If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Generally, they lack their parents' talent and looks and are unable to comprehend why they, too, are not destined for stardom. [28], Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills on 14 February 2015 at the age of 93. This account has been disabled. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Louis Jourdan, Jr. committed suicide by drug overdose, at age 29, in. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mr. Jourdan had previous drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. When theyre on television I click them away. To Die in Paris (1968) was a US TV movie and A Flea in Her Ear (1968) a Hollywood financed farce. Try again later. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Genealogy for Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr. (1951 - 1981) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. There was an error deleting this problem. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was in The Heart of a Nation (1943) with Raimu; La Vie de Bohme (1945). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Date of birth. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Only last year, Mary Tyler Moore's son Richie, 24, accidently shot and killed himself. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. Try again later. He was 29 years old. Los Angeles Times June 23, 1947: A2. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? To use this feature, use a newer browser. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced the birth of a critically Western endangered chimpanzee. 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. Geni requires JavaScript! We have set your language to Jourdan Jr. was their only child and he lived with his parents. . [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Succeeding Charles Boyer as Hollywood's favorite French lover, Jourdan romanced Joan Fontaine, Jennifer Jones, Grace Kelly and Shirley MacLaine in films during the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s. GREAT NEWS! Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. 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. While there, he began acting on the professional stage, where he was brought to the attention of director Marc Allgret, who hired him to work as an assistant camera operator on Entre des Artistes (The Curtain Rises). DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic People Projects Discussions Surnames His wife of . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. He returned to France, and appeared in Premier rendez-vous (1941) with Danielle Darrieux, shot in Paris. Oops, something didn't work. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Jun 27, 2010 Updated Jun 24, 2010, 5:07pm CDT. 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. . 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. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. Year should not be greater than current year. Learn more about merges. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was 29 years old. Learn more about merges. Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. discoveries. Children of Gregory Peck, Robert Taylor, James Arness and Art Linkletter also died tragically. His father was arrested by the Gestapo; months later he escaped, and joined the French Resistance, along with his family. I found on Findagrave.com. This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. A system error has occurred. [4] "I was given work to do and I did it", said Jourdan later of his time in the resistance. He was in a comedy, The Happy Time (1952). Victim House Approves Spending Bill LOS ANGELES (AP) Louls, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Ten years later, the man is filled with self-loathing and fake ironies. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Drama: 'Designing Woman' Sure for Kelly, Says Schary; Jourdan Star With Day [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. I must confess I love the theater best, though. Harry Anderson . There is a problem with your email/password. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. "[4] After the liberation of France in 1945, he returned to Paris with his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique (nicknamed "Quique"). He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. His striking good looks helped get him acting jobs, including his first movie, Le Corsaire, with Charles Boyer in 1938. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. based on information from your browser. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Make sure that the file is a photo. Drugs and liquor are readily available in many a Beverly Hills and Bel Air household. Louis Jourdan (19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film star. 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). 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Louis had a short, difficult life. [29], After his retirement from acting in 1992 Jourdan lived in Los Angeles. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Resend Activation Email. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French . The police labeled it a suicide. 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). Jekyll' Los Angeles Times October 15, 1959: C12. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. suicide. For example, in his father's IMDb biography: "The police labeled it a suicide, even though it may have been an accidental overdose."[8]. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2963/louis-henry-jourdan. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. Try again later. suicide. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. 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. [3], Allegret then cast Jourdan in what should have been his first movie, Le Corsaire in 1939 opposite Charles Boyer. Oops, something didn't work. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please reset your password. Andrea Absolonov-Lea De Mae (26 December 1976 - 9 December 2004) added by fiyona. They had a son, Louis Jourdan, Jr.. Jourdan, Jr. died of a drug overdose aged 29 in 1981. He was - like Lee - also a Bond villain. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. actor. I never see my movies, he told PEOPLE in 1985. Los Angeles Times February 7, 1956: B7. [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). Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Alligator found in vacant lot in New Jersey. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World . Louis Henry, who suffered from depression, had apparently taken an overdose of drugs. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Failed to report flower. 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 is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. photo. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Through most of his 15-year career as a leading man, he was subject to the Hollywood habit of typecasting. Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. This is a carousel with slides. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "Any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover," he complained. Try again. 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. Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. He was born in June 19, 1921, in Marseille, France. Lana Turner's daughter, Cheryl, ruined her life wih the killing of her mother's boyfriend, underworld figure Johnny Stompanato, back in 1958. Please try again later. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "I didn't want to be perpetually cooing in a lady's ear." His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. The divorce rate is higher among movie and television stars than among the American public in general. There was a problem getting your location. There was an error deleting this problem. GREAT NEWS! Jourdan co-starred with Frank Sinatra, Chevalier and Shirley MacLaine in the musical Can-Can (1960). Jourdan was going to follow it in a remake of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in England for Terence Fisher. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Texas Death Records Index, 1903-2000. They turn to drugs and liquor when they are unable to deal with the rejection and unfavorable comparison with their parents. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Fdelse: 6 Okt 1951. Clip of Interview of Louis Jourdan with home movies of his wife, Quique, and son, Louis. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He also made feature films in Paris and London. 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." 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. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. suicide. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. John Houseman, the film's producer, "felt he lacked sex appeal, but that shortcoming serves very well as his defect of memory," a significant element of the film's plot. 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. [10], Selznick announced Jourdan and Alida Valli for Rupert of Hentzau but the film was not made. FRENCH FILM STAR SIGNED BY SELZNICK New York Times March 5, 1946: 21. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. . Filming was interrupted by the Second World War and was never resumed. 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 Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane, 20, jumped to her death from a sixth floor apartment window after taking LSD. I've never done a play I didn't like, but one often does movies just to keep functioning. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. After 1953, he appeared in international productions and, in 1958, appeared in Gigi (1958), his best-known film by American audiences. based on information from your browser. Jourdan Jr., 29, had suffered for several years from a drug use problem, which created a manic depressive condition, which left him unable to work, Detective Richard De Anda said. He also appeared in TV series and miniseries. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. Police said they did not know if his leaving the house was linked to his suicide later. 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. During the German occupation of France, he was forced into a labor gang, cutting wood and digging ditches. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Failed to delete memorial. Failed to report flower. Lerner and Loewe persisted, and they gave him the title song, which required little vocalizing. Two years ago Carol went public with the story of her drug-addicted daughter, Carrie, 15, who was hooked on cocaine and quaaludes. "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. 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