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Film director
David Lean
British filmmaker and editor (1908 to 1991)
David Lean was born on March 25, 1908 and died on April 16, 1991, aged 83.
- Born
- March 25, 1908, Croydon
- Died
- April 16, 1991
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Country
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Film director
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David’s birthday, by the numbers
- David Lean was born on a Wednesday.
- David Lean would have turned 118 in 2026.
- Half birthday: September 25. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
- David Lean belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was David Lean born?
David Lean was born on March 25, 1908 and died on April 16, 1991, aged 83.
What is David Lean’s zodiac sign?
Aries, born March 25.