Dirk Bogarde - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 28, 1921 |
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| Died | May 08, 1999 (age 78) |
| Birthplace | West Hampstead, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Dirk Bogarde's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acclaimed British actor renowned for performances in films such as 'The Servant', 'Darling', 'Death in Venice', and 'Victim', as well as for his literary works. |
Intro
Dirk Bogarde was a distinguished English actor and writer, known for his versatile performances in film, stage, and literature. Over his decades-long career, he became one of Britain's most prominent and critically acclaimed actors, especially celebrated for his roles in films produced by Rank Organisation and later for more challenging roles in international cinema.
Early Life & Background
Born Derek Niven van den Bogaerde in West Hampstead, London, Dirk Bogarde was the son of a Scottish mother and a Dutch-born art critic father. He was educated at Allan Glen's School in Glasgow and later attended University College School in London. His early life was marked by a love of art and literature, and he served in the British Army during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Rose to stardom with the Rank Organisation in the 1950s, starring in the 'Doctor' series.
- Critically acclaimed for his performance in 'Victim' (1961), one of the first British films to address homosexuality openly.
- Worked with directors such as Joseph Losey ('The Servant', 'Accident', 'The Go-Between') and Luchino Visconti ('Death in Venice').
- Successful career as an author, publishing several volumes of memoirs and novels.
- Knighted in 1992 for his services to acting and literature.
Trivia
- Bogarde was one of the first major British actors to portray a homosexual character sympathetically in a mainstream film, which was groundbreaking for the era ('Victim', 1961).
- He published seven volumes of memoirs, highly regarded for their literary quality.
FAQs
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Dirk Bogarde was born the 28 March 1921.
West Hampstead, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About March 28th, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 28th, 1921 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Now and Then by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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