You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. Jourdan's film career reached a peak in 1957 with the Alan Jay Lerner-Frederick Loewe musical, Gigi, which won nine Academy Awards, including best picture. 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. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. Birth 6 Oct 1951. He was buried at burial place, California. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. 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. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Maine teen breaks world record for building Lego World Map. 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. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can and other American movies, has died. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Police ruled the death an apparent suicide. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. 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 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. [10], Selznick announced Jourdan and Alida Valli for Rupert of Hentzau but the film was not made. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. photo. The best thing about owning eight McDonald's restaurants? Here Comes Mr. JourdanLooks Like He'll Stay! To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. I found on Findagrave.com. [7][8] He appeared in a theatre production of Ghosts in Los Angeles. 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. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." Leave a message for others who see this profile. He was announced for the romantic male lead in the Fox remake of Les Miserables[20] but ended up not appearing in the film. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This was Kelly's last film, and lost money at the box office. Tim Bergling-Avicii ( 8 September 1989 - 20 April 2018) He said in 1957: "It was a wonderful story for Leslie and Maurice Chevalier, but I played a colorless leading man. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. His last film role was eight years later in Year of the Comet (1992). GREAT NEWS! The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. He was 93. Genealogy for Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr. (1951 - 1981) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. "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 said they did not know if his leaving the house was linked to his suicide later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Louis Jourdan Jr.'s parents: Please try again later. Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor. Anonymous/Associated Press/MGM Through most of his 15-year career as a leading man, he was subject to the Hollywood habit of typecasting. BRYAN FOY RESIGNS POST AT EAGLE LION By THOMAS F. BRAD New York Times April 7, 1948: 29. His first Hollywood movie was The Paradine Case, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Gregory Peck. Los Angeles Times February 7, 1956: B7. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "He was the last French actor from the Hollywoood golden era," said Minne, who is working on a book and documentary about Jourdan. Have you taken a DNA test? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [4] "I was given work to do and I did it", said Jourdan later of his time in the resistance. Louis Henry Jr. By Adam Stone - Contributing Writer . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was 29 years old. The deaths of these children of Hollywood stars were starkly tragic. Oops, something didn't work. Louis Jourdan at 007 Wiki . Failed to report flower. Mr. Jourdan had previous drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. The younger Stefan was boyish, eager and open. Australian woman breaks archery world record using her feet. Louis Jourdan 1921-2015 20 photos. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was the second Dracula actor to pass away in 2015, before Sir Christopher Lee. Veteran Fr Learn more about merges. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Louis had a short, difficult life. He never made another film for Selznick, who profited from lending the French actor to other studios. Failed to report flower. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. Louis Jourdan to Guest on Colombo Try again later. Failed to delete memorial. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Please reset your password. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. He was reunited with Joan Fontaine for Decameron Nights (1953) then returned home to France to make Rue de l'Estrapade (1953). based on information from your browser. Wandering sheep rescued from frozen lake in Michigan. At 20th Century Fox, Jourdan played the lead in a remake of Bird of Paradise (1951). Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Son Louis Henry Jourdan died of a drug overdose in 1981. Edward G. Robinson Jr. died after consuming liquor and drugs, as did Diana Barrymore, daughter of the 'great profile.'. 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. Los Angeles Times October 19, 1977: f24. Gregory Peck's son, Johathan, 30, shot himself to death. 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. JOURDAN LIVING DOWN CHARMER IMAGE Glover, William. "Louis was very proud of his career in America." Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. His wife of . The Jourdans' only child, Louis Henry Jourdan, died of a drug overdose in 1981. Add to your scrapbook. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. 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. Death 12 May 1981 (aged 29) Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You're recession-proof. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. [citation needed]. Lana Turner's daughter, Cheryl, ruined her life wih the killing of her mother's boyfriend, underworld figure Johnny Stompanato, back in 1958. Jourdan played Count Dracula in the 1977 BBC miniseries. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Drama: 'Designing Woman' Sure for Kelly, Says Schary; Jourdan Star With Day Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I never see my movies, he told PEOPLE in 1985. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic Entertainment Films Stage Music: Louis Jourdan Will Star in 'Mr. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Weve updated the security on the site. They're less important to me than plays. See the article in its original context from. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Louis was born in 1951. Jourdan remained unsentimental about his movies, claiming in 1985 that he never watched them: "When they're on television, I click them away. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. This browser does not support getting your location. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. A brother, Pierre Jourdan, who was an actor and a theater director in France, died in 2007. 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. Louis was born in 1951. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. [29], After his retirement from acting in 1992 Jourdan lived in Los Angeles. Verify and try again. Sorry! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. See more ideas about Louis, Actors, louis jourdan filmography Hollywood. SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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). Jourdan Jr., 29 . The movie is a drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who did not want Jourdan cast as the valet in the film. hide caption. Weve updated the security on the site. Sorry! Louis Jourdan (19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film star. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Age. Schallert, Edwin. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. The couple had one child, Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., who died of a drug overdose in 1981, at 29. 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