Dorothy Burgess (1907 - 1961)

Actress. After learning her art on the stage, she appeared in several dozen Hollywood features during the 1930s. Raised initially in Los Angeles where her father was in the transportation business, she studied painting and sculpture in New York, then got her theatrical start as a bit-player and dancer in productions that featured her maternal […]

Betty Burbridge (1895 - 1987)

Actress, Screenwriter. She worked almost exclusively in westerns, from 1926 until the late 1940s. He movie credits include “The Night Riders” (1939) “Three Texas Steers” (1939) and “Pals of the Saddle” (1938). She wrote many scripts, mainly in the western genre. (bio by: MC)

Winifred Bryson (1892 - 1987)

Actress. A talented stage and film performer, Bryson is best remembered for her role as Fleur de Lys in the 1923 film, “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.” Born in Columbus, Ohio, Bryson headed to Los Angeles in 1915. Her first professional acting appearance was in the play “Regeneration”, opposite Bert Lytell. Known for her sultry, […]

Claudia Bryar (1918 - 2011)

Actress. She shall be remembered for her countless television roles and as Mrs. Emma Spool from Richard Franklin’s 1983 “Psycho II”. Born Hortense Rizler, she was the child of a Congressman and Federal Judge and was to break into show business when she moved to Southern California in the early 1950s. After refining her art […]

Nana Bryant (1888 - 1955)

Actress in 108 films including: “Meet Nero Wolfe,” “Pennies From Heaven,” “Out West With the Hardys,” “Calling Dr. Gillespie,” “The Song of Bernadette,” “Ladies of the Chorus,” “The Du Pont Story” and “The Outcast.”  Bryant also played the role of ‘Mrs. Nestor’ on the television series “Our Miss Brooks.” (bio by: TLS)  Inscription:Beloved Actress

Dora Bryan (1923 - 2014)

Actress. Born Dora May Broadbent, she made her stage debut aged 12 before working with Ensa, the armed forces’ entertainment body, during World War II. After moving to London, she was encouraged to change her surname by Noel Coward while appearing in a production of his play ‘Private Lives’. She went on to play the […]

Alicia Bruzzo (1955 - 2007)

Actress. Considered one of Argentina’s most popular and significant performers. After gaining initial fame in the television series “El Rafa” in the early 1970s,  she made her film debut in “Me Enamoré sin Darme Cuenta” (1972). She also starred in “Pasajeros de una Pesadilla” (1984), “Una Sombra Ya Pronto Serás” (1994),  and “El Che” (1997). […]

Mona Bruns (1899 - 2000)

Actress. Remembered mainly for her numerous television roles on classic series, such as “Bonanza,” “Green Acres,” and “Little House on the Prairie.” She was married to actor Frank M. Thomas, and was the mother of actor Frankie Thomas. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frank M. Thomas (1889 – 1989)*  Children:  Frankie Thomas (1921 […]

Blanchette Brunoy (1918 - 2005)

French Actress. She appeared in nearly 100 films during a career that spanned almost 70 years, from 1930 to 1998. Among her credits are the title role in “Claudine à L’école,” “Judas Was a Woman,” “Shop Girls of Paris,” “Bernadette of Lourdes,” “Anatomy of a Marriage,” “The Holy Terror” and “L’ Enfer.” Her final film […]

Susana Brunetti (1941 - 1974)

Actress. She acted in 11 movies, but is best remembered for her role in the television comedy series “Gorosito y Señora.” (bio by: 380W)

Lydia Bruce (1931 - 2008)

American Actress and Dancer. Born Lydia Slubowski, she began studying dance in her preteens and by her mid-teens, was invited by George Balanchine to join his junior dance company. As a young adult, she moved to Chicago to study acting at Loyola and at the Goodman Theater. After appearing in several stage productions, she moved […]

Lorraine Brox (1900 - 1993)

Actress, Singer. Born Lorayne Eunice Brock, together with sisters Bobbe and Kathlyn she was a member of the ‘The Brox Sisters’ singing group. Their film credits included “Down South” (1928), “The Hollywood Reveue 1929” (1929), “Headin’ South” (1929), “King of Jazz” (1930) and “Hollywood on Parade” (1932). She also appeared by herself in “Gems of […]

Susan Browning (1941 - 2006)

Actress. A native of Baldwin, New York, she is best remembered to television audiences for her roles as ‘Nancy Garrison’ on “Love Is A Many Slendored Thing,” from 1968 to 1969, ‘Pat Gimble’ on “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” from 1976 to 1977, and ‘Sister Amelia’ on the soap opera series, “One Life To Live,” from […]

Frances Heenan “Peaches” Browning (1910 - 1956)

Actress. She played ‘Gold Digger’ roles on stage. She married Edward West (“Daddy”) Browning, a wealthy real estate broker when she was 15 years old (he was 51). They separated after six months and upon his death in 1934, she was awarded his entire estate.  Family links:  Spouses:  Edward West Browning (1874 – 1934)  Bernard […]

Lucile Browne (1907 - 1976)

Actress. Began her carrer as a model before joining a theatrical troupe. Signed by Fox Film Corporation and utilized primarily in comedy, romantic pictures, and Westerns. She appeared in 46 titles including the films “Soup to Nuts” (1930), “The Last of the Mohicans” (1932) with Harry Carey, “Texas Terror” (1935) and “Rainbow Valley” (1935) both […]

Rae Brown (1970 - 2000)

Rae Brown is probably best remembered for her portrayal of down-to-earth, warm-hearted Molly, the owner of Molly’s Reach Cafe in the long-running Beachcombers series which was shot on location in Gibsons, B.C.  Rae Brown is probably best remembered for her portrayal of down-to-earth, warm-hearted Molly, the owner of Molly’s Reach Cafe in the long-running Beachcombers […]

Kay Brown (1926 - 1987)

Stage and motion picture actress of the 1940s and 50s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Mary Brough (1863 - 1934)

Actress. She starred in British silent and early sound films. In 1881 she began her stage career at the Aldwych Theatre in London, appearing in such hit plays as “Thark” and “The Cuckoo in the Nest”. She was best-known for portraying menacing cockney women in British satires. Her screen credits include “Beauty and the Barge” […]

Gudrun Brost (1910 - 1993)

Actress. Born Gudrun Lisa Johanna, she was a talented character performer appearing in more than 40 films, (1936-86). Some of her most memorable credits included “The Andersson Family” (1937), “The Heavenly Play” (1942), “Stardust and Tinsel” (1953), “The Virgin Spring” (1960), “Hour of the Wolf” (1968) and “Taboo” (1977). For Swedish Television, she appeared on […]

Hillary Brooke (1914 - 1999)

Actress. Born in Astoria, New York as Beatrice Sofia Mathilda Peterson. She was educated at Columbia University. To set herself apart from the typical stereo type blonde bombshells of the era, Hillary decided to speak with a British accent. This worked so well that producers who hired her expected to hear a blonde with a […]

Mildred Evelyn Brook (1898 - 1989)

British Actress. She is the mother of Faith Brook and Lyndon Brook. She is the wife of Clive Brook since 1920 until his death in 1974. Her film credits include: “The Constant Nymph,” “The Wine of Life,” “Paddy the Next Best Thing,” “The Thief,” “Monty Works the Wires,” and “Stella.” (bio by: Genet)  Family links: […]

Estelle Brody (1900 - 1995)

Actress. Daughter of renowned Yiddish Theater composer Joseph Brody, Sister of Composer Murray L. Brody. (bio by: MC)

Helen Broderick (1891 - 1959)

Actress and Screenwriter. She wrote screenplays for 2 films: “High Speed” (1924) and “The Mystery Club” (1926). She also appeared in 35 films including: “Top Hat,” “Swing Time” (both with Astaire & Rogers), “The Road to Reno,” “The Rage of Paris,” and “No, No, Nanette.” Mother of actor Broderick Crawford. (bio by: TLS)  Family links: […]

Gladys Brockwell (1893 - 1929)

Actress. Born Gladys Lindeman, Brockwell made dozens of films in the late 1910s and by the late 1920s, she had become one of Hollywood’s most respected character women. Brockwell played ‘Nancy Sykes’ in “Oliver Twist” (1922) with John Gilbert and Jackie Coogan, and Janet Gaynor’s evil sister in “Seventh Heaven” (1927). She also had supporting […]

Pamela Owen Britton (1923 - 1974)

Actress.  The daughter of Ethel Owen, a well known radio, stage, and early television actress, she changed her name to Pamela Britton to escape her mothers shadow.  After her education at State Teachers Normal School and Holy Angels Academy in Milwaukee, she went to New York City, New York where she was discovered by bandleader […]

Patti Brill (1923 - 1963)

American actress in several motion pictures of the 1940s and 50s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Barbara Brier (1925 - 2005)

Actress. Born in Topeka, Kansas, she appeared on stage, on television, and in films. Among her films are, “I Surrender Dear” (1948), “An Old- Fashioned Girl” (1949), “Shamrock Hill” (1949), “Manhattan Angel” (1949), and “Hard, Fast And Baeutiful” (1951). She was also a Hollywood costume designer and the first runner up in the 1945 Miss […]

Charlotte Bridgwood (1861 - 1929)

Stage actress using the name Lotta Lawrence, Bridgwood was the mother of the “world’s first movie star,” Florence Lawrence.  Charlotte was the inventor of the automobile turn signal as well as the windshield wiper, which she patented in 1917.  She also invented an application that would prevent glass from fogging, which was offered to the […]

Elisa Bridges (1973 - 2002)

Actress, Model.  She was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for December 1994, and Playboy’s Video Playmate of the Month for September 1996. Born in Miami, Florida, she was raised in Houston, Texas.  She was a petite model, approximately 5 feet tall and weighed 90 pounds, with light brown hair and brown eyes.  She was shy […]

Joan Brickhill (1924 - 2014)

Actress. Called the “First Lady Of South African Musical Theatre”, she is remembered for starring in dozens of stage productions. Raised within the show business milieu, she made her professional bow at two and proved to be one of the rare child prodigies with staying power; over the coming decades she was a constant presence […]