Dirk Bogarde
Sir Dirk Bogarde (born Derek 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. In a second career, he wrote seven best-selling volumes of memoirs, six novels, and a volume of collected journalism, mainly from articles in The Daily Telegraph. Bogarde came to prominence in films including The Blue Lamp in the early 1950s, before starring in the successful Doctor fi…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
95
Total TV Shows Credited
6
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Birthdate
March 28, 1921
Death Date
May 8o 1999
Also known as
Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde
Derek Bogaerde
Sir Dirk Bogarde