Joy Irene Garrett (1945 - 1993)

Actress. She played ‘Jo Johnson’ on the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.” She was a cast regular from 1987 until her death in 1993. (bio by: John  Sheets) Cause of death: Liver failure

Ava Gardner (1922 - 1990)

Actress. Born in a small town in North Carolina, after traveling to Virginia with her family for part of her childhood, she returned to the area to enjoy her teen years. After seeing a photo taken by her brother-in-law, who was a professional photographer, her looks caught the attention of MGM scouts and she was […]

Sara García (1895 - 1980)

Actress. She was born in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. She become one of the most beloved actresses in Mexican cinema, and was best known as the Granny. She developed a prolific career on stage, cinema and television, appearing in over 200 films. Among others, she played in “Alma de Sacrificio” (1917), “Yo Soy tu Padre” (1927), […]

Isabel Garcés (1901 - 1981)

Actress. She was born and died in Madrid. She debuted at the age of 7 on stage, and she worked until her death. With a caracteristic voice, she often played comedic roles. She appeared in several films with child actress Marisol. Among others, she appeared in “Ha Llegado un Ángel” (1961), “Marisol Rumbo a Río” […]

Delia Garcés (1919 - 2001)

Actress. He was born and died in Buenos Aires. Her real name was Delia Amadora García. She triumphed on stage with plays such as “El Jardín de los Cerezos,” “Living Room” and “El Cantar de los Cantares.” On screen, she is best remembered in Luis Buñuel film “Él” (1953). She also appeared in “¡Segundos Afuera! […]

Greta Garbo (1905 - 1990)

Greta Garbo Actress. Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson in Stockholm, Sweden to impoverished parents, she went to work at the age of 14, first as a lather girl in a barbershop, and then as a clerk in a department store. At age 17 she appeared in her first motion picture, “Luffar-Petter” (1922), playing a bathing beauty. […]

Lola Gaos (1921 - 1993)

Noted Spanish screen and stage actress. She is best remembered for her films “Esa Pareja Feliz,” “Tristana,” and “Furtivos.” On stage she appeared in “Espectros” and “La Casa de Bernarda Alba.” (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Celia Gámez (1905 - 1992)

Actress, Singer. She had a successful career both in Argentina and Spain. (bio by: Guada)

Rita Gam (1927 - 2016)

Actress. Born Rita McKay, to Jewish parents of French and Romanian descent, her father was a clothing manufacturer. Rita was raised in New York City and made her Broadway debut in the production “A Temporary Island” (1948) followed by her initial association with television in an episode of the series “Lights Out” (1951). She marked […]

Soava Gallone (1970 - 1957)

Actress. Born Soava Winaver in Warsaw (Poland) wife of Italian motion-picture director, Carmine Gallone. Gallone starred in “Avator,” (1915) “Mother Doll,” (1919) “Cabiria” (1914) and “Celle Qui Domine.” (1927) (bio by: MC)

María Rosa Gallo (1922 - 2004)

Actress. She acted for the first time in a play (1943) being only a teenager.  That performance won the Critic´s Award as the best young actress.  Among her most remarkable works on stage are “Fascinación,” “Todos los Hijos de Dios Tienen Alas,” “El Mercader de Venecia” and “Prontuario.”  In 1950 she traveled to Italy where […]

June Gale (1911 - 1996)

Actress, wife of composer/performer Oscar Levant. Born June Gilmartin she started her career in vaudeville. She and her sister Jean were teamed with their twin sisters Joan and Jane and were billed, inaccurately, as the Dancing Gale Quadruplets. As they toured they were always in mortal fear of being found out. Little is know of […]

Gretchen Gailing (1915 - 1961)

Actress. American stage and motion picture figure who appeared in Victor Fleming’s 1948 version of “Joan of Arc”. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jane Gail (1890 - 1963)

Silent film actress of the 1910s, she was in over 80 movies. Some of her more famous roles were Dr. Jekyll’s fiancé, ‘Alice’, in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”(1913), ‘Mary Barton’ in ‘Traffic in Souls” (1913), ‘Princess Flavia’ in “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1915), and  ‘A Child of Nature’ in  “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”(1916) […]

Eve Gagnier (1930 - 1984)

Actress. Gagnier appeared in the films, “The Late Blossom” (1977), and “Once Upon A Time In The West” (1974). She also appeared in the television shows, “Passe-Partout” in 1978, “Au Chenal Du Moine” from 1957 to 1958, and “Le Survenant” in 1957. (bio by: K)

Jacqueline Gadsdon (1900 - 1986)

American silent-screen actress. Starred with Lionel Barrymore in the 1929 adventure film “The Mysterious Island.” Sometimes credited as Jane Daly. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Jessie Hickman Gadsdon (____ – 1931)  Spouse:  William Harry Dale (1900 – 1975)

Renee Gadd (1908 - 2003)

Actress. She was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, and educated in England at the age of 24. She married British actor Mervyn Johns and later appeared in several films, and in the Broadway stage play, “Funny Face” alongside dancer-actor Fred Astaire. Her many films include, “The Blue Lamp” (1950), “Dead Of Night” (1945), “They Came […]

Marisa Raja Gabaglia (1970 - 2003)

Brazilian Actress, Author, TV Reporter. She appeared in the television series, “Pigmaliao” (1970), in the role of Marisa.

Marianne Gaba (1939 - 2016)

Actress, Model. Born Mary Ann Gaba, in Chicago, her father worked as a mail carrier, she began modeling during her teenage years and captured the title of ‘Miss Illinois’ in 1957. This experience resulted in her finishing as a finalist for the ‘Miss Universe Pageant’ and her adorning the cover of Playboy Magazine in September […]

Betty Midgley Furness (1916 - 1994)

Actress, Consumer Advocate, Commentator.  She was born Elizabeth Mary Furness in New York City the daughter of pioneering radio executive George Furness.  A child model starting at age 14, she was signed at 16 by RKO Studios to a film contract.  With a new name Betty, she appeared in some forty mostly B-melodramas in the […]

Sonia Furió (1937 - 1996)

Actress. Born in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Furió developed a prolific career on stage, screen, radio and television. During the Spanish Civil War her family moved to Mexico, where Furió studied acting. Her films include “El Seductor” (1955), “Pensión de Artistas” (1956), “The Lovers” (1956), “La Sombra del Otro” (1957), “Ay…Calypso no te Rajes! (1958), […]

Rosalinde Fuller (1892 - 1982)

Actress. A figure on British theatres and in motion pictures, she appeared in several early films including “Contraband Love”(1931), “Perfect Understanding”(1933)and “Escape Me Never”(1935). (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Sylvia Froos (1914 - 2004)

Actress, Singer. Originally known as “Baby Sylvia” she is best remembered as a child star who sang on radio broadcasts in the early 1920s. She was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York and was raised in the Bronx. When she was 7, her mother signed her up in a juvenile vaudeville troupe called […]

Dorothy Frooks (1896 - 1997)

Actress, military figure and author. Frooks played alongside Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton in the film “Reds.” She authored several books, including “American Heart” (1919) and “The Olympic Torch.” She was the wife of J.P. Vanderbilt. (bio by: John T. Chiarella) TEC 5, US ARMY

Zhanna Friske (1974 - 2015)

Russian Actress, Singer, Model, and Socialite. She first became famous when she joined the all-girl pop singing group Blestyashchie in 1996, and left in 2003 to embarked on a solo career as a singer, actress, and occasional model, and keeps enjoying strong media interest. Internationally Friske is known for her roles in the films Night […]

Trixie Friganza (1870 - 1955)

Entertainer. Exuberant, plus-size comedian. Born Delia O’Callahan in Grenola, Kansas, she took her mother’s maiden name for her stage debut as a chorus girl in 1889. She scored her first lead role in the musical comedy “The Little Joker” (1894) and went on to star in the hit Broadway shows “The Belle of Bohemia” (1900), […]

Florida Friebus (1909 - 1988)

Actress. Best Known for Playing Winifred ‘Winnie’ Gillis on “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” (1959), she also played Mrs. Lillian Bakerman, on “The Bob Newhart Show.” (1972). She worked in several Brodway production, and guest starred on several television series. (bio by: The Perplexed Historian)  Family links:  Parents:  Theodore Friebus (1879 – 1918)  Spouse: […]

Maruchi Fresno (1916 - 2003)

Spanish Screen and Stage Actress. She appeared in “El agua en el suelo” (1934), “Reina Santa” (1946), “Historia de una Escalera” (1950), “Catalina de Inglaterra” (1951), “La Laguna Negra” (1952), “Solomon and Sheba” (1959), “King of Kings” (1961), “El Camino” (1963), “La Regenta” (1974) and “Pecata Minuta” (1998), her last film. She was cremated in […]

Mary Jane French (1920 - 2009)

Actress. A gorgeous redheaded model of the 1940s, she went on to appear in a number of Hollywood features. Raised mostly in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she moved to New York in 1939 seeking a career in modelling and achieved success with the upscale William Thornton Agency. A sought-after dress model, she posed for many of the […]

Helen French (1970 - 1917)

Stage and silent-screen actress. Married to actor Charles French. (bio by: A.J. Marik)