Mayra Alejandra (1955 - 2014)

Actress. A regular presence in her country’s media for 35 years, she is remembered for her numerous appearances on Venezuelan television soaps. Born Mayra Alejandra Rodriguez Lezema to a show business family, she finished high school at 17 and made her professional bow in the 1975 “Valentina”, a series written by her mother, Ligia Lezema. […]

Mabel Ida Albertson (1901 - 1982)

Actress.  Most remembered for her role as ‘Phyllis Stephens’ on the television situation comedy “Bewitched”, she had a career in entertainment that spanned from the 1920s to the 1970s. Some of her more notable motion picture roles were in the films “The Long, Hot Summer” (1958), “All The Fine Young Cannibals” (1961) “Barefoot in the […]

Aida Alberti (1915 - 2006)

Actress. She was one the most popular Argentine actress in the beginnings of talking motion pictures. Best remembered for her characteristic roles of shy and innocent young lady, she appeared in twenty six films, including “El Cura Gaucho,” “La Cumparsita,” and “La Novia de los Forasteros.” (bio by: 380W)

Margo Albert (1917 - 1985)

Actress. Born María Marguerita Guadalupe Teresa Estela Bolado, she acted mostly under the singular name of “Margo”, and often showcased her dancing ability in her roles. He best known role was as “Maria” in the 1937 film “Lost Horizon.” She was the wife of actor Eddie Albert, mother of actor Edward Albert and niece of […]

Rosa Albach Retty (1874 - 1980)

Actress. She made her motion picture debut in “Money On the Street” in 1930, and in the following years she appeared in films such as “Hotel Sacher,” “Maria Ilona” and “Adventures in Vienna.” She was mother of actor Wolf Albach Retty and grandmother of actress Romy Schneider. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Children:  Wolf Albach […]

Viridiana Alatriste (1963 - 1982)

Actress. She began her career in the theater, appearing in “Annie es un tiro” with her mother, the actress Silvia Pinal, “La Fierecilla Domada,” “Isabel de Inglaterra” and “Tartufo o el Impostor.” In motion pictures she worked in “La Seducción” (1980) and “La Combi Asesina” (1982). On television, she appeared in series “Honrarás a los […]

Nuriya Akhmedova (1950 - 2015)

Actress. She was a prominent actress in native land of Azerbaijan. She started in acting at the Azerbaijan State Art Institute and appeared in theatrical plays.  Akhmedova transitioned into films and appeared in such works as “Hem ziyaret, hem ticaret” (1995), “Köpak” (1994) and “Özga ömür” (1987).   She was honored with the title “People’s […]

Andra Akers (1943 - 2002)

Actress.  A blonde character actor,  she usually portrayed brassy sidekicks or tough businesswomen.  She appeared in the films “Murder a la Mod” (1968),  “The Wedding Party” (1969),  “Moment by Moment” (1978),  “E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind” (1984),  “Desert Hearts” (1985),  “Just Between Friends” (1986),  “Odd Jobs” (1986),  and “Nothing in Common” (1986), […]

Helen Ainsworth (1901 - 1961)

Actress, Entertainment Agent. Known as “Cupid Ainsworth”, she appeared in thirteen motion pictures in the 1930s and early 1940s, most notably “The Big Broadcast of 1937” (1936) and “Gold Mine in the Sky” (1938). She became an agent after her film career, and was instrumental in launching the careers of Hollywood figures such as Marilyn […]

Renée Adorée (1898 - 1933)

Renée Adorée Actress. The child of circus performers, her first experience with show business came when she too began working in the circus as a young child. She began acting as a teenager in France, performing in minor plays, as well as dancing with the Folies-Bergères. During one of her troupe’s tours of Europe, World […]

Stella Adler (1901 - 1992)

Actress. She appeared in the motion pictures “My Girl Tisa” (1948), “Shadow of The Thin Man” (1941), and “Love On Toast” (1938), and appeared in the television series “Suspense” (1949 to 1954). She was a well-known acting teacher who used the Stanislavsky ‘Method’ of acting and a member of the famed Adler Yiddish theatre family […]

Sarah Adler (1858 - 1953)

Actress. She is best remembered for her numerous acting roles on the stage before the advent of movies and television.  She was also the mother of a dynasty of actors and actresses, her seven children with Jacob Adler all entered the theater and became noted in their own right. She was noted as the first […]

Celia Adler (1889 - 1979)

Actress. A member of the famed Adler theatre family, she was known as the “First Lady of the Yiddish Theatre”. She was the daughter of noted stage actor Jacob Adler, and the half sister to actors Jay Adler and Luther Adler, and actress Stella Adler.  Family links:  Parents:  Jacob P. Adler (1855 – 1926)  Siblings: […]

Maude Adams (1872 - 1953)

Actress. Born Maude Kiskadden in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mormon parents with a theatrical mother, she began her career at the age of nine months, when she was carried on stage by her mother during a Salt Lake City stock company production.  She took speaking roles as soon as she could talk while adopting […]

Mary Adams (1970 - 1973)

Actress. She appeared in the original theater productions of “Hazard” (1948), ” Night Has a Thousand Eyes”(1948), ” Rebel in Town” (1956), “Blood of Dracula”(1957) and Diary of a Madman” (1963). On television she made appearances on “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show”, “Hallmark Hall of Fame”, “Captain Midnight”, “Dennis the Menace” and “Twilight […]

Kathryn Adams (1893 - 1959)

Actress. Real name Ethalinda Colson in St. Louis, Missouri, she became an early star in the silent motion picture era. She entered films in 1915 after brief experience as a dancer in vaudeville. Her famous sidelong glance immediately pegged her for “vamp” roles and she won fleeting popularity in the late 1910s. Her most important […]

Abigail “Tommye” Adams (1922 - 1955)

Actress. Born Margaret Thomas Adams in Greenville, South Carolina, she had a limited motion picture career, seeing only bit, uncredited roles in most of the 15 films she appeared in (she was only credited in 4 of those films). However, she gained renown for her many affairs with Hollywood notables, including an 11 year affair […]

Jean Adair (1873 - 1953)

Actress. Born Violet McNaughton in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she worked in touring stock companies before making her theatre stage debut in September 1910 in the show “Mother”. Much of her subsequent career was on the stage and she is probably best known for originating the role of the sweet tempered serial killer ‘Aunt Martha’ in […]

Jane Ace (1897 - 1974)

Radio Actress. Born Jane Epstein in Kansas City, Missouri, together with her husband Goodman Ace, they were one of the most popular novelty teams during radio’s golden era. In 1930, when circumstances forced Goodman Ace to continue broadcasting after his show had finished on KMBC Radio Kansas City, he brought his wife Jane in for […]

Lélia Abramo (1910 - 2004)

Actress. Born to Italian immigrants in São Paulo, Brazil, he was a figure in Brazillian theater, motion pictures and television. Her best known roles were in the films “Veredas da Salvação” (1965) and “O Quarto” (1968). She was also a well-known political activist and one of the founders of President Lula da Silva’s Workers Party. […]

Inga Abel (1946 - 2000)

Actress. A figure on television and in the theatre in Germany, she is best known as a member of the cast of Germany’s most popular soap opera “Lindenstrasse”.

Gypsy Abbott (1896 - 1952)

Actress. She appeared in motion pictures during the “Silent Screen Era”, and was married for a time to film director Henry King. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Henry King (1886 – 1982) Inscription:Wife, MotherAlways in Our Hearts

Rena Vlahopoulou (1923 - 2004)

Actress, comedienne, dancer and singer. Fondly referred to as the “Lucille Ball” of Greece who appeared in movies and television for more than forty years, mostly in the 1960’s, in productions such as “The Gambler” (“H xartopaixtra”) and “The Countess Of Corfu” (“H Komissa tis Kerkyras”)She died of respiratory problems at her home in Athens, […]

Michael Anthony Baulch (1957 - 1973)

Murder victim. He was only 16 years old when he was abducted and killed by serial killer Dean Corll. His older brother, Billy, had been killed by Corll a year earlier. Michael’s body was found in Corll’s boat shed, along with 16 others. Two books have been written about the case: “The Man With The […]

Billy Gene Baulch, Jr (1955 - 1972)

Murder victim. He was only 17 years old when he and his 16-year-old friend, Johnny Delome, were abducted and killed by serial killer Dean Corll. The bodies of the two friends were found on High Island Beach, along with 4 others. Two books have been written about the case — “The Man With The Candy” […]

Judith Eva Barsi (1978 - 1988)

Child Actress, Murder Victim.   Born Judith Eva Barsi, the only child to Jozsef and Maria Benko Barsi, Hungarian immigrants who had fled their homeland during the 1956 Hungarian uprising against the Soviet occupation.  They immigrated to the United States, and settled in Los Angeles, California shortly before the birth of their daughter.   Her […]

Patricia Michelle Barczak (1967 - 1986)

Serial Murder Victim. Patrica was one of the victims of Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River serial killer.  He raped, strangled and dumped bodies near the Green River initially.  For years, Ridgway eluded capture, but because of DNA technology, he was finally brought to justice and confessed to approximately 50 murders on November 5, 2003. […]

Burt Edward Baluk, Jr (1970 - 1945)

Military Figure. Seaman, 2nd Class. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in June 1945 and entered service soon after. He was the radioman on the FT-3 plane that was part of the infamous Flight 19 squadron that disappeared out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while on a training mission, in the Bermuda Triangle.

Brenda Carol Ball (1951 - 1974)

Murder Victim. Daughter of Rosemary Arnaud. A free, fun loving spirit, Brenda decided on the night of May 31, and into the early morning hours of June 1, 1974, she had gone to the Flame Tavern alone. The Tavern is located in Burien, Washington. She told friends that day that she would try getting a […]

Bonny Lee Bakley (1956 - 2001)

Murder Victim. Born in Morristown, New Jersey to Edward and Marjorie Bakley. She was raised by and lived with her grandmother. Bonny dropped out of high school and decided to go to New York City to pursue a career in modeling and acting at the Barbizon School of Modeling. She was unsuccessful, however, in her […]