Eve Arden (1908 - 1990)

Actress. Born Eunice Quedens in Mill Valley, California to Lucille and Charles Peter Quedens. She left high school at 16 and joined a stock theater company. She appeared in a few films under her real name. Her Broadway debut came in 1934, when she was cast in the stage play “Ziegfeld Follies,” before entering radio […]

Belle Archer (1858 - 1900)

Actress. Though few people remember her today, she was at one time a nationally renowned actress of the stage. Known for her beauty, style, grace, and acting excellence, she was reputed to be the most photographed stage actress of the 1890’s. During her career she was as well known and respected as any film actress […]

Rafaela Aparicio (1906 - 1996)

Actress. A poplar theater and motion picture actress, he is best remembered for her films “Atraco a las Tres” (1962), “Sor Citroen” (1967), “El Extraño Viaje” (1967), “La Casa de los Martínez” (1971), “Mamá Cumple 100 Años” (1979), “El Sur” (1982), “El Mar y el Tiempo” (1989), “Mala Yerba” (1991), and “Oh, Cielos” (1994), which […]

Evelyn Ankers Ankers (1918 - 1985)

Actress. Born in Chile, she was the leading lady of Universal’s horror movies known as “The Queen of the Screamers”. She made over fifty films from 1936 to 1950, to include “Bells of St. Mary’s” (1937), “The Wolfman” (1941), “The Ghost of Frankenstein” (1942), “Son of Dracula” (1943), “The Mad Ghoul” (1943), “The Invisible Man’s […]

Margaret Anglin-Hull (1876 - 1958)

Stage Actress.  At the peak of her career, she was one of the leading stage actresses in the world.  Born in Ottawa, Ontario, her father was T.W. Anglin, speaker of the House of Commons for Canada.  His career and her upper-class upbringing had her moving frequently as a child, attending schools in Montreal, Moncton, and […]

Heather Angel (1909 - 1986)

Actress. She appeared in films for over 30 years, with her first starring role coming in “Night in Montmarte” (1931). Her last regular role was on the television series, “Peyton Place”. Her last husband was film director, Robert B. Sinclair.  (bio by: Scott G)  Family links:  Spouses:  Robert B. Sinclair (1905 – 1970)  Henry Wilcoxon […]

Poupée Andriot (1899 - 1988)

Actress. Appeared on stage and in motion pictures during the 1920s and 1930s. Married to famed cinematographer Lucien Andriot. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Lucien Andriot (1892 – 1979)* *Calculated relationship

Ingrida Andrina (1944 - 2015)

Latvian Actress. Andrina was a very prominent Latvian stage and film actress. She graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in Moscow in 1967 and began working at the Latvian National Theatre. Andrina also started working in films after graduating.   Some of her most prominent films include “Viimne reliikvia” (1969), “Me, gamomdziebeli” (1971) and […]

Lona Andre (1915 - 1992)

Actress. From 1933 to 1949 this attractive brunette with the famous dimples appeared in more than fifty films becoming one of Hollywood’s most noticeable stars. Born Launa Anderson in Nashville, Tennessee she first gained media attention in 1932 when she was named a “Baby Star” by the Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers. After her […]

Fern Andra (1893 - 1974)

Actress, Producer, Director, and Author. Best know for her work in silent films in Germany in the 1910s and 1920s, she was one of the top box office draws in Germany during that time. Born Vernal Edna Andrews, she was the daughter of vaudeville and circus performers and got her start in vaudeville at an […]

Mary Anderson (1918 - 2014)

Actress. Originally considered for the role of ‘Scarlet’ O’Hara’, she played ‘Maybelle Merriwether’ in the classic picture “Gone With the Wind” (1939). Born and raised in the Deep South (some sources state her year of birth as 1920), she attended Howard College (now Samford University) in Alabama. During this period, she was discovered and experienced […]

Lillian Anderson (1911 - 1962)

Actress.  Family links:  Parents:  William H. Richardson (1867 – 1923)  Mary Ann Poole Richardson (1877 – 1964)  Spouse:  Edward V. Anderson (1914 – 1976)  Siblings:  Wyatt Rawlston Richardson (1896 – 1990)*  Hyrum Doyle Richardson (1899 – 1989)*  Mary Ethyl Richardson (1901 – 1901)*  Wendell H Richardson (1906 – 1964)*  Vendla Richardson Duffin (1909 – 1992)* […]

Dame Judith Anderson (1898 - 1992)

Actress. Born in Adelaide, Australia, she worked in stage in Australia before coming to United States in 1918. After a few difficult years, she appeared on Broadway and built a solid career as one of the greatest ladies in stage. She obtained acclaim playing “Medea” and “Lady Macbeth”, wining two Emmys for these performances. In […]

Ivy Anderson (1904 - 1949)

Singer, Actress. Born in Gilroy, California, she was jazz singer best-known for her performances with the Duke Ellington’s orchestra, 1931 to 1942. With Duke Ellington, she recorded numerous hits to include “Delta Bound”, “Ebony Rhapsody”, “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms”, “Watermelon Man”, “Stormy Weather”, “Five O’Clock Whistle” and “Hayfoot, Strawfoot”. For feature films, she made her […]

Lale Andersen (1905 - 1972)

Singer, Actress.  She is best remembered as the first singer of  “Lili Marleen” (1939), which became one of the most popular songs of World War II.  Born Liese Lotte Helene Berta Bunnenberg in Lehe, Germany (now a part of the city of Bremerhaven), she married Paul Ernst Wilke, a local painter, at the age of […]

Totty Ames (1922 - 2015)

Actress. Born Winifred Cope, after graduating high school she immediately got on a bus and went to Hollywood, California. It wasn’t long before her good looks was discovered by area photographers and she was hired to model clothing, swim wear, lingerie and glamour magazine ads. As a popular pin-up girl, she was named many titles, […]

Eileen H. “Terry” Ambrose (1925 - 2004)

Actress, Model. She was a television and print model during the 1940s and 1950s. Her image helped sell automobiles, refrigerators and other items, and graced the pages of national magazines and newspapers. She established the first Screen Actors Guild chapter in Michigan after becoming involved in the Guild while working in Hollywood. (bio by: Always […]

Anicee Alvina (1953 - 2006)

Actress.  Real name Anicee Shahmanesh. Born in Boulogne-sur-Seine, France,  to an Iranian father and French mother, she appeared mainly in international films during the 1970s. She is best known for her co-starring roles in the 1971 movie “Friends” and its sequel “Paul and Michelle” (1974).  Alvina’s uninhibited nude scenes in these and other films gave […]

Pola Alonso (1923 - 2004)

Actress. One of the most popular actresses of the Golden Age of Argentine Cinema. She participated in 15 movies and is well remembered for her marriage with the famed soccer player José Manuel Moreno.

Italia Almirante (1890 - 1941)

Actress. Considered one of the great divas of the Italian silent cinema, she was born into a family of actors. Beginning her career at a young age she started performing with various theatrical companies. She made her film debut starring in the film “Maria di Magdala” (1910) directed by Mario Caserini, which was followed by […]

Alice Allyn (1929 - 1976)

Actress. Born in Canada, she was most noted for the role of Alice on the television series “Baretta”, 1975 to 1978. For feature films, she appeared in “The Millionaire” (1958), “Operation Dames” (1959) and “All Fall Down” (1962). (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)

Viola Allen (1869 - 1948)

Actress. Born into a theatrical family, she made her debut at age fifteen in “Esmeralda” with her father, character actor C. Leslie Allen. Over the years she took parts in various Shakespeare plays, including: “Twelfth Night,” “The Winter’s Tale,” “Cymbeline” and “As You Like It.”  Also, she played lead roles in two silents: “The White […]

Rusty Allen (1944 - 2004)

Actress. Born Terri Kay Dennis in Taylor County Texas, she was a model and a Playboy Bunny at the Miami Playboy Saloon, when she made her big screen debut in “Daughter Of The Sun” (1962). Her other film credits included “Girl Happy” (1965), “Black Spurs” (1965), “The Sexperts” (1965) and she appeared on the television […]

Rose Allen (1885 - 1977)

Actress. Born in Missouri, she was most noted for role in the popular “Gang Busters” serial series of the 1930s. She also appeared in the films “The Dark Hour” (1936), “Birth Of The Blues” (1941), “My Favorite Blonde” (1942), “Ladies’ Man” (1947), “East of Eden” (1955) and “Miracle In The Eden” (1956). (bio by: John […]

Charme Allen (1890 - 1980)

Radio Actress. In the 1930s and 1940s, she was a regular announcer, on NBC and CBS Radio. She also appeared in the Columbia Works weekly series “The Life of Riley”, “Portrait of Jenny” and on USO broadcasts during World War II. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)

Billie Allen (1925 - 2015)

Actress. A versatile performer, she is remembered as one of the first black artists to achieve success on Broadway and to have a regular role in a television series. Born Wilhelmina Louise Allen, she was raised in Richmond’s West End, attended local schools as well as Hampton University, and in 1943 moved to New York […]

Barbara Jo “Vera Vague” Allen (1906 - 1974)

Actress. She is best remembered as ‘Vera Vague’ the spinster character she created and portrayed on radio and in films during the 1940s and 1950s. As ‘Vera Vague’, she popularized the catch phrase “You dear boy!” Born in New York City, New York, her acting skills first appeared in school plays. She traveled to Paris, […]

Bambi Allen (1938 - 1973)

Actress. Motion picture and television figure of the 1960s and 1970s who was popular in mainly low-budget exploitation films. She is best known for her appearence in the 1969 cult drive-in hit “Satan’s Sadists.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Louise Allbritton (1920 - 1979)

Actress.  Pearl Louise Allbritton was the youngest child born to Pearl Caroline Greer and Lawrence Leonard Allbritton, Sr.  When she was a baby, the family relocated to Wichita Falls, Texas. Her mother died when she was 16 years-old leaving her father to be only parent while managing a 100,000 acre ranch and a business. For […]

Elizabeth Allan (1908 - 1990)

Actress. She is credited with appearing in 46 films and 25 stage roles. In 1934 she moved to Hollywood where she appeared in several films, the best known being ‘Mrs Copperfield/Murdstone’ in “David Copperfield,” ‘Lucy Manette’ in “A Tale of Two Cities” and and as ‘Nichette’ in “Camille” with Greta Garbo in 1936. In 1939, […]