Louis Jourdan - Interview

Clip of Interview of Louis Jourdan with home movies of his wife, Quique, and son, Louis. Louis Jourdan, Jr. committed suicide by drug overdose, at age 29, in 1981.

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[caggles1]

What a beautiful voice and manner. I could listen to Louis Jourdan read the telephone book and still be enthralled!

[Kuchlenz]

@caggles1 - It's funny you should say that! Back in the 1970s, I remember Louis Jourdan being on Mike Douglas (or was it Merv Griffin? I was young and it's all a blur now). The host had Louis read names out of the French phone book while the audience 'ooooohed' and 'awaaaaahed'. It was hilarious. :-D

[OperaJH]

Thank you so much for posting this - I've had to see it in "Homages within an Autobiography." Louis Jourdan has always been erudite, dashing and interesting to watch. In Roger Moore's commnentary on Octopussy, he says Louis is "a very handsome man" and shares that he is a gourmand and loves herring! At any rate, "Love at a Thousandth Sight" is one of the most beautiful and steadfast things I've ever heard on the subject and it is fitting that Louis Jourdan is the man to say it. Thanks again!

[Kuchlenz]

Thanks! I loved that 'Love at thousandth sight' phrase too.

I pulled this (and the Homage series) from the "Homages within an Autobiography" film. It was very poignant.

[rickw1100]

This man oozes sophistication. French, yet speaks English better than anyone else. Real class.

[glutamin111]

@Kuchlenz

I cant believe Louis Jourdan was born in 1921. Only time i saw him on the screens was in that Columbo movie episode "Murder Under Glass" from 1978 and i must say that im still shocked on how young he looked for his age. He was 57 in that movie and i swear to God i didnt think he was more then 40 years old!!! He looked so tall and lean and his hair was still so strong, no signs of baldness at all.

And the way he can act is just magnificent. You can tell the guy is a real gentleman.

[AnnaClarence]

I was moved when I saw that clip of his son (6) playing with the little dog. He'd be probably the same age as my Dad today. Rest in peace Louis Jr.

PS: Love at a thousand sights is truly a beautiful way of describing marriage!

[CrackHoe32]

What a wise man....a most cultured man first and actor second. His observations on marriage should be required listening for all those about to embark upon it. What a voice !!! So very very sad for him and his wife to lose their beloved son. May he rest in peace. Peace and Gods blessings be upon you both Mr. Jourdan.

[Featureman]

I was a movie extra. I worked with Louis Jourdan in 1979 on an episode of VEGA$, the TV show. Louis Jourdan had the youngest looking face on a mature man I have ever seen. I don't think it was surgery, just great health.

[lorrainewands]

now he knew what marriage is all about.

[silverstar73]

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[TheRebeldrum]

"Letter from an Unknown Woman!" I fell in love with Louis Jourdan waaaay back then. I was a young, young girl. So sorry about his adorable son. What a tragedy.

[dasyization]

I'm 18 and I love him . He's so cute . When I heard his son died I felt bad for him.