Joe De Stefani (1879 - 1940)

Italian-born stage and motion picture actor of the 1910s thru 1940s. He was sometimes credited as Joseph Stefani. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Helen Keers De Stefani (1879 – 1938)* *Calculated relationship

George De Normand (1903 - 1976)

American motion-picture and television character actor of the 1930s through the 1970s. Married to screenwriter Wanda Tuchock. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Eddie De Lange (1904 - 1949)

Actor. Appeared in films during the 1930s. His grave does not have a marker. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Philippe De Lacy (1917 - 1995)

Actor. Born in Nancy during World War I, he lost his mother and five siblings when a German shell devastated the family home. American nurse, Miss Edith De Lacy, found him beside his dead mother, (he was only two days old) adopted him and brought him to America where his stunning looks soon made him […]

Nelson De La Rosa (1970 - 2006)

Actor, Folk Figure. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was one of the smallest men in the world, standing only 33 inches tall. He is best remembered for his role as Majai in the film “The Island of Dr. Moreau” (1997), which is said to have inspired the character “Mini-me” in the spy spoof “Austin […]

Julio De Grazia (1920 - 1989)

Actor, director. Participated in 56 movies. (bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Suicide

Alfonso De Grazia (1932 - 2000)

Actor. He made his debut in 1958 and performed in theater, TV, and cinema (19 movies). (bio by: 380W)

Peppino De Filippo (1903 - 1980)

Actor. Brother of actor Eduardo De Filippo, he made his stage debut at the age of six. He played in films such as: “Rome-Paris-Rome,” “Variety Lights,” “A Day in Court” and “Ferdinand I, King of Naples.”  (bio by: MC)

Luca De Filippo (1948 - 2015)

Actor. He was known for his work in the theater, motion pictures, and television. He came from a theatrical family and appeared in his first play at the age of 7, but he would make his “true” theatrical debut twenty years later.  DeFilippo would later appear (and later direct) in many theatrical productions, but he […]

Eduardo De Filippo (1900 - 1984)

Actor and playwright. Fondly remembered in films such as: “Three Girls from Rome,” “Side Street Story” and “The Gold of Naples,” with Silvana Mangano and Totò. He also wrote and collaborated on films with such directors as Vittorio De Sica. (bio by: MC)

Antonio “Totò” de Curtis (1898 - 1967)

Noted Italian-born Screen Actor. He created the role of Totò. He is remembered for films such as “L’Allegro Fantasma” (1941), “Il Ratto delle Sabine” (1945), “Totò le Mokò” (1946), “Dov`è la Libertá” (1952), “I Tre Ladri” (1954), “Totò, Peppino e le Fanatiche” (1958), “Le Belle Famiglie” (1964), and “Capriccio all’italiana” (1967). (bio by: José L […]

Ted De Corsia (1903 - 1973)

Actor. His career spanned radio, films, and television for 30 years and is best remembered for his role as a gangster turned state’s evidence in the 1951 film, “The Enforcer.” Born Edward Gildea De Corsia in Brooklyn, New York, he started his career in the 1940s doing voiced roles on radio shows, including “The March […]

Nigel De Brulier (1877 - 1948)

Actor in 107 films from 1914 to 1943 including: “The Romance of Tarzan” (silent), “The Three Musketeers” (silent), “Ben Hur” (silent), “The Gaucho” (silent), “Charlie Chan in Egypt,” “Zorro Rides Again,” “The Hounds of the Baskervilles,” “Tower of London,” and “One Million B.C.” (bio by: TLS)

Jean De Briac (1891 - 1970)

Actor. French-born character player of Hollywood films. His most notable roles were in silent films, as The Knifer in Clara Bow’s “Parisian Love” (1925) and as the Stage Director in Greta Garbo’s “The Divine Woman” (1928). After talkies arrived De Briac was typed as a French waiter or maitre d’, even in movies with Parisian […]

Brian De Benedictis (1964 - 2003)

Actor. de Benedictis appeared in the films, “If Luck Were All,” “If Luck Would Have It” (2003), “What Alice Found” (2003), which won an award at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. He also made television appearances on “As The World Turns,” “One Life To Live,” “100 Centre Street,” “Mary Remembers,” and “Tough Crowd” hosted by […]

Danny Dayton (1923 - 1999)

Actor. Born Daniel David Segall, Dayton played Hank Pivnik, Archie Bunker’s friend on “All in the Family” and “Archie Bunker’s Place”. He entered the world of entertainment after being drafted into the Army during World War II where he rose to head an entertainment division. He went on to a successful Broadway career, which included […]

Hal K. Dawson (1896 - 1987)

Actor. Born in Rockville, Connecticut, he was a veteran performer whom for four decades appeared in over 260 films and television shows. He began his career in the 1920s, appearing in several Broadway productions with fellow actor and life long friend Clark Gable. Relocating to Hollywood, he made his screen debut in “Roadhouse Nights” (1930), […]

Jack Dawn (1892 - 1961)

Makeup Artist. He was head of the makeup department at MGM Studios beginning in 1939. He developed many innovations that are still in use today. Through out his long career with MGM he is credited in over two hundred films. Some of his credits include, “A Christmas Carol” (1938), “Ninotchka” (1939), “The Wizard of Oz” […]

Stringer Davis (1899 - 1973)

Actor. Born in Cheshire, England, he was a mild-mannered performer best known for supporting roles in films. He began his career in the theatre and made his film debut in “Charles and Mary (1938). After serving in the British Army during World War II, he resumed his career appearing in nearly 30 films to include […]

Rufe Davis (1908 - 1974)

American motion-picture and television actor of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. He played the role of ‘Lullaby Joslin’ in a number of Republic western serials and Floyd Smoot (1963-68,70), the conductor-fireman-brakeman of the Hooterville Cannonball (and partner-in-blunders with Smiley Burnett who portrayed engineer Charley Pratt (1962-1967)). (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Nettie […]

Jim Davis (1909 - 1981)

Actor.  He was born Marlin Davis to Lucien Davis, an undertaker, and Ethyl Offutt. Before seeking an acting career, he attended Baptist-affiliated William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, where he played end on the football team. He came to Hollywood as a salesman for a Kansas oil drilling firm. After a meeting with a casting […]

Don S. Davis (1942 - 2008)

Actor. He is best remembered for his television roles including that of ‘Major Garland Briggs’ on “Twin Peaks” from 1990 to 1991, and that of ‘Major General George S. Hammond’ on “Stargate SG-1” from 1997 to 2007. Born Donald Sinclair Davis in Aurora, Missouri, he was educated at the Southwest Missouri State College in theater […]

Luis Dávila (1927 - 1998)

Actor. Born Héctor Carmelo González, he was very popular in the 1950s. During the 1960s he lived in Spain where he participated in several movies. (bio by: 380W)

John Howard Davies (1939 - 2011)

Child Actor, Television Producer and Director. The son of motion picture screenwriter Jack Davies, he found instant success as a child actor playing the title role in David Lean’s “Oliver Twist” (1948). This was followed by parts in the pictures “The Rocking Horse Winner” (1949), “Tom Brown’s Schooldays” (1951, title role) and “The Magic Box” […]

Max Davidson (1875 - 1950)

Actor. Born in Berlin, he moved to the United States in 1912. Davidson appeared in over 150 films, mostly comedies; he starred in a series of two-reelers for Hal Roach in the late 1920’s (notably “Pass The Gravy”, 1927), and can also be seen opposite Laurel and Hardy and The Three Stooges. His features include […]

John Davidson (1886 - 1968)

Actor. Most remembered opposite Francis X. Bushman in “A Million A Minute,” (1916) he appeared in some 150 movies. (bio by: MC)

Alexis Davidoff (1893 - 1972)

Stage and screen actor of the 1920s and 30s. Appeared in the 1939 musical “Balalaika.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Harry Davenport (1866 - 1949)

Actor. He began his film career in “Fogg’s Millions” in 1914 and worked steadily until his death, appearing in over one hundred films. Among his notable films were “Little Women,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and “The Ox-Bow Incident.” In later years, he often played judges, doctors and ministers. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Parents: […]

Harry J. Davenport (1970 - 1929)

Actor. A stage actor, Davenport was a member of the Troupers Organization. Married to actress Milla Davenport. Davenport died of complications from a number of diseases and his body rests next to his wife in an unmarked grave. (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Milla Davenport (1871 – 1936)* *Calculated relationship

Edgar Davenport (1862 - 1918)

Actor. He appeared in silent films from 1911 to 1917, two of which were “Four Feathers” (1915) and “Great White Trail” (1917). He also did recitations on Edison cylinders and records from 1905 to 1913. He was the son of actor Edward Loomis Davenport, and brother of actors Harry and Fanny Davenport. (bio by: Ginny […]