Michiko Tanaka (1913 - 1988)

Actress, Singer and Music Professor. She came from a painter’s family in Tokyo and got her education in Hiroshima, Japan. Her uncle was the Japanese Ambassador to Austria, so in 1929 she moved to Vienna to study Violin, Music and Voice. There she married Julius Meinl and made her debut in 1930 in “Die Geisha” […]

Kinuyo Tanaka (1910 - 1977)

Movie actor and director. Under the direction of Gosho Heinosuke, she played memorable roles in Kenji Mizoguchi’s films, including “Saikaku ichidai onna” (1952), “Ugetsu monogatari” (1953),  and “Sansho daiyu” (1954). She became the first Japanese woman to direct a film, “Koibumi,” in 1953. She also played many roles on television and earned the Best Actress […]

Mary Tamm (1950 - 2012)

Actress. Best known for playing Romana in the popular British series “Doctor Who”. Born to poverty-stricken Estonian immigrants in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, in the Northern region of England, she was not introduced to the English language until she attended primary school. With aspirations of becoming an actress Mary was able to attend the Royal Academy of […]

Myfanwy Talog (1945 - 1995)

Welsh Actress. She was born in Caerwys, Clwyd, Wales. She was the longtime partner of actor, Sir David Jason, until her death. Film and television credits include “August,” “Waiting for God,” “May to December,” “Within These Walls,” “Ryan and Ronnie,” and “Crossroads.” (bio by: Genet) Cause of death: Cancer

Norma Talmadge (1895 - 1957)

Actress. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of legendary Hollywood mother Peg Talmadge. Her father, an alcoholic and unemployed, left the family when Norma was a child. To keep the family together, Peg took in laundry and taught painting classes. By the time Norma was 14, she was interested in modelling. Peg saw […]

Constance Talmadge (1899 - 1973)

Actress. Born Constance Alice Talmadge in Brooklyn, New York. The younger sister of Norma Talmadge, and older sister of Natalie Talmadge. The sisters were abandoned by their alcoholic father when they were young children. Their mother, Peg, scraped by doing laundry, giving art classes, and selling cosmetics. Peg saw her opportunity one day when Norma […]

Margaret Tallichet (1914 - 1991)

Motion Picture Actress. Best known for her role in the influencial 1940 film-noir “Stranger on the Third Floor.” Other film appearances include “A Star is Born” (1937), “A Desperate Adventure” (1938), “Girl’s School” (1938), “The Devil Pays Off” (1941), and “It Started With Eve” (1941). She was a contender for the coveted role of ‘Scarlett […]

Edith Taliaferro (1893 - 1958)

Actress. Cousin of actress Bessie Barriscale. Taliaferro is best remembered as ‘Nellie Nolan’ in “Young Romance.” (1915) (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  House Baker Jameson (1902 – 1971)* *Calculated relationship

Hideko Takamine (1924 - 2010)

Actress. Called “Japan’s Shirley Temple”, she extended her film career over a long span of years. After making her silver screen bow in the 1929 silent “Mother”, she had a steady succession of film roles, the depth of her assignments increasing with maturity. Takamine became a freelance performer in 1950 when she took the risk […]

Tomi Taira (1928 - 2015)

Japanese Actress. Taira was a prominent actress who had a long career in film, television, and on the theatrical stage. After graduating from elementary school, she joined a theater troupe and from then on, continued performing in various productions through the years.  Taira later went into acting in both the big screen and television, appearing […]

Anna Synodinou (1927 - 2016)

Actress. She worked in films, television, and the theatrical stage before serving in Parliament and in government. She studied at the National Theatre of Greece Drama School and excelled in ancient drama.   Synodinou performed on the theatrical stage before going into the cinema world and later television.   Her film and television credits include […]

Blanche Sweet (1896 - 1986)

Actress. She began her career at the age of 18 months and by 1909 she was under contract to the Biograph Studios and working for D.W. Griffith. Her films include “The Five Pennies” (1959), “The Silver Horde” (1930), “The Far Cry” (1926), “Those Who Dance” (1924), “The Girl In The Web” (1920), “The Unpardonable Sin” […]

Gloria Swanson (1899 - 1983)

Actress and Film Producer. She was one of the most prominent stars during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille, making dozens of silent films and being nominated for the first Academy Award in the Best Actress category. Born Gloria May Josephine […]

Victoria Sutherland (1970 - 1902)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles C. Sutherland (____ – 1887)*  Mary Sutherland (____ – 1939)*  Sarah Sutherland (1845 […]

Sarah Sutherland (1970 - 1919)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles C. Sutherland (____ – 1887)*  Mary Sutherland (____ – 1939)*  Sarah Sutherland (1845 […]

Naomi Sutherland (1970 - 1893)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Children:  Naomi Bailey Booth (____ – 1926)*  Harry Sutherland Bailey (1886 – 1945)*  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles […]

Mary Sutherland (1970 - 1939)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles C. Sutherland (____ – 1887)*  Mary Sutherland (____ – 1939)  Sarah Sutherland (1845 […]

Isabella Sutherland (1970 - 1914)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Spouse:  Frederick H. Castlemaine (1867 – 1896)*  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles C. Sutherland (____ – 1887)*  Mary […]

Grace Sutherland (1970 - 1946)

Vaudevillian Actress. Appeared in vaudeville acts in the 1880s along with her sisters. They were distinguished by their very long hair.  Family links:  Parents:  Fletcher Sutherland (1816 – 1888)  Mary Brink Sutherland (1824 – 1867)  Siblings:  Dora Sutherland (____ – 1926)*  Charles C. Sutherland (____ – 1887)*  Mary Sutherland (____ – 1939)*  Sarah Sutherland (1845 […]

Valeska Suratt (1882 - 1962)

She moved from Terre Haute, Indiana to New York City in 1905 hoping to make it big as an actress. It is said that in 1906 she was walking down a hotel staircase one evening wearing a backless gown. Producer Edward Edelston saw this ‘beauty’ and cast her as a Gibson Girl in ‘The Belle […]

Suraiya (1929 - 2004)

Legendary Indian Actress. Born Suraiya Jamal Sheikh , she debuted as a child star with Taj Mahal (1941). She was effectively launched as a singing star in Bombay Talkies “Humaari Baat” (1943). She made her presence felt in perhaps India’s first multi-starrer K.Asif’s “Phool” (1944) and played strong supporting roles in Mehboob Khan’s Anmol “Ghadi […]

Nan Sunderland (1898 - 1973)

Actress. She first appeared on the Broadway stage in 1924 in the production of ‘East Street’, before going on to star in ‘The Fourflusher’ (1925), ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ (1926), ‘The Lady Lies’ and ‘Baby Cyclone’ (both 1927). In 1928, she shared the stage Walter Huston, in ‘Elmer the Great’ (1928). The couple married in […]

Hope Summers (1896 - 1979)

Motion picture and television actress. She is most remembered for her work on “The Andy Griffith Show.” Her character went through a variety of names, such as ‘Bertha Edwards’ and ‘Clara Johnson’ before the producers finally settled on ‘Clara Edwards.’ In addition to TV appearaces, she appeared in movies such as “Edge Of Eternity,” “Inherit […]

Bunny Summers (1924 - 2010)

American Character Actress. Born Bernice Siegel, after raising three daughters in Los Angeles, she began her career as an actress that went on to span seven decades. She appeared in several notable theater productions, including the west coast premiere of John Cassavetes’ ‘Love Streams’ and starred in the musical ‘Minnie’s Boys’ in which she played […]

Margaret Sullavan (1909 - 1960)

Actress. Remembered as the first wife of actor Henry Fonda, she was born in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of wealthy stockbroker Cornelius Hancock and heiress Garland Council Sullavan, She attended numerous private schools while growing up, studying drama.  She performed with the Harvard University Players and began her acting career with the Broadway play “A […]

Sujatha (1952 - 2011)

Actress. She shall be remembered as one of the first Indian performers to portray strong female leads. Raised in what was then called Ceylon, she moved to the southern Indian province of Kerala at around 14. Sujatha made her silver screen bow with the 1968 Malayamam language “Thapsvini” then caught the attention of noted Tamil […]

Julie Suedo (1970 - 1970)

Actress. Her film credits include “Kiss the Bride Goodbye,” “Saloon Bar,” “The Dark Eyes of London,” “Ireland’s Border Line,” “The Dance of Death,” “The Queen of Hearts,” and many others. (bio by: Genet)

Maxine Stuart (1918 - 2013)

Actress. A versatile performer with numerous television credits over a long career, she shall perhaps be best remembered for a classic 1960 episode of “The Twilight Zone”. Born Maxine Shlivek, she was raised in the New Jersey suburbs, took to show business from a young age, bowed on Broadway in 1937’s “Western Waters”, made her […]

Mary Stuart (1926 - 2002)

Actress, Singer and Lyricist. She is best remembered for her role as ‘Joanne “Jo” Gardner’ on the CBS daytime television soap opera “Search for Tomorrow,” that aired from 1951 until 1986. Born Mary Stuart Houchins in Miami, Florida, her family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. When she was nine years old, Count Basie’s orchestra came to […]

Liesbeth Struppert (1938 - 1994)

Actress. She is most famous for her theatre role as Miep Gies in “The Diary of Anne Frank”, her voice for ‘Juffrouw Cassandra” in the “Maja de Bij” television series, and her role in the series “Hamelen”. She also played in a number of movies and had guest-roles in television shows. (bio by: Richsmi)