Film · Literature · 1908–1991
David Lean — Age & Birthday
Born: 25 March 1908 · Died: 16 April 1991 · Age at death: 83
How old was David Lean when he died?
David Lean died aged 83. He was born on 25 March 1908 and died on 16 April 1991.
Director of epic films including Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago
Did you know?He started his career in the film industry as a tea boy before working his way up to become a film editor.
Sir David Lean (25 March 1908 – 16 April 1991) was an English filmmaker and editor, widely considered one of the most important figures of British cinema.
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- Age at death
- 83
- Would be
- 118
- Years since death
- 35
- Born
- March 25, 1908 · Croydon, United Kingdom
- Died
- April 16, 1991
- Cause of death
- Esophageal cancer
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Film, Literature
Family
- Mother
- Helena Tangye
- Spouses
- Ann Todd, Kay Walsh
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- See the front page from the day David Lean was bornA newspaper front page for 25 March 1908, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayDavid Lean would be 118 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDavid Lean's 119th birthday is in 150 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!119th
- Death anniversaryThe 36th anniversary of David Lean's death is in 172 days. A moment to remember their legacy.36th
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