Takako Irie (1911 - 1995)

Actress. Born as “Hideko Tobojo,” she first worked under director Kenji Mizoguchi, then worked independently with a variety of directors thereafter. Known for her exceptional beauty, she was nicknamed “Neko(the cat).” Her movies include “Kokyo”(1923), “Tokyo March”(1929), and “Sanjuro”(1962). (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)

Azean Irdawaty (1950 - 2013)

Actress, Singer. The winner of multiple awards, she was a star of her country’s screen for more than 40 years. Though little is recorded of her early days, she was a young mother when she began a professional singing career around 1970; after gradually building a following, she made her 1979 silver screen bow in […]

Oana Ioachim (1967 - 2015)

Romanian Actress. Ioachim, who was a daughter of Romanian playwright Paul Ioachim, had a very recognized career in both the theater and film. She appeared in the theater for 20 years where she performed in such plays as “Barefoot in the Park” and “Popcorn”.  While still in the theater, Ioachim also appeared in films such […]

Amo Ingraham (1909 - 1983)

Actress, Dancer. She appeared in films from the late 1920s through the early 1940s. She was born in New York City to popular composer Herbert Ingraham and his wife Frankie Campbell. She played small parts, often as a chorus girl, in the following films: “Chasing Husbands” (1928), “The Wild Party” (1929), “Palmy Days” (1931), “Night […]

Frieda Inescort (1901 - 1976)

Actress. The daughter of actress Elaine Inescort and a British journalist, Inescort made her first Broadway appearance in the 1922 production “The Truth About Blayds.” After a successful career on stage, Inescort arrived in Hollywood in 1935, from 1935 to 1960, she was ‘Miss Bingley’ in “Pride and Prejudice.” Two of her better roles were […]

Tomris Incer (1948 - 2015)

Turkish Actress. Incer was a very prominent actress who appeared in the theater, films, and television. She started with the Istanbul City Theater in 1974, appearing in different productions.  Incer also appeared in such films and television series as “1001 Nights” (2006), “Love and Punishment” (2010) and “Karsilasma” (2003).   She was honored for her […]

Pola Illery (1909 - 1993)

Actress. The exotic vamp of roughly 15 French movies, she was possibly the last performer to have starred in silent films as an adult. Born Paula Illiescu in the small town of Corabia, she took to show business early and made her silver screen bow in the 1928 “Le Desir”. After first attracting major notice […]

Ellen Idelson (1961 - 2003)

Actress, screenwriter, producer. Idelson worked on such television shows as, “Sixteen To Life,” “Grosse Point,” “Holding The Baby,” “The Nanny,” “Boy Meets World,” and “Danny.” As an actress, she appeared in the films, “Moose Mating” (2001), as ‘Betsy,’ and “Eye Of The Sparrow” (1987), as ‘Donna.’ Also appeared in several episodes of the television series, […]

Carola Höhn (1910 - 2005)

Actress. She was born in Wesermünde and died in München, (Germany). She made her debut on stage in 1933 at the Berliner Schlosstheater. In 1934, she started a film career that spanned more than 60 years. She triumphed in movies such as “Einmal eine grosse Dame sein” (1934), “Charleys Tante” (1934), “Der alte und der […]

Kirsten Hüttemeier (1914 - 2003)

Television Personality. She was the host of the televison shows, “To Ved Et Kokkenbord” (1951-1953), and “Huttemeiers Madmagasin” (1995-1997). (bio by: K)

Frédérique Huydts (1967 - 2006)

Actress. She attended the Maastrichtse Toneelacady, where she graduated in 1989.She became famous in 1990 as Annet in the Dutch television soap Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden. After this she played in television series such as ‘In naam der Koningin’, the comedy ‘In de clinch’ and ‘Meiden van De Wit’. In 2004 she was diagnosed with […]

Ruth Carol Hussey (1911 - 2005)

Actress. Often played graceful, sophisticated, and intelligent women.   Best Known for her Oscar-nominated role as the cynical photographer Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Imbrie in “The Philadelphia Story” in 1940. Ruth was a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Drama. Her first show-business job was as a fashion commentator on a local radio station. Ruth […]

Madeline Hurlock (1899 - 1989)

Silent Film Actress. Best known for her role as ‘Lady Tarbotham’ in the Laurel and Hardy movie “Duck Soup.” In 1919, Madeline Hurlock made her Broadway debut in the ensemble cast of “The Rose of China”. Her big break came in 1923 when Keystone Studios producer/director Mack Sennett spotted her in one of the plays […]

Julia Hurley (1970 - 1927)

Silent film actress in over 30 films, some of them were “Mother” (1912), “The Jungle” (1914), “The Little Gypsy” (1915), “The Unborn” (1916), “Beware!” (1919), “Jane Eyre” (1921), “The Making of O’Malley” (1925) and “Married?” (1926). (bio by: Ginny M)

Gladys Hurlbut (1898 - 1988)

Actress, Playwright, Screenwriter. A character performer, she played a wide range of parts on stage, in films and television. In 1920, she made her professional debut in the Broadway production “Mrs. Jimmie Thompson” and in 1934, she penned the play “By Your Leave”. She co-wrote the screenplay for the Clark Gable and Joan Crawford picture […]

Jean Huntley (1893 - 1979)

Actress. She appeared in Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 classic, “The Gold Rush.” Jean was the long-time wife of producer/art director Paul Malvern. She met Paul when he fell from a balcony while filming a scene. They were married in 1932 and the union lasted until her death in 1979.   (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse: […]

Margaret Hughes (1970 - 1719)

Actress. Also known as ‘Peg’, she was the first recorded actress on the English stage. Before her time, only boys and men were allowed to play female roles. Her ground-breaking debut was as ‘Desdemona’ in a 1660 performance of William Shakespear’s “Othello”. Diarist Samuel Pepys records how, in the late 1660’s, he was delighted to […]

Carol Hughes (1910 - 1995)

Carol Hughes was born Catherine Mabel Hukill on January 17, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles, an upholsterer, and Mable Hukill (née Stift). Both of her parents were born in Chicago; her mother’s grandparents were from Germany. She was raised in a rented house at 2122 Pearl Court in Chicago along with a cousin, Pearl […]

Karina Huff (1961 - 2016)

Actress. Born Carrina Huff in London, England, Karina Huff was known for her appearances in the successful 1980s Italian teen comedy films “Time For Loving”, “Sapore di Mare 2”, and “Vacanze di Natale”. She first became known in Italy as a showgirl and a television presenter on RAI and Canale 5. Besides her three most […]

Paul Hubschmid (1917 - 2002)

Actor. Born in Schönenwerd, Switzerland, he had a successful international career in theatre, television,  and films.  His movie debut was in “Füsilier Wipd” (1938). During the 1950s he worked in Hollywood under the name Paul Christian in films such as “Palace Hotel” (1952), “No Time for Flowers” (1952) and “The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms” (1953). […]

Jobyna Howland (1880 - 1936)

American stage and motion picture actress of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Sister of actor Olin Howlin. Married to writer Arthur Stringer. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Joby A. Howland (1849 – 1939)  Mary Ann Bunting Howland (1854 – 1951)  Sibling:  Jobyna Howland (1880 – 1936)  Olin Howlin (1886 – 1959)* *Calculated relationship

Ursula Howells (1922 - 2005)

Actress. She was born in London and died in Perworth (England). Her 50-year career began on stage in the West End, where she made her debut in 1945. Later, she entered in cinema in 1950, with the drama Flesh and Blood. During the 1950s, she appeared in The Constant Husband (1955) and The Long Arm […]

Yvonne Howell (1905 - 2010)

Actress. She performed in a number of Mack Sennet’s silent features in the late 1920s. Born Julia Rose Shevlin, she moved to Hollywood at 10 with her mother, actress Alice Howell. Taking her mother’s name professionally she made her ‘official’ silver screen bow in 1924 with “Harem Follies”, though she had been seen in such […]

Joyce Howard (1922 - 2010)

Actress, Author. Joyce Howard studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and marked her professional debut on stage, in the midst of “The Blitz” by Germany, during the early part of World War II. Not long after, she launched her film career in the picture “A Voice in the Night” (1941), and would […]

Jennifer Howard (1925 - 1993)

Actress. Born in New York, she was the daughter of actress Clare Eames and screenwriter Sidney Howard. She made her screen debut in “Return To Peyton Place” (1961), followed by “All Fall Down” (1962), “House Of Women” (1962) and “To All a Good Night” (1980). For television she appeared on “The Twilight Zone”, “Perry Mason”, […]

Jean Speegle Howard (1927 - 2000)

Motion picture and television actress. Mother of director/actor Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard. Married to director/actor Rance Howard. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  William Allen Speegle (1903 – 1960)  Louise Dewey Speegle (1906 – 1974)Cause of death: Heart and respiratory illness

Clara Horton (1904 - 1976)

Actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, at age 8 she made her debut during the silent film era appearing in “The Homecoming” (1912). From 1912 to 1942, she appeared in 88 films to include “The Violinist” (1914), “Us Kids” (1916), “Huck and Tom” (1918), “Penrod” (1922), “Beyond the Trail” (1926), “Bengal Tiger” (1936) and “Time […]

Victoria Horne (1911 - 2003)

Actress. She appeared in 46 films, including “Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer,” “Blue Skies,” “Daisy Kenyon,” “Forever Amber,” “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” and the Jimmy Stewart classic “Harvey.” She retired from show business in 1952 to spend time with her husband, comedy star Jack Oakie. After her husband’s death in 1978, Victoria Horne […]

Victoria Hopper (1909 - 2007)

Actress. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, she was a leading lady of the 1930s and 1940s who appeared mainly in British films. She is best known for her roles in “The Constant Nymph” (1933) and “Lorna Doone” (1934),  both directed by her husband,  Basil Dean. Her other memorable performances include […]

Gloria Hope (1899 - 1976)

American silent screen actress of the 1910s and 20s. Married to actor Lloyd Hughes. (bio by: A.J. Marik)