David Lean was a renowned British film director, screenwriter, and producer, active from the early 1940s until his passing in 1991. Born on March 25, 1908, in Croydon, Surrey, he received numerous awards throughout his career for his work in cinema. Lean is best known for iconic films such as 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' 'Lawrence of Arabia,' and 'Doctor Zhivago.' His films are celebrated for their intricate storytelling and grand visual style, earning him a prominent place in film history.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Lean belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Croydon
Place of Death: Limehouse
Cause of Death: esophageal cancer
Educated At: Leighton Park School
Occupation: screenwriter | film editor | director | film producer | film director
Spouses: Ann Todd | Kay Walsh
Awards Received: Academy Award for Best Director | Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Directors Guild of America Award | Academy Fellowship Award | Knight Bachelor | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | AFI Life Achievement Award | Golden Bear
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Ephemeris for March 25, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 25, 2025 |
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Sun | 4 Aries 27 | 5 Aries 5 | 27 Cancer 20 |
Moon | 4 Capricorn 12 | 11 Aquarius 31 | 27 Aries 20 |
Mercury | 6 Pisces 44 | 3 Aries 49 | 9 Cancer 6 |
Venus | 17 Taurus 24 | 1 Aries 8 | 6 Cancer 23 |
Mars | 21 Taurus 27 | 21 Cancer 37 | 7 Leo 53 |
Jupiter | 3 Leo 21 | 15 Gemini 1 | 18 Leo 10 |
Saturn | 1 Aries 10 | 23 Pisces 37 | 10 Aries 41 |
Uranus | 16 Capricorn 34 | 24 Taurus 29 | 14 Capricorn 22 |
Neptune | 12 Cancer 5 | 29 Pisces 48 | 15 Cancer 6 |
Pluto | 22 Gemini 50 | 3 Aquarius 26 | 25 Gemini 5 |
Rahu | 10 Cancer 0 | 27 Pisces 4 | 3 Cancer 48 |
Ketu | 10 Capricorn 0 | 27 Virgo 4 | 3 Capricorn 48 |
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