A Bridge Too Far
1977
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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".
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.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Why Dirk Bogarde was a truly dangerous film star. (Credit: Alamy) From heartthrob to icon of edginess, the actor had an extraordinary career. On the centenary of his birth, Sophie Monks Kaufman ...
May 3, 2024 · Died: May 8, 1999, London (aged 78) 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 ...
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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. The ...
Learn about the extraordinary career of Dirk Bogarde, one of the most distinguished British screen actors of all time. From his early hits to his later arthouse classics, discover how he defied expectation at every turn.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Learn how the British actor transformed from a popular matinee idol to a daring and provocative artist who challenged social norms and censorship. Discover his career highlights, his letters and his legacy on his centenary.
