John Hamilton (1887 - 1958)

Actor. Born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, he was best remembered for the role of Perry White editor of the Daily Planet on the original TV series of “Adventures of Superman” in the 1950s. He was member of a Broadway company when he made his film debut in “Dangerous Nan McGrew” (1930). His many movie credits include […]

Hale Rice Hamilton (1883 - 1942)

Actor and Screenwriter. He wrote 3 plays and appeared in 78 films including: “The Greater Glory” (silent), “Dance, Fools, Dance,” “Susan Lennox (Her Fall and Rise),” “Love Affair,” “I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang,” “The Girl From Missouri,” “The Woman in Red” and “The Adventures of Marco Polo.” Hamilton also appeared in a […]

Bernie Hamilton (1928 - 2008)

Actor. He is best known for his role as Capt. Harold Dobey in the 1970s television series “Starsky and Hutch”. Born in Los Angeles, he made his big screen debut in the 1950 picture “The Jackie Robinson Story”. Beginning in the 1960s, Hamilton would appear regularly in numerous television programs such as “The Twilight Zone”, […]

Antony Hamilton (1952 - 1995)

Dancer, Model, and Actor. Toured with the Australian Ballet as a classical dancer. He had acting roles on stage, in movies, and on TV series such as “Cover Up,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Sampson & Delilah.” Cause of death: AIDS-related pneumonia

Stuart Hamblen (1908 - 1989)

Songwriter, Singer, Actor. He was born to the family of an itinerant Methodist preacher on 20 October 1908, in Kellyville, Texas, USA. From 1931-52, he had a series of highly popular radio programs on the West Coast of the United States. He composed music and acted in motion pictures with such other stars as Gene […]

Emile Hamaty (1925 - 2000)

Actor. Appeared on stage, on television, and in motion pictures from the 1960s to 2000, playing everything from a Hindu Priest to a Greek Tycoon. On stage, he appeared in numerous roles ranging from the Bishop of Carlise in “Richard II” to author Truman Capote in “Dark Angels”. His passing at the age of 75 […]

Yasuo Hamatsu (1970 - 1970)

Actor. (bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)

Charles Halton (1876 - 1959)

Character Actor. He was born in Washington (District of Columbia) and died in Los Angeles. He began his career on stage, but soon he moved to cinema, where he debuted in silent films in 1917, ultimately appearing in over 200 films. He is best remembered for films such as “A Man to Remember” (1938), “Dodge […]

Erich Hallhuber (1951 - 2003)

Actor. He played  ‘Judge Richter Wunder’ in the popular 1990s German television series “Cafe Meineid.” (bio by: JSesto)

Andrew Alcott “Andy” Hallett (1975 - 2009)

Actor, singer.  He is best known for the character Lorne that he played in the television series “Angel”.  Lorne was a good guy, green-skinned, red-horned demon that ran a karaoke club in the series.  Ironically, it was in a karaoke club that Hallett performed at that he was discovered and encouraged to audition for the […]

Charles John “Chuck” Hallahan (1943 - 1997)

Actor. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1943, he graduated from Temple University with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts in 1972. His many films include, “Mind Rage” (2000), “Ambushed” (1998), “Dante’s Peak” (1997), “The Fan” (1996), “Executive Decision” (1996), “Warlock: The Armageddon” (1993), “Body Of Evidence” (1993), “Dave” (1993), “True Believer” (1989), “Vision Quest” (1985), […]

Thurston Hall (1882 - 1958)

American stage and motion picture actor with hundreds of film credits dating back to 1917. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Quenda E Hackett Hall (____ – 1984)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Heart attack

Porter Hall (1888 - 1953)

One of Hollywood’s top character actors of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Played memorable roles in many top films. He is buried next to his wife, actress Geraldine Hall. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  William Alexander Hall (1856 – 1931)  Frances Winifred Owings Hall (1861 – 1937)  Spouse:  Geraldine Hall (1905 – 1970)Cause […]

Kevin Peter Hall (1955 - 1991)

Actor. He played basketball in high school and won a scholarship to George Washington University in Washington D.C. After graduation he played basketball in Venezuela, but lost interest and moved to Los Angeles to become an actor.He started his career by appearing in a couple of monster films:”Prophecy”(1979) and “Without Warning”(1980). He was often cast […]

Jon Hall (1915 - 1979)

Actor. Born Charles Felix Locher in Fresno, California, he was raised in Tahiti by his father, the Swiss-born actor Felix Locher, and his mother, a Tahitian princess. He was a nephew of James Norman Hall who, along with Charles Nordhoff, authored the novel “Mutiny on the Bounty.” He started performing minor roles in films at […]

James Hall (1900 - 1940)

Actor. Born in Dallas, Texas, Hall appeared in numerous silent and early sound films.  He is probably best remembered for his co-starring role in Howard Hughes’ World War I aviation saga,  “Hell’s Angels” (1930).  His other films include “Man Alone” (1923), “The Campus Flirt” (1926), “Stranded In Paris” (1926), “Hotel Imperial” (1927), “Love’s Greatest Mistake” […]

Huntz Hall (1920 - 1999)

Popular motion picture actor of the 1930s to 1990s. Fondly remembered for his role of ‘Sach’ in a number of East Side Kids and Bowery Boys films. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Heart failure

Charlie Hall (1899 - 1959)

Actor and Vaudevillian. At the age of fifteen he left school in Birmingham, England, to become a carpenter like his father. While still in his teens he joined Fred Karno’s famous vaudeville troupe, whose members also included Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel. In the early Twenties he went to New York to visit his sister, […]

Alfred Hall (1881 - 1943)

Actor. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he was a veteran performer who appeared in over 21 feature films from 1940 to 1943. His credits include “Men Without Souls” (1940), “Meet John Doe” (1941), “Mr. Celebrity” (1941), “Pretty Doll” (1942) and “Heaven Can wait” (1943). He died at age 61 in Los Angeles, California. (bio by: John […]

Henry Blight “Toby” Halicki (1940 - 1989)

Movie Producer. He was killed in 1989 in a stunt accident during the re-making of the film “Gone In 60 Seconds” (released in 2000). He and his wife, wrote, produced and directed the film.

Jack Haley, Jr (1933 - 1970)

Hollywood producer, actor. Son of Jack Haley, who played the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz.” Second husband of Liza Minnelli (his only marriage). 1967 Emmy Award as Director for “Movin’ With Nancy”, Peabody Award Winner for “Biography” & a National Geographic Special and a producer for several Academy Awards Shows.   Two days […]

Richard Hale (1892 - 1981)

Actor. Played Goro on Star Trek. Also in such TV shows as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Petticoat Junction, among others.  Cause of death: Cardiac arrest

Monte Hale (1919 - 2009)

Actor. He is best remembered as one of Hollywood’s singing cowboys. Born Buren Ely in Ada, Oklahoma, he grew up in the dust bowl of the Southwest. He mastered the guitar at the age of fifteen. Honing his craft by adding his vocals, he took his act on the vaudeville circuit and local western shows. […]

Jonathan Hale (1891 - 1966)

Actor. A character player in over 200 films, he is best remembered as Dagwood’s boss, Mr. Dithers, in “Blondie” (1938) and its sequels. His other credits include “Alice Adams” (1935),  “Fury” (1936),  “Boys Town” (1938),  “Since You Went Away” (1944),  “Johnny Belinda” (1948),  and “Strangers on a Train” (1951).  His birth name was Jonathan Hatley. […]

Creighton Hale (1882 - 1965)

Screen Irish-born Actor. His original name was Patrick Fitzgerald. He began his career in 1914. He appeared in “Our Gang” serials as the older brother to Miss Crabtree. He also appeared in classic film “Casablanca” (1942) as the gambler inquiring about casino’s honesty. Often he was uncredited and played minor roles. Among his films: “The […]

Alan Hale (1892 - 1950)

Actor. Born Rufus Alan McKahan in Washington, D.C. he first attempted to gain entry to the stage via opera, but his career as an operatic singer was effectively stillborn. By 1911 his attention had been diverted to Hollywood where he made his film debut in the silent film ‘The Cowboy and the Lady.’ With his […]

Alan Hale, Jr (1921 - 1990)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of “The Skipper” in the classic television comedy series, “Gilligan’s Island” (1964 to 1967). Born Alan Hale Mackahan in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of film actor Rufus Edward Mackahan (1892-1950), who used the stage name of Alan Hale.  Young Alan adopted his father’s stage […]

Jester Joseph Hairston (1901 - 2000)

William “Billy” Haines (1900 - 1973)

Actor. He was a popular motion picture star of the 1920s and 1930s, and was the top box-office draw of 1930. After refusing to pretend to be “straight” for his studio bosses, his acting career was finished. His second talent was in design, and he built a successful career as the interior designer to the […]

Donald Haines (1919 - 1943)

Actor. He is best remembered for playing the role of ‘Speck’ in several of the “The Little Rascals” comedies between 1930 and 1932. Among his roles were the films, “Radio Dough” (1934), “No Greater Glory” (1934), “Ginger” (1935), “A Tale Of Two Cities” (1935), “Exclusive Story” (1936), “Little Lord Fauntleroy” (1936), “Rhythm In The Clouds” […]