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| name = Charles Boyer | | name = Charles Boyer | ||
| birth_date = [[August 28]], [[1899]] | | birth_date = [[August 28]], [[1899]] | ||
| birth_place = [[Figeac]], [[France]] | | birth_place = [[Figeac]], [[France]] | ||
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'''Charles Boyer''' ( | '''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 | 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. | |||
=== 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]]. | 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 | 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 | 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 == | ||
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 | 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 == | ||
* [[ | * [[Greta Garbo]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Ingrid Bergman]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Bette Davis]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Gaslight (1944 film)]] | ||
* [[Love Affair (1939 film)]] | |||
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[[Category:French male film actors]] | [[Category:French male film actors]] | ||
[[Category:French | [[Category:American male film actors]] | ||
[[Category:French emigrants to the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Naturalized citizens of the United States]] | |||
[[Category:People from Lot (department)]] | [[Category:People from Lot (department)]] | ||
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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 and Education[edit]
Charles Boyer was born in Figeac, a small town in the 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[edit]
Early Career[edit]
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[edit]
In the 1930s, Boyer moved to Hollywood, where he signed a contract with MGM. His breakthrough role came in 1934 with the 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), Gaslight (1944), and Love Affair (1939). His performance in Gaslight earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Later Career[edit]
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) and Fanny (1961). Boyer also made guest appearances on television shows, including The Dick Powell Show and The Rogues.
Personal Life[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
