Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, French resistance fighter, Voice actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
France
Languages
English, French
Spouse
Berthe Jourdan
Children
1 child
Education
Cours Simon
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*hlūdaz)
Popularity
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Louis Jourdan is known for acting.
Born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France (died at age 93).
3 awards including Donaldson Awards.
Louis Jourdan has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
2009
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
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Donaldson Awards
WON
Biography
Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 – 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor. He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC television production Count Dracula.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Louis Jourdan?
Louis Jourdan was born on and passed away on at the age of 93.
Where was Louis Jourdan born?
Louis Jourdan was born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What movies or shows has Louis Jourdan been in?
Louis Jourdan has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Escuadrón (1988), Grand Larceny (1987), Beverly Hills Madam (1986), Bayou Romance (1986), The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984).
What is Louis Jourdan known for?
Louis Jourdan is primarily known as an actor. Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 – 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor. He was known for his…
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