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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. There are hundreds of unpublicized lesser tragedies of Hollywood children who seek to follow their parents into acting careers of their own. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In Britain he appeared in a swashbuckler, Dangerous Exile (1957). 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). "[4] After the liberation of France in 1945, he returned to Paris with his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique (nicknamed "Quique"). He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French romantic comedies and dramas.During World War II, after his father, the manager of the Cannes Grand Htel, was arrested by the Gestapo, Louis and his two brothers (both of whom became film directors, Pierre Jourdan and Robert Gendre) joined the French underground; his film career came to a halt when he refused to act in Nazi propaganda films.In 1948, David O. Selznick invited him to Hollywood to appear in The Paradine Case (1947); he remained in the USA and went on to star in a number of Hollywood films. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [23] However he did not appear in the final film, The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. On 11 March 1946,[citation needed] Jourdan married his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. Louis Jourdan, Actor: Gigi. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. His wife of . The studio kept him on to appear in Anne of the Indies (1951), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. He travelled to Italy to appear in a peplum film, Amazons of Rome (1961). Boston Globe 11 Jan 1983: 1. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. When theyre on television I click them away. See the article in its original context from. Date of death: 1981. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). photo. He learned English from tourists (The music of the language was always around, he told the magazine), studied drama in Paris and played a number of roles in French films until the war interrupted. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. Police ruled the death an apparent suicide. [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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. A system error has occurred. GREAT NEWS! Still, when it comes to remembering Louis Jordan, it will be for Gigi, based on the novella by Colette, directed by Vincente Minnelli and the winner of nine Oscars. cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. Jourdan Jr. was their only child and he lived with his parents. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. . ). 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [28], Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills on 14 February 2015 at the age of 93. HEDDA HOPPER: Louis Jourdan Cools Heels, Awaits Boss Los Angeles Times October 11, 1949: A6. Drama: Debra Paget, Jourdan Play Hugo Romancers Los Angeles Times November 9, 1951: B8. The younger Stefan was boyish, eager and open. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [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). cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. During the 1970s, Jourdan recorded a series of spoken word albums of the Babar the Elephant books that were released by Caedmon Records. There is a problem with your email/password. [26], In 1985, he appeared in a stage revival of Gigi.[27]. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Learn more about merges. Generally, they lack their parents' talent and looks and are unable to comprehend why they, too, are not destined for stardom. When the Gestapo arrested his father, Jourdan and his brothers joined the underground Resistance. Only last year, Mary Tyler Moore's son Richie, 24, accidently shot and killed himself. De Anda said the Jourdans took the death 'very hard.' 30 (approx.) For example, in his father's IMDb biography: "The police labeled it a suicide, even though it may have been an accidental overdose."[8]. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. Make sure that the file is a photo. DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, in 1921,[1] one of three sons of Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Try again later. He was 29 years old. Search above to list available cemeteries. [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. Victim House Approves Spending Bill LOS ANGELES (AP) Louls, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Male. Louis Jourdan Jr.'s parents: If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was also known as Kamal Khan in the Bond movie "Octopussy". 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. Jourdan co-starred with Frank Sinatra, Chevalier and Shirley MacLaine in the musical Can-Can (1960). Try again later. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. Anyone can read what you share. Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. Louis was born in 1951. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. There was an error deleting this problem. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. 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. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. His net worth is Under review in 2021. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "[6], An obituary that appeared by UPI provides more details about the death and the parents' reaction, which can be found here. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. "I worked on illegal leaflets, helping to print and distribute them. . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. [7], Biographers have speculated that it's quite possible it was a case of an accidental drug overdose and not suicide. based on information from your browser. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. They married in 1946. Louis passed away on month day 1981, at age 29 at death place, California. A system error has occurred. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There is a problem with your email/password. "Any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover," he complained. He was 29 years old. Louis Henry Jourdan (1951-1981) Louis Jourdan (Louis Robert Gendre, June 19, 1921 - February 14, 2015) was a French retired actor. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This account has been disabled. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. For MGM, he made The V.I.P.s (1963), another all star melodrama, and a big hit. Misfortunes occur even in such close-knit, straight-laced families as Carol Burnett's. I found on Findagrave.com. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. Learn more about merges. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. There was a problem getting your location. After 1953, he appeared in international productions and, in 1958, appeared in Gigi (1958), his best-known film by American audiences. Search above to list available cemeteries. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Jourdan's biographer, Olivier Minne, said the actor died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, likely of natural causes. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. A brother, Pierre Jourdan, who was an actor and a theater director in France, died in 2007. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Please try again later. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Learn more about managing a memorial . GREAT NEWS! If so, login to add it. After all, whatever an actor is doing, he's a salesman, so why not commercials? 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). Age. discoveries. See more ideas about Louis, Actors, louis jourdan filmography Hollywood. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. That same year also brought his greatest personal tragedy, when he found the body of his only son, Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an antique bed in the Jourdans Beverly Hills home. 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. Date of birth. BRYAN FOY RESIGNS POST AT EAGLE LION By THOMAS F. BRAD New York Times April 7, 1948: 29. Texas Death Records Index, 1903-2000. Weve updated the security on the site. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC television production Count Dracula. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial by THOMAS BRAD! ' life any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover ''. 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