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IMDb profile of Dirk Bogarde, a distinguished film actor and writer who served in World War II and starred in The Blue Lamp (1950) and other classics. Learn about his life, career, autobiographies, paintings and more.
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Jan 25, 2024 · Explore the filmography of the versatile and talented British actor Dirk Bogarde, who starred in various genres and styles. Vote for your favorite movies, from classics like The Servant and Victim to lesser-known gems like Quartet and Despair.
Dirk Bogarde. 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".
- Hunted (1952) Director: Charles Crichton. Although Basil Dearden’s The Blue Lamp (1950), in which Bogarde shot to prominence playing a police murderer, is the more iconic film, another early appearance as a killer, in Charles Crichton’s Hunted, afforded Bogarde a more substantial role.
- The Spanish Gardener (1956) Director: Philip Leacock. Philip Leacock’s adaptation of A.J. Cronin’s 1950 novel, The Spanish Gardener, saw Bogarde reunited with Jon Whiteley, his young co-star from Hunted.
- Victim (1961) Director: Basil Dearden. Given the contradictory nature of the distinguished actor’s private life and carefully managed public persona during an era in which homosexuality was still a punishable offence, Victim is one of the most symbolically important films on Bogarde’s CV.
- The Servant (1963) Director: Joseph Losey. The first of three collaborations between Joseph Losey and Harold Pinter, this adaptation of a 1948 novelette by Robin Maugham is a tight psychological drama – and a genuine contender for being the actor’s finest hour.
FIRST MOVIE. Come on George! (1939) BEST MOVIE. The Servant (1963) WORST MOVIE. Modesty Blaise (1966) Sir Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde, professionally known as Dirk Bogarde, is known for his role as Dr. Simon Sparrow in the movie ‘Doctor in the House’ (1954) and its subsequent series.
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May 8, 1999 · A comprehensive biography and filmography of Dirk Bogarde, an English actor, novelist, and screenwriter. Browse his roles in classic films such as Death in Venice, The Night Porter, and A Bridge Too Far.
