Sidney Clute (1916 - 1985)

American motion picture and television actor of the 1950s through the 1980s. Familiar in many character roles, he appeared in classic TV series such as “Bewitched,” “Hogan’s Heroes,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “All in the Family.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Inscription:There Is No DeathWhat Seems So Is TransitionBeloved Son, Brother, UncleMentor And Friend

Chester Clute (1891 - 1956)

Actor in 236 films including: “The Dentist” (1932), “Annabel Takes A Tour” (1938), “The Fleet’s In,” (1942), “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944), “Anchors Aweigh” (1945), “Mildred Pierce” (1945), “The Perils of Pauline” (1947), “The Great Lover” (1949). (bio by: TLS)

Chief Dark Cloud (1855 - 1918)

Actor, Model. Born Elijah Tahamont,  he was one of the earliest Native American film actors. He was also a popular and highly paid model who posed for over twenty years for famed sculptor, Frederic Remington. Dark Cloud was a chief of the Algonquin tribe (or Abenaquis tribe depending on the source),  and prior to his […]

John Close (1921 - 1963)

Hollywood film and television actor of the 1950s and 60s. Appeared in episodes of the sci-fi television classic ‘The Twilight Zone’. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Alberto Closas (1921 - 1994)

Renowned Spanish-born stage and screen actor. He is best remembered for his films “Muerte de un Ciclista” (1955), “El Baile” (1959), “La Gran Familia” (1962), “Esquilache” (1988), and “El Maestro de Esgrima” (1992). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Edward E. Clive (1883 - 1940)

Actor. Better known as Bulldog Drummond’s manservant ‘Tenny,’ as ‘Detective Sergeant Thacker’ in “Charlie Chan in London,” (1934) As ‘Sergeant Wilkes’ in “Dracula’s Daughter,” (1936) As ‘Alf’ in “Arsène Lupin Returns.” Clive died of a heart attack. (bio by: MC)

Montgomery Clift (1920 - 1966)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt’ in the motion picture “From Here to Eternity” (1953).  He represented the new wave of post-World War II actors who were handsome, intelligent, soft-spoken, introspective, and acted with intensity. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a […]

Jean François Joseph Clerc (1868 - 1952)

Early Film Actor.

Stanley C. Clements (1926 - 1981)

Actor, Born Stanislaw Klimowicz, he began his career performing in Vaudeville, then joined the touring company of the Major Bowes Amateurs in the late 1930s. In 1941, he was signed to a contract with 20th Century Fox Studios and was featured in the “The East Side Kids” film series. With the advent of World War […]

Dudley Clements (1889 - 1947)

Actor. He appeared in films of the 1920s and 1930s, such as “Yes or No”(1920), “Too Many Wives” (1937), and “The Toast of New York”(1937). On stage, he was in the origianl cast of “A Regular Feller” (1919), “Strike Up the Band” (1930), “Here Goes the Bride” (1931), “Of Thee I Sing” (1931), “The Postman […]

Pierre Clementi (1942 - 1999)

Actor. He was born in Paris, France. He began his career on cinema at young age and developed a prolific career, working in almost 100 films. He debuted in 1961 with the film “Adorable Menteuse.” Later, he appeared in “Il Gattopardo” but he obtained a big success in Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de Jour” (1967) and […]

Eric Clavering (1901 - 1989)

Canadian Actor. Clavering is best remembered for his role as ‘Shingwauk’ in the television series “The Forest Rangers” (1963-1966). He appeared in the films “Improper Channels” (1981), “Welcome To Blood City” (1977), “The Canary” (1975), “Vengeance Is Mine” (1974), “To Kill A Clown” (1972), “Isabel” (1968), “The Incredible Journey” (1963), “Bush Pilot” (1947), “Suspected Person” […]

Warren Clarke (1947 - 2014)

Actor. He will perhaps be best known for playing ‘Dim’ in the controversial Stanley Kubrick film “A Clockwork Orange” (1971). After dropping out of school at the age of fifteen, he found a job as a copy boy at the Manchester News. He would develop an interest in acting and began performing in regional theater. […]

Robert I. Clarke (1920 - 2005)

Actor. His acting roles ran the gamut from “The Man from Planet X” (1951) and “The Astounding She-Monster” (1957) to “Band of Angels” (1957) starring Clark Gable. Originally planned to go into the military but an asthma condition kept him out of service, he attended the University of Oklahoma and then the University of Wisconsin […]

John Sleeper Clarke (1833 - 1899)

Actor. He appeared regularly on stages in Boston, New York and Philadelphia before and during the Civil War. He was primarily a popular comic and eventually owned several theatres. He was married to Asia Booth Clarke, John Wilkes Booth’s sister, separating from her after the Lincoln assassination. He had grown up with the Booths and […]

Frank Clarke (1898 - 1948)

American stunt pilot and motion picture actor. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Neale Clark (1945 - 2004)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Matewan” (1987), “Invasion Of The Space Preachers” (1990), and “Paradise Park” (1991). Cause of death: Cancer

Edward Clark (1878 - 1954)

Actor, Writer. Russian-born stage and screen figure of the 1910s to the 1950s. Appeared in many top films, including “The Song of Bernadette” (1943), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), and “Strangers on a Train” (1951). (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Clara Stephenson Clark (1878 – 1969)*  Children:  Janet Elsie Clark (1912 – 1987)* […]

Cliff Clark (1889 - 1953)

Actor. Sometimes billed as Cliff Clarke. Born in New York City, he was a longtime performer in touring theatrical companies and first ventured into movies in 1931. He was nearly 50 when he settled on a Hollywood career but was kept extremely busy, appearing in some 210 films in 16 years. Squarely-built and balding, with […]

Bobby Clark (1888 - 1960)

Entertainer. He was half of the theatre and motion picture comedy team “Clark and McCullough” with Paul McCullough. They were featured in the films “In A Pig’s Eye,” “In The Devil’s Doghouse,” “Melon-Drama,” and “Odor In The Court.” After Paul McCullough committed suicide in 1935, Bobby Clark retired from acting.  Family links:  Spouse:  Angele P. […]

Andy Clark (1894 - 1965)

Actor. He entered films with Edison in 1914 and starred in ‘Andy’ series, appearing as Himself. He made mostly silent films, and played ‘Dinty’ in “Hit the Deck” (1930).  (bio by: Ginny M)

Hans Clarin (1929 - 2005)

German Actor. Considered one of Germany’s most popular television actors, he is best remembered for his role as the legendary and unforgotable voice of the goblin “Pumuckl” in the cartoon series “Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl ” of 1982. Born in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, his career began on the stage in Munich and spanned over 50 […]

Oliver Clarence (1870 - 1955)

Actor. Popular British stage and screen figure, he was more commonly known as “O.B. Clarence”. He appeared in many film productions from the early part of the 20th century through to the 1940s. Amongst his movies are “A Shot in the Dark” (1933), “Pygmalion”(1938), “Jamaica Inn”(1935), “Old Mother Riley in Business”(1941) and “Great Expectations” (1946). […]

Franco Citti (1935 - 2016)

Actor. Well-known to film audiences as Calo in “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part III”. He came to fame in acting in the 1961 Pier Paolo Pasolini film “Accattone”. He would become “the face of Pasolini’s films” with roles in such films as ” Mamma Roma”, “Edipo Re”, “Pigsty” and “The Decameron”.  He also appeared […]

George Cisar (1912 - 1979)

Actor. Born in Cicero, Illinois, he played background parts such as policemen or bartenders, in over a hundred films and television shows. He made his motion picture debut in “Call Northside 777” (1948), followed by “Batman and Robin” (1949). His other film credits include “The Werewolf” (1956), “Nightfall” (1957), “Jet Attack” (1958), “The Big Circus” […]

Leonardo Anthony Cimino (1917 - 2012)

Actor. He had a career which spanned over 50 years that included the theatre, motion pictures and television. His performances in the theatre would produce awards such as an Obie Award in 1958 for his work in “The Brothers Karamozov”, and a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in 1970 for “The Man In The […]

Luis Ciges (1921 - 2002)

Popular Spanish-born motion picture character actor. Among his films: “Plácido” (1961), “Escopeta Nacional” (1978), “Laberinto de Pasiones” (1982), “Así en el Cielo Como en la Tierra” (1994) which earned him the Goya Award to best supporting actor. His last film was “El Milagro de P. Tinto” (1999). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

José Cibrián (1916 - 2002)

Actor, Theater Director. Nicknamed “Pepe,” he was the son of two Spanish actors and lived in Spain until 1936. Due to the Spanish Civil War, he emigrated to Mexico, and in 1950 he established himself in Argentina. He participated in 16 movies, and was one of the pioneers of the Argentine television. (bio by: 380W)

Eduardo Ciannelli (1889 - 1969)

Italian Actor. He is remembered for his films of adventures and horror. Among his films: “Reunion in Vienna” (1933), “Gunga Din” (1939), “Strange Cargo” (1940), “Mummy’s Hand” (1940), “Mysterious Doctor Satan” (1940), “I Was a Prisoner on Devil’s Island” (1941), “The Mask of Dimitrios” (1944), “The Lost Moment” (1947), “Vulcano” (1950), “Sul Ponte Dei Sospiri” […]

Ken Christy (1894 - 1962)

Actor in 23 television series/shows and 90 films including: “Foreign Correspondent” (1940), “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” (1941), “Ball of Fire” (1941), “The Glass Key” (1942), “Hello, Frisco, Hello” (1943), “Cheaper By the Dozen” (1950), “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “My Sister Eileen” (1955), “Escape From San Quentin” (1957). (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Parents:  Francis Marion Christy […]