Charles Boyer studied philosophy before he went to the theater where he gavehis debut in 1920. Although he had at first no intentions to pursue acareer at the movies (his first movie wasL'Homme du large (1920) byMarcel L'Herbier) he usedhis chance in Hollywood after several filming stations all over Europe.In the beginning of his career his beautiful voice was hidden by thesilent movies but in Hollywood he became famous for his whispereddeclarations of love (like in movies withGreta Garbo,Marlene Dietrich orIngrid Bergman).In 1934 he marriedPat Paterson, his first and (unusual for a star) onlywife. He was so faithful to her that he decided to commit suicide twodays after her death in 1978.
BornAugust 28, 1899
DiedAugust 26, 1978(78)
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 25 wins & 7 nominations total
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Producer
Voice Actor - Dubbing
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- Alternative name
- Charles-Boyer
- Height
- 1.74 m
- Born
- Died
- August 26,1978
- Phoenix, Arizona, USA(suicide)
- Spouse
- Pat PatersonFebruary 14, 1934 - August 24, 1978 (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- Michael Charles Boyer
- Other works(12/1/47) Radio: Appeared (as "Capt. Daniel Gregg") in a "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir".
- Publicity listings
- TriviaTook a fatal dose of barbiturates two days after his wife's death, which was also two days before his own seventy-ninth birthday.
- QuotesMostly I've played other roles, but even when I've played other parts people see me differently. In America, when you have an accent, in the mind of the people they associate you with kissing hands and being gallant. I think that has harmed me, just as it has harmed me to be followed and plagued by a line I never said.
- TrademarkHeavy French accent.
- Nickname
- The Latin Lover
- Salary
- (1948)$175,000
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- When did Charles Boyer die?August 26, 1978
- How did Charles Boyer die?Suicide
- How old was Charles Boyer when he died?78 years old
- Where did Charles Boyer die?Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- When was Charles Boyer born?August 28, 1899
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