He was also known as Kamal Khan in the Bond movie "Octopussy". His film debut took place in France, in 1939s Le Corsaire, and he continued to act in movies during the war. Please try again later. They married in 1946. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. While there, he began acting on the professional stage, where he was brought to the attention of director Marc Allgret, who hired him to work as an assistant camera operator on Entre des Artistes (The Curtain Rises). Jourdan was going to follow it in a remake of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in England for Terence Fisher. Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. 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Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. He was 29 years old. Jourdan Jr., 29, had suffered for several years from a drug use problem, which created a manic depressive condition, which left him unable to work, Detective Richard De Anda said. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. LOS ANGELES -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., son of actor Louis Jourdan, took his own life by consuming a bottle of medication that was not prescribed for him, police said Wednesday. Jourdan appeared in his biggest hit playing the romantic lead alongside Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier in the film version of the novella by Colette, Gigi (1958). Failed to delete memorial. He was in a comedy, The Happy Time (1952). photo. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Los Angeles Times June 23, 1947: A2. Jourdan Jr., 29 . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Louis Jourdan's net worth, height, age, weight, affair, relationship, family, movie update, and more are highlighted below. He also appeared in Wes Cravens Swamp Thing, in 1982. 1. Hopper, Hedda. Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. Jourdan played Count Dracula in the 1977 BBC miniseries. . Misfortunes occur even in such close-knit, straight-laced families as Carol Burnett's. Cited by author James McKay as the "epitome of the suave Continental",[5] Jourdan was spotted in a French film by a talent scout working for David O. Selznick, who offered the actor a contract in March 1946. I was the French clich.. Only last year, Mary Tyler Moore's son Richie, 24, accidently shot and killed himself. The movie is a drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who did not want Jourdan cast as the valet in the film. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." His roles included an artist in No Minor Vices, a pleasant wastrel in The Happy Time, Jennifer Jones' lover in Madame Bovary, a romantic prince in Three Coins in the Fountain, Grace Kelly's suitor in The Swan, and a staid judge in Can-Can. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As was told in a 1985 PEOPLE profile, Jourdan real name Gendre and his two brothers grew up in the South of France, where their parents managed hotels in Cannes, Nice and Marseilles. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? His parents told investigators their son was doing fairly well and they had no indication he was in a suicidal state, although he had been in and out of despondent periods for years. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. There was an error deleting this problem. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor.He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). To use this feature, use a newer browser. Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an . Male. Make sure that the file is a photo. [2], In an article dated 1 July 1970, Louis' mother, Quique, shared a portion of an paper Louis wrote about his family: "Her (Quique's) 18-year-old son once earned his highest mark in creative writing for a paper describing his life at home. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Louis Jourdan (19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film star. Jourdan didn't consider Gigi his best achievement. HEDDA HOPPER: Louis Jourdan Cools Heels, Awaits Boss Los Angeles Times October 11, 1949: A6. Police listed the death of Jourdan, only child of the famous international movie star, as a possible suicide. Genealogy for Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr. (1951 - 1981) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can and other American movies, has died. Filming was interrupted by the Second World War and was never resumed. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Lerner and Loewe persisted, and they gave him the title song, which required little vocalizing. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Death 12 May 1981 (aged 29) Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. Jourdan Jr., 29 . He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. He was - like Lee - also a Bond villain. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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[26], In 1985, he appeared in a stage revival of Gigi.[27]. For example, in his father's IMDb biography: "The police labeled it a suicide, even though it may have been an accidental overdose."[8]. J > Jourdan > Louis Henry George Jourdan Jr. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. After the war, Jourdan resumed his movie career in France, and a talent agent recommended him to Selznick. Michigan man's memory lapse leads to twin lottery jackpots. Gregory Peck's son, Johathan, 30, shot himself to death. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. At first, Jourdan protested that he couldn't sing and wasn't right for the role as the Parisian seeking young Gigi (Leslie Caron) as a mistress. His striking good looks helped get him acting jobs, including his first movie, Le Corsaire, with Charles Boyer in 1938. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [4] [5]According to his obituary, which appeared in the New York Times, he had drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. He was 29 years old. In later years, Jourdan also appeared on television, including 1977's Count Dracula for the BBC and as a murderous food critic in the 1978 Columbo episode "Murder Under Glass".[25]. "[14] It was a "signature performance" from Jourdan, Thomson wrote in Have You Seen?, he was "handsome yet a touch empty; romantic yet not entirely there." Please try again later. He died 13 May 1981 at the age of 29. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [4] They included several for Allegret: Parade en sept nuits (1941); L'Arlsienne (1942) with Raimu, The Beautiful Adventure (1942); Les Petites du quai aux fleurs (1944); Twilight (1944). There was a problem getting your location. You're recession-proof. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Dangling seagull rescued from Florida utility pole. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A visitor to a McDonald's fast food restaurant in Australia captured video of an unusual sight -- a horse riding in the back seat of a drive-through customer's car. Louis Jourdan Has Died, Star of 'Gigi' Was 93 The actor also starred in Madame Bovary, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Swan, The V.I.P.S and Can-Can. Cause of death. Leave a message for others who see this profile. I never see my movies, he told PEOPLE in 1985. Year should not be greater than current year. suicide. Los Angeles Times September 12, 1965: N34. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. HOLLYWOOD -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., found dead Tuesday of an apparent drug overdose at 29, is the latest victim in the long, tragic history of Hollywood's children. "[6], An obituary that appeared by UPI provides more details about the death and the parents' reaction, which can be found here. He decided to buy out his contract with Selznick for $50,000.[19]. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Failed to delete memorial. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Add to your scrapbook. Feb 9, 2020 - Explore Alan Brewer's board "Louis Jourdan", followed by 103 people on Pinterest. Sorry! Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a seagull spotted entangled in string and dangling from a utility pole. The best thing about owning eight McDonald's restaurants? He left no note, but his death was ruled a suicide because he had consumed an entire bottle of pills, sufficient to kill him, police said. I found on Findagrave.com. 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Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Try again later. Drama: 'Designing Woman' Sure for Kelly, Says Schary; Jourdan Star With Day The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please reset your password. Learn more about merges. [30][31], Jourdan has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6153 and 6445 Hollywood Boulevard. Son Louis Henry Jourdan died of a drug overdose in 1981. ). Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy." Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Anonymous/Associated Press/MGM [7], Biographers have speculated that it's quite possible it was a case of an accidental drug overdose and not suicide. Enter a grandparent's name. His last film role was eight years later in Year of the Comet (1992). To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. actor. Geni requires JavaScript! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Schallert, Edwin. [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. "It's a terrific change of pace for me," he said. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. He returned to France to play the male lead in The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful (1956) with Brigitte Bardot as the lead actress, and Escapade (1957). No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He also made feature films in Paris and London. In 1983, Jourdan played the villainous Kamal Khan in the James Bond movie Octopussy. His wife, Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan, to whom he was married for more than six decades, died last year. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. GREAT NEWS! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Entertainment Films Stage Music: Louis Jourdan Will Star in 'Mr. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. LOS ANGELES -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., son of actor Louis Jourdan, took his own life by consuming a bottle of medication that was not prescribed for him, police said Wednesday. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. photo. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He played the role of French educator, historian and Baron, Pierre de Coubertin (18631937), in The First Olympics: Athens 1896, a May 1984 NBC TV (2-part) mini-series about the 1896 Summer Olympics and the American team member/discus thrower from Baltimore, Robert Garrett (18751961). They turn to drugs and liquor when they are unable to deal with the rejection and unfavorable comparison with their parents. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Drug Overdose. Just one grandparent can lead you to many The actor studied hard, but he concluded: "If I had come here as a boy, I could speak unaccented English; at 24, it is impossible." Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself to it. More popular was Julie (1956) a thriller where Jourdan tormented Doris Day.[21]. Maine teen breaks world record for building Lego World Map. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. This scene from the 1958 film Gigi shows stars Louis Jourdan sitting across from Leslie Caron, with Maurice Chevalier standing to the front of them. The marriage produced one child, Louis Henry Jourdan, born on 6 October 1951, and lasted until her death in 2014. This is a carousel with slides. There was an error deleting this problem. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Los Angeles Times February 7, 1956: B7. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The police labeled it a suicide. There is a problem with your email/password. 1951. Daytona Beach Morning Journal - May 14 1981. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [citation needed]. Louis Jourdan Jr. Family. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. On 11 March 1946,[citation needed] Jourdan married his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique. Stars' kids are mobile and, having seen life in the fast lane at close range, they seek to adopt the standards and values of their parents. Mary Tyler Moore's 24-year-old son, Richard Carlton Meeker, accidentally shot and killed himself in October 1980, and Paul Newman's son, Scott, died of a drug overdose in 1978. Louis Henry Jr. By Adam Stone - Contributing Writer . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Louis was very proud of his career in America." [2] He was educated in France, Turkey, and the UK, and studied acting at the cole Dramatique. Jourdan Jr. was their only child and he lived with his parents. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Edward G. Robinson Jr. died after consuming liquor and drugs, as did Diana Barrymore, daughter of the 'great profile.'. This scene from the 1958 film Gigi shows stars Louis Jourdan sitting across from Leslie Caron, with Maurice Chevalier standing to the front of them. SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Try again later. Louis Jourdan, Jr. committed suicide by drug overdose, at age 29, in. BRYAN FOY RESIGNS POST AT EAGLE LION By THOMAS F. BRAD New York Times April 7, 1948: 29. He was reunited with Joan Fontaine for Decameron Nights (1953) then returned home to France to make Rue de l'Estrapade (1953). Louis Jourdan is UPDATE SOON. Make sure that the file is a photo. . Three years ago Paul Newman's son, Scott, 28, died of a drug overdose. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. People Projects Discussions Surnames Louis Jourdan, Actor: Gigi. Date of birth. Los Angeles Times May 27, 1951: D1. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). [28], Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills on 14 February 2015 at the age of 93. In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World," the author, Jennifer Ward Dudley, a schoolmate of Louis', described what it was like to be the best friend of an actor's son. Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced the birth of a critically Western endangered chimpanzee. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. See the article in its original context from. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. Failed to report flower. actor. English Boston Globe 11 Jan 1983: 1. He was making Untel Pre et Fils in that city when Italy declared war on France. A system error has occurred. He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC . Search above to list available cemeteries. Their only child, a son, Louis Henry George Jourdan, was born October 6, 1951 and died in 1981, aged 29, predeceasing his parents. A case study of the dangers of living in the shadow of a famous parent is Christina Crawford's autobiography, 'Mommie Dearest,' outlining a brutal childhood with the late Joan Crawford. Andrea Absolonov-Lea De Mae (26 December 1976 - 9 December 2004) added by fiyona. Sorry! based on information from your browser. [6], His first American film was The Paradine Case (1947) starring Gregory Peck. When Jourdan was brought to Hollywood by David O. Selznick in 1947, the producer instructed him to "learn good American English the way it is spoken by John Barrymore and Fredric March." He also made numerous appearances on American television.Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, in 2015, aged 93. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In 1946, he and Berthe Frederique Quique Jourdan, his childhood sweetheart to whom he would remain married for six decades (she died last year), were brought to Hollywood by producer David O. Selznick (Gone with the Wind) and cast in Alfred Hitchcocks 1947 thriller The Paradine Case. SELZNICK STARS TO DO MOVIES FOR WARNERS Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In July 2010 he was made a Chevalier de la Lgion d'honneur, an honor that he received accompanied by friends, including Sidney Poitier and Kirk Douglas. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I've never done a play I didn't like, but one often does movies just to keep functioning. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. After all, whatever an actor is doing, he's a salesman, so why not commercials? virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. His wife of . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. based on information from your browser. Louis had a short, difficult life. suicide. 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Celebrity and wealth often isolate family members, leaving Hollywood youngsters under the lax supervision of servants. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was 93. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Police listed the death of . Weve updated the security on the site. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr., 1951 - 1981. Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This page has been accessed 22,907 times. "Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Louis Gendre was born June 19, 1921, in Marseilles, France; when he became an actor he changed to Pierre Jourdan, then Louis Jourdan. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. [3], Allegret then cast Jourdan in what should have been his first movie, Le Corsaire in 1939 opposite Charles Boyer. [citation needed]. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Michigan came to the rescue of a sheep that wandered out onto a frozen lake and partially fell through the ice. Failed to report flower. Thanks for your help! See more ideas about Louis, Actors, louis jourdan filmography Hollywood. This is a carousel with slides. Los Angeles Times October 19, 1977: f24. During the German occupation of France, he was forced into a labor gang, cutting wood and digging ditches. He never made another film for Selznick, who profited from lending the French actor to other studios. [4] "I was given work to do and I did it", said Jourdan later of his time in the resistance. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Selznick sold his interest in Jourdan for one film to Warner Bros.[18], All Jourdan's Hollywood films had lost money. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Jourdan Jr., 29 . Jourdan died in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 93. Louis Jourdan at 007 Wiki . 30 (approx.) Please reset your password. He was in The Heart of a Nation (1943) with Raimu; La Vie de Bohme (1945). You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? photo. If so, login to add it. The coroner's office had to postpone an autopsy until Thursday because investigators were too busy with prior cases. Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I was the French cliche." [28] His body was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. He was the second Dracula actor to pass away in 2015, before Sir Christopher Lee. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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