Maureen Forrester (1930 - 2010)

Maureen Forrester was born and grew up in Montreal, one of four children of Thomas Forrester, a Scottish cabinetmaker, and his Irish-born wife, the former May Arnold. She sang in church and radio choirs. At age 13, she dropped out of school to help support the family, working as a secretary at Bell Telephone. When her […]

Maureen O’Hara (1920 - 2015)

Actress. Hollywood’s Queen of Technicolor. She is best known for her classic beauty, bright red hair, and fiery Irish temper.  Maureen O’Hara was born Maureen FitzSimons in Ranelagh, Ireland, the second of six children born to Charles and Marguerita FitzSimons.  Her family had a strong theatrical background.  Though a bit of a tomboy and very […]

Maureen O’Sullivan (1911 - 1998)

Maureen O’Sullivan She is best remembered for her role of Jane in the Tarzan movies of the 1930s and 1940s. Considered Ireland’s first film star, she is also remembered as the mother of actress Mia Farrow. Born Maureen Paula O’Sullivan in County Roscommon, Ireland, she was the daughter of Mary Fraser Lovatt and Charles Joseph […]

Maureen Potter (1925 - 2004)

Actress. Born Marina Philomena Potter in Dublin. She has had a long and distinguished career in the Irish theatre, mainly as a comedienne but also as a straight actress. Among her most memorable roles were as ‘Maisie Madigan’ in “Juno and the Paycock.” (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  John D. O’Leary (1922 – 2010)* […]

Maureen Stapleton (1925 - 2006)

Stapleton was born Lois Maureen Stapleton in Troy, New York, the daughter of John P. Stapleton and Irene (née Walsh) , and grew up in a strict Irish American Catholic family. Her father was an alcoholic and her parents separated during her childhood. Stapleton moved to New York City at the age of eighteen, and did […]

Maurice Baquet (1911 - 2005)

French Actor and Musician. He began his career as a cellist, obtaining the first prize in the Conservatoire de Paris. But soon, he joined Prevert’s theather Octobre group. Also he worked in cinema, becoming one of the most important French actors. He appeared in “Les Beaux Jours” (1935), “Les Bas-Fonds” (1936), “Premier de Cordée” (1944), […]

Maurice Barrymore (1849 - 1905)

Actor. Born Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe at Fort Agra, India, he studied at Harrow and Oxford in England before first appearing on the stage in London in “The London Assurance” in 1872. He made his United States debut in Boston in “Under the Gaslight” in 1875. He married the actress Georgiana Drew, daughter of actors […]

Maurice Beaupre (1907 - 1984)

French-Canadian actor. Beaupre appeared in film and television roles including, “A cause de mon oncle” (1977), “Le Grand Voyage” (1974), “The True Nature Of Bernadette” (1972), “Rope Around The Neck” (1965), “The Luck Of Ginger Coffey” (1964), “Rue de L’anse” (1963), “L’Heritage” (1959), “Le Maitre du Perou” (1958), “Les Belles histoires des Pays-d’en-Haut” (1956) and […]

Maurice Béjart (1927 - 2007)

Choreographer, Dancer. He was considered an icon of European dance for many years. Born in Marseille,  France, he studied with ballet master Léo Staats and dance teacher Madama Rousanne Sarkissian in Paris, and then performed with Mona Inglesby’s International Ballet and the Royal Swedish Ballet. In 1960 he founded his own company,  “The Ballet of […]

Maurice Black (1891 - 1938)

Actor. Born in Queens, New York, he began his career on the stage, and made his big screen debut in “Show Folks” (1928), followed by “Marked Money” (1928). Known for his portrayal as a mobster, among his more then ninety film credits are “Little Caesar” (1931), “I Cover the Waterfront” (1933), “The Bride of Frankenstein” […]

Maurice Cass (1884 - 1954)

Moving to the U.S. in his childhood, Cass appeared in several Broadway productions beginning in 1906. Cass appeared in over 100 films including: “Charlie Chan at the Opera,” “Thin Ice,” “The Lone Wolf in Paris,” “Rose of Washington Square,” “Charley’s Aunt,” “State of the Union” and “Blondie Hits the Jackpot.” (bio by: TLS)

Maurice Costello (1877 - 1950)

Maurice Costello was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Irish immigrants Ellen (née Fitzgerald; born 1853) and Thomas Costello (born 1852). He appeared in his first motion picture in 1905, in which he had the honour of appearing in the first serious film to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes in the movie Adventures of Sherlock […]

Maurice Dallimore (1912 - 1973)

Actor. He was a popular performer most noted for portraying proper British character roles. He had his biggest success appearing as a regular on many TV shows such as “77 Sunset Strip”, “The Jack Benny Show”, “McHale’s Navy”, “My Three Sons” and as Superintendent Watson on the “Batman” series. His feature film credits include “North […]

Maurice Denham (1909 - 2002)

Denham was born in Beckenham, Kent, the son of Eleanor Winifred (née Lillico) and Norman Denham. He was educated at Tonbridge School and trained as a lift engineer. Denham eventually became an actor in 1934 and appeared in live television broadcasts as early as 1938, continuing to perform in that medium until 1997. Like fellow […]

Maurice Evans (1901 - 1989)

Actor. Born in Dorset, England, he began his career on the Broadway stage in the 1930s and was noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters. He made his feature film debut in “Path to Glory” (1934), followed by “Scrooge” (1935). His other film credits include “Kind Lady” (1951), “Jack of Diamonds” (1967), “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), […]

Maurice Gauvin (1970 - 1970)

French-Canadian actor. Appeared in the films, “La Maudite Galette” (1972), “The Butler’s Night Off” (1951), “Lights Of My City” (1950) and “Le Gros Bill” (1949). He alos appeared in television series, “Cre-Basile” (1965). (bio by: K)

Maurice H. Fleishman (1909 - 2009)

Architect. Fleishman, who graduated from McGill University’s School of Architecture in Montreal, Canada, was best known for his ‘mid century’ modern style of civic buildings in Southern California.  Among his most notable designs are the Marina Del Rey Yacht Club (1965), Santa Monica Municipal Courts (1968), Beverly Hills Municipal Courts (1970), Malibu Administrative Center (1970) […]

Maurice James “Mac” McDonald (1902 - 1971)

Business Person. A founder of McDonald’s, the largest fast food service in the world. He founded McDonald’s with his brother Richard “Dick” McDonald in San Bernardino, California on May 15, 1940.

Maurice Lionel Gosfield (1913 - 1964)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Army Private Duane Doberman on the television series, “The Phil Silvers Show” (1955-1959).  He was also the voice of Benny the Ball on the Hanna-Barbera television cartoon series “Top Cat.” Born in New York City, much of his early life is unknown.  It was not until […]

Maurice Lucas (1952 - 2010)

In 1973, the Carolina Cougars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) obtained that league’s rights to Maurice Lucas in the first round of the ABA draft. In 1974, Lucas was also selected by the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the 14th pick of the NBA draft. Lucas chose the ABA over […]

Maurice Neal “Nick” McDonald (1928 - 2005)

Police Officer, Kennedy Assassintation Figure. He was the Dallas Police Officer who arrested Lee Harvey Oswald at the Texas Theatre on November 22, 1963. While working crowd control outside the Texas School Book Depository immediately after the shooting of President John F. Kennedy, a radio call came in that patrol officer J.D. Tippit had been […]

Maurice Richard (1921 - 2000)

Joseph Henri Maurice “Rocket” Richard PC CC OQ (/rɪˈʃɑːrd/; French: [ʁiʃaʁ]; August 4, 1921 – May 27, 2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season, accomplishing the […]

Maurice Sendak (1928 - 2012)

Sendak was born in New York City in the borough of Brooklyn to Polish Jewish immigrant parents named Sadie (née Schindler) and Philip Sendak, a dressmaker. Sendak described his childhood as a “terrible situation” due to the death of members of his extended family during the Holocaust which exposed him at a young age to […]

Maurice Stans (1908 - 1998)

Maurice Stans was born on March 22, 1908 in Shakopee, Minnesota, the son of James Hubert Stans and the former Mathilda Nyssen Stans. His father was the only child of Jan Hendrik Stans and Maria Catharina Crijns, a Belgian couple who immigrated to the United States in 1880. Maurice Stans graduated from Shakopee High School […]

Maurice Tourneur (1876 - 1961)

Born Maurice Thomas in the Epinettes district (17th arrondissement) of Paris, France, his father was a wholesaler. As a young man, Maurice Thomas first trained as a graphic designer and a magazine illustrator but was soon drawn to the theater. In 1904, he married the actress, Fernande Petit. They had a son, Jacques (1904–1977), who […]

Maurice White (1941 - 2016)

Maurice White Earth, Wind and Fire vocalist and co-founder Maurice White died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. A rep for the band confirmed his passing toRolling Stone. He was 74. Savor the smoothest soul and most enlightened funk from the hitmaking legends The singer had been battling Parkinson’s disease since 1992, according […]

Maury Chaykin (1949 - 2010)

Chaykin was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Irving J. Chaykin (1912–2007), was born in Brooklyn, and was a professor of accountancy at City College of New York. His mother, Clarice Chaykin (née Bloomfield, 1921–2012), was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but raised in Montreal, Quebec since the age of three. She graduated from Beth […]

Maury Travis (1965 - 2002)

Maury Travis (October 25, 1965 – June 10, 2002) was an American serial killer who committed suicide in a St. Louis county jail, after being arrested for murder. Travis was named in a Federal criminal complaint for the murders of two women. At the time of the murders, Travis was a waiter and on parole […]

Max “Clown Prince of Baseball” Patkin (1920 - 1999)

Baseball Entertainer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was best known as the Clown Prince of Baseball. Cavorting in a baggy baseball uniform, Patkin made more than 4,000 appearances as a comedy attraction at minor league and Major League ball parks, (1944-93). Prior to serving on the US Navy baseball team during World War II, he […]

Max Asher (1885 - 1957)

Actor. Known as “The Funniest Dutch Comedian in Pictures,” Asher appeared in early Laurel & Hardy and Charly Chase films. He co-starred in a handful of “Mike and Jake” movies in the early teens. He started his career in vaudeville and in 1912 joined Mack Sennett and onto Universal’s “joker comedies” unit where he starred […]