The divorce rate is higher among movie and television stars than among the American public in general. In July 2010 he was made a Chevalier de la Lgion d'honneur, an honor that he received accompanied by friends, including Sidney Poitier and Kirk Douglas. [4], Jourdan was too young[dubious discuss] for army service and was hired by Marcel L'Herbier to appear in La Comdie du bonheur (1940) in Rome. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. There were more TV movies: Fear No Evil (1969), Run a Crooked Mile (1970), Ritual of Evil (1970), The Great American Beauty Contest (1973). Mary Tyler Moore's 24-year-old son, Richard Carlton Meeker, accidentally shot and killed himself in October 1980, and Paul Newman's son, Scott, died of a drug overdose in 1978. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? A system error has occurred. Louis was born in 1951. We have set your language to Failed to delete memorial. Entertainment Films Stage Music: Louis Jourdan Will Star in 'Mr. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Burial. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. After appearing in Three Coins in the Fountain (1954), Jourdan made his Broadway dbut in the lead role in the Billy Rose stage adaptation of Andr Gide's novel, The Immoralist. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. Louis Jourdan is a most popular French Actor. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." Just one grandparent can lead you to many Drug Overdose. They married in 1946. Filming was interrupted by the Second World War and was never resumed. The studio kept him on to appear in Anne of the Indies (1951), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Death 12 May 1981 (aged 29) Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic His striking good looks helped get him acting jobs, including his first movie, Le Corsaire, with Charles Boyer in 1938. I must confess I love the theater best, though. Learn more about merges. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. . Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. The couple had one child, Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., who died of a drug overdose in 1981, at 29. Jourdan Jr., 29 . [3], Allegret then cast Jourdan in what should have been his first movie, Le Corsaire in 1939 opposite Charles Boyer. suicide. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A 13-year-old Maine boy broke a Guinness World Record by assembling the 11,695-piece Lego World Map in 9 hours, 14 minutes and 49 seconds. He said at the time he earned most of his money over the past ten years doing commercials: I take them so seriously that I participate in the original concept and the actual writing. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Learn more about managing a memorial . For MGM, he made The V.I.P.s (1963), another all star melodrama, and a big hit. There is a problem with your email/password. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. If so, login to add it. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Louis had a short, difficult life. He never made another film for Selznick, who profited from lending the French actor to other studios. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He returned to Broadway for a short run in 1955, and also that year he made his American TV dbut as Inspector Beaumont in the TV series Paris Precinct. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of a large bear that braved rainy weather to take a swim in her family's backyard pool. Geni requires JavaScript! Failed to remove flower. Cited by author James McKay as the "epitome of the suave Continental",[5] Jourdan was spotted in a French film by a talent scout working for David O. Selznick, who offered the actor a contract in March 1946. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The younger Stefan was boyish, eager and open. [28] His body was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Only last year, Mary Tyler Moore's son Richie, 24, accidently shot and killed himself. [citation needed]. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Police ruled the death an apparent suicide. He returned to France, and appeared in Premier rendez-vous (1941) with Danielle Darrieux, shot in Paris. Louis Jourdan, Jr. committed suicide by drug overdose, at age 29, in. Make sure that the file is a photo. In later years, Jourdan also appeared on television, including 1977's Count Dracula for the BBC and as a murderous food critic in the 1978 Columbo episode "Murder Under Glass".[25]. actor. Through most of his 15-year career as a leading man, he was subject to the Hollywood habit of typecasting. Son Louis Henry Jourdan died of a drug overdose in 1981. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced the birth of a critically Western endangered chimpanzee. Try again later. Jourdan's film career reached a peak in 1957 with the Alan Jay Lerner-Frederick Loewe musical, Gigi, which won nine Academy Awards, including best picture. There was an error deleting this problem. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. People Projects Discussions Surnames Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr., 1951 - 1981. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Verify and try again. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 1. Birth 6 Oct 1951. There was an error deleting this problem. Cause of death. The star of the 1958 Best Picture Oscar winner, Gigi, whose film roles also included those in Madame Bovary, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Swan, The V.I.P.S and Can-Can, Jourdan died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, reports Variety. Jun 27, 2010 Updated Jun 24, 2010, 5:07pm CDT. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The Jourdans' only child, Louis Henry Jourdan, died of a drug overdose in 1981. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He returned to France to play the male lead in The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful (1956) with Brigitte Bardot as the lead actress, and Escapade (1957). He was 29 years old. Wandering sheep rescued from frozen lake in Michigan. Please reset your password. Age. This account has been disabled. Failed to report flower. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Gender. 1951. Often they are the most pathetic of all. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Selznick sold his interest in Jourdan for one film to Warner Bros.[18], All Jourdan's Hollywood films had lost money. Try again. During the 1970s, Jourdan recorded a series of spoken word albums of the Babar the Elephant books that were released by Caedmon Records. This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Louis Jourdan Jr.'s parents: From then on, Jourdan was regularly cast in debonair roles in movies he later dismissed, despite his always displaying an effortless screen charm that made him a familiar presence to American audiences. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [4] "I was given work to do and I did it", said Jourdan later of his time in the resistance. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Lana Turner's daughter, Cheryl, ruined her life wih the killing of her mother's boyfriend, underworld figure Johnny Stompanato, back in 1958. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. . [28] Louis Henry Jourdan died of a narcotics overdose at the age of 29 on 12 May 1981;[29] his body was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. This scene from the 1958 film Gigi shows stars Louis Jourdan sitting across from Leslie Caron, with Maurice Chevalier standing to the front of them. Disorder (1962) was an Italian-French comedy, Mathias Sandorf (1963) was based on a novel by Jules Verne. Police listed the death of Jourdan, only child of the famous international movie star, as a possible suicide. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Los Angeles Times May 27, 1951: D1. Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. Dd: 12 Maj 1981 (lder 29) . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Horse spotted riding in the back seat during McDonald's drive-through run. Weve updated the security on the site. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Police listed the death of . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Selznick announced him for The Frenchman and the Bobbysoxer a sequel to The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer[17] but it was not made. On 11 March 1946,[citation needed] Jourdan married his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique. Their son is the most recent celebrity child to die from suicide or accident. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. "Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was survived by a nephew and a niece. He died 13 May 1981 at the age of 29. [23] However he did not appear in the final film, The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll. Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, in 1921,[1] one of three sons of Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Edward G. Robinson Jr. died after consuming liquor and drugs, as did Diana Barrymore, daughter of the 'great profile.'. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Alligator found in vacant lot in New Jersey. He was 29 years old. In Britain he appeared in a swashbuckler, Dangerous Exile (1957). He was - like Lee - also a Bond villain. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. "Louis was very proud of his career in America." An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [29], After his retirement from acting in 1992 Jourdan lived in Los Angeles. Louis Jourdan, Actor: Gigi. [26], In 1985, he appeared in a stage revival of Gigi.[27]. Boston Globe 11 Jan 1983: 1. Daytona Beach Morning Journal - May 14 1981. Sorry! [1] Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. John Houseman, the film's producer, "felt he lacked sex appeal, but that shortcoming serves very well as his defect of memory," a significant element of the film's plot. Date of death: 1981. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. Mr. Jourdan had previous drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. Learn more about merges. LOS ANGELES -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., son of actor Louis Jourdan, took his own life by consuming a bottle of medication that was not prescribed for him, police said Wednesday. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Louis Jourdan Short Biography. When the Gestapo arrested his father, Jourdan and his brothers joined the underground Resistance. His parents told investigators their son was doing fairly well and they had no indication he was in a suicidal state, although he had been in and out of despondent periods for years. Weve updated the security on the site. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. The marriage produced one child, Louis Henry Jourdan, born on 6 October 1951, and lasted until her death in 2014. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Gary Cooper's Funeral In 1961. added by . Jourdan remained unsentimental about his movies, claiming in 1985 that he never watched them: "When they're on television, I click them away. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- An Australian contortionist stood on her hands and used her feet to shoot an arrow 59 feet and 11 inches into a target for a Guinness World Record. FRENCH FILM STAR SIGNED BY SELZNICK New York Times March 5, 1946: 21. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Andrea Absolonov-Lea De Mae (26 December 1976 - 9 December 2004) added by fiyona. Oops, something didn't work. This account has been disabled. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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But there are other perils of childhood that are part and parcel of a youngster's life growing up in the shady periphery of the limelight. His net worth is Under review in 2021. The movie is a drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who did not want Jourdan cast as the valet in the film. He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC television production Count Dracula. LOUIS JOURDAN MEETS 007 Richard Freedman Field News Service. Oops, something didn't work. Clip of Interview of Louis Jourdan with home movies of his wife, Quique, and son, Louis. Jourdan Jr., 29 . He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. He was making Untel Pre et Fils in that city when Italy declared war on France. Partners of Louis Jourdan Jr. Trivia. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. When theyre on television I click them away. Louis passed away on month day 1981, at age 29 at death place, California. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. More popular was Julie (1956) a thriller where Jourdan tormented Doris Day.[21]. Try again. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Fdelse: 6 Okt 1951. GREAT NEWS! His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself to it. He also made numerous appearances on American television.Jourdan died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, in 2015, aged 93. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. When Jourdan was brought to Hollywood by David O. Selznick in 1947, the producer instructed him to "learn good American English the way it is spoken by John Barrymore and Fredric March." Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. English Louis Jourdan Has Died, Star of 'Gigi' Was 93 The actor also starred in Madame Bovary, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Swan, The V.I.P.S and Can-Can. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. That same year also brought his greatest personal tragedy, when he found the body of his only son, Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an antique bed in the Jourdans Beverly Hills home. Ten years later, the man is filled with self-loathing and fake ironies. Jourdan later played Anton Arcane in the movie Swamp Thing (1982) and in its sequel The Return of Swamp Thing (1989). This browser does not support getting your location. Still, when it comes to remembering Louis Jordan, it will be for Gigi, based on the novella by Colette, directed by Vincente Minnelli and the winner of nine Oscars. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. HOLLYWOOD -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., found dead Tuesday of an apparent drug overdose at 29, is the latest victim in the long, tragic history of Hollywood's children. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was in The Heart of a Nation (1943) with Raimu; La Vie de Bohme (1945). Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Make sure that the file is a photo. Stars' kids are mobile and, having seen life in the fast lane at close range, they seek to adopt the standards and values of their parents. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [6], His first American film was The Paradine Case (1947) starring Gregory Peck. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His wife of . The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. View Louis Jourdan Jr.'s Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was buried at burial place, California. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Search above to list available cemeteries. [11] Neither was Trilby which Selznick said Jourdan would appear in with Valli and Rossano Brazzi[12] or If This Be My Heart with Valli and Robert Mitchum. [10], Selznick announced Jourdan and Alida Valli for Rupert of Hentzau but the film was not made. Sorry! based on information from your browser. Generally, they lack their parents' talent and looks and are unable to comprehend why they, too, are not destined for stardom. You can always change this later in your Account settings. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. . "I didn't want to be perpetually cooing in a lady's ear." To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Jourdan didn't consider Gigi his best achievement. Then it was back to France to star in a version of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961), a massive hit in France. I found on Findagrave.com. This browser does not support getting your location. There was a problem getting your location. I found on Findagrave.com. [30][31], Jourdan has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6153 and 6445 Hollywood Boulevard. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Louis Gendre was born June 19, 1921, in Marseilles, France; when he became an actor he changed to Pierre Jourdan, then Louis Jourdan. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can and other American movies, has died. Australian woman breaks archery world record using her feet. Try again later. Thanks for your help! He decided to buy out his contract with Selznick for $50,000.[19]. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. Hopper, Hedda. Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. actor. His wife, Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan, to whom he was married for more than six decades, died last year. He was reunited with Joan Fontaine for Decameron Nights (1953) then returned home to France to make Rue de l'Estrapade (1953). BRYAN FOY RESIGNS POST AT EAGLE LION By THOMAS F. BRAD New York Times April 7, 1948: 29. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A Michigan man who couldn't remember if he had already purchased a lottery ticket ended up with two identical tickets -- and won two jackpots. He played the role of French educator, historian and Baron, Pierre de Coubertin (18631937), in The First Olympics: Athens 1896, a May 1984 NBC TV (2-part) mini-series about the 1896 Summer Olympics and the American team member/discus thrower from Baltimore, Robert Garrett (18751961). Failed to report flower. https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/14/obituaries/louis-jourdan-jr-is-found-dead.html. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A case study of the dangers of living in the shadow of a famous parent is Christina Crawford's autobiography, 'Mommie Dearest,' outlining a brutal childhood with the late Joan Crawford. Between Hollywood movies, Jourdan kept busy in other pursuits. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He and Claude Dauphin costarred as detectives in a 1955 television series, Paris Precinct," which was seen in France and the U.S. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Louis Armstrong, the leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. Louis Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, to Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Their only child, a son, Louis Henry George Jourdan, was born October 6, 1951 and died in 1981, aged 29, predeceasing his parents. Try again later. Jourdan's biographer, Olivier Minne, said the actor died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, likely of natural causes. Dangling seagull rescued from Florida utility pole. 'My father is always walking up and down rehearsing a part and my mother is standing on her head as she listens.'"[3]. Please reset your password. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Anonymous/Associated Press/MGM Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Dallas Zoo said its missing clouded leopard was found unharmed on zoo property Friday evening, hours after the animal had been reported missing from her habitat. You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French . "[4] After the liberation of France in 1945, he returned to Paris with his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique (nicknamed "Quique"). Resend Activation Email. JOURDAN LIVING DOWN CHARMER IMAGE Glover, William. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. photo. I was the French clich.. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Three years ago Paul Newman's son, Scott, 28, died of a drug overdose. Harry Anderson . He was announced for the romantic male lead in the Fox remake of Les Miserables[20] but ended up not appearing in the film. [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. discoveries. Lerner and Loewe persisted, and they gave him the title song, which required little vocalizing. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Veteran Fr As was told in a 1985 PEOPLE profile, Jourdan real name Gendre and his two brothers grew up in the South of France, where their parents managed hotels in Cannes, Nice and Marseilles. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Jourdan Jr., 29, had suffered for several years from a drug use problem, which created a manic depressive condition, which left him unable to work, Detective Richard De Anda said. [7][8] He appeared in a theatre production of Ghosts in Los Angeles. He was also known as Kamal Khan in the Bond movie "Octopussy". Feb 9, 2020 - Explore Alan Brewer's board "Louis Jourdan", followed by 103 people on Pinterest. LOS louis jones jr. wife ANGELES -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., son of actor Louis Jourdan, took his own life by consuming a bottle of medication that was not prescribed for him, police said Wednesday. There are hundreds of unpublicized lesser tragedies of Hollywood children who seek to follow their parents into acting careers of their own. He also made feature films in Paris and London. 30 (approx.) Louis Jourdan's net worth, height, age, weight, affair, relationship, family, movie update, and more are highlighted below. This was Kelly's last film, and lost money at the box office. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [13], With Joan Fontaine, Jourdan starred in the Max Ophls film Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Jourdan was going to follow it in a remake of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in England for Terence Fisher. Try again later. Los Angeles Times February 7, 1956: B7. Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor.He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He spent a year on a work gang. "Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Genealogy for Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr. (1951 - 1981) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy." See more ideas about Louis, Actors, louis jourdan filmography Hollywood. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). Misfortunes occur even in such close-knit, straight-laced families as Carol Burnett's. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. His later films included The V.I.P's, A Flea in Her Ear, The Count of Monte Cristo," Swamp Thing, Octopussy, The Return of Swamp Thing and The Year of the Comet. 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