Janet Webb (1930 - 1983)

British actress, starred in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”(1966). (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Fay Webb (1907 - 1936)

Stage and silent screen actress. She was married during the 1930s to actor/singer Rudy Vallee. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Clarence E. Webb (1885 – 1973)  Myrtle Belle Miller Webb (1883 – 1936)

Carol Wayne (1942 - 1985)

Actress. She is best remembered for playing opposite Johnny Carson on the “Tonight Show” as the “Matinee Lady.” Sometimes credited as Nina Wayne (her sister), she and her sister skated with the “Ice Capades” as teenagers.  She then moved on to be a topless showgirl in the Las Vegas’ “Foiles Bergere”. She began her show […]

Lucile Watson (1879 - 1962)

Canadian-born actress. She was known as the “Queen of the Dowagers” because of her several roles as motherly types in film. In 1943 she was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role as Bette Davis’s mother in the film “Watch On The Rhine.” Her other film credits include “Every Woman […]

Toney Watkins (1947 - 1986)

Actress. She appeared in the film “Hair” (1979).

Tahira Wasti (1944 - 2012)

Tahira Wasti Actress. An aristocratic beauty, she shall be remembered for her long career on Pakistani television that frequently saw her cast in royal or upper-crust roles. Born at Sargodha in what was then British India, she originally intended to be a writer and published her first short story at 16. Tahira joined the Pakistan […]

Fredi Carolyn Washington (1903 - 1994)

Dancer,  Actress. From 1922 to 1926,  she toured in Sissle and Blake’s play “Shuffle Along”. Her film career includes performances in “Black and Tan Fantasy” (1929), “The Old Man and the Mountain”, “The Emperor Jones” (1933), and “Imitation of Life” (1934). (bio by: Terrance Crooms)  Family links:  Spouse:  Lawrence Olin Brown (1907 – 1988)* *Calculated […]

Alice Washburn (1860 - 1929)

Actress. Her film credits include “Snow White,” “Aunt Elsa’s Visit,” “It Wasn’t Poison After All,” “How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family,” and “Mr. Bumptious, Detective.”  (bio by: Laurie)

Dr Claire Frances MacIntyre Warhola (1920 - 1999)

Physician and founder of Our Daily Bread, an agency to feed the poor. Also played “Baby Claire” in the “Little Rascals” movies and other roles.  Family links:  Spouse:  Andrew John Warhola (1930 – 1976)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: cancer

Herta Ware (1917 - 2005)

Actress. Married to “The Walton’s” actor, Will Geer. She  helped him found The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum for Blacklisted actors in Topanga, California.  As an actress she is best known for her portrayal of Jack Gilford’s wife ‘Rosie Lefkowitz’ in the 1985 film “Cocoon.”  Herta was an actress that graced Stage, Film, and Television.  She […]

Evelyn Ward (1923 - 2012)

American Actress. Ward began her career as a Roxyette at New York’s famed Roxy Theatre in the early 1940s, then headed for Broadway where she understudied for Mary Martin in ‘Dancing in the Streets’ and made her Broadway debut in 1943 in the musical comedy ‘Early to Bed’. Her other Broadway credits in the 1940s […]

Carrie Clarke Ward (1862 - 1926)

Actress. She appeared in motion pictures of the silent era (1910s and 20s). Appeared with a young Joan Crawford in director Jack Conway’s 1925 drama, “The Only Thing.” Also in 1925, she appeared with Rudolph Valentino in the film “The Eagle.” Ironically, they both died the following year. Her crypt is located in an area […]

Polly Walters (1913 - 1994)

Actress. She trained as a dancer and made her way to Broadway, appearing in several productions during the late 1920s. Then came a stage stint as Eddie Cantor’s straight woman before Warner Bros. signed her to a contract in 1931. At Warner’s, she appeared in three James Cagney films — “Taxi,” “Smart Money” and “Blonde […]

Luana Walters (1912 - 1963)

Actress. Considerate by many one of the sexiest of the B-western heroine, Walters was the leading lady to more individual cowboy stars than any other B-western actress. She worked in more than 70 films over a period of 25 years and had scenes with Edward G. Robinson, Jean Harlow, Harold Lloyd, Charles Boyer and Loretta […]

Helen Walsh (1970 - 1931)

Actress, dancer. Born in 1908, Helen Walsh was one of the Ziegfeld Girls. Known for performances on Broadway such as Whoopee! (1929), Simple Simon (1930, Smiles (1930-1931) and was a featured performer in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1931. Died after receiving burns in a yacht explosion. (bio by: Marisa Shute)

Louise Chapman Wallace (1881 - 1962)

American film actress. Wife of actor Morgan Wallace. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jean Wallace (1923 - 1990)

Film actress who began her entertainment career as an Earl Carroll showgirl, and shortly thereafter was signed to a contract with Paramount Studios. Jean was married to Franchot Tone (1941-1948) with whom she had two sons, and Cornel Wilde (1951-1981) with whom she had one son. Her list of credits include “Jigsaw” and “Man on […]

Beryl Wallace (1916 - 1948)

Entertainer.  Real name Beryl Heischuber.  Born in Brooklyn to Austrian-Jewish immigrants,  she made her Broadway debut in 1928 as a chorus girl in the “Vanities” musical revue.  There she caught the roving eye of producer  Earl Carroll,  who made her his mistress and gave her increasingly prominent roles in his shows.  She later accompanied him […]

Geraldine Wall (1912 - 1970)

Actress. Wall appeared in 17 television series/shows and 47 movies including “The Song of Bernadette,” “Charlin Chan in Black Magic,” “The Fountainhead,” “Black Widow” and “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.” (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Franklin Day (1893 – 1958)* *Calculated relationship

Kim Walker (1968 - 2001)

Actress. Known for her supporting roles, she was an up and coming young actress in Hollywood before retiring from the business in the late 1990’s. As a teen she landed a few guest roles in series such as “Matlock” and “Highway to Heaven” before moving on to supporting roles in feature films such as “Say […]

Helen Walker (1920 - 1968)

Actress. She began her film career after an acclaimed performance in the play “Jason” (1942) on Broadway. Her film debut was in “Lucky Jordan” (1942). Her film credits include “Brewster’s Millions” (1946), “Call Northside 777” (1948), and her final film, “The Big Combo” (1955). (bio by: Lanie)  Family links:  Parents:  Russell W. Walker (1895 – […]

Marie Walcamp (1894 - 1936)

Actress. She made her big-screen debut in “The Werewolf”(1913), and by the 1920s she played in some 100 films. She is best remembered as ‘Mrs. William Carlo’ in “Where Are My Children?(1916). She committed suicide from an overdose of medication. (bio by: MC)

Pauline “Polly” Wagner (1910 - 2014)

Actress. Wagner, who came to California as a young girl and graduated from Santa Monica High School, was discovered by an MGM talent scout while playing volleyball outside the Santa Monica beachfront home of Marion Davies and William Randolph Hearst. Although she had roles in ‘Lady Killer’ (1933) with James Cagney, ‘Little Miss Marker’ (1934) […]

Ernestine Wade (1906 - 1983)

Actress. In the 1940s, she went to Hollywood, got a job as a secretary, later auditioned for music opportunities and was cast to do voice-overs in the animated Disney film “Song of the South” (1946). She is best remembered for her role as ‘Sapphire Stevens’ on the comedy “Amos ‘n’ Andy” radio show and later […]

Veola Vonn (1918 - 1995)

Actress. Born in New York City, she appeared in over 25 feature films from the 1930s to 1950s. Her credits included “Bars and Stripes” (1937), “Charlie Chan in City in Darkness” (1939), “Burma Cowboy” (1941), “My Favorite Spy” (1951), “Paris Playboys” (1954), “Spy Chasers” (1955) and “Lafayette Escadrille” (1958). For television, she appeared on “Colgate […]

Siri Von Essen (1850 - 1912)

Finno-Swedish Actress. She was born in Finland, but the family moved to Sweden in 1868. She studied acting for private tutors in 1876, and made her debute at The Royal Dramatic Theatre 1877 in Stockholm in Louis Leroy´s play “En Teaterpjäs”. After receiving good reviews, she was offered employment. That same year she married the […]

Marina von Ditmar (1914 - 2014)

German stage and movie actress of the 1930’s and 1940’s. She studied acting under Lucie Höflich and Ilka Grüning. Her fist roles she played at the “Schauspielhaus Bremen” and the “Altes Theater Leipzig”. In 1937 she started with the ensemble at the “Volksbühne Berlin”. By 1940 she was a permanent actress at this theater in […]

Elisabeth Volkmann (1936 - 2006)

Actress. She was born in Essen, Germany. She is best remembered for her roles in Rainer Wener Fassbinder’s films “Lili Marleen” (1981), “Lola” (1981) and “”Veronica Voss” (1982). She also is remembered as the voice of Marge Simpson in Germany. Also she worked in “Eine Frau fürs ganze Leben” (1960), “Liebe in drei Dimensionen” (1973), […]

Elinor Joan Vohs (1927 - 2001)

Actress. She got her start as a Rockette when she was only 16. Film credits include the original version of “Sabrina”, “Lure of the Swamp”, “Fort Yuma” and “Fort Ti.” Vohs had a recurring role as a guest on the TV series “Family Affair.” (bio by: MC)

Ellen Vogel (1922 - 2015)

Dutch Actress.  Vogel, born Ellen Marie Elze Anthing, had a long span as an actress in the fields of television, film, and stage in Holland.   She appeared in such movies as Makkers Staakt uw Wild Geraas (1960), The Knife (1961), Monsieur Hawarden (1969), and De Tweeling (2002).   Vogel also appeared on the television […]