A Bridge Too Far
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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".
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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Mar 22, 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 ...
Mar 24, 2024 · Sir Dirk Bogarde 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. He gained attention for his role in the light comedy
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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.
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Jan 1, 2015 · Learn about the life and 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 and challenged social norms.
Mar 26, 2021 · A feature from 2011 to celebrate the centenary of the British actor Dirk Bogarde, who reinvented himself as an icon of European arthouse. The article revisits his career, from his early roles in comedies to his later performances in films such as The Damned, Death in Venice and The Night Porter. It also explores his personal life, his style and his contradictions.
