Louis Jourdan Quotes

France, Film Actor
June 19, 1921 – February, 14, 2015.

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 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.

Also known as Television Actor

I never see my movies. When they're on television, I click them away. Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself with it. I was the French cliche.

Louis Jourdan
- Long
There are actors in this town who made important careers for a long, long period just by taking the parts that Cary Grant turned down.

Louis Jourdan
- Long
- Important
- Period

When one has been married over thirty years, of course it would be absurd not to admit there have been some difficulties, at some times. But the important thing is that we have weathered them.

Louis Jourdan
- Important
I would rather be called a character actor than a star.

Louis Jourdan
- Character
- Star