Roberto Gómez Bolaños (1929 - 2014)

Actor. Fondly remembered for his roles as El Chavo del Ocho and el Chapulín Colorado. He was known as Chespirito. He was one of the most beloved actors of Mexico and around the Latin American world. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

John Stuart Golland (1945 - 2003)

Actor. Golland is best remembered for his role as pub landlord ‘George Ward’ in the British television series, “Heartbeat” from 1992 to 1996, and as ‘Mr. Wright’ in the 1981 film, “Looks And Smiles.” Golland also appeared in, “Rumpole Of The Bailey” in 1978, “All Creatures Great And Small” in 1978, “The New Statesman” in […]

Ronald Lyle Goldman (1968 - 1994)

Murder Victim. He and a casual friend, Nicole Brown Simpson, were found murdered at her Brentwood condominium, just outside her front door. Ronald Goldman, a waiter at a nearby restaurant, was returning eyeglasses that she had accidentally left there at dinner that night. He is considered an accidental victim of the murder, either arriving just […]

Brett Goldin (1977 - 2006)

Actor. He was born and died in South Africa. He was a respected actor on stage and screen. On stage, he is remembered for his work in the play “Pick Ups” and he was appearing as Guildenstern in Janet Suzman’s production of Hamlet. His film credits include the horror film “Slash,” “Proteus” and “The Crazy […]

Marvin Goldhar (1934 - 2002)

Canadian Actor. A talented voice actor he is best remembered for his work in the cartoons “C.O.P.S” (1988), “Dinosaucers” (1987), “Starcom: The U.S. Space Force” (1987), “AlfTales” (1987), “Ewoks” (1985-1987), “The New Archies” (1987, as ‘Mr Weatherbee), and “The Raccoons” (1985-1992, as ‘Cedric Sneer’). He appeared in the films, “Gotti” (1996), “Leona Helmsley: The Queen […]

E. Ray Goetz (1886 - 1954)

American actor, composer and screenwriter. Goetz appeared in the films, “Somebody Loves Me” (1952), “The Greatest Show On Earth” (1952) and “For Me And My Girl” (1942). He wrote the songs, “Toddling The Todalo” and “For Me And My Girl.” In 1929, he wrote the screenplay for the film “Paris.” (bio by: K)

Alexander Godunov (1949 - 1995)

Dancer, Actor. Born Aleksandr Borisovich Godunov, son of Boris Godunov and Lidia Nicholaevna Studentova on Sakhalin Island, USSR. He began studying dance at the age of nine at the Riga State Ballet School and at 17 he joined Igor Moiseyev’s Young Ballet. He joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 1971 as its youngest principal dancer. He […]

Trevor Goddard (1962 - 2003)

Actor of both film and television. Goddard is best remembered for his role as, ‘Lieutenant Commander Michael ‘Mic’ Brumby’ on the television series, “JAG” from 1998 to 2001. Goddard was born on October 14, 1962, in Croyden, Surrey, England, and was a professional boxer before he got into acting. He was discovered during a light-heavyweight […]

Jon Gnagy (1907 - 1981)

Artist. Born near Pretty Prairie, Kansas, he was an artist noted as a pioneer for television education programs for children. On early 1950s TV shows such as “You Are An Artist” and “Wonderama”, he introduced children to the art field, as well as helped teach them to learn and draw. He also served as Art […]

Charles Peyton Glocker (1970 - 1951)

Actor. A noted stage actor in New York City, he also appeared in films. His films include “Slander” (1916), as ‘Tremaine’s Valket,’ and “April Folly” (1920), as the ‘Butler.’

Roy E. Glenn, Sr (1914 - 1971)

Actor. He was a popular African-American character performer who made numerous appearances on television and in films. He made his big screen debut in “Kelly the Second” (1936), followed by “Dark Manhattan” (1937). His other film credits include “The Jackie Robinson Story” (1950), “Carmen Jones” (1954), “Porgy and Bess” (1959), “A Raisin in the Sun” […]

J. Frank Glendon (1886 - 1937)

Actor. Born in Choteau, Montana, he appeared in 79 films between 1915 and 1939. His credits include “Cannibal King” (1915), “A Woman in the Web” (1918), “Smashed Back” (1925), “The Fighting Marines” (1935) and “King of the Pecos” (1936). He died in Hollywood, California, at the age of 51. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)

Russell Gleason (1907 - 1945)

Actor. Born the son of actors Lucile and James Gleason, it was only natural that he would follow in his parents’ footsteps, initially performing in their stage productions. Beginning his film career with the release of five films, including “The Sophomore” and “The Flying Fool” in 1929, he went on to act in over fifty […]

Paul Gleason (1939 - 2006)

Actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as the no nonsense Principal Richard Vernon in the popular 1980’s  movie “The Breakfast Club.” After seeing the film “Splendour in the Grass,” he decided he wanted to become an actor. Gleason started out on television in the 1960’s appearing on such shows as “Mission Impossible,” […]

James Gleason (1882 - 1959)

Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. After serving in World War I, he began performing on Broadway and made his film debut in “Count of Ten” (1928). In the 1930s, he played police Inspector Oscar Piper in a series of murder […]

Jackie Gleason (1916 - 1987)

Actor, Comedian. Best known for his classic television series “The Honeymooners” and his character of bus driver ‘Ralph Kramden.’ He started out in show business at the age of 15, after winning an amateur night contest at the Halsey Theater in Brooklyn. He was then hired by the manager as emcee. From that start, he […]

Gus Glassmire (1879 - 1946)

Actor. Born Augustine J. Glassmire in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he appeared in 66 films from 1937 to 1946. His credits include “Woman Doctor” (1939), “Our Leading Citizen” (1939), “Frisco Lil” (1942), “The Mad Ghoul” (1943) and “She Wrote the Book” (1946). He died at the age of 66 in Los Angeles, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” […]

Ned Glass (1906 - 1984)

Actor. He was born in Poland and died in Encino, California. He began his career in 1938. In the 1950s, after being blacklisted he worked as a carpenter. He is best known fos his films “Charade” (1963), “Kid Galahad” (1962), “West Side Story” (1961), “The Fortune Cookie” (1966) and “Save the Tiger” (1973). (bio by: […]

Gaston Glass (1899 - 1965)

Actor, TV Executive. Born Gaston-Jacques Glass in Paris, he came to the United States after World War I and had his first lead movie role in “Humoresque” (1920). Tall and strapping, he became a popular matinee idol in Northwest adventure sagas and films with French settings, among them “Cameron of the Royal Mounted” (1921), “Monte […]

Vaughan Glaser (1872 - 1958)

Character Actor. He was born in Ohio and died in Van Nuys (California). He appeared in over 25 films such as “What a Life” (1939), “A Girl From Avenue” (1940), “Meet John Doe” (1941), “Saboteur” (1942), “My Favorite Spy” (1942), “Shadow of a Doubt” (1943), “Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid” (1944), “Once Upon a Time” (1944) […]

Aldo Giuffrè (1924 - 2010)

Actor. Best known internationally for his role as Alcoholic Union Captain in the epic film “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) by Sergio Leone. In 1942, he began his career as a stage actor into the company of Eduardo De Filippo where he had a long apprenticeship that allowed him to experience himself […]

Massimo Girotti (1918 - 2003)

Italian Actor. Before entering films in 1939 Girotti was a successful engineering student and polo and swimming star. From 1939 to 2000 he appeared in over 117 motion pictures. His films include, “Desiderio” (1943), “Ossessione” (1943), “The Gate Of Heaven” (1946), “Sins Of Role” (1952), “Teorema” (1968), “L’Innocente” (1976), and “The Berlin Affair” (1989).

Jose Maria Gironella (1917 - 2003)

Writer and actor. Born in Spain, he is best remembered for his book “Los Cipreses Creen en Dios.”

Ennio Girolami (1935 - 2013)

Actor. Born into a family involved in the film industry for several generations, he was the son of film director Marino Girolami and brother to Enzo known as Enzo G. Castellari. Ennio debuted as an actor at a young age in the film “Fratelli d’Italia” (1952), directed by Fausto Saraceni. Later he acted in many […]

Etienne Girardot (1856 - 1939)

Actor. Girardot, a well established stage actor before the turn of the century, went to America in 1893, making his stage debut in “Charly’s Aunt.” In 1912 he started his film career with Vitagraph in Brooklyn, often times going back to work on the stage. In 1933, Girardot returned to the screen permanently. Girardot died […]

Simon Gipps-Kent (1958 - 1987)

English Actor. He appeared in many West End plays, most notably Childe Byron and Betzi, as well as several Shakespearean roles. Film and television roles came in the likes of Quadrophenia, The Tomorrow People, Doctor Who, To Serve Them All My Days and Great Expectations. (bio by: Kieran Smith) Cause of death: morphine poisoning

Tony Giorgio (1923 - 2012)

Actor. He was an Italian-American actor who appeared in films and television from 1966, beginning with an uncredited role in A Big Hand for the Little Lady. He was also the technical advisor on magic and gambling for Mission Impossible. He has appeared as an actor in more than a hundred movies and and television […]

Tom Gilson (1934 - 1962)

American motion picture and television actor of the 1950s and 60s. Appeared with Paul Newman in the 1958 comedy “Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!” (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Homicide

Charles Gilpin (1878 - 1930)

Actor. Acclaimed by playwright Moss Hart as “the greatest actor of his race”, he originated the title role in “The Emperor Jones”, and was the first African-American performer to achieve mainstream stardom in the 20th Century. Born Charles Sidney Gilpin in the Jackson Ward section of Richmond, Virginia, he attended a segregated Catholic elementary school […]

Paul Howard Gilmore (1873 - 1962)

Actor. He was one of America’s most popular stage actors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also helped pioneer the development of motion pictures in the United States, appearing in at least a dozen Edison shorts and ten silent features. His last film was “Isle of Destiny,” produced by him in 1920. […]