David Swift (director)

David Swift
David Swift
Born	July 27, 1919; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	December 31, 2001 (aged 82); Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other names	Bud Swift; Dave Swift;
Education	Hollywood High School
Occupations	Screenwriter; director; producer; animator; actor;
Years active	1937–1998
Spouse(s)	Maggie McNamara (m. 1951–195?); Micheline Swift (m. 1957⁠–⁠2001)
Children	2

David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. He is best known for writing and directing 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 Swift
Born	(1919-07-27)July 27, 1919 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	December 31, 2001(2001-12-31) (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other names	Bud Swift Dave Swift
Education	Hollywood High School
Occupations	Screenwriter director producer animator actor
Years active	1937–1998
Spouse(s)	Maggie McNamara (m. 1951–195?) Micheline Swift (m. 1957⁠–⁠2001)
Children	2