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Writing
David Swift
David Swift is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Storyteller, The Love Boat and Barney Miller. David Swift was born on July 27, 1919. David Swift died on December 31, 2001 at the age of 82.
- Born
- July 27, 1919
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Died
- December 31, 2001 (82 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1967 film How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Swift also worked as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios where he adapted the story of Pollyanna for the screen and wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961).
David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1967 film How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Swift also worked as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios where he adapted the story of Pollyanna for the screen and wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961).
Known for
Filmography
- 1988The StorytellerKing
- 1981Winston Churchill: The Wilderness YearsProfessor Lindemann
- 1979$weepstake$Director
- 1977Eight Is EnoughDirector
- 1977The Love BoatWriter
- 1975Barney MillerDirector
- 1970ArnieDirector
- 1965Camp RunamuckExecutive Producer
- 1963GrindlCreator
- 1959RawhideWriter
- 1959The Third ManStory
- 1958The RiflemanWriter
- 1957Alcoa TheatreWriter
- 1957Wagon TrainWriter
- 1956Playhouse 90Director
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsDirector
- 1955NorbyCreator
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyFireman (uncredited)
- 1954Climax!Director
- 1953General Electric TheaterTeleplay
- 1952Mister PeepersProducer
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreTeleplay
- 1951Goodyear Television PlayhouseWriter
- 1948The Philco Television Playhouse
- 1948Studio OneWriter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Swift been in?
David Swift is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Storyteller, The Love Boat and Barney Miller.
When was David Swift born?
David Swift was born on July 27, 1919. (Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA)
How old is David Swift?
David Swift died on December 31, 2001 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·