Film · Music · Television · 1899–1978
Charles Boyer
French-American actor known for romantic leading roles in Hollywood classics
Did you know?He helped establish a French research foundation in Los Angeles to provide a cultural hub for expatriates during the 1940s.
Charles Boyer (French:; 28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French-American 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 films during the 1930s.
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- Would be
- 127
- Age at death
- 78
- Years since death
- 48
- Born
- August 28, 1899 · Figeac, France
- Died
- August 26, 1978
- Cause of death
- Drug overdose
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Film, Music, Television
Family
- Father
- Maurice Boyer
- Mother
- Augustine Marie Louise Durand
- Spouse
- Pat Paterson
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- Born on August 28Born on August 28 too? You share your birthday with Charles Boyer, Al-Shafi'i, Jack Black and 23 more famous people. See your full list of birthday twins.Date page
- Died on August 26Charles Boyer is remembered every August 26, along with 14 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Charles Boyer was bornA newspaper front page for 28 August 1899, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayCharles Boyer would be 127 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryCharles Boyer's 128th birthday is in 308 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!128th
- Death anniversaryThe 49th anniversary of Charles Boyer's death is in 306 days. A moment to remember their legacy.49th
- Virgo zodiac signVirgo people are known for being analytical, practical and meticulous. Are you a Virgo like Charles Boyer? Meet your star-sign twins.Zodiac
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