Karlheinz Böhm (1928 - 2014)

Austrian Actor. He starred in 45 movies but is mostly known for playing emperor Franz Joseph in the ‘Sissi’ movies alongside Romy Schneider. (bio by: Lutetia)  Family links:  Parents:  Karl Böhm (1894 – 1981)  Thea Linhard Böhm (1903 – 1981)

Walter E. Bystrom (1893 - 1969)

Actor played one of the Keystone Cops.  Inscription:CALIFORNIASFC US ARMYWORLD WAR

Paul Byron (1888 - 1959)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Good-For-Nothing Gallagher” (1917), “Heart Strings” (1917), “A Child Of Mystery” (1916), “The Heritage Of Hate” (1916), “The Moving Finger” (1916), “The Black Sheep Of The Family” (1916), “Ashes Of Remembrance” (1916), “The Seekers” (1916), “The Other Half” (1916), “The Flirt (1916), “For The Defense” (1916), and “The Second In […]

William Dellano Byrd (1966 - 1993)

Actor. Although he was deaf he could read lips and speak clearly when he was signed to Paramount Pictures. He was best known for the role of Danny the disk jockey in the film “Children of a Lesser God” (1986). He also had parts on the television series “Houston Knights”, “A Man Called Hawk” and […]

Roy Byford (1873 - 1939)

Actor. He was a prolific actor of both stage and screen. His theatrical career included Tours of the United States and Canada from 1928 to 1929 and again from 1931 until 1932, when he was part of the New Shakespeare Company. He also appeared in a large number of movies during the early years of […]

Walter T. Butterworth (1892 - 1962)

Actor. Born in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, for most of his career he was a prominent stage performer. He appeared in a supporting role in the film, “Citizen Saint” (1947) and was a regular on the television series “Kraft Television Theatre”, 1947 to 1958. Stage and vaudeville actress MabelButterworth, was his sister. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith) […]

Peter Butterworth (1919 - 1979)

Actor. He was a cast member of the “Carry On” series of movies, appearing first in “Carry on Cowboy” and in 16 altogether. He played the ‘Meddling Monk’ in the “Doctor Who” science fiction television series.  Family links:  Spouse:  Janet Brown (1923 – 2011)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: apparent heart attack

Buttermilk (1970 - 1970)

Show horse. When Dale Evans was signed to be the co-star of Roy Rogers, the studio was under the impression, she being from Texas, was proficient in horsemanship.  However, she had never before been in a saddle and was unable to ride.  Lessons were arranged and she became an expert rider. It was determined that […]

Herbert Butterfield (1895 - 1957)

Actor. He is best remembered for his roles as ‘Clarence Wellman’ in the television series’, “The Halls Of Ivy” from 1954 to 1955, and as ‘Commissioner’ in “Dangerous Assignment” (1952). He appeared in the films, “Shield For Murder” (1954), “A Blueprint For Murder” (1953), “The House On Telegraph Hill” (1951), and “Never Fear” (1950). Also […]

William J. Butler (1970 - 1927)

Actor. He appeared in the original stage productions of “The Seno-Comic Governess” (1904), “The Great Divide” (1906), and “Pippa Passes” (1908). On film, he appeared in over 240 silent films of the 1900s-10s. They include “The Taming of the Shrew” (1908), “A Child’s Faith” (1910), “Her Father’s Pride” (1910), “Saved from Himself” (1911), “Helen’s Marriage” […]

Fred Joline Butler (1867 - 1929)

Actor. Among his acting appearances were “The Deathlock” (1915), “Susan Rocks the Boat” (1916), “The Dictator” (1922), and “Gold Heels” (1924). Married to actress Adele Belgrade, father of prolific director/actor David Butler. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Adele Belgrade (1866 – 1938)Cause of death: Kidney disease

Francis X. Bushman (1883 - 1966)

Prolific, award-winning American motion picture and television actor of the 1910s through 1960s. Nicknamed the “Handsomest Man in Movies,” he appeared in many landmark films, including the 1925 silent epic “Ben Hur.” A major Hollywood star. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  John Henry Bushman (1843 – 1926)  Mary Josephine Norbeck Bushman (1847 – […]

Vince Bushey (1922 - 1988)

Stage and screen actor. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Ernst Busch (1900 - 1980)

Singer, Actor. He was born in Kiel, Germany. He began his career as singer in german cabaret and fight against nazism during Second World War. Also he worked in a few films and on stage for Bertold Brecht and Erwin Piscator. Anomg his films “Katharina Knie” (1929), “Das Lieb Vom Leben” (1931), “Kuhle Wampe” (1932), […]

Alberto Busaid (1970 - 2002)

Stage, T.V. and cinema actor. He participated in 32 movies. (bio by: 380W)

Tony Burton (1937 - 2016)

American Character Actor. Burton, who was best known for his role as Apollo Creed’s trainer “Duke” in the ‘Rocky’ series, was just one of four actors, including Sylvester Stallone, to appear in the first six ‘Rocky’ movies. He graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1955, where he played football and made All-City and All-Valley […]

Richard Burton (1925 - 1984)

Richard Burton Actor. He is best remembered for his roles in such movies as “Cleopatra” (1963), “Where Eagles Dare” (1971), “Raid on Rommel” (1973), as the voice of Sir Winston Churchill in the television series, “The Valiant Years,” and for being married to Actress Elizabeth Taylor twice.  Born in Pontrhydyfen, Wales, as Richard Walter Jenkins, […]

Martin Burton (1904 - 1976)

Actor. Born in Mitchell, Indiana, he began his career performing in road stage shows in the 1920s, before settling in Hollywood. In the 1930s, he appeared in the films, “Ladies’ Man” (1931), “Caught” (1931), “Broken Dreams” (1933), “When Ladies Meet” (1933) and “Hotel Variety” (1933). He died in Santa Monica, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” […]

Jay Burton (1916 - 1993)

Writer, Actor. Born in New York City, he began his career as a playwriter on Broadway before relocating to California in the late 1950s. He was most noted for being a program writer for many television series such as “The Perry Como Show”, “The Hollywood Palace”, “When Things Were Rotten”, “The Steve Allen Comedy Hour” […]

Frederick Burton (1871 - 1957)

Actor. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He got his start on the stage after making a hit in a Knights of Pythias benefit in Gosport.  In 1913 Frederick along with Sydney Shields starred in “Reckless Age”, a play produced by Cecil B. De Mille shortly before he switched to film. He was an actor, known for […]

Paul “Pesach’ke” Burstein (1896 - 1986)

Actor. A matinee idol of Yiddish Theatre, he was brought to the United States in 1924 by Boris Thomashefsky. Renowned for his unique whistling, he was a popular Columbia recording artist in the 1920s and 1930s.  Family links:  Spouse:  Lillian Lux Burstein (1918 – 2005)* *Calculated relationship

William James “Bill” Burrud (1925 - 1990)

Actor. He was a child actor in motion pictures in the 1930s. Later producer/host of television nature/travel documentaries:  “Treasure” (1958); “Flight to Adventure” (1960); “Thrill Hunters” (1966); “Animal World” (1968-1980); “Safari to Adventure” (1969-1975); “The Challenging Sea” (1969); “World of Women” (1969); “World of the Sea” (1970); “The Great Apes” (1970); “The World of Reptiles” […]

Stephan William Burns (1954 - 1990)

Actor. A native of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, Burns is probably best known for playing the role of Jack Cleary in the 1983 television miniseries, “The Thorn Birds”, which also starred Richard Chamberlain. He also played Deputy Brett Cueva in the television series, “240-Robert” in 1981. His other credits include the films, “Herbie Goes Bananas” (1980), […]

Paul E. Burns (1881 - 1967)

Actor in 27 television series/shows and acted 168 movies including: “Rose of Washington Square,” “Lillian Russell,” “The Mummy’s Tomb,” “The Paleface,” “Tulsa,” “Storm Warning,” “Superman and the Mole Men,” “Spartacus,” “The Absent Minded Professor,” and “Barefoot in the Park.”  (bio by: TLS)

George Joseph “Bart” Burns (1918 - 2007)

Actor. Primarily a supporting actor during his five-decade career, he is probably best remembered for his role as ‘Pat Chambers’ on “Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer” television show that ran from 1957 until 1959. His father was an inspector for the New York City Police Department. After graduating from high school, he attended Cornell University in […]

Edmund Burns (1892 - 1980)

Actor. He began his career as an extra in D.W. Griffith’s silent film “Birth of a Nation” (1915) and went on to be regular in features until the mid 1930s. Among his many credits are “The Slave” (1917), “The Love Burglar” (1919), East Is West” (1922), “Poor Girls” (1927), “Ransom” (1928), “Sea Devils” (1931), “It […]

Bob Burns (1890 - 1956)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures of the 1930s and 1940s. Know for his trademark hillbilly humor, backwoods philosophy, and tall tales.  (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  William Robert Burn (1851 – 1927)  Emma Needham Burn (1865 – 1922)  Spouses:  Harriet M. Foster Burns (1909 – 1978)  Elizabeth Fisher Burns (1899 – 1936)*  Children: […]

Frank Fulton Burley (1922 - 2007)

Singer,  Actor.  Burley was the wisecracking Irish tenor who entertained millions of Disneyland guests over the course of 25 years (1962 to 1987) as the star and master of ceremonies for the Golden Horseshoe Revue. He also provided the voice of the Irish parrot, Michael, for the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction at Disneyland. He was […]

Stephen K. Burks (1956 - 1992)

Character actor of the 1980s and 90s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Rick Burks (1960 - 1989)

Actor. Born Richard Allen Burks, he performed in local bands and was an excellent lead guitarist. Although acting was not an occupation he pursued as a career, he got into movies because it was a fun way for him to earn income. He is most notable for his role as Michael Tutman in the comedy-horror […]