Portrait of David Swift

David Swift

Writing

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).

Born: July 27, 1919

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Filmography

2002
Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece

as Self - Director / Writer

1988
1981
1979
Gossip from the Forest

as General Groener

1967
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

1964
Good Neighbor Sam

as TV Director (uncredited)

1964
Hamlet at Elsinore

as Player King

1960
Pollyanna

as Fireman (Uncredited)