David Swift
David Swift was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, actor and film producer (1919–2001). He was born in Minneapolis and died in Santa Monica.
Also recorded as Bud Swift · Dave Swift
David Swift

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- Born
- 1919 · Minneapolis.
- Died
- 2001 · Santa Monica.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter · animator · actor · film producer · television producer · director
- Fields
- film director
- Education
- Hollywood High School
- Languages
- English
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David Swift was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, actor and film producer (1919–2001). He was born in Minneapolis and died in Santa Monica.
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1919
David Swift born at Minneapolis.
2001
David Swift died at Santa Monica.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Bud Swift and Dave Swift. His recorded language was English. He married Maggie McNamara. Recorded as screenwriter, animator, actor, film producer and television producer. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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