All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Wyngarde played the masked character Klytus in the film Flash Gordon (1980) and Sir Robert Knight in the film Tank Malling (1989) with Ray Winstone. He shared a flat there for some years with. In 1956, Peter was invited over to the United States to take a screen test for the part of Pausanius in Robert Rosen's epic feature film, Alexander the Great opposite Richard Burton and Fredric March, but after almost a year's work on location in Spain, he watched in horror as his role was cut almost out of existence. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [47] Madge MacAulay does not appear to have been Louis Jouvet's sister or sister-in-law[48] and moreover the French Louis Jouvet appears to be unrelated to the Swiss Juvet family. An obituary reported that he lived partly on social security benefits. Ballard remembered that he was very popular with the ladies, distributing the most gallant flattery. Owing to his father's work as a member of the British Diplomatic Service, Peter spent much of his early childhood moving from one country to another, and was educated in a number of different schools.One city which left a lasting impression on him was Shanghai, where he had been temporarily left in the care of a Swiss family whilst his father was away in India on business. Topics. Interviewed by Ray Connolly in 1973, he said: As a child it was difficult to differentiate sometimes between fact and fantasy. He insisted that he had been born Peter Paul Wyngarde in 1933. Some sources list his birth year as 1924. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [33] No such person appears in any public records in the UK or anywhere in the world. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Peter Wyngarde I found on Findagrave.com. In 2007, Donald Spotos biography of Alan Bates, Otherwise Engaged, noted that Bates and Wyngarde had been partners for a decade from 1956. During better times however, the young Mr Wyngarde worked in the camp laundry and gardens, and began to write and appear in plays staged by, and for, his fellow inmates, making his acting debut in his own production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. February 24, 2023. . His burgeoning TV career brought him lead roles as Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities (1957), Long John Silver in The Adventures of Ben Gunn (1958) and the title role in Rupert of Hentzau (1964). Having been cast as the somewhat unsavoury character of Sir Robert Knights in the stylish, yet overtly violent British thriller, Tank Malling in 1989 Peter, who scarcely ever agrees to be interviewed, consented to appear on SKY TV's Jameson Show, plus a hearing on Channel 4s Right To Reply and the BBC's daytime magazine, Pebble Mill. Peter Wyngarde and Dennis Price in an episode of Jason King, What a life. [96] An obituary reported that he lived partly on social security benefits.[4]. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This is incorrect.He was married once, to the actress Dorinda Stevens.He had one child - born in 1977.He left a partner, and also has three living nieces and nephews. However, it's believed his original name was. Wyngarde told an interviewer that after his parents' divorce his father took him to China "only months before war with China broke out" in the summer of 1937. At 91 years old, Peter Wyngarde height Drag images here or select from your computer for Peter Wyngarde memorial. This was due to his fame as the Zapata-moustached, womanising author and sleuth Jason King in the ITV series Department S (1969-70) and the spin-off series Jason King (1971-72). Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Repatriations (Code 115): Arrangements for repatriation from Shanghai of the children of Henry Goldbert of S.S. 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[65] Also on stage he appeared in the thriller Underground with Raymond Burr and Marc Sinden (whose father Donald had worked with Wyngarde on The Siege of Sidney Street) at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto and at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London in 1983.[66]. To Billen, he averred, It was the lack of imagination of producers. Peter Wyngarde was one of the biggest names in TV in the mid 1970s but he hid his homosexuality and when it was exposed it signaled the end of his career. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Arrival Date: 30 Apr 1946 [38][39], After Peter Wyngarde's parents divorced, his mother is said to have married Charles Lo Juvet[40][41] of the Shanghai-based Swiss horological family[42][43][44] through whom she gained Swiss citizenship. After leaving a 1995 stage production of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari due to a throat infection while still in previews,[68] Wyngarde mostly stopped acting except for occasional voice work. Peter Paul Wyngarde was born at the home of an aunt in Marseille, Southern France, and is the son of an English father and French mother. It was produced by ITC Entertainment and had a single season of 26 one-hour episodes that aired from 1971 to 1972. [4] His theatre appearances included playing opposite Vivien Leigh in 1958, and as Cyrano de Bergerac at the Bristol Old Vic in 1959, which he considered a highlight of his career. [9] The Guardian newspaper said in March 2020 that "his life story is shrouded in mystery". Jason King with his '70s sideburns, bouffant hair and bushy moustache was the only TV detective who sipped vintage booze while catching villains. By 1971 it was reported that more babies [had been] christened Jason during the last 12 months than ever before. Passenger records show that he travelled alone, aged 18, and arrived in Southampton on 14 December 1945. [26] He appeared opposite Vivien Leigh in Duel of Angels at the Apollo in 1958, and said that the highlight of his career, at the Bristol Old Vic in 1959, had been playing Cyrano de Bergerac. The actor was born in France and educated in several countries before starting his career in Britain.We invite you to share condolences for Peter Wyngarde in our Guest Book.___Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. In the show Department S his Jason King character often got the girl and as she is about to kiss him, he manages to avoid it. Born in Marseilles, France, his father worked for the British Diplomatic Service. ). We came to England on the Arrawa, and I bumped into him once or twice in the 1950s. The following year, he returned to the British stage in the Lawrence Parnes' production of Anastasia, and then on to the big screen courtesy of Dino De Laurentiis' lavish 1980s sci-fi blockbuster, Flash Gordon, in which he was cast in the role of General Klytus. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Peter Paul Wyngarde ( Cyril Goldbert; 23 August 1927 - 15 January 2018) was an English singer, television and movie actor best known for his role as Jason King, a bestselling novelist turned sleuth, in two British television series in the late 1960s and early 1970s: Department S (1969 - 1970), and Jason King (1971 - 1972). From the late 1980s, the author came into his orbit as the long yearned-for, missing piece of the puzzle: namely a strong, dependable sounding-board and, increasingly, his soulmate. Between numerous starring roles in television productions such as Independent Televisions popular Armchair Theatre and Play of the Week, Peter made two more big screen appearances - both Albert Fennell productions. Marco Goldbert To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. After Wyngarde had filmed Flash Gordon (1980) behind the gold mask of the chief of the secret police, Klytus, his agent, Dennis Selinger, admitted the actor was out of work. Publicity Listings Peter Wyngarde played cult TV icon Jason King between 1968 and 1972 . He did not speak to any newspapers in the wake of this incident. Race: White [103][104] It was reissued in 2019. Diving expert Peter Faulding has been "made a scapegoat" over the investigation of the death of Nicola Bulley, whose body was found in the River Wyre three weeks . Failed to report flower. O'Donoghue was found by police when close to death, and was sentenced to 15 months, after also being found guilty. Peter Paul Wyngarde was born at the home of an aunt in Marseille, Southern France, and is the son of an English father and French mother. Wyngarde died at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London following a long illness. He was dropped from mainstream acting roles and his career was virtually over. 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[4], In 1974, Wyngarde played the lead role of the King of Siam in a stage revival of The King and I, initially with Sally Ann Howes as Anna, which ran for 260 performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London. After Department S, Lew Grade informed him that, while his own idea of a hero was Roger Moore, my wife likes you so were going to do another series. Interviewed for The Sydney Morning Herald in 1972, Wyngarde said his biggest regret was that he "married far too young", adding: "It lasted three [sic] years and the last year was pretty hell. English The British author J. G. Ballard was also interned at the Lunghua camp and he travelled to the UK with Wyngarde and other former internees. Ballard recalled him writing on a wall what he said would be his stage name Laurence Templeton. Ballard were prisoners of the Japanese during World War II. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Peter Wyngarde; Television; news; Reuse this content. He argues that String Theory has become a degenerative research project, becoming increasingly complicated and, at the same time, removed from empirical reality. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Peter Wyngarde (186722605)? He also featured in the title role of Rupert of Hentzau in 1964. [60][65][87] It was always assumed within the acting community that Wyngarde was gay[88] and while the nickname Petunia Winegum is often quoted[87][89] it may have originated in a comedy sketch rather than being a genuine nickname. [12], Passenger records of Peter Wyngarde's journey to the UK in 1945[27] and a biography published in 2020[12] name his father as a British merchant seaman called Henry Goldbert (18971945). In 1970, the actor Peter Wyngarde, who has died at what is believed to be the age of 90, was declared Britains best-dressed male personality. He was 90. It would be very easy for me to cry in my Campari and say the court case was the reason that TV work has not been flooding in but I dont think it is true, Wyngarde reasoned in 1980. He also cited a false family background by changing his father's name and profession and both his parents' nationalities and their ethnic origins, and he would also fabricate a false education and work history of his early years in the UK. It was here that he first made the acquaintance of the Oliviers - Lawrence and his wife, Vivien Leigh, the latter of whom he later played opposite in the critically acclaimed Duel of Angels. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Search above to list available cemeteries. Try again. They would move to England in 1946, shortly after Wyngarde did,[37] but the 2020 biography says that he chose to have very little further contact with them or their children. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [11] Most reports of his death in January 2018 concur and say that he was 90 years old when he died. Even the remaining string theorists . He played the role of the Comte De Guiche in Caedmon Records' complete recording of "Cyrano de Bergerac", starring Ralph Richardson. After that series ended, his character, the suave womaniser Jason King, was spun off into a new action espionage series entitled Jason King (1971), which ran for one season of 26 fifty-minute episodes. The fact that it doesn't reveals an unusual dichotomy: it splits Wyngarde's life into two, almost equal, parts. The original vinyl album is now much sought after by fans and collectors alike. Following Eric Weinstein's interview on how String Theory culture has stifled innovation in theoretical physics, longstanding critic of String Theory, Peter Woit, takes aim at the theory itself. [39], An auction of 250 items from his estate took place on 26 March 2020. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. However it is difficult to imagine a record being released without official approval, particularly given that the album also spawned two singles, "La Ronde De L'Amour" (RCA 1967) and the track sampler "Peter Wyngarde Commits Rape". The hero bore more than a passing resemblance to none other than Peter Wyngarde. Despite erroneous comments made elsewhere, Dorinda Stevens was never married to (or divorced from) actor Peter Wyngarde. This browser does not support getting your location. All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Franklin's . Notes: Oct 1945: Name listed as HENRY GOLDBERT Goldbert, New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Official Sites, Flamboyant cravat and luxurious moustache. [34] In interviews he always said she was French. His father, who may have been Henry Goldbert, though Peter claimed he was a British diplomat named Wyngarde, divorced her and took custody of him; he was staying with friends in China when the Japanese invaded in 1941. [71] Seven years later, Vaughn requested him again for a role in X-Men: First Class but was again wrongly advised that Wyngarde had died. In 1969, Peter was cast in what was undoubtedly his most famous role as the legendary author-cum-investigator, Jason King, in the ITC action series, Department S, and soon became the idol of thousands of women the world over. [86] From 1956 to 1958, Wyngarde shared a flat with Ruby Talbot in London and the 2020 biography cites the electoral roll as evidence that this was a romantic relationship. Peter Wyngarde has been evasive about his actual age for many years, but was almost certainly born several years earlier than 1933. His voice is still of great clarity and sound, his eyes unchanged since that period known as his prime. He maintained these versions of his biography until his death at 90 in 2018. He was funny until the end. One of these, a television adaptation of Julien Green's novel South (1959, originally Sud), in which Wyngarde featured in a lead role, is thought to be the earliest television play with an overtly homosexual theme. 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Beneath the public face of pin up heart throb he was gay but because of public prejudices, reinforced by newspapers, it was kept secret. He died this week at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital aged 90. How Peter Wyngarde's secret sex life was exposed by police, destroying career of the 1970s pin up who inspired Austin Powers Peter Wyngarde was one of the biggest names in TV in the mid. [60] He appeared as Long John Silver in an adaptation of The Adventures of Ben Gunn (1958),[4] and as Sir Roger Casement in an episode of Granada Television's On Trial series produced by Peter Wildeblood. [54] King led a hedonistic lifestyle; he often got the girl but as she is about to kiss him manages to avoid it, much to the annoyance of co-actor Joel Fabiani. He went on to become the chairman of Fidelity Bank before a . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Peter Wyngarde (Keystone / Getty Images)Peter Wyngarde in the 2018 Memorials Photo Gallery Enlarged Photo LONDON (AP) - Longtime British television and stage star Peter Wyngarde, best known for his role as the detective Jason King in the 1970s, has died. His character, Jason King, a novelist turned sleuth, was reputedly based on the author Ian Fleming. The following year, he once again took up the mantle of actor/director with Present Laughter, stopping off along the way to host the 1974 Miss Television Contest. [90], Public attention was drawn to Wyngarde's personal life in October 1975 when he was prosecuted under his real name, Cyril Goldbert, for gross indecency with a crane driver in public toilets in Gloucester bus station. "[62], The series led Wyngarde to briefly become an international celebrity, being mobbed by female fans in Australia. Peter Paul Wyngarde was born at the home of an aunt in Marseille, Southern France, and is the son of an English father and French mother. After liberation, Wyngarde claimed to have read law at Oxford, but there is no record of him having studied there in the postwar years. His main rival Atiku Abubakar has almost 33% of the vote. Wyngarde claimed he had been born in Marseille though despite evidence pointing to Singapore and that his French mother, who appears to have been called Marcheritta (nee Ahin), was a racing driver. [54], Following the Surrender of Japan, the internment camps were liberated in August 1945. Birth Date: 1 Jan 1897 Try again later. They told me that everything would have to go on the back burner, but I just believe that they got cold feet". [citation needed], In the late 1950s he moved to a flat in number 1 Earls Terrace off Kensington High Street in London. [Note 1] In a 1993 interview Wyngarde claimed not to know his own age. [25] He spoke about living in Shanghai when the Japanese Army took over the Shanghai International Settlement on 8 December 1941. The Jason King star, whose medallion-man dress sense ruled the . He also appeared in The Prisoner ("Checkmate", 1967) as the authority figure called Number Two. So overwhelming was his effect on television viewers that in 1971, a brand new series - Jason King - was devised, which allowed the handsome novelist to go adventuring without restriction.Following the cancellation of the series at the end of 1972, Peter decided to return to the theatre, and after being greeted at Melbourne Airport by more than 30,000 screaming fans, he took the city by storm in the world premiere of Butley before packed houses every night. In 1998, the album was reissued on CD by RPM Records, re-titled When Sex Leers Its Inquisitive Head. Verify and try again. It was a clue perhaps to the secret he hid from his fans. [17] However, during a subsequent visit to Singapore in 1972 he denied having previously been there. Port of Departure: Shanghai, China [57], Wyngarde always denied knowing Ballard or said he could not remember, but in an undated letter published by his biographer in 2020 he confirms that he knew Ballard.[58]. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A name wonderfully of its time, and far grander than Peter Wyngarde. But the name that determined Wyngardes career was Jason King. His appearances at TV and Sci-Fi conventions have drawn thousands of attendees, eager to meet him and to shake the hand of a true acting legend.
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