David Lean – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Bodytype	Slim
Height	6 feet 0 inches (1.85 m)
Hair Color	White
Eye Color	Brown

Nickname	Lean
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	March 25, 1908
Full Name	Sir David Lean
Profession	Director, Producer, Editor, Screenwriter
Nationality	British
Date of Death	April 16, 1991
Place of Death	Limehouse, United Kingdom
Cause of Death	Head and neck cancer
Birthplace	Croydon, United Kingdom
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac Sign	Aries

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David Lean Education

School: Leighton Park School

David Lean Career

Profession: Director, Producer, Editor, Screenwriter

Known For: His large-scale epics such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and A Passage to India

Net Worth: USD $19 million (approx)

Family & Relatives

Father: Francis William le Blount Lean

Mother: Helena Tangye

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Isabel Lean (m. 1930-1936) Kay Walsh (m. 1940-1949) Ann Todd (m. 1949-1957) Leila Matkar (m. 1960-1978) Sandra Hotz (m. 1981-1984) Sandra Cooke (m. 1990-1991)

No. of Children: 1

Son: Peter Lean

FAQs

Who was David Lean?

David Lean was a British director, producer, editor, screenwriter, born on 25 March, 1908 in Croydon, United Kingdom.

When did David Lean pass away?

David Lean passed away on April 16, 1991.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of David Lean’s death was Head and neck cancer.

How old was David Lean at the time of death?

David Lean was 32 years old when he passed away.

How tall was David Lean?

David Lean was 6 feet 0 inches (1.85 m).