Leigh Snowden (1929 - 1982)

Actress. Appeared in the films “Hot Rod Rumble” (1957), “The Creature Walks Among Us” (1956), “I’ve Lived Before” (1956), “The Rawhide Years” (1956), “Outside The Law” (1956), “All That Heaven Allows” (1955), “Francis In The Navy” (1955), “Kiss Me Deadly” (1955), and Riddles In Rhythm” (1950). Appeared in the television programs “The Jack Benny Program” […]

Marguerite Snow (1889 - 1958)

American silent screen actress She entered films in 1911 and retired in 1925. Married to actor/director James Cruze, and later to actor Neely Edwards  Family links:  Spouses:  Neely Edwards (1883 – 1965)  James Cruze (1884 – 1942)*  Children:  Julie Jane Cruze (1913 – 1946)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Kidney failure

Carrie Snodgress (1945 - 2004)

Actress. She left a blossoming career in the early 1970s to concentrate on her relationship with rock musician Neil Young. She studied theater at the Goodman School of Northern Illinois University, which eventually landed her roles in local Chicago theater. She graduated to television before making her motion picture debut in “Diary of a Mad […]

Florence Smythe (1878 - 1925)

Silent Film Actress. She began her career on the stage as a member of the Theodore Roberts Theatrical Company, New York. Prior to her marriage to silent film actor Theodore Roberts, she was in six movies, “The Wild Goose Chase” (1915), “The Fighting Hope” (1915), “The Voice in the Fog” (1915), “Common Ground” (1916), “The […]

Harriet Smithson (1970 - 1854)

Actress. The first wife of composer Hector Berlioz, how she inspired him to write his “Symphonie fantastique” (1830) is one of the most famous tales in classical music. Born in Ennis, Ireland, the daughter of a theatre manager, in 1815 she made her performing debut in Dublin in “The Will” and three years later bowed […]

Mildred Joanne Smith (1923 - 2015)

Actress. She will be best remembered for playing Sidney Poitier’s wife ‘Cora Brooks’ in the racially-charged film “No Way Out” (1951). Born in Ohio (some sources state her year of birth was 1921), she marked her Broadway debut in the play “Men to the Sea” (1944) and went on to appear in a half-dozen productions […]

Mary Sedley Smith (1970 - 1917)

Actress.  Mary’s stage debut was May 12, 1862 when she appeared in “The Rough Diamond,”.  Her early career found her in supporting roles for the more established stars of the stage. However in later roles she played increasingly important roles such as the nurse in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” whIch was a character long in […]

Leila Smith (1896 - 1993)

Actress. Born in California, she is best remembered for her role as ‘Grandma Breaker’ in the 1977 comedy film, “Handle With Care.” The film directed by Jonathan Demme focused on the daily lives of different residents of a small town, and also starred Ann Wedgeworth, Ed Begley Jr., and Paul LeMat. Smith passed away in […]

Cheryl “Rainbeaux” Smith (1955 - 2002)

Film Actress. Smith is best known for playing in low-budget feature films of the 1970s and 1980s, often in the roles of cheerleaders or prostitutes, under the name of ‘Rainbeaux’ Smith. Smith appeared in the films, “Du-beat-e-o” (1984), “Independence Day” (1983), “Vice Squad” (1982), “Parasite” (1982), “Nice Dreams” (1981), “The Choice” (1981), “Melvin And Howard” […]

Patsy Smart (1918 - 1996)

Actress. She was born in Chingford, England and died in Northwood, Middlesex, England. Film and television credits include “The Fourth Protocol,” “Lace II,” “Miss Marple: The Moving Finger,” “The Chain,” “Coriolanus,” “Cymbeline,” “Rumpole’s Return,” “The Elephant Man,” “Tess,” “Nicholas Nickleby,” “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” “Great Expectations,” “Emmerdale Farm,””Steptoe and Son,” “Upstairs, Downstairs,” “Leo the […]

Margarete Slezak (1901 - 1953)

Margarete Slezak, Opera and Chansonettes singer, film and stage actress. She wrote her biography in German called “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree.” (bio by: Rudi Polt)

Elisabeth Sladen (1948 - 2011)

Actress. She is best known for her role of Sarah Jane Smith in the popular British TV series “Doctor Who”. Born in Liverpool, she took dance lessons at the age of five and performed in a production with the Royal Ballet. Following grammar school, she attended drama school and joined the Liverpool Playhouse as an […]

Alison Skipworth (1863 - 1952)

Actress in 54 films including “Raffles,” “The Road to Singapore,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Satan Met a Lady,” “The Gorgeous Hussy,” and “Ladies in Distress.” (bio by: TLS)

Edna Skinner (1921 - 2003)

Actress. She is best remembered for her television roles as, ‘Maggie’ on “Topper” from 1954 to 1955, and ‘Kay Addison’ on “Mister Ed” from 1961 to 1963. She also appeared in the films, “The Kissing Bandit” (1948), “Easy To Love” (1953), “The Long, Long, Trailer” (1954), “The Second Greatest Sex” (1955), “Friendly Persuasion” (1956), and […]

Vera Sisson (1891 - 1954)

Actress.  Born in Salt Lake City,  she made her movie debut as an extra in 1913 and shot to fame as the leading lady of cowboy superstar  J. Warren Kerrigan in seven very successful westerns,  beginning with “A Bogus Bandit” (1915).  Sisson went on to enjoy top billing in such melodramas as “The Iron Will” […]

Catherine Moylan Singleton (1904 - 1969)

Actress. Born in Dallas, Texas, she began her career as a performer in the Ziegfeld Follies. In 1920s, she entered in beauty contests and was named Miss Universe in 1926. Signing with MGM Studios, she appeared in several silent films before having roles in “Love On The Run” (1930) and “Our Blushing Brides” (1930). (bio […]

Berta Singerman (1901 - 1998)

Famed Actress, reciter. Born in Russia, she had a long career reciting poems, mainly of Latin American authors.  (bio by: 380W)

Erni Singerl (1921 - 2005)

German Actress. She was a comedic actress best remembered for her works in “Pumuckl,” “Monaco Franze,” “Heidi und Erni” and “Weib-Blaue Geschichten.” On stage she worked at the Comedy Teatre at Maxmonimument. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)  Family links:  Spouse:  Georg Schropp (1913 – 1995)* *Calculated relationship

Madge Dorita Sinclair (1938 - 1995)

Madge Dorita Sinclair Actress. Born Madge Dorita Walters in Kingston, Jamaica, she was educated at the Shortwood College for Women and worked as a teacher in Jamaica for a almost a decade. She then traveled to New York City to in hope of becoming an actress. She began modeling and eventually performed at the New […]

Nicole Brown Simpson (1959 - 1994)

Murder Victim. She and a casual friend, Ronald Goldman, were found murdered at her Brentwood condominium, just outside her front door. Ronald Goldman, a waiter at a nearby restaurant, was returning eyeglasses that she had accidentally left there at dinner that night. He is considered an accidental victim of the murderer. A tall, beautiful blonde, […]

Jean Merilyn Simmons (1929 - 2010)

Actress. A leading lady of captivating beauty, she appeared in British and American motion pictures. She was only 15 when chosen for the role of ‘Heidi’ in the 1944 picture “Give Us the Moon”, followed with performances in “Great Expectations” as ‘Young Estella’ (1946) and “Black Narcissus” (1947). She was picked by Laurence Olivier for […]

Sheila Sim (1922 - 2016)

Actress. Born Sheila Beryl Grant Sim (later she was known as Lady Sheila Sim Attenborough), she chose to follow a profession in entertainment and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She made her motion picture debut playing ‘Allison Smith opposite Eric Portman in “The Canterbury Tale” (1944). In 1945, she married actor Richard […]

Lilia Silvi (1921 - 2013)

Actress. Born Silvana Musitelli, she will be best remembered as an symbol actress of Italian cinema of the 30s and 40s. Silvi starred in such films as “Il signor Max” (1937), “Assenza ingiustificata” (1939), “Giorni Felici” (1942). In 1935, she made her debut in the film industry in the film “Il cantico della terra” directed […]

Carmen Silvera (1922 - 2002)

Actress. She is fondly remembered as Rene Artois’ long-suffering wife Edith in the sitcom “Allo Allo,” one of Britain’s best-loved comedies. She was also one of the survivors of the sinking of SS Athenia, torpedoed by U30 on the day Britain declared war on Germany, September 3, 1939. Cause of death: Breast cancer

Simone Signoret (1921 - 1985)

Actress. Born Simone Kaminker to a Polish Jewish father and a French mother, when she began acting in 1941 she took her mother’s maiden name, Signoret.  She met and eventually married the director Yves Allégret with whom she had a daughter Catherine.  He helped to further her career by giving her roles in his films. […]

Rose Siggins (1971 - 2015)

American Actress. Siggins, who was born with a genetic disorder called Sacral Agenisis, will best be remembered for playing the role of Legless Suzi in the fourth season of ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’, which aired from 2014 to 2015. She was featured in the documentaries ‘Born Different: Unbelievable Medical Conditions’ (2010) and ‘Extraordinary People: […]

Margarita Sierra (1936 - 1963)

Spanish-born motion picture and television actress. Had a role on the 1960s TV series “Surfside 6,” which starred Troy Donahue. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Sarah Kemble Siddons (1755 - 1831)

English tragic actress.  Family links:  Spouse:  William Siddons (1744 – 1808)*  Children:  Henry Siddons (1774 – 1815)*  Cecilia Siddons Combe (1794 – 1868)* *Calculated relationship

Dorothy Short (1914 - 1963)

Actress. A cute brunette who starred in numerous low-budget westerns and short features, she shall be remembered for her part in the 1936 cult classic “Reefer Madness”. Though little is recorded of her early days, it is known that she received an MGM contract, moved to Hollywood in 1934, and that same year made her […]

Dinah Shore (1916 - 1994)

Singer, actress, television hostess. Fondly remembered for her long career on stage, screen, TV, and radio. Dinah Shore’s 55 years in show business included more than 70 hit recordings…”Dear Hearts and Gentle People” “Buttons and Bows” “Blues in the Night” “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” “I’ll Walk Alone” and “I Wish I […]