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David Swift
Actor Director Producer Writer

David Swift

Born July 27, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died December 31, 2001

8 films

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).

Awards

0 wins, 2 nominations

Filmography 8

The Parent Trap (1998) movie poster
The Parent Trap1998
Jack & Sarah (1995) movie poster
Jack & Sarah1995
Candleshoe (1977) movie poster
Candleshoe1977
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) movie poster
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying1967
Good Neighbor Sam (1964) movie poster
Good Neighbor Sam1964
Under the Yum-Yum Tree (1963) movie poster
Under the Yum-Yum Tree1963
The Parent Trap (1961) movie poster
The Parent Trap1961
Pollyanna (1960) movie poster
Pollyanna1960