Sir Dirk Bogarde (1921–99,) born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde, was an English actor, novelist, and screenwriter who transitioned from matinée idol to a celebrated figure in art-house cinema and literature. His five-decade career earned acclaim in both film and writing.
Born in London, Bogarde studied at Chelsea College of Art before serving in World War II, reaching the rank of major. He gained fame in the 1950s with Doctor in the House (1954) but later took on complex roles in Victim (1961,) The Servant (1963,) and Death in Venice (1971,) winning two BAFTA Awards for Best Actor.
Bogarde also had a successful literary career, writing seven memoirs, including A Postillion Struck by Lightning (1977) and An Orderly Man (1983.) His six novels, such as A Gentle Occupation (1980) and Jericho (1992,) showcased his storytelling talent beyond the screen.
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The camera can photograph thought. It’s better than a paragraph of sweet polemic.
—Dirk Bogarde
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