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)

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 […]