Official Number: 164521, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Foreign Registers and Returns; Class: RG 33; Piece: 31. An appreciation society called The Hellfire Club was founded in 1992 with the actor's support, with members receiving its quarterly magazine by post. Cravats, frilly shirts, velvet, leather - you name it, he wore it. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. ", "London Film Convention Dates & Guests", "Peter Wyngarde, star who played 1960s TV sleuth Jason King, dies", "Web exclusive: Peter Wyngarde on double detection (audio)", "Peter Wyngarde: When Sex Leers Its Inquisitive Head", What a life. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. From 1956 to 1958, he shared a flat with Ruby Talbot in London and the 2020 biography cites the electoral roll as evidence that this was a romantic relationship. Between 1976 and 1979, DC Thompson - publishers of the Beano comic - ran a story called "Fireball" in its comic, Bullet. "[4] Frankel also said: "He was a very fine actor, but unfortunately a difficult person. After his mother's marriage to Ian MacAulay, Wyngarde would sometimes use his stepfather's surname.[38]. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Oops, something didn't work. His performance in an episode of the gritty thriller series Bulman (1985) confirmed that the naturalistic stuff had rendered his style archaic. GREAT NEWS! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He would live in the same building for the rest of his life. "[62], The series led Wyngarde to briefly become an international celebrity, being mobbed by female fans in Australia. In his autobiography, Ballard refers to Wyngarde (using the actor's real name of Cyril Goldbert and referring to his later fame under a stage name), and describes him as being "four years my senior"; this would suggest that Wyngarde was born in 1926, not in 1933, as has often been claimed. Ballard were prisoners of the Japanese during World War II. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. 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. He was crushed when they rushed forward and spent three days in a hospital after suffering concussion. An auction of 250 items from his estate took place on 26 March 2020. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? He harboured feelings of regret in accepting the Jason King role. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Peter Wyngarde (186722605)? [40][41], In 1947 Madge married John MacAulay, known as Ian, in Shanghai, at which time her legal name was recorded as her first married name Marcheritta [sic] Goldbert. [64], In the late 1970s, he performed in the theatre in South Africa and Austria. 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. We came to England on the Arrawa, and I bumped into him once or twice in the 1950s. Birth Place: Hicolieff, Soviet Union A biography of the actor was published in 2012 by the organiser of the Six of One, the appreciation society of The Prisoner TV series. Sad too, when one considers that Wyngarde was, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a household name thanks to his role as the flamboyantly camp and immaculately attired author-cum-investigator Jason King. Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential election early Wednesday, amid calls from the opposition for a rerun in Africa's largest democracy. He claimed to have spent two years in a Swiss sanatorium recovering from his war experiences before attending public schools in England, France and/or Switzerland,[59] after which he claimed to have studied in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford for three months, and to have worked in a London advertising agency for a while[32] before starting work as a professional actor. So successful was his role as King in Department S that he was . Wyngarde was convicted and fined 75. From there, he moved to the world famous Old Vic in Bristol, where he not only took the lead role in such classics as Cyrano de Bergerac and Taming of the Shrew, but also tried his hand at directing, most notably with Long Day's Journey Into Night. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [52] In one interview in the 1970s, Wyngarde says that he was interned as an unaccompanied 5-year-old due to an administrative error,[53] but this appears to be age fabrication since records show that he was interned from age 15 to just before his 18th birthday. [27] He later claimed that the ship had arrived in Liverpool not Southampton, and that he was personally greeted by King George VI.[55][56]. He played the role of the Comte De Guiche in Caedmon Records' complete recording of "Cyrano de Bergerac", starring Ralph Richardson. He was a reputable actor who came to believe his own publicity. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Connolly felt there was an element of mystery about the marriage [to the actor Dorinda Stevens] he says took place when he was 22; Wyngarde claimed it ended in divorce. [25], His death certificate records his birthplace as Singapore[11] and on immigration documents related to two trips to the United States in 1960 Wyngarde stated his place of birth was Singapore. Latterly, Wyngarde's public appearances were mainly restricted to nostalgic events commemorating television programmes where he had a cult following. He began acting during his internment when he played all the characters in a version of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 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. [35] She appears to have been born to a Eurasian family from Singapore. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In April 1943, he was interned in the Lunghua civilian internment camp. A rare item from the Peter Wyngarde estate." It went for 170. In 1970 RCA Records released the eponymous album "Peter Wyngarde" (RCA SF 8087). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was a busy leading man on television in Britain by the mid-50s, and seemed then clearly older than his early 20s. In 1975, he was arrested and convicted for an act of "gross indecency" in the toilets of Gloucester Bus Station. "He was a mentor on everything you can think of, from sports cars to how to make a good cup of tea and how to do a tie and shirt," Bowington said.Wyngarde's father was a diplomat. Wyngarde died at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London after being unwell for a few months. Cyril Goldbert left Shanghai that autumn and travelled to the UK on the Cunard-White Star Line ship Arawa. More recently, Peter made a welcomed return to our screens in 1994 in Granada Televisions popular Sherlock Holmes series opposite Jeremy Brett, playing the newspaper gossip-columnist, Langdale Pike, in The Three Gables. - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - Turning the Inside Out", "Peter Wyndgarde: The Man Behind the Moustache, 20/01/2018, Good Morning Scotland BBC Radio Scotland", "British Actor Peter Wyngarde Dies in London Hospital Aged 90", "East Bristol Auctions | Peter Wyngarde - His Estate & Related Collections - Worldwide Postage & Delivery Available On All Items - see www.eastbristol.co.uk", "Cult TV star Peter Wyngarde's snakeskin jacket sells at auction - BBC News", "Watch and Download "The Siege of Sidney Street" courtesy of Jimbo Berkey", "The Innocents: No 11 best horror film of all time", "Night of the Eagle (Burn, Witch, Burn! Na for here we go bring una live updates as di results begin dey drop from di different states. ). The year was 1941, and amidst a mass of turmoil and confusion, news broke that the Japanese had captured the city, and before long, Peter and his surrogate family found themselves in Lung Hau concentration camp. | Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Make sure that the file is a photo. Although King's dapperness is a host of Burlington Arcade giveaways and Aix-en-Provence getaways, his Interpol partner Joel Fabiani (playing Stewart Sullivan) would thrash you in a game of squash - or squash you in a game of thrash. I was fuming, as I'd been given a three-album contract with the company, who promised to release one LP every 12 months. A name wonderfully of its time, and far grander than Peter Wyngarde. But the name that determined Wyngardes career was Jason King. He was 90. "He entertained that whole hospital. Port of Arrival: Southampton, England Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Mahmood Yakubu announced the results on live television just after 4 a.m. local time. Although some have claimed that he was interviewed by the News of the World and the Birmingham based Sunday Mercury following the incident, this is incorrect. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He also featured in the title role of Rupert of Hentzau in 1964. [101] It went online in 2000,[100] and maintains a regularly updated blog.[102]. [54] He appeared with Alec Guinness in Hamlet in London in 1951, and with Siobhn McKenna in Saint Joan in 1954. 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. Tina Bate, Other Works Matt Solomon. [34] In interviews he always said she was French. In 1975, he was found guilty of gross indecency in a bus station toilet. One obituary described Wyngarde as playing the role "in the manner of a cat walking on tiptoe, with an air of self-satisfaction", but that increasingly his acting became more mannered and he came to believe his own publicity. LIVE - Updated at 14:29. [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. [96] An obituary reported that he lived partly on social security benefits.[4]. 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. Ordinarily, this book would end there. [4], By the late 1960s, Wyngarde was guest starring in television series of the time, many of which were shown internationally, including The Avengers, The Saint, The Baron, The Champions and I Spy. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Peter Wyngarde married the actress Dorinda Stevens[65] on 6 March 1951 when he was 23. GRO Reference: DOR Q1/2018 in KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA (239-1A) Entry Number 516736478. The last time, when he had begun to be successful, he cut me dead in St James's Park. Please enter your email and password to sign in. To Billen, he averred, It was the lack of imagination of producers. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. The organiser of The Hellfire Club, formerly Tina Bate, took Wyngarde's surname after his death, becoming Tina Wyngarde-Hopkins,[105] and in 2020 she published a biography which claimed to draw on personal knowledge of the subject. Considered for Dr. Hans Fallada, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Bukovsky, and Sir Percy Heseltine in. Learn more about managing a memorial . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Notes: Oct 1945: Name listed as HENRY GOLDBERT Goldbert, New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 The Jason King star, whose medallion-man dress sense ruled the . "[62] In 1970, he was described as "Britain's best-dressed male personality", and the following year it was reported that more babies were christened Jason that year than ever before. [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. Publicity Listings [54], Following the Surrender of Japan, the internment camps were liberated in August 1945. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Immigration records from his arrival in the UK in 1945 indicate he was 18 years old at the time, with a birth year of 1927, and Wyngarde was first listed on the UK electoral roll in 1948 which also confirms 1927 as his year of birth, as only those aged 21 and over were included on the electoral roll at that time. [4], After making his film debut in a brief, uncredited role as a soldier in Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949), Wyngarde had more roles in feature films, television plays and television series guest appearances from the mid-1950s. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Port of Departure: Shanghai, China He was considered for many guest roles on, He nearly fell out of a moving Swiss Cable Car whilst filming, He served as the visual inspiration for a redesign of Mastermind/Jason Wyngarde (a classic X-Men villain) in the late 1970s and the early 1980s. And if youre a perfectionist producers dont like it, because they are so mediocre. In 1982, a bankruptcy hearing found that he was living on social security. It was a clue perhaps to the secret he hid from his fans. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [91][92] The Evening Standard reported that Wyngarde pleaded guilty although his solicitor tried to mitigate the charge as a "mental aberration" brought on by excessive drinking. King was played by flamboyant Peter Wyngarde and the portrayal won him legions of female fans - he even had his own women's fashion column. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Birth Date: abt 1933 [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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. [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]. There is a problem with your email/password. [28] Henry Goldbert was of Russian ethnicity[29] and born in present day Ukraine. [1][3] His full name may have been Cyril Louis Goldbert. His appearance in The Avengers (1966), inducting Diana Rigg into the Hellfire Club, is well remembered. 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