Tom Adams (1938 - 2014)

Tom Adams Dead – Tom Adams who became popular for his role in The Great Escape has died. He was 76. The News of his passing was announced by Emma Harvey who was Adam’s agent and friend. Guardian reported that following his battle with cancer, Tom Adams at the hospital, although the cause of his death […]

Ted Adams (1890 - 1973)

Actor. Born in a theatre dressing room, his parents were vaudeville performers and he performed on the stage before coming to films in his mid 30s. He made his screen debut in “Road Agent” (1926) and went on to be a featured character in mostly western films. In addition to being a regular in “Hop-Along […]

Nick Adams (1931 - 1968)

Nick Adams Nick Adams is best remembered for his role of ‘Johnny Yuma’ in the television western series “The Rebel” (1959 to 1962). The studios molded his acting persona in the same “troubled young man” persona as his close friend, actor James Dean. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Garfield, New Jersey.  After […]

Jonathan Adams (1931 - 2005)

Actor. A prolific television and stage actor with numerous appearances to his credit, he is best known for the role of ‘Dr Everett Scott’ in the motion picture version of cult film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in 1974. He had originally played the part of ‘The Narrator’ in the London, England stage production. (bio […]

Ernest S. “Ernie” Adams (1885 - 1947)

Actor. Born in San Francisco, California to Leon D. Adams and Laurence G. Girard. Ernie was featured in musical comedies on Broadway such as Jerome Kern’s “Toot Toot” in 1918, then devoted himself to the cinema from 1919 until his death. His first role as Shorty in “A Regular Girl”. Finding favor with numerous casting […]

Francisco Adam (1983 - 2006)

Actor. A native of Lisbon, Portugal, he grew up in Runa, a village near Torres Vedras, Portugal. At the age of 18, he moved to Lisbon to become a model, first for Elite Models and later for On Fashion. After 4 years of working for fashion and advertisement campaigns, he was cast in “Morangos com […]

Rodolfo Acosta (1920 - 1974)

Actor. Born  Rodolfo Acosta Perez in Chihuahua, Mexico, he was a character actor best known for his roles primarily as a villain in movies and television shows. In the 1940s, he came to the US and was signed by Universal Studios for a small roles in “The Fugitive” (1947), followed by “One Way Street” (1950). […]

Art Acord (1890 - 1931)

Art Acord Rodeo cowboy and film star Artemus Ward Acord was born on April 17, 1890. His birthplace seems to be somewhat in question. Some say it was Stillwater, Oklahoma Territory, but others believe it to be in Utah, with the family then moving to Stillwater. In either case, Acord displayed his cowboy skills early […]

Walter Ackerman (1881 - 1938)

Actor. Born in New York City, he began his career in the theatre and made his debut in the silent film era appearing in “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” (1909). Among his other film credits are “Rugged Waters” (1926), “Man Of The Forest” (1926), “A Flame In The Sky” (1927), “Back To God’s Country” (1927) and […]

Goodman Ace (1899 - 1982)

Radio Actor, Comedian. From 1931 to 1945 he teamed with his wife Jane Ace to play in the comedy radio program “Easy Aces” (his character was the straightman to his wife’s character was “Mistress Misspeack”). He had a successful career as a comedy writer, providing material for early television entertainment figures such as comedian Milton […]

Khoren Abrahamyan (1930 - 2004)

Actor. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, he graduated from the Acting Department of Yerevan Fine Arts and Theatre Institute in 1951. He was renowned as one of the Soviet Union’s most popular performers, being featured in many leading roles in both theatre and cinema. Later in his career, he was the executive director of the Sundukyan […]

John Abineri (1928 - 2000)

Actor. Appeared three times in the “Doctor Who” British Science Fiction series.  Appeared as Ranquin in “The Power of Kroll” (1978), as Richard Railton in “Death to the Daleks” (1974), and as General Carrington in “The Ambassadors of Death” (1970).

Aleksandr Abdulov (1953 - 2008)

Actor. Born in Tobolsk, Russia, he made his 1974 motion picture debut in “About Vitya, about Masha and the Sea Force.” In 1975 he was hired by Lenkom Theater director Mark Zakharov, and became a celebrity after appearing in “The Ordinary Miracle.” During the early 1980s he was considered a sex symbol and one of […]

Mamdouh Abdel-Alim (1956 - 2016)

Actor. He was a prominent actor in both cinema and television where he became one of the most popular faces for Egyptian households. He got his start in the acting profession, acting in both radio shows and children’s television programs.  He would get his first break by being cast in the television series “El-ganna Wal-Azraa”. […]

James Francis Abbott (1872 - 1954)

Actor. He appeared in the theatre and in motion pictures during the “Silent Screen Era”.  Family links:  Spouse:  Ollivan C. Abbott (1885 – 1961)* *Calculated relationship Inscription:OUR BELOVED BUNNY

Frank Abbott (1878 - 1957)

Actor. He gained his motion picture renown during the “Silent Screen Era” that pre-dated talking films. His roles included appearances in the films “Fade Away Faster” (1926), and “The Wild Bull’s Lair” (1925).  Family links:  Parents:  William Abbot (1830 – 1879)  Mercedes Garcia Abbot (1839 – 1908)

Bo-Peep Karlin (1910 - 1969)

Actress. Born in Green Creek, Illinois, she was a dancer when she made her screen debut as a chorus girl in 滴appy Days” (1929). Her other credits included “The Trial of Vivienne Ware” (1932), “Something to Sing About” (1937), “Around the World in 80 Days” (1956) and “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963). She died in Hollywood, […]

Diana Karenne (1970 - 1940)

Actress. Born Leucadia Konstanti in Poland, she was considered one of Europe’s foremost leading actresses of the silent motion picture era. She moved to Italy in 1914 where she began to write, direct and produce films. Between 1916 and 1929 she starred in many successful pictures, among them “Redenzione” (1919), “Playing with Fire” (1921), “Marie […]

Anna Karen (1914 - 2009)

Actress. She will be best remembered as the housekeeper “Mrs. Chernak” in the mid-1960s television series “Peyton Place”. Raised in New Jersey, she worked in New York for the elite Powers Modeling Agency a and appeared on Broadway before moving to California. Her television debut came in the 1951 “Lights Out”; she was to appear […]

Doo-Ri Kang (1993 - 1970)

Korean Actress. She was best remembered for her appearance in the Korean drama “Insolently Go, Go” (2015). She also appeared in “Three Brothers” (2010), “Scandal: A Shocking And Wrongful Incident” (2013), and “Touch” (2012). She was found dead on December 14, 2015. Initial reports said that she’d been killed in a car accident, but her […]

Ida Kaminska (1899 - 1980)

Actress. Born in Odessa, Russia, she was best known for her role as ‘Rozália Lautmannová’ in “The Shop on Maine Street” (1965), of which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. She began her career as a performer in the Yiddish theater, Poland and after World War II, she was co-founder of Jewish State […]

Jessie Brown Kalmar (1892 - 1985)

Vaudeville dancer/entertainer. Married to famed songwriter/screenwriter Bert Kalmar, Sr. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Bert Kalmar (1884 – 1947)*  Children:  Bert Kalmar (1913 – 1997)* *Calculated relationship

Bertha Kalich (1874 - 1939)

Bertha Kalich was born Beylke Kalakh in what was then Austria-Hungary, the only child of Solomon Kalakh, a poor brush manufacturer and amateur violinist. Her mother was Babette Halber Kalakh, a seamstress who often made costumes for local theaters. Babette was an active opera fan and her devotion inspired a love for the stage in […]

Katy Jurado (1924 - 2002)

Actress. One of her country’s premiere movie stars, Katy Jurado is remembered for her sultry beauty and strong portrayals in films on both sides of the Rio Grande. Born Maria Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado Garcia to a family of wealth and position, she was raised in Mexico City from age three and was originally educated […]

Mildred June (1905 - 1940)

Actress. She appeared in the films, “Crazy To Act” (1927), “When Seconds Count” (1927), “The Snarl Of Hate” (1927), “Dog Shy” (1926), “Wanted A Bride” (1926), “The Village Cut-Up” (1926), “Dizzy Daddies” (1926), “Battling Romeo” (1925), “Mac’s Beth” (1925), “Taming Of The Shrewd” (1925), “Starvation Blues” (1925), “Troubles Of A Bride” (1924), “Hook And Ladder” […]

Peggy Hopkins Joyce (1895 - 1957)

Actress, Folk Figure. A performer on both stage and film, she is probably best remembered for her knack of marrying (and divorcing) rich men. Born Marguerite Upton, she was raised under poor circumstances in Southside Virginia, and moved to New York at 16 to join the Ziegfeld Follies. Divorced twice by age 20, her stage […]

Brenda Joyce (1917 - 2009)

Actress. She appeared in more than twenty feature films from 1939 until 1949 and is best remembered for her role as ‘Jane’ in the “Tarzan” film series appearing opposite Johnny Weissmuller and Lex Barker. Born Betty Graffina Leabo, she attended UCLA and was a model prior to her signing a contract with Twentieth Century Fox. […]

Alice Joyce (1890 - 1955)

Alice Joyce Actress. A popular star of the silent film era, she was called “The Madonna of the Screen” for her ethereal beauty and the serene aura she projected, regardless of the roles she played. Joyce was born in Kansas City, Missouri. After working as a telephone operator and fashion model, she entered films with […]

Marian Irene “Molly McGee” Driscoll Jordan (1898 - 1961)

Actress and Radio personality. She is best remembered in the comic role of Molly McGee of “Fibber McGee and Molly” (1935-1959) fame.  She and her real life husband, Jim Jordan, would pair together for the rest of their lives as comic actors.  She was born Marian Driscoll in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of coal miner […]

Etta Elmer Jones-Mills (1919 - 1997)

Dancer, singer, actress. Former Dandridge Sister. She worked with Jimmie Lunceford and Count Basie at the Cotton Club and  after she retired from show business to raise a family, she taught dance for the L.A. Department of Parks and Recreation. Cause of death: Heart failure