John Bleifer (1901 - 1992)

Actor. Prolific film and television character actor who enjoyed a six decade career starting in 1927. He worked in both the silent and sound eras, in productions including We Americans (1928), Manhattan Melodrama (1934), Les Misérables (1935) as Chenildieu, Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936), Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937), The Mark of Zorro […]

Tomás Blanco (1910 - 1990)

Actor. He was born in Bilbao (Vizcaya, País Vasco) and died in Madrid. He began his career on stage in 1933. He triumphed in the play Nuestra Natacha in 1935. After the Spanish Civil War, he entered in cinema where worked over 40 years. Among his films Mariona Rebull (1946), Nada (1947), Las Aguas Bajan […]

Claude Blanchard (1932 - 2006)

Canadian Comedian, Actor, and Singer.  A native of Joliette, Quebec, Blanchard made his television debut in 1959 on “En haut de la pente douce,” He would continue to return to television throughout his career with numerous different roles and sketches with his most recent being “Music Hall” in 2002 and “Virginie” from 1996 until his […]

Pierre Blanchar (1892 - 1963)

Actor. Algerian-born, he played leading roles in films such as “Man From Nowhere,” “Magnificent Sinner,” “Crime and Punishment” and “Lovers and Thieves.” Father of actress Dominique Blanchar. (bio by: MC)

Larry J. Blake (1914 - 1982)

Actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began his career on the stage and made his big screen debut in “The Road Back” (1937). A veteran of nearly a 100 films, his credits included “Backlash” (1947), “Cruisin Down the River” (1953), “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” (1956), “Hang ‘Em High” (1968), “The Stone Killer” (1973), […]

Christopher Blake (1949 - 2004)

Actor. Born in London, England, he was best remembered for starring in the popular British TV sitcoms “That’s My Boy” (1981-86) and “Casualty” (1990-2001). His other television credits included “Mixed Blessings”, “Down to Earth”, “So Haunt Me”, plus the mini-series “Love for Lydia” and “Alexa”. For feature films, he appeared in “Because of Cats” (1973), […]

Pierre Blaise (1952 - 1975)

French Actor. He was discovered by motion picture director Louis Malle. He is best remembered for his film “Lacombe Lucien” (1974), in the title role. He also worked in “Les Noces de Porcelaine” (1974), “Die Grosse Ektase” (1975) and “Per le Antiche Scale” (1975).Cause of death: Car accident. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

William Blaisdell (1970 - 1931)

Actor, he appeared in the original stage productions of “Star and Garter” (1900), “Vienna Life” (1901), “The Toreador” (1902) and “Drifting” (1922). He appeared in over 35 films including “Rainbow Island” (1917), “The City Slicker” (1918), “ The Covered Schooner”(1923), “The Golf Bug”(1924), “Crazy Like a Fox” (1926), and “Dizzy Sights” (1927). (bio by: Ginny […]

Carlyle Blackwell (1884 - 1955)

Actor, Director. He began his career in New York live theatre as a leading man and made his film debut in the Vitagraph Studio production of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” (1910). As a silent film star he appeared in more thAn 180 movies, including “The Badge of Courage” (1911), “Out in the Rain” (1914), “The Burgler” […]

J. Stuart Blackton (1875 - 1941)

British-born film director, producer, writer, and actor of the silent era. Present at the advent of motion pictures, with credits dating as far back as 1896. Married to actress Evangeline Russell. He was killed in a road accident in 1941. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouses:  Evangeline Russell (1902 – 1966)  Paula Blackton (1881 […]

Douglas Blackley (1908 - 1955)

Actor. Born as Douglas W. Blackley Jr. in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a prize fighter and when he began movies he was known as Robert Kent. His career consisted mostly of playing leads in “B” pictures. He specialized in westerns, action and adventure films, appearing in such pictures as Gang Bullets in 1938, The Phantom […]

Roy Black (1943 - 1991)

Singer. Born Gerd Höllerich in Bobingen, Germany, he was a popular German romantic ballad singer who also appeared in several musical films. He started in the pop music business at age 20 forming the group Roy Black & His Cannons in 1963. The group was signed a contract with Polydor Records, but the label wanted […]

Maurice Black (1891 - 1938)

Actor. Born in Queens, New York, he began his career on the stage, and made his big screen debut in “Show Folks” (1928), followed by “Marked Money” (1928). Known for his portrayal as a mobster, among his more then ninety film credits are “Little Caesar” (1931), “I Cover the Waterfront” (1933), “The Bride of Frankenstein” […]

Gunnar Björnstrand (1909 - 1986)

Actor. Educated at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. His first theatre employment was at Svenska Teatern (The Swedish Theatre) in Vasa, Finland. Returning to Sweden his career went idle, and for a period he had great problems with earning his living. He managed to get along with minor roles, and then a number of […]

Peter Birrel (1935 - 2004)

Actor. He appeared in  film and television credits that included “Sharpe’s Company,” “Around the World in 80 Days” “War and Remembrance,” “London’s Burning,” “If Tomorrow Comes,” “Arch of Triumph,” “Freud,” “The Great Riviera Bank Robbery,” “Lillie,” “Marie Curie,” “Alexander the Greatest,” “Freelance,” “Lord Mountdrago,” “I Was a Doctor Who Monster,” “Just for You,” and “Doctor […]

Norman Bird (1920 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, England and died of cancer in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. His film and television credits include “Crossing the Floor,” “Shadowlands,” “The Final Conflict,” “To Serve Them All My Days,” “Thomas and Sarah,” “Coronation Street,” “Margie and Me,” “The Slipper and the Rose,” “Young Winston,” “Oh! What a Lovely […]

Ed Binns (1916 - 1990)

Actor. He was a versatile character performer whom after appearing in a number of Broadway plays, began appearing in films in the early 1950s. Some of his best performances include “12 Angry Men” (1957), “Curse of the Undead” (1959), “Judgment at Nuremberg” (1961), “Fail Safe” (1964), “Patton” (1970), “The Pilot” (1980) and “The Verdict” (1982). […]

Herman Bing (1889 - 1947)

Actor.  Educated in his native country Germany for a musical career, Herman Bing went into vaudeville at the young age of 16, and found work as a circus clown. He entered film in the mid-1920s working as a scripter and assistant director to F.W. Murnau on the film “Sunrise” (1927). He also worked under John […]

Michael Patrick “Little Pat” Bilon (1947 - 1983)

Actor. He is best remembered for his work on the 1982 film, “E.T.: The Extra Terrestial.” Along with another dwarf actor, Tamara De Treaux, he played the role of ‘E.T.’ as well as working on other projects on the film. He also appeared in the 1981 film, “Under The Rainbow.” He who stood only 2 […]

Theodore Billings (1880 - 1947)

Actor in 23 films including: “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” “Stagecoach,” “Mrs. Miniver,” “None But the Lonely Heart” and “Dressed to Kill.” (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Margaret Hennessey Billings (1878 – 1939)* *Calculated relationship

Theodore Bikel (1924 - 2015)

Actor. Highly-versatile, he played a wide range of parts and may perhaps be best remembered for his stage performances, notably as ‘Tevye’ in “Fiddler on the Roof”. Born to a Austrian-Jewish family, he learned Hebrew and Yiddish at home, while being taught German in school. After the Nazi occupation of Austria, he fled with his […]

Lexie Bigham (1968 - 1995)

Actor. Born Lexie Darnell Bigham Jr. in Illinois, he appeared in numerous independent films and television series. He had prominent roles in feature films such as “Boyz in the Hood” (1991), “South Central” (1992), “Airheads” (1994), “Se7en” (1995) and “Up Close & Personal” (1996). His TV credits include “China Beach”, “LA Law” and “Saved by […]

Richard James Biggs (1960 - 2004)

Actor. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Biggs is best remembered for his role as ‘Dr. Stephen Franklin’ on the television sci-fi series, “Babylon 5” from 1994 to 1998. He also appeared in “Days Of Our Lives” as ‘Marcus Hunter’ from 1987 to 1992, “Any Day Now” as ‘Bill Moody’ from 1998 to 1999, “The Guiding […]

Aldo Bigatti (1970 - 2004)

Stage, cinema and T.V. actor. Born Aldo Alberto Bigatti Cóppola, he also participated in 15 movies. (bio by: 380W)

Ramon Arens Bieri (1929 - 2001)

Character Actor. Son of William Parker Bieri and Gladys Arens Shea. Ramon was an actor and familiar face of stage, screen, and television. His first stage appearance was in 1954, launching a theatrical career that included many on and off Broadway featured roles. He was known to audiences of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park, […]

Charles Bickford (1891 - 1967)

Actor. Starred in over 90 motion pictures, most notably “The Big Country”, “A Star Is Born”, “Man Behind The Badge”, and “Four Faces West”. (bio by: Frank  Jasinski)

Robert Bice (1914 - 1968)

Actor. Born Robert Lee Bice, his career spanned three decades between 1943 and 1967, in which he appeared in almost 100 films and over 90 television programs during this period. A wavy-haired supporting actor, who, after playing mostly nameless roles as ranch hands, henchmen and detectives in films, found himself much in demand for meatier […]

Abner Biberman (1909 - 1977)

Actor. He appeared among others in “Gunga Din” (1939), “The Roaring Twenties” (1939), “Another Thin Man” (1939), “Zanzibar” (1940), “His Girl Friday” (1940), “South of Tahiti” (1941), “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” (1944), “Dragon Seed” (1944), “The Keys of Kingdom” (1944), “Salome Where She Danced” (1945), “Captain Kidd” (1945), “Winchester 73” (1950), “Viva Zapata!” […]

Brian Leo Bianchini (1978 - 2004)

Actor and Model. Bianchini was born on July 16, 1978. He appeared in the films, “Girl For Girl” (2000), “The Brotherhood” (2002), and “The Black Magic” (2002). Also a top male model who fequently posed nude or clothed, Bianchini was listed on the list of the fifty most beautiful men in America.  Family links:  Parents: […]

Mohan Bhandari (1970 - 2015)

Indian Actor. He was a busy television actor during the decade of the 1980s, appearing in such series as “Chunauti” and “Mujrim Haazir”. Bhandari’s career dropped off for awhile before he was “rediscovered” in the popular television series “Saat Phere” in 1994. He also appeared in such films as “Bawandar” (2000), “Pratighaat” (1987) and “Paheli” […]