Lon Chaney, Jr (1906 - 1973)

Actor. One of the most emblematic horror film stars of the 1940s. Though given the name “Creighton Chaney” by his parents, he took the name “Lon Chaney, Jr.” at the behest of a producer who wished to capitalize on the reputation of his father, who had starred in such silent classics as “The Hunchback of […]

Lon Chaney (1883 - 1930)

Actor. He moved from the stage to the screen in 1912, gradually getting more important parts, until his work in the 1919 film ‘The Miracle Worker’ established his reputation as one of the best character actors in Hollywood. Four years later, in 1923, his reputation increased even more with the release of ‘The Hunchback of […]

Jeff Chandler (1918 - 1961)

Actor, Singer. He is best remembered for playing the role of the legendary Native American Apache chief Cochise in “Broken Arrow” (1950), and for being one of Universal International’s most popular male stars of the decade, with his sex appeal, prematurely gray hair, and ruggedly handsome tanned features. Born Ira Grossel to a Jewish family, […]

Ralph Chambers (1892 - 1968)

Actor. He appeared on stage and in film and television from the 1920s to the 1940s He was in the origianl casts of “Lost Boy” (1932), “The More the Merrier” (1941), “John Loves Mary” (1947), and “Call Me Madam” (1950. He was ‘Chalrie’ in “The Pajama Game”(1954) on stage, as well as the film in […]

William Challee (1904 - 1989)

Actor. He appeared in 50 television series/shows and 50 films including: “None But the Lonely Heart,” “God Is My Co-Pilot,” “Nocturne,” “The Glenn Miller Story,” “Raintree Country,” “The Cincinnati Kid,” “Five Easy Pieces,” and “Moonchild.” (bio by: TLS)

Brent Chalem (1975 - 1997)

Actor. A native of Westlake Village, California, Chalem is best remembered for his role as ‘Horace’ the fat kid in the 1987 film, “The Monster Squad.” Chalem also played in the films, “Moving Violations” (1985), and “Dance ‘Til Dawn” (1988), and the television shows, “Quantum Leap”, “Mr. Belvedere”, and “Punky Brewster” as ‘Farley ‘Spud’ Blugner.’ […]

Gino Cervi (1901 - 1974)

Actor. The son of renowned theatre critic Antonio Cervi, he was one of the most popular actors in Italy, first on stage (for example, as Falstaff and Cyrano de Bergerac), then on screen and finally on television. Making his stage debut in 1924, he entered films in 1932. Robust and commanding, Cervi was for more […]

Ramon Centenero (1927 - 2015)

Actor. He was a very prominent actor in the Spanish theater and film in a career that lasted several decades. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Madrid, he got his start in the theater in 1957.  Centenero acted in many plays while also starring in many films through the years working […]

Marino Cenna (1935 - 2003)

Actor. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, he was an Italian character performer best remembered for his role as Canio in the movie “Everybody’s Fine” (1990). His other film credits included “In the Name of the Father” (1971), “Una vita venduta” (1976), “Padre padron” (1977), “A Leap in the Dark” (1980) and “La posta in gioco” […]

Henry Cele (1949 - 2007)

Actor. Cele was widely known for his portrayal of the title role in SABC’s “Shaka Zulu” miniseries. Born in Durban, South Africa, Henry “Black Cat” Cele was a goalkeeper for several professional soccer clubs prior to acting. He then landed the role of Shaka Zulu after playing Shaka in a South African stage production. Cele […]

Jon Cedar (1931 - 2011)

Actor. He was a veteran character performer fondly remembered for his role as Corporal Langenscheidt on the TV sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes”, from 1965 to 1971. He began his career as a child traveling the country with his family appearing in off-Broadway and in national tour shows. Settling in California, he did many performances with the […]

John Cazale (1935 - 1978)

Actor. Cazale is best remembered for his role as ‘Fredo Corleone’ in the films, “The Godfather” (1972), and “The Godfather: Part II” (1974). A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Cazale studied drama at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. Cazale, who was once engaged to actress Meryl Streep, also appeared in the films, “The Conversation” (1974), “Dog […]

Joseph B. Cawthorn (1868 - 1949)

Actor. Appeared on stage and in motion pictures from the 1920s to the 1940s. Married to actress Queenie Vassar. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Inscription:CAWTHORNJOSEPH B.1869 — 1949QUEENIE V.1870 — 1960

Robert Chattey Cawdron (1921 - 1997)

Actor. Born in Garches, France, he is best known for his role as Detective Inspector Cherry from 1956 to 1965 on “Dixon of Dock Green.” Film and television credits include “London Conspiracy,” “Madhouse,” “Doomwatch,” “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes,” “Z Cars,” “Doctor Who,” “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” “The First Lady,” “The Avengers,” […]

Orestes Caviglia (1893 - 1971)

Famed stage and cinema actor and director. He participated in 34 movies. (bio by: 380W)

David Cavendish (1893 - 1960)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures of the 1940s and 1950s. Appeared in “Wilson” (1944), and “Life With Father” (1947), among several other films. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Glen Cavender (1883 - 1962)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures from the 1910s to the 1940s. One of the original Keystone Cops, he appeared in many Mack Sennett films. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Paul Cavanagh (1888 - 1964)

Actor in 115 films including: “A Bill of Divorcement,” “Tarzan and His Mate,” “Maisie Goes to Reno,” “The Babe Ruth Story,” “Charade” and “Francis in the Haunted House.” (bio by: TLS)

Dick Cathcart (1924 - 1993)

Actor and entertainer. Played ‘Roy Cleaver’ in the 1954 movie, “Dragnet.”  Family links:  Children:  John Wylie Cathcart (1955 – 1983)* *Calculated relationship Inscription:CATHCARTFatherLoving HusbandAnd FatherCHARLES RICHARD1924 – 1993SonLoving HusbandAnd FatherJOHN WYLIE1955 – 1983

Roy Castle (1932 - 1994)

Actor. Born in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, he was a popular British dancer, singer, comedian, actor and musician. He began his career as a talented jazz trumpet player, then entered films making his big screen debut in “Sink the Bismarck!” (1960). His other film credits included “Dr. Who and the Daleks” (1965), “The Plank” (1967), […]

Nick Castle (1910 - 1968)

Actor, Songwriter, Dancer and Choreographer.  He was the dance director or choreographer on such famous movies as “Swanee River” (1939), “Buck Privates” (with Abbott and Costello – 1941), “Royal Wedding” (1951), “Skirts Ahoy” (1952), “The Seven Little Foys” (1955), and over eighty other films. Born Nicholas Castle in Brooklyn, New York, he worked in his […]

Mario Castiglione (1970 - 2000)

Movie, television and stage actor. Best remembered for his marriage with the famed dancer and actress Moria Casán. (bio by: 380W)

Richard S. Castellano (1933 - 1988)

Actor. He gained fame playing ‘Peter Clemenza’ in the motion picture “The Godfather.” Although his weight was normally about 200 pounds, he specialized in playing overweight characters. He started off his acting career on the stage with the New Yiddish Theatre in New York, eventually moving on to the Off Broadway production of “A View […]

Sir Lewis Casson (1875 - 1969)

Actor of stage and film. Casson was married to British actress, Dame Sybil Thorndike from 1908 until his death in 1969, and was the father of Ann, Christopher, John, and Mary Casson. His films are, “Uncle Vanya” (1963), “Shake Hands With The Devil” (1959), “Men Of The Sea” (1951), “The Winslow Boy” (1948), “Sixty Glorious […]

Ted Cassidy (1932 - 1979)

Actor. He is best remembered for playing the part of ‘Lurch’, the butler on the ABC sitcom television series “The Addams Family” that ran from September 1964 to April 1966. Born Theodore Crawford Cassidy, he was raised in Philippi, West Virginia, graduating from Philippi High School where he played the center position on the basketball […]

Ed Cassidy (1893 - 1968)

Actor. He played in some 200 serials and westerns from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. Most remembered as ‘Lon Carter’ in “Wells Fargo Days,” as ‘Sam Duncan’ in “Sheriff of Cimarron” and as ‘Clint’ in “Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas.” Also, he made some appearances in early TV shows such as “The Lone Ranger” and “Circus […]

Jean-Pierre Cassel (1932 - 2007)

Actor. Born Jean-Pierre Crochon in Paris, France. He was a leading man of the 1960s and 1970s who is probably best remembered for his roles in the films “The Three Musketeers” (1973),  “The Four Musketeers (1974),  and “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974). Some of his other notable films include “The Joker” (1960), “Candide” (1960), […]

John Cassavetes (1929 - 1989)

Actor, Director. He was known for his intensity as a performer and a gifted filmmaker who embraced the method of spontaneous  technique. John Nicholas Cassavetes was born in New York City, the son of a Greek businessman, he developed an interest in acting while attending Colgate University, where he studied English and later began his […]

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)

Antonio Casal (1910 - 1974)

Actor. He was born in Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Galicia, Spain. He began his career like others actors of his times on the stage, appearing in “La del Manojo de Rosas” and “La Madre Guapa” with María Fernanda Ladrón De Guevara. Soon, he entered in cinema and become a star in the 40s, often […]