Juan Espantaleón (1885 - 1966)

Actor. He was born as Juan Espantaleón Torres in Sevilla, Andalucia. He debuted on stage in Sevilla on Teatro Novedades at the age of twelve. After the Spanish Civil War, he developed a prolific career on cinema, playing comedic, dramatic and tender roles. He was married with the stage actress María Victorero. On cinema, he […]

Fred Esmelton (1872 - 1933)

Actor in 30 films. His career spanned the silent era to the early 1930s. (bio by: TLS)

Charles Esdale (1970 - 1937)

Actor. He appeared in the films “Carry On Sergeant” (1928), “Summer Bachelors” (1926), and “Soul-Fire” (1925).

Luis Escobar (1908 - 1991)

Spanish Stage and Screen Character Actor. He began his career on stage as writer and director. He debuted as actor in cinema at the age of 69. On stage he directed “Don Juan Tenorio” and wrote “Te Espero en Eslava” or “Fuera es de Noche”. On screen he appeared in “La Escopeta Nacional” (1977), “La […]

Roberto Escalada (1914 - 1986)

Actor. Born Aldo Roberto Leggero, he participated in 47 movies. Best remembered for his main role in the television comedy “La Familia Falcón” during the 1960s. (bio by: 380W)

Stuart Erwin (1903 - 1967)

Actor. Erwin started on stage in 1924 and has appeared in about 100 films starting in 1928. In the 1950’s he co-starred with his wife, June Collyer in the TV series “The Trouble With Father,” which later became “The Stu Erwin Show.”  (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  June Collyer (1906 – 1968)* *Calculated relationship

Leon Errol (1881 - 1951)

Australian-born stage and motion picture actor of the 1920s thru 1950s. A comic star, best remembered for his appearances in the “Mexican Spitfire” features of the early 1940s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Stella Bertha Chatelaine Errol (____ – 1946)* *Calculated relationship

Carl-Ake Eriksson (1934 - 2015)

Swedish Actor. Eriksson was a very prominent actor whose career in film, television and the theater spanned six decades. His acting career started in the late 1950s when he was featured in the film “Pirates on the Malonen”.  Eriksson would go on to be in such films as  “Frostbitten” (2006), “The Girl Who Kicked the […]

Paul Erickson (1920 - 1991)

Writer and actor. Wrote the Doctor Who story The Ark 1966. Cause of death: stroke

Leif Erickson (1910 - 1986)

Actor. He began his career in 1935 as a corpse in “Wanderer of the Wasteland.” Appeared in numerous films such as “Sorry, Wrong Number,” “Invaders from Mars,” “Strait-Jacket” and “Mirage.” Television shows included “Rawhide,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “The Rifleman,” “Bonanza” and “The Virginian.” He went on to star on “The High Chaparral” from 1967-1971 in […]

Morris David Erby (1926 - 1979)

Actor of film and television. Erby appeared in the films “The Final Comedown” (1972), “THX 1138” (1971), “The Lost Man” (1969), and “A Man Called Adam” (1966). Appeared in the television show’s, “Adam-12” (1968-1975), “Dragnet” (1967-1970), “Ironside” (1967-1975), and “Perry Mason” (1957-1966). He is best known for his role as Lee Davis on the television […]

Paul Erangey (1966 - 2004)

Actor. He began his first experience as actor when he played in the British television production of “Penmarric” in 1979. He soon became most noted all over Europe, for his role as Harold Hensman on the syndicated TV series, “Brendon Chase”. He also appeared in the short film “The Magic Shop” (1982). He died of […]

Rene Enriquez (1931 - 1990)

Actor. A native of San Francisco, California, Enriquez is best remembered to television audiences for his role as Hispanic police officer, ‘Lieutenant Ray Calletano’ on the television series, “Hill Street Blues” from 1981 to 1985. He also appeared in films including, “Bananas” (1971), “Santiago’s Ark” (1972), “Serpico” (1973), “Nicky’s World” (1974), “Harry And Tonto” (1974), […]

English Performers Memorial (1970 - 1970)

Erected in the St. Leonard Churchyard, Shoreditch London, England, the memorial is dedicated to the honor of England’s classic performers of the ages. The marble tablet list the names of James Burbage, Cuthbert Burbage, Richard Burbage, William Somers, Richard Tarlton, Gabriel Spencer, William Sly and Richard Cowley, with their contributions and performances. (bio by: John […]

Arthur English (1919 - 1995)

Actor. Following service in the British army, in 1949 he auditioned at the famous Windmill Theatre in London and he was put under contract for several seasons as a principal comic. His catchphrases became legendary; “They’re laughin’ at me Mum,” “Sharpen up there, the quick stuff’s coming” and his famous exit line “Play the music […]

Billy Engle (1889 - 1966)

Actor. Writer of 1 screenplay and actor in 106 films, including: “Million Dollar Legs” in 1932 with W.C. Fields, “Test Pilot” with Clark Gable & Myrna Loy and “Marie Antoinette” with Tyrone Power and Norma Shearer,” both in 1938, “Mrs. Miniver” in 1942 and “The Best Years of Our Lives” in 1946. (bio by: TLS)

Hal England (1932 - 2003)

Actor. He is best remembered for his roles as ‘Waldo’ on television’s “Bewitched” (1964-1972), and as ‘Lt. Douglas Merrill’ on “The Clear Horizon” (1960-1962). England, who was originally from North Carolina, began his career as a stage actor appearing first on Broadway in New York City and then with Joseph Papp’s first season of Shakespeare […]

Roy Engel (1913 - 1980)

Actor. Born in in New York City, he was a versatile performer whom appeared in 194 films and television programs over the course of his career. He began his career on ABC Radio’s “Sky King” show and made his feature film debut in “The Heats On” (1943). Some of his most memorable movie credits include […]

Alexander Engel (1902 - 1968)

Actor. After his movie premiere in “Hasenklein kann nichts dafür” (1932) he appeared in over 70 movies including: “Das Kalte Herz” (The Cold Heart, 1950), “A Time to Love and a Time to Die” (1958), “Im Stahlnetz des Dr. Mabuse” (In the Steel Cabinet of Dr. Mabuse, 1961), “Der Henker von London” (The Mad Executioners, […]

Arthur Guy Empey (1883 - 1963)

American World War I soldier and author; later a film producer, writer and actor.  Family links:  Children:  Marguerite Empey (1932 – 2008)* *Calculated relationshipSGT,

Daniel Emilfork (1924 - 2006)

Actor. He was born in Chile. At the age of 25 he left his homeland and settled in France because he suffered problems over his open homosexuality. There he became a prolific and beloved character actor, appearing in over 100 films. He worked with such noted directors as Fellini, George Cukor and Jean Pierre Jeunet. […]

Gilbert Emery (1875 - 1945)

Actor. Gilbert Emery was the stage name of Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle, an American actor who appeared in over 80 movies from 1921 to his death in 1945. He started out as a short story writer and later wrote plays. From 1899 to 1900 he was an instructor in English and public speaking at Beloit […]

Julian Eltinge (1881 - 1941)

Actor. Considered one of the greatest drag performers in the history of American Theatre. Born William J. Dalton in Newton, Massachusetts, he was sent by his mother to live with her sister in Boston in 1899. At this time he had taken the stage name Julian Eltinge. His first show was “Mr. Wix of Wickham”, […]

Calvin Robert “Cal” Ellison (1925 - 2010)

Child Actor. Calvin played a recurring role in the Our Gang films as Nutsy, a member of Butch’s gang at the Belasco Theater. He played in Glove Taps (1937), Little Ranger (1938), and Joy Scouts (1939). He also played in several East Side Kids Films; Make a Wish, a Bobby Breen movie; Mr.Smith Goes to […]

Edward Mayne Ellis (1870 - 1952)

Actor. He was born November 12, 1870 in Coldwater, Michigan. His father Edward C. Ellis, was an actor and playwright. His mother, Ruth McCarthy Ellis, was an actress. He is the brother of actress and author, Edith Ellis and actress Bessie Esmond Ellis. Ellis made his first stage appearance in Chicago in 1877 in the […]

William David Elliott, Jr (1934 - 1983)

Actor. Best remembered for his roles as ‘Otis Foster’ on “Bridget Loves Bernie” from 1972 to 1973, and as ‘Officer Grant’ on “Adam-12” from 1973 to 1975. He appeared in the films, “Hangup” (1974), “Coffy” (1972), “Night Of The Lepus” (1972), “Where Does It Hurt?” (1972), “They Call It Murder” (1971), “The Old Man Who […]

William “Wild Bill” Elliott (1904 - 1965)

Actor. He was the most prolific B Western performer in Hollywood history.  William “Wild Bill” Elliot in a career that lasted over 30 years, appeared in over 170 films as a supporting or a lead actor.  Elliott hit his stride making dozens of Westerns which landed him a top money earner in the period 1940-1954. […]

Robert Elliott (1879 - 1951)

Actor. He played a detective in the first “100% All-Talking Picture”, “Lights of New York” (1928), and was thereafter typecast for cop roles, especially in Warner Bros. films of the 1930s. His credits include “The Mirror” (1917),  “Resurrection” (1918),  “Man and Wife” (1923),  “The Doorway To Hell” (1930),  “Five Star Final” (1931),  “The Star Witness” […]

Heenan Elliott (1892 - 1970)

Actor. Born in Suger Creek, Ohio, he began his career performing in stage musical befor making his film debut in “Trouble at Midnight” (1938). His other film credits include “The Bandit Trail” (1941), “In Old California” (1942), “Adventures of the Flying Cadet” (1946), “The Threat” (1949) and “Hell‘s Crossroads” (1957). For television, he appeared of […]

Dick Elliott (1886 - 1961)

Prolific motion picture and television actor. He played the role of ‘Mayor Pike’ on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Ora Esther Claud Elliott (1885 – 1949)  Children:  Richard L Elliott (1913 – 1977)* *Calculated relationship