José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell
José Luis de Vilallonga | |
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Vilallonga with Audrey Hepburn (left) in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) | |
| Born | José Luis de Vilallonga y Cabeza de Vaca 29 January 1920 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 30 August 2007 (aged 87) |
| Resting place | Poblenou Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Author, actor, diplomat |
| Years active | 1958–1997 |
| Title | 9th Marquess of Castellbell |
| Spouses | Syliane Stella Morell
(m. 1974; div. 1995) |
| Partner | Michèle Girardon (1958–1972) |
| Children | 3 |
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José Luis de Vilallonga y Cabeza de Vaca, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, GE (29 January 1920 – 30 August 2007) was a Spanish nobleman, author, socialite and film actor. His peculiar character, described as "a mixture of aristocratic arrogance, self-confidence and unconcern", brought him frequent enmities with other public figures. He was known to be a multifaceted, charming, elegant and playboy-like figure. At his death in 2007, Vilallonga was referred to by several newspapers as "the last dandy".