Sir Dirk Bogarde (born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde; 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999) was an English actor, novelist and screenwriter.Initially a matinée idol in films such as Doctor in the House (1954) for the Rank Organisation, he later acted in art house films, evolving from "heartthrob to icon of edginess". [2]In a second …

Dirk Bogarde. Actor: The Servant. Sir Dirk Bogarde, distinguished film actor and writer, was born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde on March 28, 1921, to Ulric van den Bogaerde, the art editor of "The Times" (London) newspaper, and actress Margaret Niven in the London suburb of Hampstead. He was one of three children, with …

Jan 15, 2025 · Sir Dirk Bogarde (born March 28, 1921, London, Eng.—died May 8, 1999, London) was an English actor who was one of Great Britain’s most popular leading men in the 1950s. Bogarde was the son of a Dutch-born art critic. He made his stage debut in 1939 and won a film contract from the Rank studios after World War II.

Mar 23, 2021 · The obvious danger was that Bogarde was gay and living with his partner Anthony 'Tote' Forwood, as he would until Forwood died in 1988. "This was a way of getting out a message" says Coldstream.

Dirk Bogarde in 1966. Sir Dirk Bogarde (born Derek Niven van den Bogaerde; 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999) was a British actor and writer.. Bogarde was born in West Hampstead, London.He starred in many movies, including Victim, The Servant, Darling, Accident and Death in Venice.. Bogarde wrote novels, autobiographies and memoirs.. Bogarde was a closeted homosexual who lived with his partner ...

May 10, 1999 · Dirk Bogarde, who transformed himself from Britain's top matinee idol into a serious actor at the age of 40 and became an international star, died on Saturday at his home in London. He was 78.

Dirk Bogarde: A Complex and Gifted Actor-Writer Dirk Bogarde was an enigmatic figure in British entertainment, renowned for his striking looks, distinctive voice, and literary achievements. Early Life and Education Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde was born on March 28, 1920, in London. His name reflected his diverse heritage: Dutch and Flemish from his father&039;s side ...

May 9, 1999 · Dirk Bogarde, the British matinee idol who won international acclaim with his roles in art house films such as "Death in Venice," died of a heart attack Saturday at his London home, his family said.

May 23, 2018 · Dirk Bogarde's career is a classic case of a gradual rise from light matinee idol roles to ones requiring depth and maturity—the latter eventually earning him a knighthood for his contribution to British and world cinema. A quiet and retiring person in private life, Bogarde started his acting career in 1939 on the stage, only to have it ...

DirkBogarde.co.uk is the official website of the Dirk Bogarde Estate. It is well known that Dirk, towards the end of his life, destroyed much, but not everything, in his personal archive. He also carefully deposited his annotated film scripts with the BFI and arranged for his literary manuscripts to go to Boston University .