To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. He was 29 years old. Alligator found in vacant lot in New Jersey. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. After the war, Jourdan resumed his movie career in France, and a talent agent recommended him to Selznick. Jourdan didn't consider Gigi his best achievement. 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." This browser does not support getting your location. photo. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. 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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. He also appeared in Wes Cravens Swamp Thing, in 1982. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There was an error deleting this problem. Hollywood has had many quintessential young Englishmen, but from the late 1940s through the early 60s, there was only one quintessential young Frenchman: Louis Jourdan. Louis Jourdan to Guest on Colombo To use this feature, use a newer browser. You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A Michigan man who couldn't remember if he had already purchased a lottery ticket ended up with two identical tickets -- and won two jackpots. A brother, Pierre Jourdan, who was an actor and a theater director in France, died in 2007. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. Gary Cooper's Funeral In 1961. added by . He was in a comedy, The Happy Time (1952). 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." Here Comes Mr. JourdanLooks Like He'll Stay! Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. He was 29 years old. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Louis Henry Jourdan (1951-1981) Louis Jourdan (Louis Robert Gendre, June 19, 1921 - February 14, 2015) was a French retired actor. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of a large bear that braved rainy weather to take a swim in her family's backyard pool. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. During the 1970s, Jourdan recorded a series of spoken word albums of the Babar the Elephant books that were released by Caedmon Records. . Andrea Absolonov-Lea De Mae (26 December 1976 - 9 December 2004) added by fiyona. Celebrity and wealth often isolate family members, leaving Hollywood youngsters under the lax supervision of servants. He returned to France, and appeared in Premier rendez-vous (1941) with Danielle Darrieux, shot in Paris. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [2] He was educated in France, Turkey, and the UK, and studied acting at the cole Dramatique. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? After 1953, he appeared in international productions and, in 1958, appeared in Gigi (1958), his best-known film by American audiences. When theyre on television I click them away. Try again later. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2963/louis-henry-jourdan: accessed ), memorial page for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. (6 Oct 1951-12 May 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2963, citing Westwood Memorial Park, Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Bobby Kelley (contributor 46959922). At 20th Century Fox, Jourdan played the lead in a remake of Bird of Paradise (1951). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. suicide. LOUIS JOURDAN MEETS 007 Richard Freedman Field News Service. There is a problem with your email/password. Feb 9, 2020 - Explore Alan Brewer's board "Louis Jourdan", followed by 103 people on Pinterest. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Westwood Memorial Park. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. 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. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. He also appeared in TV series and miniseries. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. He was 29 years old. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. Jourdan, an international French film star whose movies included 'Gigi' and 'Three Coins in the Fountain,' was married to his wife after World War II in Paris. Partners of Louis Jourdan Jr. Trivia. "He was the last French actor from the Hollywoood golden era," said Minne, who is working on a book and documentary about Jourdan. Jourdan Jr., 29 . Drama: Debra Paget, Jourdan Play Hugo Romancers Los Angeles Times November 9, 1951: B8. He decided to buy out his contract with Selznick for $50,000.[19]. His father and mother, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, found him dead in his bed at the family's Bel-Air mansion Tuesday morning, dressed in pajamas. Learn more about merges. Police listed the death of Jourdan, only child of the famous international movie star, as a possible suicide. View Louis Jourdan Jr.'s Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. Failed to remove flower. Louis Jourdan's net worth, height, age, weight, affair, relationship, family, movie update, and more are highlighted below. Often they are the most pathetic of all. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. His net worth is Under review in 2021. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr., 1951 - 1981. He earned good reviews on Broadway in a 1954 production of Andre Gide's The Immoralist. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World . He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French . 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). 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. GREAT NEWS! Failed to delete memorial. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Edward G. Robinson Jr. died after consuming liquor and drugs, as did Diana Barrymore, daughter of the 'great profile.'. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Boston Globe 11 Jan 1983: 1. A system error has occurred. There are hundreds of unpublicized lesser tragedies of Hollywood children who seek to follow their parents into acting careers of their own. Louis Jourdan at 007 Wiki . He also showed that he could play a villain in Julie (1956), in which he was Doris Day's husband, a psychopathic killer. Learn more about managing a memorial . The younger Stefan was boyish, eager and open. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This is a carousel with slides. Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. JOURDAN LIVING DOWN CHARMER IMAGE Glover, William. suicide. [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). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane, 20, jumped to her death from a sixth floor apartment window after taking LSD. This account has been disabled. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. He also made feature films in Paris and London. 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). Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Daytona Beach Morning Journal - May 14 1981. Year should not be greater than current year. Police listed the death of . Jun 27, 2010 Updated Jun 24, 2010, 5:07pm CDT. Weve updated the security on the site. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. The coroner's office had to postpone an autopsy until Thursday because investigators were too busy with prior cases. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The star of the 1958 Best Picture Oscar winner, Gigi, whose film roles also included those in Madame Bovary, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Swan, The V.I.P.S and Can-Can, Jourdan died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, reports Variety. photo. In 1983, Jourdan played the villainous Kamal Khan in the James Bond movie Octopussy. Jourdan Jr. was their only child and he lived with his parents. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Dallas Zoo said its missing clouded leopard was found unharmed on zoo property Friday evening, hours after the animal had been reported missing from her habitat. Oops, something didn't work. 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. 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