John Andrew Franklin, Jr (1912 - 1990)

Stage actor, musician, and writer.

Mark D Frankel (1962 - 1996)

“Actor”- “world-class tennis Champion”. Mark Frankel was born & raised in London, England. Frankel descended from a theatrical/musical family. Frankel attended London’s Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts, with his peer & later co-star Julia Ormond. Frankel first appeared on the London stage then made his appearance in America on television in “The Fortune Hunter”, […]

Richard Frank (1953 - 1995)

Actor. He is best remembered for playing the role of ‘Jules “Julie” Kramer/Bennett’ on the television series, “Anything But Love” from 1989 to 1992. He appeared in the films, “Cracked Up” (1987), “Amadeus” (1984), and “The Wall” (1982). He also appeared in the television shows, “Mad About You,” “Matlock,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Night Court,” […]

Alexander Frank (1970 - 1939)

Actor. In films in the 1910s to 1920s, his work includes directing “A Suspicious Wife”(1914), writing the scenario for “The Trail of the Cigarette” (1920),and acting in “The Wall Street Mystery”(1920). On stage, some of the original productions he appeared in were “Richard Savage” (1901), “Man and His Angel” (1906), “I Pagliacci” (1908), “In the […]

Don Francks (1932 - 2016)

Actor. A multi-talented performer, he made his mark as a jazz musician, vocalist and a versatile actor. Additionally, he became known for his voice work in several Canadian and American television series. Born Donald Harvey Francks, he played sports during his youth including lacrosse and enjoyed entertaining, as he gained experience in vaudeville, in addition […]

James Grover Franciscus (1934 - 1991)

Actor. He is best remembered for his title roles in three television series:  Mr. Novak (1963-1965), Longstreet (1971-1972) and Hunter (1976-1977). Born in Clayton, Missouri, he was the son of John Allen and Loraine Grover Franciscus. When he was a young boy, his father, a pilot in World War II, was killed in action.  He […]

Robert Francis (1930 - 1955)

Actor. Born Robert Charles Francis in Glendale, California to James and Lillian Francis, the youngest by a decade of three children. An excellent skier, he once had ambitions for the US Olympic team, but in 1950 he was spotted by a Hollywood talent scout and was persuaded to take acting classes. After a hiatus of […]

Ivor Francis (1918 - 1986)

Actor. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he began his career as a radio voice actor before relocating to New York to perform on Broadway. Turning to films and television, he moved to California, made his screen debut in “Splendor in the Grass” (1961) and opened the Ivor Francis Actors Workshop in West Hollywood. His other […]

Derek Francis (1923 - 1984)

Actor. Appeared in the British series “Carry On.”

Coleman C. Francis (1919 - 1973)

American motion picture and television actor, director, writer, and producer of the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: arteriosclerosis

Alec Francis (1867 - 1934)

Actor in 226 films. Francis died following surgery. (bio by: TLS)

Anthony Franciosa (1928 - 2006)

Actor. Born Anthony Papaleo in New York City’s Little Italy district, he was only about one year old when his father abandoned the family. After leaving high school, he worked as a welder and a ship steward among other things before he attended an audition for actors at the YMCA and won a role in […]

Franco di Francescantonio (1952 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Roma and died in Florencia. He began his career on stage in 1971 in classic and contemporary repertory. Soon, he become member of the group “Giancattivi.” He worked on Stage with Zeffirelli, Alfredo Bianchini and Roberto di Simone. Also he developed a prolific radio career. In 1989, worked with Compagnia […]

Victor c Francen (1888 - 1977)

Actor. Born in Tirlemont, Belgium, he began his career in the theater and toured through Europe, Canada and South America, after which he joined the Comedie Française in Paris. When the Nazis marched into France in 1940, he went to the USA where he was much in demand for playing spies and villains in Hollywood […]

Tom Foy (1970 - 1917)

Music Hall Performer. Born in Manchester, England he served an apprenticeship as a sign painter. Apparently bored, he joined a traveling circus as a scenery artist and clown. He made his first music hall appearance as a lightning cartoonist. His music hall career progressed to comedian to song and dance man. He was famous for […]

Richard Foy (1970 - 1947)

Actress, Entertainer. Son of actor Eddie Foy Sr. and one of “The Seven Little Foys” vaudeville act. (bio by: Erik Lander)  Family links:  Parents:  Eddie Foy (1856 – 1928)  Madeline Morando Foy (1869 – 1918)  Siblings:  Bryan Foy (1896 – 1977)*  Charley Foy (1898 – 1984)*  Mary Foy (1901 – 1987)*  Eddie Fitzgerald Foy (1905 […]

Irving Foy (1908 - 2003)

Youngest son of actor Eddie Foy Sr. who along with his brothers and sisters were the “Seven Little Foys” in vaudeville. The family crisscrossed the country from 1912 to 1928 performing their singing, dancing and slapstick comedy sharing billing with the likes of Milton Berle, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, Jimmy Durante, Buffalo Bill Cody and […]

Al Ferguson (1888 - 1971)

Actor. Born in County Wexford, Ireland, he was a prolific performer appearing in nearly 300 films between 1912 and 1958. He began his career acting in a traveling theatre troupe and made his screen debut in the short reel film “The Whiskey Runners” (1912). Cast mostly in western and action features, his many credits include […]

Mark Fenton (1866 - 1925)

Popular and prolific actor of the Silent Screen. Some of his films include “Alias the Night Wind” (1923), “A Fool’s Awakening” (1924), and “Double-Fisted” (1925). He died as a result of injuries suffered in an auto accident. (bio by: TLS)

Robert M. Fellows (1903 - 1969)

Motion Picture Director, Producer. Born in Los Angeles, California, he made his entry into Hollywood as an assistant director in the 1928 film, “Power”. From the early 1940s he made his mark as a producer, responsible for such films a “They Died with Their Boots On” (1941), “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” (1949), […]

Marty Feldman (1934 - 1982)

Actor/Comedian. He dropped out of school at age 15 and aspired to be a trumpet player. His comedy career began as part of a stage act with two friends called “Morris, Marty & Mitch.” In the 1950s and 1960s he prospered as a writer primarily on British radio and television. In 1961 he was diagnosed […]

Fritz Feld (1900 - 1993)

German-born stage, motion picture, and television actor. He had a life-long career in show business, spanning from 1917 to 1989. His trademark was a popping sound which he made by bouncing the flat of his hand off his mouth.  Family links:  Spouse:  Virginia Christine (1920 – 1996)* *Calculated relationship

Eberhard Feik (1943 - 1994)

Actor. His most remembered role was police inspector ‘Tanner’ in the television series “Tatort.” (bio by: Benjamin)

Charles Albert Fechter (1824 - 1879)

Actor. He was a prominent figure in British theatre. Managed the Globe Theatre in New York City.  (bio by: Laurie)

Frank Faylen (1905 - 1985)

An American character actor who specialized in the “average-joe” parts, and was equally effective in sympathetic or unlikable roles.   Faylen grew up in the theatre, as his parents were the vaudeville team of Ruf and Cusik.  He attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory College in Kirkwood, Missouri, but returned to vaudeville as a comic pantomimist.  He […]

Frank Fay (1891 - 1961)

Entertainer.  One of the first modern stand-up comedians.  Born Francis Anthony Conner in San Francisco,  he began appearing in Vaudeville during World War I and debuted on Broadway in 1918.  Fay’s sophisticated irony and relaxed,  conversational style influenced a generation of comics,  including Jack Benny.  Typically dressed in top hat and tails,  he shot down […]

William Fawcett (1894 - 1974)

Actor. After obtaining a Ph.D. he became a Professor of Theatre Arts at Michigan State University. Among his film credits were: “Stars Over Texas” as Judge Smith, “Green Dolphin Street” as Nat; and “The Sea Hound” as Andre the beachcomber. He also guest starred on numerous TV series including: “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin”; […]

James Fawcett (1906 - 1942)

American vaudeville and film actor of the 1930s and 40s. Died in an auto accident.

Charles Fernley Fawcett (1915 - 2008)

Actor, Filmmaker, Soldier. Co-founder of the International Medical Corps (IMC). The orphaned Fawcett, younger brother and two sisters, were raised by two aunts in Greenville, South Carolina. As a free-spirited young teenager, he began his life as an adventurer by working on steamships and traveling to the Far East. After a brief return to the […]

Charles D. Farrell (1900 - 1990)

Silent Screen Star, Politician, Entrepreneur.  He was a popular Hollywood leading man, first silent and then early talkie movies.  By the end of the 30’s, Farrell’s star diminished but in 1938, he with several partners founded the fabled Hollywood Racquet Club which became the watering hole of the stars in Palm Springs that took a […]