Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde (1921–1999) was a British actor, novelist and autobiographer.

Also recorded as Derek Niven van den Bogaerde; Sir Dirk Bogarde; Sir Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde.

Born at West Hampstead in 1921, died at Chelsea in 1999.

In detail

Dirk Bogarde studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design, Allan Glen's School and St Catherine's School. training under Henry Moore and Graham Sutherland is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Dirk Bogarde”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q299190: Dirk Bogarde

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