Hjördis Pettersson (1908 - 1988)

Swedish Actress. She had a long theatre career, and was employed at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and the City Theatre of Gothenburg. She worked with directors as Ingmar Bergman and was noted for roles in plays by Strindberg and Lorca and revues by Karl Gerhard among others. She participated in more than 140 […]

Doris Petrie (1970 - 2000)

Canadian Actress. She appeared in the films, “Tek War: TekLords” (1994), “Baby On Board” (1991), “Scanners II: The New Order” (1991), “Kaleidoscope” (1990), “Love And Hate: The Story Of Colin And Joanne Thatcher” (1989), “No Blame” (1988), “Confidential” (1986), “To Set Our House In Order” (1985), “Perry Mason Returns” (1985), “Heartsounds” (1984), “Hot Money” (1983), […]

Mae Peters (1891 - 1985)

American stage and motion picture actress. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Maria Perschy (1938 - 2004)

Movie Actress. She began her career in 1958 with the film “Nasser Asphalt”. She is best remembered in USA for her play in Howard Hawks film “Man’s Favorite Sport?” (1964). She also played in “Freud” (1962), “The Desperate Ones” (1968), “Murders in the Rue Morgue” (1971) and in TV series “General Hospital”. Cause of death: […]

Emily Perry (1907 - 2008)

Actress. Born in Torquay, Devon, England. One of her best remembered roles is that of Madge Allsop, the silent bridesmaid sidekick of Dame Edna Everage, a character created by Australian comedian Barry Humphries. As Allsop, she starred with Humphries on stage and in television, in “The Dame Edna Experience”, “Dame Edna’s Neighborhood Watch”, and “Dame […]

Antoinette “Toni” Perry (1888 - 1946)

Actress and philantropist. The ‘Tony’ awards for excellence in theatre took their name from her. She was married to oil magnate, Frank Wheatcroft.  Family links:  Parents:  William Russell Perry (1859 – 1911)  Minnie B. Hall DeSoto (1863 – 1952)  Spouse:  Frank Wheatcroft Frueauff (1874 – 1922)*  Children:  Margaret Hall Frueauff (1913 – 2007)*  Elaine Storrs […]

Lynne Perrie (1931 - 2006)

Actress. She became a houshold name starring in the long-running British television soap Coronation Street(1960-?), as Ivy Tildsley from (1971-1994). Born in Yorkshire, she first accheived her breaktrough to stardom in Ken Loach’s “Kes” (1969). Her television credits include; “Queenie’s Castle” (1970), “Follyfoot” (1971), and “Coronation Street” (1971-1994). She married Derrick Barksby and produced one […]

Berry Berenson Perkins (1948 - 2001)

Actress. The granddaughter of Paris, France fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, and wife of actor Anthony Perkins, she appeared in the motion pictures “Cat People” (1982), “Winter Kills” (1979) and “Remember My Name” (1978). She also had a successful career as a freelance photographer, with her work being seen in numerous publications and magazines in the […]

Amalia Perez Diaz (1923 - 2003)

Actress. Considered one of the greatest Venezuelan actresses. She appeared in movies like “Topocho,” “Bárbara,” “El Contador de Cuentos,” “Disparen a Matar,” “Pandemonium” (1997) and “La señora de Cárdenas” (2003, her last), as well as the following soap operas: “Estefanía” (1979), “La señorita Perdomo” (1982), “Marta y Javier” (1983), “Bienvenida Esperanza” (1983), “Marisela” (1983), “Acusada” […]

Halina Perez (1983 - 2004)

Actress. Halina was born Vanessa Uri in Perez, Quezon City in the Philippines, Where she graduated from the Quezon National High School and enrolled at the Enverga University, before being transferred to Manila whereupon she embarked into show business. Halina appeared in over 10 films during her brief career, most notably in erotic philipino thrillers […]

Susan Peretz (1940 - 2004)

Actress. She is best remembered for her role as ‘Darlene Gilbert’ in the television comedy series, “Babes” from 1990 to 1991. Among her other roles were in the films, “Hurry Up, I’ll Be 30” (1973), “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975), “Melvin And Howard” (1980), “Carpool” (1983), “The Ratings Game” (1985), “Poltergeist II: The Other Side” (1986), […]

Eileen Percy (1900 - 1973)

Actress. Eileen was the sister of actress Thelma Percy and the wife of composer Harry Ruby. Arlene Dahl portrayed Eileen in the film “Three Little Words.” Percy appeared in 67 films. (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Harry Ruby (1895 – 1974)

Jessica Pepper (1912 - 2003)

Actress. Arthur was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1913. A stage actress, she appeared in the plays, “Roberta” and “Red, Hot And Blue” with the likes of bert Lahr, Bob Hope, and Fanny Brice. Later she appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies, George White’s Scandals, and several ‘fashion featurettes’ with actor Van Johnson. In the 1930s […]

Emma Penella (1930 - 2007)

Actress.  Real name Manuela Ruiz Penella. Considered one of the great leading ladies of Spanish stage, screen and television. The granddaughter of Valencian composer Manuel Penella Moreno, she  began her stage career at the age of 22 and later moved into films. With her deep voice and  strong presence, she was able to play both […]

Pastora Peña (1920 - 2003)

Actress. She was born and died in Madrid (Spain). On Stage she worked in “Té y Simpatía” (1957), “Mariana Pineda” (1967) and “Enseñar a un Sinvergüenza” (1995). In cinema, she appeared in “Nuestra Natacha” (1936), “Porque te vi Llorar” (1941), “Mi Tio Jacinto” (1956) and “La Mujer de Otro” (1967). She was the sister of […]

Denise Pelletier (1923 - 1976)

French-Canadian actress. Pelletier was in the films, “Night Cap” (1974), “Qui perd gagne” (1974), “Bingo” (1974), “There’s Always A Way To Find A Way” (1973), Les Indrogables” (1972) “Rope Against The Neck” (1965), “Needles And Pins” (1955), “Backstage” (1953) and “Tit Coq” (1953). She appeared in the television programs, “Marie-Didace” (1958-1959) and “Le Famille Plouffe” […]

Clara Peller (1902 - 1987)

Wendy’s spokesperson, “Where’s the Beef?” A retired Chicago manicurist, Peller would embody Andy Warhol’s “15 minutes of fame” adage when she was plucked from obscurity to star in a commercial for the then struggling Wendy’s fast food chain. In a 1983 commercial spot she visits the competition and after looking at the rather puny hamburger […]

Warrene Ott (1943 - 1995)

American motion-picture and television actress of the 1960s. Appeared in popular TV series such as “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Bewitched.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Children:  William John Rockwell (1969 – 1969)* *Calculated relationship

Thelma Pelish (1926 - 1983)

Actress. Pelish appeared in the films, “Silent Screams” (1980), “If You Don’t Stop It..You’ll Go Blind” (1979), “Every Which Way But Loose” (1978), “Skateboard” (1978), “Flush” (1977), “You Light Up My Life” (1977), “Call Her Mom” (1972), “Valley Of The Dolls” (1967), and “The Pajama Game” (1957). Her television appearances include, “The Incredible Hulk”, “Dirty […]

Lisa Peake (1935 - 2000)

British Actress and Dancer. She appeared in four films of the early sixties: “Expresso Bongo” (1960) as Chinese Rose, with Laurence Harvey and Cliff Richard; “A Matter of Choice” (1963) as Jane, opposite Ballard Berkeley, who was later to be the Major in “Fawlty Towers”; “She” (1965), based on the story by Sir Henry Rider […]

Lucy Payton (1877 - 1969)

American actress of the early silent screen. Married to actor Claude Payton. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Barbara Payton (1927 - 1967)

Actress. Born Barbara Redfield in Cloquet, Minnesota, a small town 20 miles west of Duluth), she was of Norwegian-German ancestry. At 11 years old, her grandfather’s timberlands were burned by a forest fire and the family moved to Odessa, TX. She attended Baylor Junior High and graduated from Odessa High School. For escape from the […]

Blanche Payson (1881 - 1964)

American stage and motion picture actress of the 1910s, 20s, 30s, and 40s. Began her film career at the Mack Sennett studio. Appeared in films with Laurel & Hardy, the Three Stooges, and other popular acts of the day. She also appeared in the award-winning 1934 Frank Capra comedy “You Can’t Take It with You.” […]

Edna Payne (1891 - 1953)

Actress. Petite, blue-eyed and brown-haired, Edna was born “in the trunk,” the daughter of stage actors. She began her career as a child in vaudeville, making her movie debut in 1911, Edna played the lead in one and two reel dramas, later playing the lead in two and three reel westerns. She was married to […]

Blanca Estela Pavón (1926 - 1949)

Actress. She was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She appeared in “La Liga de las Canciones” (1941), “El Niño de las Monjas” (1944), “Cuando Lloran los Valientes” (1945), “Vuelven los García” (1946), “Nosotros los Pobres” (1947), “Ustedes los Ricos” (1948), “Los Tres Huastecos” (1948) and “La Mujer que Yo Perdí” (1949). Her career was ended by […]

Betty Paul (1921 - 2011)

Actress, Screenwriter. She shall be remembered for co-creating the 1966 ITV series “Weaver’s Green”. Born Betty Percheron, she took to the stage early and quit school at 14 to persue a theatrical career. Betty made her debut at 15 as Adele in a production of “Jane Eyre” begining a long stage career, then joined CB […]

Neva Patterson (1922 - 2010)

Actress. Born Neva Louise Patterson, on a farm near Nevada, Iowa, the daughter of a mailman and a seamstress, she had early ambitions of an acting career, while working as an usher at Nevada’s Circle Theater during her teenage years. Upon high school graduation, she was employed as a secretary in Des Moines, before moving […]

Elizabeth Patterson (1874 - 1966)

Actress.  Best known for her recurring role as ‘Little Ricky’s’ babysitter ‘Mrs. Matilda Trumball’ in the television series “I Love Lucy.”  She was born Mary Elizabeth Patterson in Tennessee in 1874.  She was the daughter of a confederate solider turned judge.  Her family was very strict and it was unheard of to become an actress. […]

Malvina Pastorino (1916 - 1994)

Actress. She worked in stage, cinema (19 movies) and television. Best remembered for her matrimony with the legendary actor Luis Sandrini. (bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Domestic accident

Gisele Pascal (1923 - 2007)

Actress. Born Gisele Tallone in Cannes, France, she was a leading lady of the 1940s and 1950s who appeared mainly in international films and television. After making her movie debut in the 1942 film “L’Arlesienne” she had memorable performances in “J3, Les”, (1946), “Last Refuge”, (1947), “Bel Amour”, (1951), “The Iron Mask”, (1962), “Secret World”, […]