Louis passed away on month day 1981, at age 29 at death place, California. Jourdan died in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 93. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. Daniel Milland, the 40-year-old son of Oscar-winning actor Ray Milland, had a long history of drug abuse and was found shot to death last March. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oops, something didn't work. In Britain he appeared in a swashbuckler, Dangerous Exile (1957). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Wandering sheep rescued from frozen lake in Michigan. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In 1983, Jourdan played the villainous Kamal Khan in the James Bond movie Octopussy. This account has been disabled. Then it was back to France to star in a version of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961), a massive hit in France. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. This page has been accessed 22,907 times. based on information from your browser. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Louis was born in 1951. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He also appeared in a variety show on TV, An Evening with Louis Jourdan.[22]. On 11 March 1946,[citation needed] Jourdan married his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique. His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. Louis Henry, who suffered from depression, had apparently taken an overdose of drugs. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. There he started making movies again, ten films in two years. Hollywood created an image and I long ago reconciled myself with it. He was announced for the romantic male lead in the Fox remake of Les Miserables[20] but ended up not appearing in the film. [7][8] He appeared in a theatre production of Ghosts in Los Angeles. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." There was an error deleting this problem. Tim Bergling-Avicii ( 8 September 1989 - 20 April 2018) [6], His first American film was The Paradine Case (1947) starring Gregory Peck. This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Daytona Beach Morning Journal - May 14 1981. Ten years later, the man is filled with self-loathing and fake ironies. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. There was an error deleting this problem. Police listed the death of . For MGM, he made The V.I.P.s (1963), another all star melodrama, and a big hit. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. A system error has occurred. [28], Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills on 14 February 2015 at the age of 93. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself to it. "Louis was very proud of his career in America." Thanks for your help! They turn to drugs and liquor when they are unable to deal with the rejection and unfavorable comparison with their parents. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. I found on Findagrave.com. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. Just one grandparent can lead you to many He was 29 years old. Resend Activation Email. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We have set your language to His father was arrested by the Gestapo; months later he escaped, and joined the French Resistance, along with his family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Celebrity and wealth often isolate family members, leaving Hollywood youngsters under the lax supervision of servants. "[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." Jourdan later played Anton Arcane in the movie Swamp Thing (1982) and in its sequel The Return of Swamp Thing (1989). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to remove flower. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "It's a terrific change of pace for me," he said. Try again later. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. Lana Turner's daughter, Cheryl, ruined her life wih the killing of her mother's boyfriend, underworld figure Johnny Stompanato, back in 1958. Louis Henry Jourdan (1951-1981) Louis Jourdan (Louis Robert Gendre, June 19, 1921 - February 14, 2015) was a French retired actor. Here Comes Mr. JourdanLooks Like He'll Stay! HEDDA HOPPER: Louis Jourdan Cools Heels, Awaits Boss Los Angeles Times October 11, 1949: A6. "Any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover," he complained. [23] However he did not appear in the final film, The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll. "I didn't want to be perpetually cooing in a lady's ear." Jenny Arness, 24, daughter of Jim Arness, died of an overdose of sleeping pills. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He also appeared in Wes Cravens Swamp Thing, in 1982. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC . "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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Geni requires JavaScript! In 1985 he toured in a stage version of Gigi, playing the Chevalier role. Louis Jourdan, Actor: Gigi. 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. Two years ago Carol went public with the story of her drug-addicted daughter, Carrie, 15, who was hooked on cocaine and quaaludes. 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. . Edward G. Robinson Jr. died after consuming liquor and drugs, as did Diana Barrymore, daughter of the 'great profile.'. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). discoveries. He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. Try again. Selznick announced him for The Frenchman and the Bobbysoxer a sequel to The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer[17] but it was not made. suicide. [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. 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This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Filming was interrupted by the Second World War and was never resumed. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. 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. 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. "I worked on illegal leaflets, helping to print and distribute them. Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced the birth of a critically Western endangered chimpanzee. This account has been disabled. LOUIS JOURDAN MEETS 007 Richard Freedman Field News Service. Verify and try again. Texas Death Records Index, 1903-2000. Drug Overdose. Los Angeles Times October 19, 1977: f24. Los Angeles Times September 12, 1965: N34. Westwood Memorial Park. Louis Jourdan Short Biography. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 2008 - 2022 INTERESTING.COM, INC. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "He was the last French actor from the Hollywoood golden era," said Minne, who is working on a book and documentary about Jourdan. This was Kelly's last film, and lost money at the box office. He was the second Dracula actor to pass away in 2015, before Sir Christopher Lee. [7], Biographers have speculated that it's quite possible it was a case of an accidental drug overdose and not suicide. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. More popular was Julie (1956) a thriller where Jourdan tormented Doris Day.[21]. He was making Untel Pre et Fils in that city when Italy declared war on France. [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Partners of Louis Jourdan Jr. Trivia. hide caption. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. He also made feature films in Paris and London. Jourdan Jr., 29 . JOURDAN LIVING DOWN CHARMER IMAGE Glover, William. Veteran Fr Louis Jourdan (19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film star. 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. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A 13-year-old Maine boy broke a Guinness World Record by assembling the 11,695-piece Lego World Map in 9 hours, 14 minutes and 49 seconds. Louis Jourdan 1921-2015 20 photos. I've never done a play I didn't like, but one often does movies just to keep functioning. 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. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Early the morning of his death, he had left the house and triggered the burglar alarm, then returned and gone to bed. 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