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Dirk Bogarde

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Key facts

Birth name Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde[1]
Born 28 March 1921[1]
Birth place London, England[1]
Died 8 May 1999[1]
Nationality British[1]
Occupations actor; writer[1]

Dirk Bogarde was a British actor and writer, born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde on 28 March 1921 and died on 8 May 1999.

Context

Dirk Bogarde was a prominent British actor and writer, known for his significant contributions to film and literature. He gained fame in the 1950s and continued to make notable appearances in films such as *Victim* (1961) and *Death in Venice* (1971) [1].

Documented claims

  • He was one of Great Britain’s most popular leading men in the 1950s. [1]
  • He gained attention for *Doctor in the House* (1954) and later appeared in *Victim* (1961), *The Servant* (1963), and *Death in Venice* (1971). [1]

Questions and answers

When was Dirk Bogarde born?

He was born on 28 March 1921 [1].

What was Dirk Bogarde's birth name?

His birth name was Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde [1].

Did Dirk Bogarde ever win an Oscar?

No, there is no mention of him winning an Oscar in the sources.

Sources

  1. Sir Dirk Bogarde | Biography, Movies & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People