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	\| name = Charles Boyer		\| name = Charles Boyer
	~~\| image = Charles_Boyer.jpg~~
	~~\| caption = Charles Boyer in the 1940s~~
	\| birth_date = [[August 28]], [[1899]]		\| birth_date = [[August 28]], [[1899]]
	\| birth_place = [[Figeac]], [[France]]		\| birth_place = [[Figeac]], [[France]]
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	'''Charles Boyer''' ([[August 28]], [[1899]] – [[August 26]], [[1978]]) was a ~~renowned~~ French actor who ~~achieved fame~~ in ~~both European~~ and ~~American cinema~~. Known for his suave and sophisticated ~~persona~~, Boyer became one of the most popular romantic leading men of the 1930s and 1940s.		'''Charles Boyer''' (August 28, 1899 – August 26, 1978) was a French-American actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. Known for his suave and sophisticated roles, Boyer became one of the most popular romantic leading men in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s.

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Charles Boyer was born in [[Figeac]], a small town in the [[Lot (department)\|Lot]] department of [[France]]. He was the son of Maurice Boyer, a merchant, and Louise Durand. Boyer showed an early interest in the performing arts and ~~pursued studies~~ in ~~drama~~ at the [[Sorbonne]] in [[Paris]].		Charles Boyer was born in [[Figeac]], a small town in the [[Lot (department)\|Lot]] department of [[France]]. He was the son of Maurice Boyer, a merchant, and Louise Durand. Boyer showed an early interest in the performing arts and began acting in amateur theater productions while still in school. He went on to study at the [[Sorbonne]] in [[Paris]], where he earned a degree in philosophy.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Boyer's acting career began in the theater, where he quickly gained recognition for his talent. ~~He transitioned to~~ film in the ~~1920s, initially appearing in French~~ silent ~~films~~. ~~His breakthrough came with~~ the ~~advent of~~ sound ~~cinema~~, ~~which allowed him~~ to ~~showcase his distinctive voice~~.
			=== Early Career ===
			Boyer's professional acting career began in the French theater, where he quickly gained recognition for his talent. His film debut came in 1920 with a small role in the silent film ''L'homme du large''. As the film industry transitioned to sound, Boyer adapted his stage skills to the screen, becoming a popular actor in French cinema.

	=== Hollywood Success ===		=== Hollywood Success ===
	In the 1930s, Boyer moved to [[Hollywood]], where he signed a contract with [[MGM]]. ~~He starred~~ in a ~~series~~ of ~~successful films~~, including ''[[Algiers (film)\|Algiers]]'' (1938), ''[[~~Love Affair~~ (~~1939~~ film)\|~~Love Affair~~]]'' (~~1939~~), and ''[[~~Gaslight~~ (~~1944~~ film)\|~~Gaslight~~]]'' (~~1944~~). His performance in ''Gaslight'' earned him an [[Academy Award]] nomination for [[Best Actor]].		In the 1930s, Boyer moved to [[Hollywood]], where he signed a contract with [[MGM]]. His breakthrough role came in 1934 with the film ''[[Caravan (1934 film)\|Caravan]]'', which established him as a leading man. Boyer became known for his roles in romantic dramas, often playing opposite some of the era's most famous actresses, including [[Greta Garbo]], [[Ingrid Bergman]], and [[Bette Davis]].

			Some of his most notable films from this period include ''[[Algiers (1938 film)\|Algiers]]'' (1938), ''[[Gaslight (1944 film)\|Gaslight]]'' (1944), and ''[[Love Affair (1939 film)\|Love Affair]]'' (1939). His performance in ''Gaslight'' earned him an [[Academy Award]] nomination for Best Actor.

	=== Later Career ===		=== Later Career ===
	Boyer continued to work in film and television ~~throughout the 1950s and 1960s~~. He appeared in ''[[Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film)\|Around the World in 80 Days]]'' (1956) and ''[[Fanny (1961 film)\|Fanny]]'' (1961). ~~In the 1970s, he~~ made guest appearances on television shows ~~such as~~ ''[[The ~~Rogues (TV series)\|~~The Rogues]]''.		In the 1950s and 1960s, Boyer continued to work in both film and television. He appeared in films such as ''[[Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film)\|Around the World in 80 Days]]'' (1956) and ''[[Fanny (1961 film)\|Fanny]]'' (1961). Boyer also made guest appearances on television shows, including ''[[The Dick Powell Show]]'' and ''[[The Rogues]]''.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Charles Boyer married British actress [[Pat Paterson]] in ~~1934~~. The couple had one son, Michael Charles Boyer, who tragically died in 1965~~. Boyer and Paterson remained married until her death in 1978~~.		Charles Boyer became a naturalized citizen of the [[United States]] in 1942. He was married to British actress [[Pat Paterson]] from 1934 until her death in 1978. The couple had one son, Michael Charles Boyer, who tragically died by suicide in 1965.

	== Death ==		== Death ==
	~~Charles~~ Boyer died by suicide on [[August 26]], [[1978]], in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], ~~just~~ two days ~~before his 79th birthday. His~~ death ~~was attributed to grief over the loss~~ of his wife.		Boyer died by suicide on August 26, 1978, in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], two days after the death of his wife. He was 78 years old.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Boyer's ~~legacy as a romantic leading man endures, and he is remembered for his contributions to both French and American cinema~~. His performances continue to be celebrated for their charm and sophistication.		Charles Boyer is remembered as one of the great romantic actors of Hollywood's Golden Age. His performances continue to be celebrated for their charm and sophistication.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
	* [[~~French cinema~~]]		* [[Greta Garbo]]
	* [[~~Hollywood Golden Age~~]]		* [[Ingrid Bergman]]
	* [[~~Academy Award for Best Actor~~]]		* [[Bette Davis]]
	* [[~~List of French actors~~]]		* [[Gaslight (1944 film)]]
			* [[Love Affair (1939 film)]]

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{{Infobox person
| name = Charles Boyer
| image = Charles_Boyer.jpg
| caption = Charles Boyer in the 1940s
| birth_date = [[August 28]], [[1899]]
| birth_place = [[Figeac]], [[France]]
| death_date = [[August 26]], [[1978]]
| death_place = [[Phoenix, Arizona]], [[United States]]
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1920–1976
}}

'''Charles Boyer''' ([[August 28]], [[1899]] – [[August 26]], [[1978]]) was a renowned French actor who achieved fame in both European and American cinema. Known for his suave and sophisticated persona, Boyer became one of the most popular romantic leading men of the 1930s and 1940s.

== Early Life ==
Charles Boyer was born in [[Figeac]], a small town in the [[Lot (department)|Lot]] department of [[France]]. He was the son of Maurice Boyer, a merchant, and Louise Durand. Boyer showed an early interest in the performing arts and pursued studies in drama at the [[Sorbonne]] in [[Paris]].

== Career ==
Boyer's acting career began in the theater, where he quickly gained recognition for his talent. He transitioned to film in the 1920s, initially appearing in French silent films. His breakthrough came with the advent of sound cinema, which allowed him to showcase his distinctive voice.

=== Hollywood Success ===
In the 1930s, Boyer moved to [[Hollywood]], where he signed a contract with [[MGM]]. He starred in a series of successful films, including ''[[Algiers (film)|Algiers]]'' (1938), ''[[Love Affair (1939 film)|Love Affair]]'' (1939), and ''[[Gaslight (1944 film)|Gaslight]]'' (1944). His performance in ''Gaslight'' earned him an [[Academy Award]] nomination for [[Best Actor]].

=== Later Career ===
Boyer continued to work in film and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in ''[[Around the World in 80 Days (1956 film)|Around the World in 80 Days]]'' (1956) and ''[[Fanny (1961 film)|Fanny]]'' (1961). In the 1970s, he made guest appearances on television shows such as ''[[The Rogues (TV series)|The Rogues]]''.

== Personal Life ==
Charles Boyer married British actress [[Pat Paterson]] in 1934. The couple had one son, Michael Charles Boyer, who tragically died in 1965. Boyer and Paterson remained married until her death in 1978.

== Death ==
Charles Boyer died by suicide on [[August 26]], [[1978]], in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], just two days before his 79th birthday. His death was attributed to grief over the loss of his wife.

== Legacy ==
Boyer's legacy as a romantic leading man endures, and he is remembered for his contributions to both French and American cinema. His performances continue to be celebrated for their charm and sophistication.

== Also see ==
* [[French cinema]]
* [[Hollywood Golden Age]]
* [[Academy Award for Best Actor]]
* [[List of French actors]]

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[[Category:French expatriates in the United States]]
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