David Swift

David Swift

Deceased · Born: Jul 27, 1919 · Died: Dec 31, 2001

Personal Details

BornJul 27, 1919 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
  • Micheline Swift

    ( Oct 19, 1957 to Dec 31, 2001 )
  • Maggie McNamara

    ( Mar 31, 1951 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

David Swift, a renowned writer and director, entered the world on July 27, 1919, in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, he made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

One of his most notable achievements was his work on the iconic 1967 film, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", a classic comedy that has stood the test of time.

In addition to his work on this film, Swift also directed the 1961 movie "The Parent Trap", a beloved family comedy that has been enjoyed by generations of audiences.

His creative talents didn't stop there, as he also brought to life the 1965 film "Camp Runamuck", a heartwarming and humorous tale that has become a staple of American cinema.

In his personal life, Swift was married twice, first to Micheline Swift and later to Maggie McNamara, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, David Swift's life came to a close on December 31, 2001, in the picturesque city of Santa Monica, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.

Career

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1950
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1998
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap as Screenplay
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1985
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1980
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1977
Candleshoe
Candleshoe as Screenplay
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1967
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1964
Good Neighbor Sam
Good Neighbor Sam as Director, Screenplay
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1963
Love Is a Ball
Love Is a Ball as Director, Screenplay
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Under the Yum Yum Tree
Under the Yum Yum Tree as Director, Screenplay
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1962
The Interns
The Interns as Director, Writer
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1961
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap as Director, Screenplay
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1960
Pollyanna
Pollyanna as Director, Screenplay
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1970
Arnie
Arnie as Creator
{"id":11241,"title":"Camp Runamuck","year":"1965","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/camp-runamuck","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11241.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Camp Runamuck
Camp Runamuck as Creator
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1963
Grindl
Grindl as Creator
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1952