Eleanor “Nell” Gwynne (1650 - 1687)

Actress, Royal Mistress. Born Eleanor Gwynne, probably in Hereford, Herefordshire, although Coal Yard Alley off Drury Lane in Covent Garden, London also claims to be her birthplace. According to most sources, her father was Thomas Gwyn, a former soldier in the Royalist army, and her mother was Eleanor Smith. By early childhood, her father was […]

Magda Guzman (1931 - 2015)

Actress. A star of the Mexican and screen, she shall be remembered for her career of more than 70 years. Born Maria Magdalena Guzman Garza, she took to show business early, making her 1941 silver screen bow in “Noche de rien casados”. From 1948 until virtually the end of her life she worked steadily, twice […]

Irene Gutiérrez Caba (1930 - 1995)

Renowned Spanish stage, motion picture, and television actress. She is the sister of actors Julia Gutierrez Caba and Emilio Gutierrez Caba. Among her films: “La Tía Tula” (1964), “?Cómo está el Servicio!” (1968) and “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” (1987). On stage, she is best remembered in “El Caso de la Mujer Asesinadita,” “La Vida […]

Lyudmila Gurchenko (1935 - 2011)

Actress, Singer. She was a leading star of the Russian stage and screen for many years. Raised in the Ukraine she attended Moscow’s All Union State Institute of Cinematography and made her silver screen bow in the 1956 drama “Doroga pravdy”. That same year saw her achieve stardom with her portrayal of Lena Krylova in […]

Dorothy Kathleen Gulliver (1908 - 1997)

Actress. “Baby Star” and “Gulliver” were part of The Collegians silent series of the late 1920s. She also made some silent serials with William Desmond, Jack Hoxie and Hoot Gibson. (bio by: MC) Cause of death: Aspiration Pneumonia due to ASVD

Emilia Guiú (1922 - 2004)

Actress. She was born Emilia Guiú Estivella in Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain) and died in San Diego (California). She was forced to exile with his child, during Spanish Civil War. Then, she moved to Mexico, where began an important career in Mexican cinema. She appeared in Club Verde (1944), El Niño Perdido (1947), Angelitos Negros (1948), […]

Mary Louise “Texas” Guinan (1884 - 1933)

Actress, Social Figure. She was a former silent screen actress and singer who became a popular hostess in New York City speakeasy’s during prohibition. She greeted every customer by saying “Hello, sucker.”  Family links:  Spouse:  Julian Johnson (1880 – 1965)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Natural causes

Ofelia Guilmain (1921 - 2005)

Mexican Stage and Screen Actress. She took part in the Guerrillas of Theater groups in the Spanish Republican government, but she was forced to exile, when Franco’s Fascist regime came to power. She fled to Mexico, where she spent the rest of her career. She appeared in more than 100 stage plays and films. In […]

Amparo Guillén (1970 - 1915)

Spanish Stage Actress. She was born and died in El Cabanyal (Valencia). She debuted in Madrid in the Novedades Theater. She triumphed on stage in early twentieth century. She appeared in “La Escalinata de un Trono,” “El Místico,” “La Tosca,” “Los Amantes de Teruel” and “Don Álvaro o la Fuerza del Sino.” She released the […]

Trini Guillem (1970 - 2000)

Actress. She was born and died in Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana, Spain). She had a long career on stage, where she became one of the best actresses on the Spanish scene. She is remembered for her role in Tres Forasters de Madrid and for her work in the television series Herència de Sang. She won the […]

Lilian Decima Moore Guggisberg (1871 - 1964)

British stage actress of the late Victorian and the Edwardian Era. Also known as Decima Moore, Lady Guggisberg, Lady Decima Moore-Guggisberg. She was born the 10th child child to Edward Henry Moore, a chemist (pharmacist) in Brighton, East Sussex. Her theatrical debut was in 1889 at the Savoy Theatre in London as “Casilda” in the […]

Prudencia Grifell (1876 - 1970)

Actress. She was born Prudencia Grifell Masip in Lugo (Galicia, Spain) and died in Mexico D.F. She began her career on stage in Venezuela. In 1904, she moved to Mexico where she created her own stage company, and where she lived until her death. On cinema, she appeared in “Internado para Señoritas” (1943), “La Culpable” […]

Shirley Grey (1902 - 1981)

Actress. Born Agnes Zetterstrand, she made her stage debut in “A Tailor Made Man” (1920) at the Lyric Theater in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1924, Grey was offered a part in Wilbur’s play, “The Imported Wife”. Eventually she performed in more than 45 films, she received great reviews, as ‘Edith Varney’ in “Secret Service” (1931). “The […]

Madeline Grey (1887 - 1950)

Actress in 9 films from 1929 to 1944. She appeared in the musical “Hit Parade of 1943,” the crime drama “Whispering Footsteps” (1943), and the comedy “That’s My Baby” (1944). (bio by: TLS)

Berjouhi Gregorian (1901 - 1988)

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

Angela Greene (1921 - 1978)

Actress. Gorgeous, Irish-born screen personality. In films from 1943, she usually played decorative leads in B pictures and aggressive party girls in A’s. Despite her looks and talent, Greene was too independent-minded for a starring career in Hollywood. She once turned down a Paramount contract because she objected to being called a “starlet”, claiming, “Girls […]

Dorothy Green (1920 - 2008)

Actress. Born Dorothy Hufford, she appeared in numerous films and television programs from the 1950s into the 1990s. She is best known for her role as Jennifer Brooks in the popular daytime soap opera “The Young and the Restless”. Her big screen credits include, “The Big Heat” (1953), “Bad for Each Other” (1953), “Finger Man” […]

Dorian Gray (1936 - 2011)

Actress. She appeared in roughly three dozen Italian film features over a 15 year career. A native of Northern Italy, she was born Maria Luisa Mangini and left few clues about her early life and none to the Oscar Wilde allusion that provided her rather bizarre screen name. She broke into show business with a […]

Teresa Graves (1948 - 2002)

Actress. She was the star of the television show “Get Christie Love” in the 1970s. She began her career as a singer, later turning to acting. She appeared regularity on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” in 1969 and 1970. She had supporting roles in “Vampira,” “Black Eye,” and “That Man Bolt.” She eventually gave up her […]

Dorothy Karolyn Granger (1912 - 1995)

Popular actress of the 1920s through the 1960s. She often played the comic foil to Laurel & Hardy and in early Three Stooges shorts. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Cancer

Suzanne Grandais (1893 - 1920)

Actress. Nicknamed “The Mary Pickford of France” for her angelic looks, she was one of her country’s most popular screen idols of the World War I era.  Born Suzanne Gueudret in Paris,  she started out as a professional dancer and made her film debut in 1910.  Director Louis Feuillade brought her to the Gaumont studio […]

Charity Grace (1884 - 1965)

Actress. She appeared in the film, “The Gift Of Love” (1958), as ‘Sarah The Housekeeper.’ She also appeared in the television shows, “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour”, “Ben Casey”, “Dr. Kildare”, “The Jack Benny Program”, “Maverick”, “The Andy Griffith Show”, “Startime”, “Law Of The Plainsman”, “Bourbon Street Beat”, “The Californians”, “Peter Gunn”, “Dragnet”, and “77 Sunset […]

Mara Goyanes (1970 - 2006)

Actress.  Goyanes began her career on stage, playing in “La Tirana,” “Tres Sombreros de Copa,” “La Vida en un Hilo,” “El Gran Teatro del Mundo,” “Los Intereses Creados,” “Fedra” and “El Diario de Ana Frank,” among many others. On cinema, she is best remembered in films such as “La Vida Alrededor” (1959), “Tiempo de Amor” […]

Helen Goss (1903 - 1985)

British actress: She was born in London, England. Her film and television credits include “Jane Eyre,” “Half a Sixpence,” “The Spy with a Cold Nose,” “A Suitable Case for Treatment,” “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll,” “Moment of Danger,” “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” “Carry On Sergeant,” “Gideon’s Day,” “Action of the Tiger,” “Three Cornered […]

Lynne Gorman (1970 - 1989)

Actress.  She appeared in a number of movies, TV movies, and television shows, mostly in supporting roles.  She is most remembered for playing the role of Mrs John Pringle in the TV movie, Anne of Avonlea (1987).  Her first movie, The Test (1961) was not a hit, nor was her other later movies.  She was […]

Vera Gordon (1886 - 1948)

Actress. Russian-born motion picture figure of the 1920s through 1940s. Often appeared in the role of the family matriarch. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Ruth Gordon (1896 - 1985)

Writer, screen and stage actress.  After graduating from Quincy High School she enrolled in the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York city.  Her career saw her working in both films and the stage, making her Broadway debut in 1915 in Peter Pan.  In 1921 she married actor Gregory Kelly, who died of […]

Pamela Gordon (1937 - 2003)

Actress. Gordon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1937, and began her acting career at the age of 5 performing at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. After studying at Bennington College and earning a B.A. in dramatic arts from Carnegie-Mellon University, she moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1961. After moving to Los Angeles she […]

Mary Gordon (1882 - 1963)

Actress. She is best remembered for her role as Mrs. Hudson, Sherlock Holmes’ housekeeper, in the popular mystery films of the 1930s and 1940s, starring Basil Rathbone as the legendary sleuth. Gordon also reprised the role (again opposite Rathbone) in a radio series.  Her credits include “Our Dancing Daughters” (1928),  “Madame X” (1929),  “Frankenstein” (1931), […]

Fritha Goodey (1972 - 2004)

Actress. A native of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, England, Goodey is best known for her role as ‘Moira Gatewood’ on the British television series, “Dr. Willoughby” in 1999. Goodey also appeared in the films, “The Red Phone: Manhunt” (2001), “About A Boy” (2002), “Case Of Evil” (2002), “Bookcruncher” (2002), “The Lost Prince” (2003), and “When I’m Sixty-Four” […]