Dirk Bogarde Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1985 he received an honorary doctorate of literature, from St․ Andrews University in Scotland
• Won two BAFTA Film Awards for Best British Actor, once in 1964 for his film "The Servant" and again in 1966 for "Darling․"
• He began his acting career in 1939, shortly after he served in WWII and reached the rank of captain while serving in both European and Pacific theatres
• Quote: "I don't have to use any old tricks for the fans, it's a straightforward character performance․"
• Quote: "I simply hated being a Film Star․․․I have an absolute horror of being 'looked at․' An eye phobia or something․ So I'm in quite the wrong profession obviously․"
• In his film "A Bridge Too Far," he was the only cast member who actually served in the wars depicted in the film
• After filming "The Night Porter" in 1974, he considered retiring due to the fact that the film left him emotionally drained
• He was offered a role with Natalie Wood in "Penelope" and would be paid $150,000, but he it turned down to work with his friend and director Joseph Losey in "Accident․"