George Eldredge (1898 - 1977)

American Character Actor. Although he never became a major performer, Eldredge played in over 180 movies during a career that stretched from the 1930s to the early 1960s. He also had a prolific television career during the ’50’s. He was the older brother of character actor John Eldredge. Between 1936 and 1963 Eldredge appeared in […]

Snitz Edwards (1862 - 1937)

Stage and Silent Movie Actor. Born Edward Neumann in Budapest, Hungary, and immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s. He began his acting career on stage in light comedies then became a German dialect comedian in vaudeville. His first silent movie appearance was in “The Price She Paid” (1917).  His filmography also includes: […]

Biff Elliot (1923 - 2012)

Actor. Born Leon Shalek, the son of a former semi-pro baseball player-turned manufacturer of a canvas bag business, he moved with his parents and two older brothers to Maine when he was sixteen. Sports became an important part of his life during this period, initially boxing. He was good enough to achieve North Maine Champion, […]

Gus Elen (1970 - 1940)

Entertainer. Born in Pimlico, London, Gus Elen is remembered as the greatest of the ‘coster’ comedians (from ‘costermonger’, or street-trader). This type of traditional ‘cockney’ humor was one of the mainstays of the British music hall scene in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Elen started out in entertainment in the 1880’s in The […]

John Eldredge (1904 - 1961)

Actor. He was a notable character performer whom appeared in hundreds of feature films and television programs. He began his career on Broadway and made his big screen debut in “The Man with Two Faces” (1934), followed by “Flirtation Walk” (1934). Among his other film credits are, “High Sierra” (1941), “Angels in the Outfield” (1951), […]

Gösta Ekman (1890 - 1938)

Actor. Co-starred with Ingrid Bergman in the original Swedish version of “Intermezzo” (1936).

Lars Ekborg (1926 - 1969)

Actor, Comedian. He acted in many musicals, revues, films, theatres and on radio and television in his native Sweden during his career. Among others, he was noted for the films “Sommaren med Monika” (by Ingmar Bergman, 1953), ”Gula Divisionen” (1954) och ”Att angöra en brygga” (1965). He was educated at Calle Flygare´s Theatre School and […]

Anders Ek (1916 - 1979)

Actor. Educated at The Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm 1938-1941. Thereafter he was connected to the Royal Dramatic Theatre as well as the city theaters of Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö. He has been called “An intellectual Stanislavski-actor with peculiar voice and strong physical appearance”. He made his film debute in 1940 with “Med livet som […]

Richard Egan (1921 - 1987)

Actor. He is best remembered for his many leading roles in action – adventures movies and made-for-television movies.  Born Richard Egan in San Francisco, California, he was attending the University of San Francisco when Pearl Harbor was bombed, and he immediately dropped out to join the US Army.  During World War II, he served as […]

Eddie “Popeye” Egan (1930 - 1995)

Actor. Egan his best remembered for his roles on television in, “Joe Forrester” as ‘Sergeant Bernie West’ from 1975 to 1976, “Eischied” as ‘Inspector Ed Parks’ from 1979 to 1980, and “Mike Hammer” as ‘Hennessey’ from 1984 to 1985. A native of New York, New York, Egan was born on January 3, 1930. In 1962 […]

Ted Edwards (1883 - 1945)

Actor. Born Maurice Burell in Sheffield, England, he was a veteran of 36 films and one of the original cast members in the Keystone Cops series. His credits include “The Rounders” (1914), “A Dog’s Life” (1918), “Fires of Youth” (1924), “Maniac” (1932) and “Polygamy” (1936). He died at age 61 in Los Angeles, California. (bio […]

Sam Edwards (1915 - 2004)

Character actor in radio, movie and television.  During the 1940s and 50s, he was the voice of ‘Dexter’ on the NBC radio show, “Meet Corliss Archer.” In movies, he had played opposite the likes of John Wayne and Gregory Peck.  He did over 30 years of work on television, most notably as the banker on […]

Ralph Edwards (1913 - 2005)

Radio and Television Game Show Icon. He is probably best remembered as the producer for the radio and later television, game shows “Truth or Consequences” and “This is Your Life.” Born Ralph Livingston Edwards, he moved with his family to Oakland, California where he graduated from high school in 1931. He then attended the University […]

Neely Edwards (1883 - 1965)

American stage, vaudeville, and motion picture actor of the 1910s, 20s, 30s, and 40s. Member of the comedy team ‘The Hall Room Boys.’ Married to silent screen star Marguerite Snow. They are interred together, although his name is not included on the marker. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Marguerite Snow (1889 – 1958)* […]

Meredith Edwards (1917 - 1999)

Welsh Actor. He was born in Rhosllannerchrugog, Wales and died in Denbighshire, Wales. He stood and lost as a Welsh Nationalist candidate in the 1966 General Election. Film and television credits include “Gulliver’s Travels,” “Coronation Street,” “The Great St. Trinian’s Train Robbery,” “Doctor in Love,” “The Trials of Oscar Wilde,” “Dunkirk,” “Town on Trial,” “The […]

James Edwards (1918 - 1970)

Actor. He was a noted character performer in films and television, most remembered for his role as Private Peter Moss in the World War II movie, “Home of the Brave” (1949). A veteran of over fifty films, his credits include “The Joe Louis Story” (1953), “Seven Angry Men” (1955), “Pork Chop Hill” (1959), “The Manchurian […]

Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards (1895 - 1971)

Entertainer.  Edwards got the nickname “Ukulele Ike” during his youth in St. Louis,  where he sang and played the ukulele in saloons.  After scoring a national hit with the song “Ja Da,”  he became a Vaudeville headliner and then a Broadway star in the Ziegfeld “Follies” and George White “Scandals” revues of the 1920s.  Edwards’ […]

Alan Edwards (1892 - 1954)

American stage and screen actor. He entered films with the Edison Company in 1912. Married to actress Nita Pike. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Allan Edvall (1924 - 1997)

Swedish Actor, Writer, Director and Singer. A many talanted person, who had his major breakthrough as ‘Karlsson’ in the TV-series ”Hemsöborna” (1966), based on August Strindberg´s novel. He also was recognized for another Strindberg play, ”Röda Rummet”. He worked with director Ingmar Bergman, acted at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, and through the 1990s, […]

William Edmunds (1886 - 1981)

Actor. He appeared in minor roles. Among others “Going Spanish” (1934), “Angels with Dirty Faces” (1938), “Idiot’s Delight” (1939), “Casablanca” (1942), “House of Frankenstein” (1944), “A Bell for Adano” (1945), “Anna and the King of Siam” (1945), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), “The Beast with Five Fingers” (1946), “The Lost Moment” (1947), “The Pirate” (1948), […]

Louis Edmonds (1923 - 2001)

Actor. He worked in the theater, primetime television and had various roles on the television series “Dark Shadows” and the daytime soap opera “All My Children.” He died from respitory problems. (bio by: Webmaster)

Robert Edeson (1868 - 1931)

Actor. Edeson began his film career working with Cecil B. De Mille on “The Call of the North” in 1914 then moved on to Vitagraph where he remained for the rest of the teens. In the 1920s he returned to work for De Mille playing the man-of-the-world type roles. Married to actress Mary Newcomb, Edeson […]

Paul Eddington (1927 - 1995)

Comic Actor. During his long stage career, he was best-known for his role as ‘Jim Hacker’ in the witty 1980s satirical television series “Yes Minister,” and its sequel, “Yes Prime Minister.” Margaret Thatcher was a fan, though Eddington’s own political views were rather different from hers, as he was a Quaker and pacifist. (bio by: […]

Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine (1914 - 1993)

Singer, Actor. Mr. “B” is often considered a ground breaker for black vocalists. He cut a swath through American before Nat “King” Cole came to the scene. He was one of the very first African American matinee idols, singing first with Earl “Fatha” Hines orchestra, then veering off with his own band. He appeared in […]

Buddy Ebsen (1908 - 2003)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Jed Clampett’ on the CBS television sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” that aired from 1962 until 1971 and the title character on the CBS television drama “Barnaby Jones,” from 1973 until 1980. His career spanned seven decades in films, television, and the stage. Born Charles Ludolf Ebsen, […]

Richard Eastham (1916 - 2005)

Actor. He is best remembered for his television roles as, ‘General Phil Blankenship’ on “Wonder Woman” from 1976 to 1977, and ‘Dr. Howell’ on Falcon Crest’ from 1982 to 1983. ‘Born Dickinson Swift Eastham in Opelousas, Louisiana, he made his debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1949. He soon went onto appear in several […]

William Reaves Eason (1886 - 1956)

Motion Picture Director.  Most often billed as Reeves Eason.  Born in Friar Point,  Mississippi,  he quit the produce business to become a vaudeville performer and entered films as a director with the Flying A studio in 1913.  He went on to pilot over 150 low-budget westerns,  serials,  and adventure films,  for Universal and most of […]

Reaves “Breezy” Eason, Jr (1914 - 1921)

Child Actor.  Born in Los Angeles,  he began appearing as an infant in westerns directed by his father,   William Reaves Eason.  The blond,  camera-friendly moppet was called upon to provide heart appeal to oaters starring Art Acord,  Hoot Gibson,  and Harry Carey,  and he was billed as “Universal’s Littlest Cowboy”.  His 12 films include […]

Harry “Harry Doll” Earles (1902 - 1985)

Actor. He was a member of the famous Doll Family of midgets. Kurt and his three sisters, Frieda, Hilda, and Elly all appeared in the classic 1939 motion picture, “Wizard of Oz.” Harry appeared in the role of a Lollipop Guild member. Harry and Hilda also appeared in the cult-classic horror film “Freaks.” After touring […]

Leon Eagles (1932 - 1997)

Welsh Actor. He was born in Cardiff, Wales. Film and television credits include “Poirot,” “Bergerac,” “Secret Army,” “The Tomorrow People,” “Love for Lydia,””Doctor Who,” “Z Cars,” “Steptoe and Son,” “The Onedin Line,” “Public Eye,” “Softly Softly,” “The Black Tulip,” “Crossroads,” “The Avengers,” and “Carry On Sergeant.” (bio by: Genet) Cause of death: Natural causes