Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. 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. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. 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. They turn to drugs and liquor when they are unable to deal with the rejection and unfavorable comparison with their parents. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [7][8] He appeared in a theatre production of Ghosts in Los Angeles. Louis was born in 1951. Veteran Fr All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can and other American movies, has died. Louis Jourdan is a most popular French Actor. Los Angeles Times October 19, 1977: f24. He also appeared in TV series and miniseries. He also made numerous appearances on American television.Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, in 2015, aged 93. This page has been accessed 22,907 times. LOUIS JOURDAN The Washington Post and Times-Herald November 8, 1959: AW9. based on information from your browser. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." There was an error deleting this problem. Then it was back to France to star in a version of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961), a massive hit in France. Try again later. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Drugs and liquor are readily available in many a Beverly Hills and Bel Air household. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. De Anda said the Jourdans took the death 'very hard.' 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." You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There is a problem with your email/password. Jenny Arness, 24, daughter of Jim Arness, died of an overdose of sleeping pills. Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. He decided to buy out his contract with Selznick for $50,000.[19]. Louis Jourdan Short Biography. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. See the article in its original context from. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was born in June 19, 1921, in Marseille, France. FRENCH FILM STAR SIGNED BY SELZNICK New York Times March 5, 1946: 21. 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. He also appeared in a variety show on TV, An Evening with Louis Jourdan.[22]. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "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. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The movie is a drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who did not want Jourdan cast as the valet in the film. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. SELZNICK STARS TO DO MOVIES FOR WARNERS Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. I was the French clich.. He also showed that he could play a villain in Julie (1956), in which he was Doris Day's husband, a psychopathic killer. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. "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. Louis was born in 1951. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr., 1951 - 1981. If so, login to add it. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Louis Jourdan is UPDATE SOON. 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In later years, Jourdan also appeared on television, including 1977's Count Dracula for the BBC and as a murderous food critic in the 1978 Columbo episode "Murder Under Glass".[25]. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? photo. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was in a comedy, The Happy Time (1952). Family members linked to this person will appear here. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Drama: 'Designing Woman' Sure for Kelly, Says Schary; Jourdan Star With Day His last film role was eight years later in Year of the Comet (1992). 2008 - 2022 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Louis Henry, who suffered from depression, had apparently taken an overdose of drugs. 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. Birth 6 Oct 1951. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. Los Angeles Times May 27, 1951: D1. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. 1. He was in The Heart of a Nation (1943) with Raimu; La Vie de Bohme (1945). hide caption. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The studio kept him on to appear in Anne of the Indies (1951), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Add to your scrapbook. Misfortunes occur even in such close-knit, straight-laced families as Carol Burnett's. Verify and try again. Feb 21, 1949: 18. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Westwood Memorial Park. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[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." He was - like Lee - also a Bond villain. Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. 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Disorder (1962) was an Italian-French comedy, Mathias Sandorf (1963) was based on a novel by Jules Verne. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 1951. The younger Stefan was boyish, eager and open. His first Hollywood movie was The Paradine Case, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Gregory Peck. "Any actor who comes here with an accent is automatically put in roles as a lover," he complained. View Louis Jourdan Jr.'s Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. Learn more about managing a memorial . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was making Untel Pre et Fils in that city when Italy declared war on France. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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). 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