean start his career in filmmaking?
David Lean started his career in filmmaking as a clapper boy in 1927.
Which film marked David Lean's directorial debut?
David Lean's directorial debut was the film "In Which We Serve" in 1942.
What is considered one of David Lean's most acclaimed films?
"Lawrence of Arabia" is considered one of David Lean's most acclaimed films.
In which country was David Lean's film "Doctor Zhivago?"
David Lean's film "Doctor Zhivago" was primarily set in Russia.
Which historical event served as the backdrop for David Lean's film "The Bridge on the River Kwai?"
The construction of the Burma Railway during World War II served as the backdrop for David Lean's film "The Bridge on the River Kwai."
