El Brendel (1891 - 1964)

Stage and Motion Picture Actor. First appeared on stage with his wife, Flo Sophie Bert, for eight years. Known as “The Synthetic Swede,” he entered films in 1926 and eventually achieved stardom in sound films of 20th Century Fox. From 1929 through 1931, he could be seen in nearly every every Fox feature film, usually […]

Beppo Brem (1906 - 1990)

Actor. German comedian, stage and film actor. He played different characters in “Komödienstadl.” (bio by: JSesto) Cause of death: Lung cancer

Edmund Breese (1871 - 1936)

American motion picture actor of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Appeared in the Marx Brothers’ ‘Duck Soup’ (1933) and in the Victor Fleming classic ‘Treasure Island’ (1934). Died of peritonitis in 1936. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

John Cabell “Bunny” Breckenridge (1902 - 1996)

John Cabell Breckenridge nicknamed “Bunny” was born August 6th, 1902 in Paris, France to a wealthy family. Breckenridge was the great-grandson of US Vice President John C. Breckenridge, for whom he was named, and was also the great-grandson of the founder of the Wells Fargo Bank, Lloyd Tevis. Breckenridge grew up in England and attended […]

Peter Breck (1929 - 2012)

Actor. Born Joseph Peter Breck, he was best remembered for his role as Nick Barkley on the popular ABC-TV Western series, “The Big Valley” (1965-69). After serving in the US Navy, he studied English and drama at the University of Houston, Texas. In addition to performing in college plays, he started acting at Houston’s Alley […]

Egon Brecher (1880 - 1946)

Actor. Brecher was a 1900 graduate of the University of Heidelberg in Germany and then toured Austria and Germany acting on the stage. Brecher also served as the chief director of the Stadts Theatre in Vienna before going to the U.S. in 1921. In 1929, Brecher moved to Hollywood and appeared in foreign language versions […]

Hans Brausewetter (1899 - 1945)

Actor. Born to German parents in Málaga, Spain, he began his acting career on stage and made his screen debut in “Der Marquis von Bolibar” (1921). He went on to appear in over 140 films. When Hitler rose to the power he was briefly imprisoned for his political views,  but was soon able to resume […]

Manfred Von Brauchitsch (1905 - 2003)

German Writer and Actor. He wrote the story for the 1957 film, “Rivalen Am Steuer.” In 1932 he appeared in the film, “Kampf” playing the role of ‘Robert Wenck.’  He was a famous German racing driver who drove for the Mercedes-Benz “Silver Arrows” team during the 1930s. Although a reasonable driver with some success, he […]

Pierre Brasseur (1905 - 1972)

Actor. Born Pierre Albert Espinasse in Paris, France, he was International performer over 150 films and television series. He made his big screen debut in “Backbiters” (1924), followed by “Feu!” (1927). His many other film credits include “Café de Paris” (1938), “Two Shy Ones” (1943), “The Law” (1959), “King of Hearts” (1966) and “Macedoine” (1971). […]

Keefe B. Brasselle (1923 - 1981)

Actor. Born John Brasselli in Elyria, Ohio, he was a film-television performer, also a producer and author. A veteran of  over thirty films, he was most noted for the role as Earl Eastman in “A Place In the Sun” (1951) and for the lead role as Eddie Cantor in “The Eddie Cantor Story” (1953). In […]

George F. Brasno (1911 - 1982)

Actor. A midget actor, he appeared in the films, “The Great John L.” (1945), “Little Miss Broadway” (1938), “Arbor Day” (1936), “Charlie Chan At The Circus” (1936), “Carnival” (1935), “The Mighty Barnum” (1934), “Shrimps For A Days” (1934), and “Sitting Pretty” (1933).

Christian Brando (1958 - 2008)

Actor, eldest child of actor Marlon Brando. An actor in several lesser known films, he never gained the fame like that of his father, and was better known for his run-ins with the law.  He plead guilty to manslaughter  in the death of the boyfriend of his half-sister Cheyenne, Dag Drollet, in 1990. (bio by: […]

Chet Brandenburg (1897 - 1974)

American motion picture actor of the 1920s through 1950s. Began his career on the silent screen in 1924s “Wide Open Spaces,” which starred Stan Laurel. Chet’s father was Alfred Daniel Brandenburg. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Alfred Daniel Brandenburg (1868 – 1903)  Arminta Noe Harding (1868 – 1968)  Spouse:  Anna Beatrice Casey Brandenburg […]

Booker Bradshaw (1941 - 2003)

Record Producer, Film & TV Actor. Harvard Graduate, Motown executive, producing albums for Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Jose Feliciano. He managed the Supremes for a short period of time, then wrote for TV shows such as “Columbo,” “The Rockford Files,” and “Sanford and Son.” For science fiction fans, he will be remembered as ‘Dr. […]

Truman Bradley (1905 - 1974)

Actor, Radio Narrator. Born in Sheldon, Missouri, he began his career as a radio broadcaster in the 1930s and is regarded as one of the golden voices of radio. He was noted for hosting and narrating both radio and television programs to include “Young Dr. Kildare”, “Charlie Chan”, “Frontier Days”, “Action Sports” and “Science Fiction […]

Curley Bradley (1910 - 1985)

Actor. Born in Coalgate, Oklahoma, he began his career as a stunt man in silent films in the mid 1920s. In 1933, he joined the NBC Radio Network cast as a voice actor in the lead role of Tom Mix in the western radio adventure program “Tom Mix”, which aired until 1950. Also at this, […]

Richard Bradford (1937 - 2016)

Actor. Born Richard Edwin Bradford, he was a versatile actor who was best known for his role of the CIA agent turned private eye McGill in the 1960s British series “Man in a Suitcase”. After a short stint in both football and baseball, he decided to go to New York to pursue a career in […]

Marshall Bradford (1885 - 1971)

Actor. He played the Sheriff in a number of “Lone Ranger” television episodes, he also appeared in episodes of “Dragnet,” “Annie Oakley” and “Medic.” He played in 40 films including: “Blondie for Victory,” “White Heat,” “Batman and Robin,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “A Star is Born,” “It Conquered the World,” “Band of Angels,” […]

Saax Bradbury (1943 - 1976)

Tragically killed in an airplane crash one month after shooting the movie “The Turning Point.” The pilot of the four seater Cessna did not have a flying license. Saax appeared in many Timex specials in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Dustin Hoffmann and Arthur Laurents attended her funeral. She would have been a great […]

Marcel Bozzuffi (1929 - 1988)

Actor.  He was usually seen as a villain in French and international films.  He is best-known for “The French Connection” (1971),  in which he played a hit man who leads cop Gene Hackman on a spectacular car and elevated train chase throughout Brooklyn.  He was also memorable as the gay,  right-wing assassin who kills Yves […]

Max Bozyk (1899 - 1970)

Actor. Born in Lodz, Poland, he began his career performing in the Yiddish theater before relocating to America. He made his film debut in “Yidle with a Fiddle” (1936), followed by “The Dybbuk” (1937). His other credits included “The Jester” (1937), “The Vow” (1938), “The Eternal Song” (1939) and “God, Man and Devil” (1949). He […]

William “Stage” Boyd (1889 - 1935)

Actor. Born in New York City. William began his career on stage when a young child. He worked in a circus before studying architecture. In 1906 he was seen on Broadway and he moved to motion pictures in 1913. William would change his name to avoid confusion with the better-known performer working under the same […]

Sully Boyar (1923 - 2001)

Stage and film actor, he gave up the practice of law to become an actor.  On Broadway he appeared in “The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel” (1977).  On television, he appeared on “Barney Miller’, Kojak”, Charlie’s Angels”, “Law and Order” and “The Sopranos”.  Films include “Men Outside” (1965), “The Panic in Needle Park” (1971), “The […]

Wilfred Bowman (1970 - 1970)

British actor. Starred as “Spiros Nivanos” in the 1992 film “Year of the Comet.” Amongst his work is “The Troubleshooters”, “Z Cars” , “Colditz” and “The Venturers”. One of his most well-loved roles came as one of the German guests in the classic “The Germans” episode of the hit comedy “Fawlty Towers”. (bio by: Kieran […]

John Bowers (1885 - 1936)

Actor.  Real name John Bowersox.  The leading man in many silent movies, he began his screen career in 1916. He is featured in the movies “Richard the Lion-Hearted,” “Pals in Paradise,” and “Ragtime.” He had also appeared in three early talkies, but his career began to fail after the end of the silent era. Afterwards […]

Charles R. Bowers (1887 - 1946)

Silent film actor and cartoonist. Supposedly kidnapped by the circus at age 6, he became an accomplished tightrope walker before returning home two years later. He held all sorts of random jobs, including various circus jobs, theatrical work and bronco busting. Bowers eventually took charge of the entire Mutt and Jeff series of cartoons for […]

Joseph Bova (1924 - 2006)

Actor. He was born in Cleveland (Ohio) and died in Englewood (New Jersey). His first stage appearance in New York was in “Once Upon a Mattress,” the 1959 Broadway take-off on “The Princess and the Pea,” which also featured Carol Burnett’s debut.He acted with Lynn Redgrave in a 1977 production of Shaw’s “St. Joan,” appeared […]

Georges Bouvier (1970 - 1991)

Actor. Bouvier appeared in the films, “Un Linceulnia Pas De Poche” (1974), “Les Brules” (1959), “Big Red” (1962), “L’Immigre” (1959), “Ils’enfla Si Bien” (1956), “Que Dieu Vous Soit En Aide” (1956), and Le Vieux Bien” (1956). He also appeared on television in, “Septieme Nord” in 1965, “Ruede L’Anse” from 1963 to 1965, “Ti-Jean Caribou” from […]

Philip Hilaire Bourneuf (1908 - 1979)

Actor in 54 television series/shows and 18 movies including: “Joan of Arc,” “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt,” “The Arrangement,” “Pete ‘n’ Tillie” and “Frankenstein” (made for TV movie).  (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frances Reid (1914 – 2010)* *Calculated relationship

John Botvid (1889 - 1964)

Swedish actor. Acted in nearly 100 films. He also made his name as a revue-actor. He started his career with producing his own revues at Folkteatern and Nya Teatern in Gothenburg, and wrote more than 1000 revue-sketches. (bio by: Peter Robsahm)