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Tim Bergling-Avicii ( 8 September 1989 - 20 April 2018) 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). This page has been accessed 22,907 times. Louis had a short, difficult life. He also appeared in Wes Cravens Swamp Thing, in 1982. 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). Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy." Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. People Projects Discussions Surnames Jun 27, 2010 Updated Jun 24, 2010, 5:07pm CDT. Veteran Fr You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Louis Jourdan is UPDATE SOON. 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. DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic Louis Gendre was born June 19, 1921, in Marseilles, France; when he became an actor he changed to Pierre Jourdan, then Louis Jourdan. See the article in its original context from. Try again later. Los Angeles Times May 27, 1951: D1. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He said at the time he earned most of his money over the past ten years doing commercials: I take them so seriously that I participate in the original concept and the actual writing. 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. If so, login to add it. Generally, they lack their parents' talent and looks and are unable to comprehend why they, too, are not destined for stardom. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Assigned to make propaganda films for the Nazis, he escaped and joined the French underground. Then it was back to France to star in a version of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961), a massive hit in France. Ukraine's interior minister, other officials killed in helicopter crash near school, Qantas flight lands safely after engine trouble prompts mayday call, Sister Andre, world's oldest living person, dies at 118, Flame mitigation devices to be required on all new gas containers, Herschel Walker campaign staffer accuses Matt Schlapp of sexual battery. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Fdelse: 6 Okt 1951. But there are other perils of childhood that are part and parcel of a youngster's life growing up in the shady periphery of the limelight. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. For example, in his father's IMDb biography: "The police labeled it a suicide, even though it may have been an accidental overdose."[8]. Police listed the death of . Wandering sheep rescued from frozen lake in Michigan. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [4], Jourdan was too young[dubious discuss] for army service and was hired by Marcel L'Herbier to appear in La Comdie du bonheur (1940) in Rome. 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. [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. Drama: 'Designing Woman' Sure for Kelly, Says Schary; Jourdan Star With Day Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. Selznick sold his interest in Jourdan for one film to Warner Bros.[18], All Jourdan's Hollywood films had lost money. Australian woman breaks archery world record using her feet. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). 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. Enter a grandparent's name. Search above to list available cemeteries. "Louis was very proud of his career in America." Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 1951. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. To Die in Paris (1968) was a US TV movie and A Flea in Her Ear (1968) a Hollywood financed farce. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Mr. Jourdan had previous drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. The coroner's office had to postpone an autopsy until Thursday because investigators were too busy with prior cases. David Thomson in 2010 observed how his performance as Stefan Brand altered as the character aged over the extended period of the film's narrative: "I notice how his way of talking has changed. Try again later. 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). Dangling seagull rescued from Florida utility pole. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. [11] Neither was Trilby which Selznick said Jourdan would appear in with Valli and Rossano Brazzi[12] or If This Be My Heart with Valli and Robert Mitchum. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. 30 (approx.) Have you taken a DNA test? Age. Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. Daytona Beach Morning Journal - May 14 1981. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. BRYAN FOY RESIGNS POST AT EAGLE LION By THOMAS F. BRAD New York Times April 7, 1948: 29. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I found on Findagrave.com. The divorce rate is higher among movie and television stars than among the American public in general. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? He was 93. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. 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. suicide. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- An Australian contortionist stood on her hands and used her feet to shoot an arrow 59 feet and 11 inches into a target for a Guinness World Record. A system error has occurred. At 20th Century Fox, Jourdan played the lead in a remake of Bird of Paradise (1951). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The marriage produced one child, Louis Henry Jourdan, born on 6 October 1951, and lasted until her death in 2014. He and Claude Dauphin costarred as detectives in a 1955 television series, Paris Precinct," which was seen in France and the U.S. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Burial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2963/louis-henry-jourdan. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Jourdan didn't consider Gigi his best achievement. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World . Police said they did not know if his leaving the house was linked to his suicide later. ). He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC television production Count Dracula. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. Mr. Jourdan Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was an American musician, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. His net worth is Under review in 2021. He earned good reviews on Broadway in a 1954 production of Andre Gide's The Immoralist. GREAT NEWS! https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/14/obituaries/louis-jourdan-jr-is-found-dead.html. Gary Cooper's Funeral In 1961. added by . His father was arrested by the Gestapo; months later he escaped, and joined the French Resistance, along with his family. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Lerner and Loewe persisted, and they gave him the title song, which required little vocalizing. Failed to delete memorial. There are hundreds of unpublicized lesser tragedies of Hollywood children who seek to follow their parents into acting careers of their own. Los Angeles Times June 23, 1947: A2. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "It's a terrific change of pace for me," he said. He also appeared in TV series and miniseries. For MGM, he made The V.I.P.s (1963), another all star melodrama, and a big hit. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Police ruled the death an apparent suicide. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sorry! "[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." I found on Findagrave.com. He returned to France, and appeared in Premier rendez-vous (1941) with Danielle Darrieux, shot in Paris. Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an . virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy." Louis Henry Jr. By Adam Stone - Contributing Writer . 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Weve updated the security on the site. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [13], With Joan Fontaine, Jourdan starred in the Max Ophls film Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948). 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. Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. The police labeled it a suicide. Drugs and liquor are readily available in many a Beverly Hills and Bel Air household. I must confess I love the theater best, though. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. "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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A system error has occurred. Jourdan died in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 93. [7], Biographers have speculated that it's quite possible it was a case of an accidental drug overdose and not suicide. When theyre on television I click them away. Here Comes Mr. JourdanLooks Like He'll Stay! Try again later. There were more TV movies: Fear No Evil (1969), Run a Crooked Mile (1970), Ritual of Evil (1970), The Great American Beauty Contest (1973). [4] "I was given work to do and I did it", said Jourdan later of his time in the resistance. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. He enjoyed another hit with The Best of Everything (1959), an all star romance in the vein of Three Coins in the Fountain. JOURDAN LIVING DOWN CHARMER IMAGE Glover, William. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. He was 29 years old. Schallert, Edwin. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. They had a son, Louis Jourdan, Jr.. Jourdan, Jr. died of a drug overdose aged 29 in 1981. In 1956, he appeared in the film The Swan playing the role of "Dr Nicholas Agi" along with Grace Kelly and Sir Alec Guinness for MGM. Gender. Water and Power ui Inyo County Actors Son Dies LOS ANGELES (AP), Actor's Son Apparent Suicide Victim LOS ANGELES (AP) Louls, great big nightmare, DEATHS By The Associated Press Louls, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, USA, village center. [30][31], Jourdan has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6153 and 6445 Hollywood Boulevard. After appearing in Three Coins in the Fountain (1954), Jourdan made his Broadway dbut in the lead role in the Billy Rose stage adaptation of Andr Gide's novel, The Immoralist. Hollywood created an image and I long ago reconciled myself with it. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in New Jersey said they are investigating the origins of an unusual non-native animal picked up in Monmouth County: an alligator. [10], Selznick announced Jourdan and Alida Valli for Rupert of Hentzau but the film was not made. HEDDA HOPPER: Louis Jourdan Cools Heels, Awaits Boss Los Angeles Times October 11, 1949: A6. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. I've never done a play I didn't like, but one often does movies just to keep functioning. 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). Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Try again later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. actor. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Death 12 May 1981 (aged 29) Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He was 29 years old. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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 Henry Jourdan (1951-1981) Louis Jourdan (Louis Robert Gendre, June 19, 1921 - February 14, 2015) was a French retired actor. Jourdan Jr. was their only child and he lived with his parents. Please try again later. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. They turn to drugs and liquor when they are unable to deal with the rejection and unfavorable comparison with their parents. Partners of Louis Jourdan Jr. Trivia. He was 29 years old. [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). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Entertainment Films Stage Music: Louis Jourdan Will Star in 'Mr. There is a problem with your email/password. Louis Jourdan, Actor: Gigi. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. J > Jourdan > Louis Henry George Jourdan Jr. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. based on information from your browser. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. He was making Untel Pre et Fils in that city when Italy declared war on France. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem getting your location. He never made another film for Selznick, who profited from lending the French actor to other studios. Genealogy for Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr. (1951 - 1981) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. LOUIS JOURDAN MEETS 007 Richard Freedman Field News Service. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Alligator found in vacant lot in New Jersey. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "Any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover," he complained. Horse spotted riding in the back seat during McDonald's drive-through run. 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Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Louis Henry, who suffered from depression, had apparently taken an overdose of drugs. Maine teen breaks world record for building Lego World Map. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Hopper, Hedda. suicide. He was 29 years old. More popular was Julie (1956) a thriller where Jourdan tormented Doris Day.[21]. His last film role was eight years later in Year of the Comet (1992). We have set your language to Oops, we were unable to send the email. He returned to Broadway for a short run in 1955, and also that year he made his American TV dbut as Inspector Beaumont in the TV series Paris Precinct. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. Oops, something didn't work. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Date of death: 1981. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Jekyll' Los Angeles Times October 15, 1959: C12. Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. He was the second Dracula actor to pass away in 2015, before Sir Christopher Lee. 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Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Between Hollywood movies, Jourdan kept busy in other pursuits. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Failed to remove flower. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Learn more about managing a memorial . He supported Ann-Margret in Made in Paris (1966) for MGM, then returned to Europe: The Sultans (1967), To Commit a Murder (1967), Cervantes (1967). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Louis was born in 1951. Louis Jourdan is a most popular French Actor. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself to it. Selznick announced him for The Frenchman and the Bobbysoxer a sequel to The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer[17] but it was not made. He was born in June 19, 1921, in Marseille, France. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. 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. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "I worked on illegal leaflets, helping to print and distribute them. This browser does not support getting your location. On 11 March 1946,[citation needed] Jourdan married his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique. After 1953, he appeared in international productions and, in 1958, appeared in Gigi (1958), his best-known film by American audiences. Date of birth. He was announced for the romantic male lead in the Fox remake of Les Miserables[20] but ended up not appearing in the film. He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. Feb 21, 1949: 18. Jenny Arness, 24, daughter of Jim Arness, died of an overdose of sleeping pills. When his boyish good looks began to fade though only ever so slightly he graduated to playing villains in such projects as the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy and a TV version of Dracula. Jourdan's biographer, Olivier Minne, said the actor died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, likely of natural causes. SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. Victim House Approves Spending Bill LOS ANGELES (AP) Louls, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. Jourdan also sang in the Alan Jay Lerner/Barton Lane stage musical, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1965), at least during its out-of-town tryout at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. The movie is a drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who did not want Jourdan cast as the valet in the film. This account has been disabled. Louis Jourdan's net worth, height, age, weight, affair, relationship, family, movie update, and more are highlighted below. 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). 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. He was 93. In Britain he appeared in a swashbuckler, Dangerous Exile (1957). [2] He was educated in France, Turkey, and the UK, and studied acting at the cole Dramatique. Geni requires JavaScript! [3], Allegret then cast Jourdan in what should have been his first movie, Le Corsaire in 1939 opposite Charles Boyer. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. His striking good looks helped get him acting jobs, including his first movie, Le Corsaire, with Charles Boyer in 1938. Please reset your password. Louis Jourdan Short Biography. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. There he started making movies again, ten films in two years. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [28], Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills on 14 February 2015 at the age of 93. Their only child, a son, Louis Henry George Jourdan, was born October 6, 1951 and died in 1981, aged 29, predeceasing his parents. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr., 1951 - 1981. 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. His wife, Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan, to whom he was married for more than six decades, died last year. cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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