Margery Jane Ross (1920 - 1992)

Actress. Best recalled for portrayal of Barbara Bush.  Family links:  Parents:  Harold L. Ross (1894 – 1942)

Bodil Ann Rosing (1877 - 1941)

Actress. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark as Bodil Hammerich, she was graduate from the drama school of The Danish Royal Theater. In early 1920s,s she relocated to America, performing as an extremely versatile actor in a variety of ethnicities on Broadway. Going on to the Hollywood studios, she made her big screen debut in the role […]

Rosa Rosen (1917 - 2004)

Actress. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At young age, she began her career on stage in the company of Angelina Pagano. She made her debut in the Pirandello’s play “El Gorro de Cascabeles.” On stage, she worked with actors such as Narciso Ibáñez Menta, Paulina Singerman, Tita Merello or Pepita Serrador. On stage, […]

Françoise Rosay (1891 - 1974)

Noted French Actress. She is best remembered for her films “Crainquebille” (1922), “La Kermesse Heroïque” (1935), “Pension Mimosas” (1935), “Un Carnet de Bal” (1938), “Une Femme Disparaît” (1942), “Saraband for Dead Lovers” (1948), “La Reine Margot” (1954), “The Seventh Sin” (1957), “Up From the Beach” (1961) and “Pas Folle la Guêpe” (1972). She was married […]

Rosa Rosanova (1869 - 1944)

Actress. She appeared in the films, “Fighting Hero” (1934), “Pilgrimage” (1933), “Uptown New York” (1932), “The Younger Generation” (1929), “Lucky Boy” (1929), “Abie’s Irish Rose” (1929), “Sonia” (1928), “Jake The Plumber” (1927), “Pleasure Before Business” (1927), “The Shamrock And The Rose” (1927), “God Gave Me Twenty Cents” (1926), “Cobra” (1925), “His People” (1925), “A Woman’s […]

Maria Romero (1929 - 2015)

Actress. The Spanish voice of numerous major stars, she was later seen in front of the camera on several occasions. Born Banet Angela Maria Romero, she broke into show business as an announcer on Radio Madrid, made her silver screen bow with the 1955 Italian comedy “Demoiselles from 09”, and during the 1960s began providing […]

Roxie Albertha Roker (1929 - 1995)

Ethel Rojo (1937 - 2012)

Actress. A versatile performer, she shall be remembered as a longtime star of the Argentine stage and screen. Born Agnes Ethel Ines Rojo Castro, she took to show business early, won several beauty contests while still a young girl, and after a screen test was hired by a Buenos Aires television station in 1954. Ethel […]

Kasey Rogers (1925 - 2006)

Actress. A voluptuous character player, she was billed as Laura Elliott during her movie career in the early 1950s. Rogers is best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train” (1951), as Miriam, Farley Granger’s estranged and vindictive wife. In the film’s famous murder scene she is strangled by psychotic Robert Walker, […]

Elizabeth Rogers (1934 - 2004)

Actress. Rogers films include, “Dragnet 1966” (1969), “Something Evil” (1972), “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972), “The Towering Inferno” (1974), “Adventures Of The Queen” (1975), “Flood!” (1976), “The Van” (1977), “A Sensitive, Passionate Man” (1977), “Grand Theft Auto” (1977), “Lacy And The Mississippi Queen” (1978), “The Swarm” (1978), “Hanging By A Thread” (1979), “An Officer And A […]

Estelita Rodriguez (1928 - 1966)

Actress. Cuban born, she made films for Republic Pictures. At one time, she was married to actor Grant Withers.  Family links:  Spouses:  Grant Withers (1905 – 1959)*  Richard A Pego (1919 – 1967)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Influenza

María Luisa Robledo (1912 - 2005)

Stage and cinema actress. Born in Madrid, Spain, her career lasted almost 80 years. She appeared in 20 films and is best remembered for her role in “La Historia Oficial.” (bio by: 380W)

Ruth Robinson (1887 - 1966)

Actress. Robinson appeared in some 80 film roles usually playing roles such as missionaries, housekeepers, prison matrons, and society spouses. She is best remembered as ‘Mrs. Shaw’ in “The Walking Dead” and in as ‘Bridey’ in “The Search for Bridey Murphy.” (bio by: MC)

Mary Darby Robinson (1758 - 1800)

Actress, Writer.  Hailed as “the perfect beauty” by the future George IV of England, who made her his first mistress, the scandalous events of Mrs. Robinson’s brief, tempestuous life have often overshadowed her significant talents onstage and as a woman of letters.  Born Mary Darby in Bristol, England, to a prosperous merchant and his blue-blooded […]

Madeleine Robinson (1916 - 2004)

Actress. She is best remembered for her films “Une Si Jolie Petit Plage” (1949), “L’Invité du Mardi” (1950), “Dieu a Besoin des Hommes” (1950), “Le Garçon Sauvage” (1951), “Les Possédées” (1956), “Le Procés” (1962), “Une Histoire Simple” (1978), “Siete Días de Enero” (1979), “Camille Claudel” (1988) and “L’Ours en Peluche” (1994). In 2001 she was […]

Kathleen Eileen Hooker Robinson (1922 - 1958)

Actress.  Born Eileen Hooker, she won the first Miss Nampa beauty pageant in 1938 and the 1938 Miss Idaho contest (part of a national Miss USA competition), and was runner-up to Miss Idaho the following year in 1939. In the middle 1940s, she was signed to a dancing contract by Darryl F. Zanuck, then vice […]

Frances Robinson (1916 - 1971)

Actress. American motion picture figure who appeared in many films of the 1930s through the 1970s. Appeared with Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland in the 1944 comedy “Lady in the Dark.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  James Arad Ladd (1879 – 1925)  Alice Ellen Grime Ladd (1883 – 1974)  Sibling:  Clyde W. Ladd […]

Joan Roberts (1917 - 2012)

Actress. She will be best remembered for her origination of the part of Laurey in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s long-running Broadway production of “Oklahoma!” (1943 to 1948). Her acting roots professionally began at the age of five with a part in the “Our Gang” film series. Her association with Rodgers and Hammerstein began with the musical […]

Florence Roberts (1861 - 1940)

American film actress. Roberts is best known for playing roles of little old ladies and motherly figures. She appeared in the films, “Young As You Feel” (1940), “On Their Own” (1940), “Quick Millions” (1939), “Down On The Farm” (1938), “Every Saturday Night” (1936), “Public Opinion” (1935), “Hoopla” (1933), “Everything’s Rosie” (1931), “The Eyes of The […]

Edith Roberts (1901 - 1935)

American Silent Film Actress.  A petite (5 ft. 105 lb.) brunette, Edith Josephine Roberts made her performing debut in vaudeville at age six.  She entered motion pictures as an extra, appearing in comedies with the Nestor, Ince and Christie companies. She joined Universal Pictures in the 1914, and spent a decade there. Films she either […]

Denise Lynne Roberts (1961 - 2003)

Actress. She appeared in the films “Stepmonster” (1993), “Body Of Influence” (1993), “Anything That Moves” (1992), “Love Is Like That” (1992), and “Other People’s Money” (1991). She also made television guest appearances on “Renegade” and “Melrose Place.” Also a Hollywood stuntwoman, she did stunts for many films such as “Star Trek: Insurrection” (1998), “The Hunted” […]

Lotus Robb (1893 - 1969)

Actress. Starred in the film “A Star Is Born”, played the park of Mrs. Markham.  (bio by: Laurie)  Family links:  Parents:  Idell Lorraine Buchanan Robb (1870 – 1938)

Amina Rizk (1913 - 2003)

Actress. Rizk who was born in Egypt on April 10, 1913, was considered an Egyptian film icon. She appeared in the films, “Ard El Ahlam” (1993), “The Water-Carrier Is Dead” (1977), “Kandil Om Hashem” (1968), “Love In The Shadows” (1953), “Angels In Hell” (1947), “The Hand Of God” (1946), “Les Miserables” (1944), “Who Is The […]

Marika Rivera (1919 - 2010)

Dancer, Actress. Following a successful ballet and stage career she earned praise in British movies. Raised in Paris, she was the child of noted Mexican painter Diego Rivera and one of his mistresses, Russian artist Marevna Vorobieff. Rivera never officially claimed her as his daughter, and when he abandoned his family in 1921 Marevna was […]

Dorothy Fay Southworth Ritter (1915 - 2003)

Actress. A native of Prescott, Arizona, she was born Dorothy Fay on April 4, 1915. She was married to cowboy actor and singer, Tex Ritter from June 14, 1941, until his death on January 2, 1974, with whom she had 2 children. Between 1938 and 1941 she appeared in many films including ‘B’ movies with […]

Adele Ritchie (1874 - 1930)

American stage actress. Divorced from actor Guy Bates Post. Ritchie was the aggressor in a bizarre murder-suicide. Her victim was a friend and fellow supporter of a local legitimate theater. When Ritchie discovered that her friend was planning to replace her as manager of the theater, she shot her, and then killed herself.  Family links: […]

Victoria Risk (1915 - 1992)

Stage, motion picture, and television actress. She appeared in the 1950s era TV series “Dragnet.” The 1970s series “Apple’s Way” and the 1973 motion picture “A Reflection of Fear” are also among her credits. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Wolf A. Risk (1885 – 1948)  Mareena Risk (1894 – 1930)  Sibling:  Victoria Risk […]

Michelle Risi (1981 - 1997)

Actress. She appeared in the films, “Mr. Headmistress” (1998), “54” (1998), and “Nothing To Good For A Cowboy” (1998. She also appeared in the role of ‘Becca’ in the television series, “Goosebumps” in an episode called “Teacher’s Pet.” A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she passed away from meningitis at the age of 16. (bio […]

Elizabeth Risdon (1887 - 1958)

Actress.  Born in London,  she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her silent screen debut in 1913.  Small,  curvy and versatile,  Risdon was very popular with British audiences and in 1915 was voted England’s Favorite Movie Star.  In 1916 she married  George Loane Tucker,  the director of some of her best […]

Marjorie Riordan (1921 - 1984)

American motion picture actress of the 1940s and 50s. Appeared with actor Basil Rathbone in the 1945 Sherlock Holmes mystery “Pursuit To Algiers.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Allan Schlaff (1926 – 1972)* *Calculated relationship