Renée Saint-Cyr (1904 - 2004)

Awarded French Actress. She began her career in the thirties. Among other films, she appeared in “Deux Orphelines” (1933), “Le Dernier Millardaire” (1934), “Les Perles de la Couronne” (1937), “La Symphonie Fantastique” (1942), “Étrange Destin” (1946), “Fusillé à l’Aube” (1950), “Si Paris Nous Était Conté” (1955), “Le Monocle Rit Jaune” (1964), “O.K. Patron” (1974), “Room […]

Laura Sadler (1980 - 2003)

Actress. Born in Ascot, Berkshire, England. She was identified as a future talent at early age by Dustin Hoffman, who had seen her in a play. Sadler is best remembered fo her roles on such British television series’ as, ‘Judi Jeffreys’ on “Grange Hill” from 1997 to 1999, ‘Skirty Marm’ in “Belfry Witches” in 1999, […]

Taruni Sachdev (1998 - 2012)

Actress. A well-liked Indian child performer, she shall be remembered as “the RaSna girl” for her television commercials publicizing a popular soft drink of that name. The child of well-off parents she lived in Bombay and made her silver screen debut in the 2003 “Koi Mil Gaya”. Taruni appeared in the Malayalam language features “Vellinakshatram” […]

Achala Sachdev (1920 - 2012)

Actress. A respected Bollywood star, she shall be remembered for a career of nearly 65 years that saw her appear in roughly 140 mostly Hindi language films. Born in what was then British India she made her silver screen debut in the 1938 “Fashionable Wife” the worked for All India Radio, initially in Lahore then […]

Jana Rybarova (1936 - 1957)

Czech Actress. She appeared in the films “Legend o’ Lasce” (1957), “Labakan” (1956), and “Stribrny Vitr” (1954). (bio by: K)

Dame Margaret Rutherford (1892 - 1972)

Renowned British actress, most famous for her performances as ‘Miss Marple.’ Other memorable performances include ‘Madame Arcati’ in “Blythe Spirit” (1945). A poster of Dame Margaret was a popular mural on the walls of college dorm rooms in the late sixties. She also hosted a provocative documentary, “The Stately Ghosts of England,” about this time. […]

Rosalind Russell (1907 - 1976)

Actress. Born One of seven childen to Clara and James Edward Russell in Waterbury, Connecticut. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made her Broadway debut in 1930 in “Garrick Gaieties” which ran for about two weeks in October 1930.Within four years she was under contract to MGM and made her film debut […]

Lillian Russell (1860 - 1922)

American singer and actress in light comedies who represented the feminine ideal of her generation. She was as famous for her flamboyant lifestyle as she was for her beauty and voice. (bio by:  EJD) Cause of death: Complications from a fall aboard a ship

Evangeline Russell (1902 - 1966)

American actress of the silent era. Daughter of actor John Russell and screenwriter Lillian Case Russell. Married to director J. Stuart Blackton and later to director William P.S. Earle. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouses:  Ray H Claymore (1898 – 1966)*  Carey Harrison Rippeteau (1889 – 1957)*  J. Stuart Blackton (1875 – 1941)*  Roy […]

Lady Pauline Laetitia Tennant Rumbold (1927 - 2008)

Actress, Poet, Socialite. A noted beauty and performer in her youth, she was later a respected author. Born to wealth and privilege, she was raised initially on a Wiltshire estate though her aristocratic father David Tennant allowed the too-attractive-for-her-own-good Pauline to rub elbows with many noted personalities of the day at his Soho nightspot, The […]

Chela Ruiz (1921 - 1999)

Actress. She acted in stage, cinema and television for more than 50 years. Best known for her role in the movie “La Historia Oficial,” which was awarded with the Oscar. (bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Heart attack

Zhang Ruifang (1918 - 2012)

Award Winning Actress. A longtime star of the Chinese screen, she was recognized as one of her country’s four ‘Dan Actresses’. Born at Baodung, little is recorded of her early years save that in 1940 she made her silver screen debut in “Fire Baptism”. Zhang was to continue performing and in 1962 was to have […]

Barbara Rudnik (1958 - 2009)

German actress. Made herself a name internationally with one of her first films, “Kopfschuss” which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Thanks to her good knowledge of both English and French, she was booked for foreign productions, amongst them “Douce France”. She starred in films such as “Zwei Wochen für uns”, “Sehnsucht nach Liebe”, […]

Alma Rubens (1897 - 1931)

Actress. She is remembered for a prolific albeit drug shortened career in silent features. Born Alma Rueben, not Genevieve Driscoll as stated by some sources, to a mixed Irish-German family, she hooked-up with a local theatrical troupe while still a young girl and made her initial stage appearance when the group needed a fill-in for […]

Adele Rowland (1883 - 1971)

Silent Film Actress. Adele Rowland was born on July 10, 1883 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. She was an actress known for She’s Everywhere, The Blonde from Singapore and For the Love of Mary. She was married to Conway Tearle and Charles Ruggles. She died on August 8, 1971 in Los Angeles, California. (bio […]

Homa Rousta (1946 - 2015)

Iranian Actress. Rousta was a very prominent Iranian actress who appeared in both film and stage productions. She graduated from the School of Dramatic Arts in Bucharest, Romania with a degree in theatre and then started her career in acting in 1971.  Rousta appeared in such films as “Az Karkheh ta Rhein” (1993), “All the […]

Margery Jane Ross (1920 - 1992)

Actress. Best recalled for portrayal of Barbara Bush.  Family links:  Parents:  Harold L. Ross (1894 – 1942)

Bodil Ann Rosing (1877 - 1941)

Actress. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark as Bodil Hammerich, she was graduate from the drama school of The Danish Royal Theater. In early 1920s,s she relocated to America, performing as an extremely versatile actor in a variety of ethnicities on Broadway. Going on to the Hollywood studios, she made her big screen debut in the role […]

Rosa Rosen (1917 - 2004)

Actress. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At young age, she began her career on stage in the company of Angelina Pagano. She made her debut in the Pirandello’s play “El Gorro de Cascabeles.” On stage, she worked with actors such as Narciso Ibáñez Menta, Paulina Singerman, Tita Merello or Pepita Serrador. On stage, […]

Françoise Rosay (1891 - 1974)

Noted French Actress. She is best remembered for her films “Crainquebille” (1922), “La Kermesse Heroïque” (1935), “Pension Mimosas” (1935), “Un Carnet de Bal” (1938), “Une Femme Disparaît” (1942), “Saraband for Dead Lovers” (1948), “La Reine Margot” (1954), “The Seventh Sin” (1957), “Up From the Beach” (1961) and “Pas Folle la Guêpe” (1972). She was married […]

Rosa Rosanova (1869 - 1944)

Actress. She appeared in the films, “Fighting Hero” (1934), “Pilgrimage” (1933), “Uptown New York” (1932), “The Younger Generation” (1929), “Lucky Boy” (1929), “Abie’s Irish Rose” (1929), “Sonia” (1928), “Jake The Plumber” (1927), “Pleasure Before Business” (1927), “The Shamrock And The Rose” (1927), “God Gave Me Twenty Cents” (1926), “Cobra” (1925), “His People” (1925), “A Woman’s […]

Maria Romero (1929 - 2015)

Actress. The Spanish voice of numerous major stars, she was later seen in front of the camera on several occasions. Born Banet Angela Maria Romero, she broke into show business as an announcer on Radio Madrid, made her silver screen bow with the 1955 Italian comedy “Demoiselles from 09”, and during the 1960s began providing […]

Roxie Albertha Roker (1929 - 1995)

Ethel Rojo (1937 - 2012)

Actress. A versatile performer, she shall be remembered as a longtime star of the Argentine stage and screen. Born Agnes Ethel Ines Rojo Castro, she took to show business early, won several beauty contests while still a young girl, and after a screen test was hired by a Buenos Aires television station in 1954. Ethel […]

Kasey Rogers (1925 - 2006)

Actress. A voluptuous character player, she was billed as Laura Elliott during her movie career in the early 1950s. Rogers is best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train” (1951), as Miriam, Farley Granger’s estranged and vindictive wife. In the film’s famous murder scene she is strangled by psychotic Robert Walker, […]

Elizabeth Rogers (1934 - 2004)

Actress. Rogers films include, “Dragnet 1966” (1969), “Something Evil” (1972), “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972), “The Towering Inferno” (1974), “Adventures Of The Queen” (1975), “Flood!” (1976), “The Van” (1977), “A Sensitive, Passionate Man” (1977), “Grand Theft Auto” (1977), “Lacy And The Mississippi Queen” (1978), “The Swarm” (1978), “Hanging By A Thread” (1979), “An Officer And A […]

Estelita Rodriguez (1928 - 1966)

Actress. Cuban born, she made films for Republic Pictures. At one time, she was married to actor Grant Withers.  Family links:  Spouses:  Grant Withers (1905 – 1959)*  Richard A Pego (1919 – 1967)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Influenza

María Luisa Robledo (1912 - 2005)

Stage and cinema actress. Born in Madrid, Spain, her career lasted almost 80 years. She appeared in 20 films and is best remembered for her role in “La Historia Oficial.” (bio by: 380W)

Ruth Robinson (1887 - 1966)

Actress. Robinson appeared in some 80 film roles usually playing roles such as missionaries, housekeepers, prison matrons, and society spouses. She is best remembered as ‘Mrs. Shaw’ in “The Walking Dead” and in as ‘Bridey’ in “The Search for Bridey Murphy.” (bio by: MC)

Mary Darby Robinson (1758 - 1800)

Actress, Writer.  Hailed as “the perfect beauty” by the future George IV of England, who made her his first mistress, the scandalous events of Mrs. Robinson’s brief, tempestuous life have often overshadowed her significant talents onstage and as a woman of letters.  Born Mary Darby in Bristol, England, to a prosperous merchant and his blue-blooded […]