Philippe Forquet, vicomte de Dorne (27 September 1940 – 18 February 2020) was a French actor and the son of a wealthy aristocrat Marcius Forquet, vicomte de Dorne.
Born in Paris, Forquet made his film debut in 1960 in La Menace while still an art student and over the next few years became popular in France. Highly regarded for his appearance he was expected to make a successful transition into American films, after appearing opposite Jean Seberg, In the French Style (1963). Filmed in France, the film told of an American student (Seberg) who falls in love with an aristocrat (Forquet) while visiting France. It proved popular with both European and American audiences and Forquet travelled to Hollywood to work for 20th Century Fox. He was touted as the handsomest new actor in Hollywood, a cross between Montgomery Clift and Louis Jourdan.
He co-starred with Sandra Dee in Take Her, She's Mine as her romantic interest, and while the film was popular, it did not lead to other projects. During this time, Forquet became engaged to the American actress Sharon Tate, but the relationship ended because of career conflicts. He studied drama at The Actor's Studio in New York City.
In 1969, he co starred in the film Camille 2000. It was a remake of the famous Alexander Dumas story The Lady of the Camillias. He returned to France where he continued acting in television throughout the 1970s, also returning to the United States to film The Young Rebels in 1970–1971.
Forquet was married to the American fashion model and actress Linda Morand from 1970 until their divorce in 1976. He lived in the town of Saint-Quentin, France, where he took over his father's estate and the family business. He remarried and had three children.
He died in February 2020 at the age of 79.
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Some of their strengths
Philippe Forquet has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Diplomatic, Bold, Confident, Optimistic, Generous, Inquisitive, and Practical.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Philippe Forquet is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Philippe Forquet well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Philippe Forquet as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Philippe Forquet is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Philippe Forquet tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Philippe Forquet's challenges
While Philippe Forquet has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Philippe Forquet can be Hesitant, Narcissistic, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Philippe Forquet's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Philippe Forquet must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Philippe Forquet is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Philippe Forquet also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.