Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer (French: [bwaye]; 28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. After receiving an education in drama, Boyer started on the stage, but he found his success in American movies during the 1930s. His memorable performances were among the era's most highly praised, in romantic dramas such as The Garden of Allah (1936), Algiers (1938), and Love Affair (1939). Another famous role was in the 1944 mystery-thriller Gaslight. He received four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.

Personal facts

Charles Boyer
Birth dateAugust 28, 1899
Birth place
Lot (department) , Midi-Pyrénées , Figeac
Date of deathAugust 26, 1978
Place of death
Phoenix Arizona
Resting place
Holy Cross Cemetery Culver City , Culver City California
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  1. http://film.virtual-history.com/person.php?personid=441
  2. http://www.quercy.net/hommes/cboyer.html