It was always assumed within the acting community that he was gay and while the nickname Petunia Winegum is often quoted, it may have originated in a comedy sketch rather than being a genuine nickname. 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. [45][46] His stepfather appears to have inspired Wyngarde's later claims that his father was a dealer of antique watches, and that he was a maternal nephew of the French actor-director Louis Jouvet. One of his friends there was future author. More on this story 'What a life. Peter Wyngarde was a late-1960s, early-1970s sensation with a self-parodic style. [17] However, during a subsequent visit to Singapore in 1972 he denied having previously been there. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Peter Wyngarde (186722605)? In 1970, the actor Peter Wyngarde, who has died at what is believed to be the age of 90, was declared Britain's best-dressed male personality. 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 account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It was less than 10 years since the government decriminalised homosexual acts in private between two men and there was still a stigma attached to same sex relationships. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [25] Carl Gresham, his promotional manager at this time said later that "During the '70s we had a contract to officially open over 30 Woolworths newly refurbished stores throughout the UK. He supported Alec Guinnesss Hamlet at the New theatre in London in 1951, then played the soldier Dunois to Siobhn McKennas Saint Joan at the Arts in 1954. He was a busy leading man on television in Britain by the mid-50s, and seemed then clearly older than his early 20s. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. 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. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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". He was best known for portraying the character Jason King, a bestselling novelist turned sleuth, in two television series: Department S (196970) and Jason King (197172). 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. Peter Wyngarde has been evasive about his actual age for many years, but was almost certainly born several years earlier than 1933. Often dressed in a head- turning silk suit and cravat he would down large portions of alcohol at the wheel of a posh Bentley as he chased the bad guys. Once back in London, Peter took the lead role in Charles Dyers Mother Adam at the Hampstead Theatre, and then went on to tour Britain in the lead role of the King in Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I opposite Sally Anne Howes. Cyril Goldbert left Shanghai that autumn and travelled to the UK on the Cunard-White Star Line ship Arawa. London Electoral Roll, 1948, Camden, Hampstead area. Screenwriter Mark Millar says that when casting his 2004 film Layer Cake, the director Matthew Vaughn wanted Wyngarde for a role, but was told that he had died. Long live Jason King!' Wyngarde's agent and manager, Thomas Bowington, said: 'He was one of the most unique, original and . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He would live in the same building for the rest of his life. [76] A promo single of the track "Rape" (re-titled "Peter Wyngarde Commits Rape") was also issued in 1970[77] with the B-side "The Way I Cry Over You" and the serial number PW1. It was not until 2007 that claims emerged Wyngarde had a relationship with fellow actor Alan Bates during the ten years he had lived with him in the Sixties. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It was then back to the stage for a nine-month's tour of South Africa in Deathtrap.In 1984, after an absence of almost 12 years, Peter returned to the small screen with a rare television appearance in the four-part Doctor Who installment, Planet of Fire, which was followed in short succession by the Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense story, And The Wall Came Tumbling Down, and a memorable guest-starring role in Granada Television's Bulman.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. 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. [69][70] In 2003 he appeared as a guest of Simon Dee in the Channel 4 one-off revival of his chat show Dee Time. 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. 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. Other than my friends and clients, Morecambe & Wise, Peter was the most requested and highest paid celebrity making personal appearances. So successful was his role as King in Department S that he was . Port of Departure: Shanghai, China The last time, when he had begun to be successful, he cut me dead in St James's Park. Even the remaining string theorists . - IMDb Mini Biography By: [28] Henry Goldbert was of Russian ethnicity[29] and born in present day Ukraine. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He first appeared at the Buxton Playhouse in 1946,[4] and the following year in a production of Nol Coward's Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham. 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. Small wonder then that Mike Myers based his hugely successful spoof spy Austen Powers on the moustached sleuth who could seduce continental beauties at the drop of his felt hat. Born in Marseilles, France, his father worked for the British Diplomatic Service. [107] He died on 15 January 2018. Year should not be greater than current year. Born in Marseille, France, Wyngarde appeared in director Robert Rossen's Richard Burton-starring 1956 film. 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. 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. [9] The Guardian newspaper said in March 2020 that "his life story is shrouded in mystery". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? We came to England on the Arrawa, and I bumped into him once or twice in the 1950s. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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.The long-overdue release of both Department S and Jason King on video in 1993 helped rekindle huge interest in the debonair Mr Wyngarde, with repeats of the series being shown on satellite and cable channels, and public pressure resulting in the re-release of his infamous 1970 album on CD.In recent years, Peter has made numerous TV appearances, which include Astleys Way, Dee Time, 100 Greatest TV Characters, Don't Knock Yourself Out and narrated the acclaimed Timeshift documentary, The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes in 2014.Peter remains one of the most popular British actors of the past 50 years, with a thriving fan club and devoted worldwide following. A slow-moving winter storm intensified over California on Friday, triggering the first . He argues that String Theory has become a degenerative research project, becoming increasingly complicated and, at the same time, removed from empirical reality. His own accounts of his life after leaving Shanghai for England appear to have been embellished with a prestigious and false history of education, travel and work. [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). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Gender: Male A style legend to the end, actor Peter Wyngarde was still laying down the law on fashion from his hospital bed in his final days.. He was 90.His manager Thomas Bowington said Thursday the actor died Monday in Chelsea and Westminster hospital in London after an illness that lasted several months. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His performance in an episode of the gritty thriller series Bulman (1985) confirmed that the naturalistic stuff had rendered his style archaic. Wyngarde died in a West London . Notes: Oct 1945: Name listed as HENRY GOLDBERT Goldbert, New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 Arrival Age: 13 In 1975, he was arrested and convicted for an act of "gross indecency" in the toilets of Gloucester Bus Station. Race: White 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Ballard were prisoners of the Japanese during World War II. What a legend: tributes paid to cult TV star Peter Wyngarde, "Peter Wyngarde: Jason King star who inspired Austin Powers dies aged 90", Peter Wyngarde: Cult TV star who inspired Austin Powers dies aged 90, "Peter Wyngarde fined 75 on bus station sex charge", A different era: How iconic actor Peter Wyngarde's 'liaison' in Gloucester Bus Station changed his world forever, "Turning the Inside Out. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [62], In July 1974, Jeremy Dallas-Cope, a 23-year-old described as Wyngarde's former "male secretary and personal assistant", was found guilty at his trial at the Old Bailey and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, for forging nearly 3,000 worth of cheques from the actor's bank account. The Jason King star, whose medallion-man dress sense ruled the . 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. It was then back to the stage for a nine-month's tour of South Africa in Deathtrap. [1][3] His full name may have been Cyril Louis Goldbert. 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. Official Sites, Flamboyant cravat and luxurious moustache. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 23 August. [96] An obituary reported that he lived partly on social security benefits.[4]. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His appearance in The Avengers (1966), inducting Diana Rigg into the Hellfire Club, is well remembered. In that series, Wyngardes acting become increasingly mannered. [45][49] She lived in Johor, Malaysia until her husband retired and they moved to his home town of Stornoway, Scotland. He died this week at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital aged 90. What a legend: tributes paid to cult TV star Peter Wyngarde, Peter Wyngarde memorabilia snapped up at auction, Peter Wyngarde, star of Jason King and Department S, dies aged 90, From Jason King to Flash Gordon: Peter Wyngarde a life in pictures, From the archive: Peter Wyngarde talks to Andrew Billen in 1993, Donald Spotos biography of Alan Bates, Otherwise Engaged. Interviewed for The Sydney Morning Herald in 1972, he said that his biggest regret was that he "married far too young", adding: "It lasted three [sic] years and the last year was pretty hell. Publicity Listings 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. Discover Peter Wyngarde's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. [106], His agent and manager reported that Wyngarde was admitted to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London in October 2017 with an unspecified illness. He was crushed when they rushed forward and spent three days in a hospital after suffering concussion. [78] The album is now usually treated as a curiosity because of its unusual spoken-word style and the controversial subject matter of some of the tracks.[79][80][81]. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Topics. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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[36] She and Henry Goldbert divorced in 1937. According to his former manager, at the height of his fame, he was the most requested and highest paid celebrity making personal appearances other than Morecambe and Wise. Failed to report flower. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Wyngarde had two younger siblings: Henry Goldbert Jr, known as Joe (19302011) and Marion Goldbert Wells (19322012). Five years later a tabloid newspaper reported that he was out of work, and the mop of hair thinning now was covered with a flat cap and he used a tie to hold up his trousers. As a boy during World War II, he was interned by the Japanese in the Lunghua Civil Assembly Centre in China. 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