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Born on March 19, 1909 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Louis Hayward was a military officer, stage actor and film actor. Louis Hayward died on February 21, 1985 at the age of 75. Recorded honors include Bronze Star Medal and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Louis Hayward embodies a vanished kind of leading man. Born in Johannesburg and raised in the British and American film worlds, he acted on stage, screen and television and even directed, yet what genuinely impresses me is that this swashbuckling matinee idol served as a Marine officer in World War II and earned a Bronze Star. There is a striking integrity in a man who played heroes on celluloid and then proved one in real combat. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he balanced glamour and grit better than most. I find his whole arc quietly heroic and deeply admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louis Hayward
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイス・ヘイワード
- Reading
- るいす・へいわーど
- Born
- March 19, 1909 – February 21, 1985
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Occupation
- military officer / stage actor / film actor / television actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis%20Hayward
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1279767
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Hayward born?
Born March 19, 1909.
When did Louis Hayward die?
Died February 21, 1985, aged 75.
Where was Louis Hayward from?
Louis Hayward was from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What did Louis Hayward do?
Louis Hayward worked as military officer, stage actor, film actor, television actor, film director.
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