Jacques Dufilho (1914 - 2005)

French Actor. His acting career spanned six decades and he appeared mainly as a supporting actor in over 160 films and 15 stage productions. Born in Bègles, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, he first studied agriculture and then went to Paris to pursue his passion, art and sculture. Because of his mentor, the French actor Charles Dullin, […]

Howard Green Duff (1913 - 1990)

Actor. Son of Carlton Edward & Hazel (Green) Duff. Born in Charleston, Washington, he was a versatile performer of film, television, stage and radio. He began his career acting in stage productions in the late 1930s, until he entered the military during the Second World War where he was assigned to the Army Air Force’s […]

William Duell (1923 - 2011)

Actor. Best remembered by movie audiences for playing Sefelt in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975). His first experience on stage was in a production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” while attending Green Mountain College (Vermont). Following service as a medic with the US Navy during World War II, Duell attained his master’s degree […]

Peter Duel (1940 - 1971)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Hannibal Hayes in the television series “Alias Smith and Jones”.  Born in Rochester, New York, he took acting lessons at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City from 1957 to 1961.  He moved on to his dream of acting in Hollywood in 1963 […]

Robert Y. Dudley (1869 - 1955)

Actor. Appeared in many films from the early silents to the 1950s. His films include, “As Young As You Feel” (1951), “The Jackpot” (1950), “A Song Is Born” (1948), “Singin’ In The Corn” (1946), “The Big Noise” (1944), “Son Of Dracula” (1943), “Citizen Kane” (1941), “The House of The Seven Gables” (1940), “Paddy O’Day” (1935), […]

Peter Dudley (1935 - 1983)

Actor. He appeared in the movie The Ragman’s Daughter, and on TV, in Siege of Golden Hill, Have Bird, Will Travel, Against The Crowd, Here I Stand, The Shabby Tiger, Strangers and Crown Court. After playing some small roles in “Coronation Street”, Peter was cast to play “Bert Tilsley” Husband of Ivy and father of […]

Rick Ducommun (1952 - 2015)

Canadian Actor, Comedian and Writer. Ducommun began his career in his late teens doing stand-up comedy at a Vancouver club, and later played several clubs around Canada before starring in his own children’s show, ‘Zig Zag’ on Canadian television. In 1983, Alan Thicke asked Ducommun to move to Los Angeles to be his announcer and […]

Jean Duceppe (1923 - 1990)

Actor. A native of Montreal, Duceppe began acting at the age of 17. In 1953 he moved from stage to television when he appeared on the highly popular “La Famille Plouffe” and would later be seen on other television series such as “Rue de l’anse,” “Rue des Pignons,” and “Terre humaine.” Over his career he […]

Robert Drysdale (1970 - 1951)

Prolific British stage actor. Amongst his appearances in London’s West End was “Storm in a Teacup” at the Garrick Theatre.  (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Denis Drouin (1916 - 1978)

French-Canadian actor. He appeared in the films, “J.A. Martin, Photographer” (1977), “Je suis lein de toi mignonne” (1976), “Parlez-nous d’Amour” (1976), “Once Upon In The East” (1974), “The Little One’s Coming Fast” (1972), “Straight To The Heart” (1969), “John A. MacDonald: The Impossible Idea” (1961), “dubois et fils” (1961), “Que Dieu vous seit en aide” […]

Bobby Driscoll (1937 - 1968)

Highly acclaimed child actor. Won a special Oscar for his starring roll in 1949’s “The Window.” Bobby Driscoll was the first child actor put under exclusive contract to Disney studios. Besides the suspense movie “The Window,” he is best known for his work in “Song of the South” (1946) and “Treasure Island” (1950). He walked […]

Roland Drew (1900 - 1988)

Actor. Appeared as ‘Inspector Vernon’ in “From Nine to Nine,” As ‘Hans Memling’ in “Hitler Beast of Berlin,” as ‘Mr. Best’ in ” The Bermuda Mistery,” as ‘Steve Maitland’ in “Two O’Clock Courage.” (bio by: MC)

Albert J. “Curley” Dresden (1899 - 1953)

Actor. Born Albert J. Dresden in Chicago, Illinois, he was a veteran of over a 175 films, mostly westerns from 1929 to 1946. His credits include “Just Off Broadway” (1929), “Roaring Six Guns” (1937), “Billy the Kid in Texas” (1940), “Carson City Cyclone” (1943), “Westward Bound” (1944) “Lonesome Trail” (1945) and “terrors on Horseback” (1946). […]

Noel Drayton (1913 - 1981)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “The Wrecking Crew” (1969), “The Prize” (1963), “A Public Affair” (1962), “The Wreck Of Mary Deare” (1959), “Hong Kong Confidential” (1958), “Zero Hour!” (1957), “The Court Jester” (1956), “The Virgin Queen” (1955), “The Seven Little Foys” (1955), “Elephant Walk” (1954), “Knock On Wood” (1954), “Botany Bay” (1953), “Blackbeard The […]

Wylie Draper (1969 - 1993)

Actor. His claim to fame was when he portrayed the older and successful Michael Jackson in the TV drama ‘American Dream’. One year later he died from a rare form of leukemia. (bio by: W J)

Tom “Buddy” Drake (1918 - 1982)

Motion picture and television actor. Fondly remembered for his role as Judy Garland’s love interest in the classic 1944 musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Lung cancer

Steve Drake (1923 - 1948)

Actor. Born as Dale Laurence Fink, he was an experienced horse who started his film career as an extra in western movies. He made his big screen debut in “Pioneer Justice” (1947). His other credits included “Black Hills” (1947), “The Westward Trail” (1948), “The Hawk of Power River” (1948), “The Gallant Legion” (1948) and “The […]

Allan Drake (1921 - 1986)

Actor. Born in Massachusetts, he was comedian best remembered for the role of Rodney Victor on the television comedy series “Sanford and Son”. He began his career as a standup comic appearing on the “The Ed Sullivan Show” in the 1950s. He soon became a popular figure on “The Jackie Gleason Show”, “The Dean Martin […]

James H. Doyle (1872 - 1955)

Stage and screen actor.

David Fitzgerald Doyle (1929 - 1997)

American motion picture and television actor. Played ‘John Bosley’ on the hit 1970s TV series “Charlie’s Angels.” He was also a semi-regular panelist on Match Game. (bio by: Kenneth McNeil)  Family links:  Spouse:  Rachel Doyle (____ – 1968)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Heart attack

John Downs (1913 - 1994)

Actor. Born John Morey Downs in Brooklyn New York, son of Morey H. Downs, a Navy Lieutenant, who would be posted to San Diego, California in 1921. At the age of eight, Downs was picked up by Hal Roach Studios and cast in the Our Gang comedy shorts beginning with “The Champeen” in 1923, he […]

Royal Douglas (1888 - 1924)

Actor. Born in Canada, he was a cousin of Winnie the Pooh author and creator, A.A. Milne. Also known as Royal Douglass or Royal Douglas-Milne. His several film roles include, “The Night Hawks” (1914), “The Fable Of The Fellow Who Had A Friend Who Knew A Girl Who Had A Friend” (1915), “The Fable Of […]

Robert Douglas (1909 - 1999)

Actor. British leading man in theatre and motion pictures. He appeared in British and American films from 1931 until 1978. His filmography includes such films as “The Challenge” (1938), “Adventures of Don Juan” (1948), “The Flame and the Arrow” (1950), “The Virgin Queen” (1955) and “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1952). He had a great screen […]

James Douglas (1929 - 2016)

Actor. Best known for playing ‘Steven Cord’ in the popular TV serial “Peyton Place” (1965 to 1969). Born in Los Angeles (some sources state year of birth as 1933). Raised within the shadows of the entertainment industry, he took advantage of the opportunities for a young actor and marked his motion picture debut with an […]

Gordon Douglas (1907 - 1993)

Motion Picture Director. A former child actor in his native New York City, he joined Hal Roach Studios in 1930 and served as a prop boy, bit player, gag writer, and assistant director. In 1936 Douglas was made principal director of the “Our Gang” shorts and his initial effort, “Bored of Education”, won the series […]

Donald Douglas (1905 - 1945)

Scottish-born actor in many films of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jack A. Dougherty (1895 - 1938)

American motion picture actor of the 1920s and 30s. Among his many character roles, he appeared in the only ‘Our Gang’ feautre film, “General Spanky” (1936). Married to actress Barbara La Marr. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Virginia Brown Faire (1904 – 1980)* *Calculated relationship

Winston Doty (1914 - 1934)

Child Actor. Born one of a set of identical twins in Malta, Ohio, he and his brother were numbered among the first stars of the “Our Gang” comedy shorts. They appeared in three shorts together; “Our Gang,” “Fire Fighters,” and “One Terrible Day” in 1922, and Winston in an additional two; “A Pleasant Journey” and […]

Weston Doty (1914 - 1934)

Child Actor. Born one of a set of identical twins in Malta, Ohio, he and his brother were numbered among the first stars of the “Our Gang” comedy shorts. They appeared in three shorts together; “Our Gang,” “Fire Fighters,” and “One Terrible Day” in 1922, and Winston in an additional two; “A Pleasant Journey” and […]

Harry Dornton (1970 - 1931)

Actor. He appeared in the original stage production of “The Joy of Living” (1902). (bio by: Ginny M)