David Lean (1908 - 1991)
David Lean (1908-1991) was a renowned British film director, producer, editor, and screenwriter. He's celebrated for his epic, visually stunning films often set against historical or exotic backdrops. Lean began his career as an editor, significantly influencing British cinema's editing style.
His directorial masterpieces include **Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)**, all winners of the Best Director Oscar. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and grand cinematic scope. Lean's films are considered classics, admired for their storytelling and visual grandeur. He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1990.
Born in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK on March 25, 1908. Died in London, England, UK on April 16, 1991
A Passage to India (1984)
A Passage to India follows the complex relationships between Indian, British, and Anglo-Indian...
Director | Screenplay | Editor
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
In a small Irish village during World War I, the restless daughter of a pub owner enters into a...
Director
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Amid the turmoil of the Russian Revolution and World War I, physician and poet Yuri Zhivago falls...
Director
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
A British officer in WWI becomes a charismatic leader who unites disparate Arab tribes to fight the...
Acting | Director
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Allied POWs in World War II are forced to build a bridge for their Japanese captors, leading to a...
Director
Brief Encounter (1945)
A chance meeting between two married strangers at a train station tearoom blossoms into a passionate...
Director | Additional Writing | Screenplay