Richard Berry Harrison (1864 - 1935)

Actor. The son of fugitive slaves who had escaped to Canada on the Underground Railroad, he was named “Richard” after his mother had seen a performance of ‘Richard III’. His interest in theatre led him to Detroit, where he studied acting at the Detroit Training School of Dramatic Art. He traveled frequently, giving dramatic readings […]

Sir Rex Harrison (1908 - 1990)

Actor. Born Reginald Carey in Lancashire, England, he was one of the industry’s most distinguished performers on stage, screen and television. He made his film debut in “The Great Game” (1930) and went on to appear in over 50 movies. For his performance as Professor Henry Higgins in the film “My Fair Lady” (1964), he […]

Julius Harris (1923 - 2004)

Actor.  He played many diverse roles during his four-decade career. Harris first gained note in the 1964 film about black life in the South, “Nothing But a Man”, playing the alcoholic father of Ivan Dixon.  In the 1970s he began a string of roles in several big blaxploitation films,  including “Superfly” (1972), “Shaft’s Big Score” […]

Roland Harrah, III (1973 - 1995)

Actor. Born in Denver, Colorado, he was a child performer in films and television. His big screen credits include “Kung Fu: The Movie” (1986), “Braddock: Missing In Action III” (1988) and “Shadow of China” (1990). For television, he was a regular on programs such as “Scarecrow and Mrs. King”, “Airwolf” and “Magnum, P.I.”. He died […]

Lillian Harmer Kaeber (1883 - 1946)

Actor. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she made her big screen debut in “A Harp in Hock” (1927), followed by “Mother’s Millions” (1931). A veteran of 60 films, her credits include “A Shriek in the Night” (1933), “Lady by Chance” (1934), “Three Kids and a Queen” (1935), “A Star is Born” (1937) and “The Buccaneer” (1938). […]

Veit Harlan (1899 - 1964)

German actor, film director and writer. He was married three times to different actress, the last Swedish actress Kristina Söderbaum. During the Nazi era in Germany, Harlan’s career flourished, and he notoriously made anti-Semitic propaganda films. After World War II he was charged and prosecuted several times for war crimes and crimes against humanity. (bio […]

Otis Harlan (1865 - 1940)

Actor. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, he was a beloved early character actor of vaudeville, films, Broadway plays, and classic animated films. The uncle of actor Kenneth Harlan, he was a performer in Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” in vaudeville in 1911, and the Broadway musicals, “The Student Prince In Old Heidelberg” (1927), and “Show […]

Kenneth Harlan (1895 - 1967)

Actor. Prolific stage and motion picture actor of the 1910s thru 1940s. He appeared as a leading man in many silents including “The Law That Divides” (1918), “Poisoned Paradise” (1924), “Twinkletoes” (1926), “The Penalty” (1920), “The Primitive Lover” (1922), and “Little Church Around The Corner” (1923). Upon the advent of sound, he played a multitude […]

Timothy John “T.J.” Hargrave (1962 - 2001)

Actor. He played the role of ‘T.J. ‘Tim’ Werner’ on the long-running soap opera television series, “The Guiding Light” from 1974 to 1976. He also played the role of ‘Nicky’ in the film, “Such Good Friends” in 1971, and the role of ‘Jay Jay’ in the film, “The Prince Of Central Park” in 1977. On […]

Mickey Hargitay (1926 - 2006)

Entertainer. Born Miklós Hargitay in Budapest, Hungary, he became a performer early on, appearing in an acrobatic act with his family performing in opera houses throughout Hungary. A notable athlete, he also played soccer and was a champion speed skater. He fled Hungary in 1947 to escape Soviet conscription. He settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where […]

Thomas Ernest “Ernie” Hare (1883 - 1939)

Actor. In the 1920s he was a popular recording and radio star with partner Billy Jones as ‘The Happiness Boys.’ He was also an understudy of legendary entertainer Al Jolson. In 1933 Hare appeared in the film, “Rambling ‘Round Radio Row #5.”  Family links:  Parents:  Thomas Upshur Hare (1855 – 1917)  Mary Ida Roberts Hare […]

Douglas Hare (1948 - 1978)

Actor. A native of Trieste, Italy, Hare was the son of the Italian actress Ursula Danera-Hare. A talented performer, he studied acting at the famed Studio Fersen in Rome, Italy, the Group Workshop in Los Angeles, California, with acting teacher Eli Rill in Toronto, Ontario, and at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City. […]

Sam Hardy (1883 - 1935)

American film actor of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Married to actress Betty Scott. The are buried side by side. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Cedric Hardwicke (1893 - 1964)

Sir Cedric Hardwicke was one of the greatest character actors of early film. He appeared in “Nelson”(1926), “Tom Brown’s School Days”(1940), “Nicholas Nickleby”(1947), “Rope”(1948) and “The Pumkin Eater”(1964). He died in New York City on the 6th August, 1964. (bio by: Kieran Smith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Helena Pickard Rothbarth (1900 – 1959)* *Calculated relationshipCause of […]

Thomas A. Hardie (1970 - 1970)

Actor. He appeared in the original stage production of “The Dove of Peace” (1912).  (bio by: Ginny M)

Charles W. Harbury (1970 - 1928)

Actor. Some of the original stage productions in which he appeared are “The Manoeuvres of Jane” (1899). “Imprudence” (1901), “Mistakes Will Happen” (1906), “The Lady of Coventry” (1911) and “Launcelot and Elaine” (1921). (bio by: Ginny M)

Carl Harbaugh (1886 - 1960)

Actor. Motion picture actor, writer, and director of the 1910s through the 1950s. Appeared with Humphrey Bogart in the 1941 film-noir thriller “High Sierra”. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frances Lawson Bouis Harbaugh (1892 – 1922)* *Calculated relationship

Lars Mauritz Hanson (1886 - 1965)

Actor. He is best known for his Silent Screen portrayals in the Golden Age of Movies. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden into a seafaring family, he worked as a gold engraver until he won a free scholarship to the Stockholm Dramatic Theater. Gaining prominence as a talented Shakespearean actor, in 1915 he made his mark in […]

Gunnar Hansen (1947 - 2015)

Actor. He originated the role of ‘Leatherface’ in the 1974 horror film “Texas Chain Saw Massacre”. Born in Iceland, he moved to Maine with his family at the age of 5, and then to Texas, where he studied at the University of Texas, majoring in English and Scandinavian Studies. In 1973, just after finishing graduate […]

Don Hanmer (1919 - 2003)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Homer & Eddie” (1989), “Rhinestone” (1984), “The Hustler Of Muscle Beach” (1980), “St. Ives” (1976), “The Blue Knight” (1975), “Newman’s Law” (1974), “Papillon” (1973), “The Six Million Dollar Man, Wine, Women And War” (1973), “Drive, He Said” (1971), “The Counterfeit Killer” (1968), and “Special Delivery” (1955). Hanmer also made […]

Jack Hanlon (1916 - 2012)

Child Actor. Best remembered for having been one of the protagonists of the silent comedies “Our Gang” or The Little Rascals directed by Hal Roach. Jack has also starred in the films “The General” starring Buster Keaton, “The Glorious Fourth”, “Olympic Games”, “The Shakedown”, “Romance” starring Greta Garbo and in eight “talkies,” including “Big Money” […]

Tommy Handley (1892 - 1949)

British Comedian. He is best remembered for his work on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) radio program “ITMA” (“It’s That Man Again”). Born in Toxeth Park, Liverpool, England he served with a kite balloon section of the British Royal Naval Air Service during World War I. He became a regular radio broadcaster in the very […]

Stephen Hancock (1925 - 2015)

British Actor. Hancock, born Philip Stephen Hancock, was a well-known actor whose famous role was of Ernest Bishop in the series “Coronation Street”. He studied music at Durham University before pursuing a career in acting.  Hancock’s acting career started in 1954 when he received the role of Ian Prendergast in the series “Dear Dotty”.   […]

John Hancock (1941 - 1992)

American motion picture and television actor of the 1960s to the 1990s. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Heart attack

Walter Hampden (1880 - 1955)

Walter Hampden died of a stroke and was cremated in 1955. He is best known for his performance as the stages’ Cyrano de Bergerac. He was president of the Players Club from 1928 until 1954.He starred in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and”All This and Heaven Too”. He was survived by his actress wife, Mable […]

Neil Hamilton (1899 - 1984)

Actor. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, he was fondly remembered for the role as Commissioner Gordon on the original “Batman” TV series. His show business career began when he took a job as a shirt model in magazine ads, became interested in acting and joined a stock company. He made his first film role in D.W. […]

Murray Hamilton (1923 - 1986)

Actor. Born in Washington, North Carolina, he was a familiar character actor in theatre, films and television. In the 1940s, he began his career performing on the New York stages and was later nominated for a Tony Award. He made his film debut in “Reckless Age” (1944), followed my a supporting role in “Bright Victory” […]

Mahlon Hamilton (1880 - 1960)

Actor. He was a romantic leading man of silent films and later a dignified character player in talkies. In his heyday Hamilton appeared opposite such female stars as Olga Petrova, Louise Glaum, and Marion Davies. His most famous role was as the wealthy guardian whom Mary Pickford grows up to marry in the megahit “Daddy […]

Lloyd Hamilton (1891 - 1935)

Actor. Hamilton appeared in over 200 movies from the 1910s to 1930s. Best remembered as ‘Ham’ in the “Ham and Bud” comedy series (1914-1917). (bio by: MC)

John “Big John” Hamilton (1916 - 1984)

Actor. He appeared in films and TV shows such as Gunsmoke (TV series), The Alamo (1960) as one of Bowie’s men, Bonanza (TV series), McLintock! (1963), Bandolero! (1968), The Undefeated (1969), and The Sugarland Express (1974). (bio by: gordonphilbin)