Karl Hackett (1893 - 1948)

Actor. Born Carl Ellsworth Germain in Carthage, Missouri, he was a supporting actor in over a 160 films, typecast most as a villain or as a cowboy. He arrived in Hollywood circa 1935 and was signed to Republic Pictures, for whom he made the majority of his movies for from 1936 to 1947. Among his […]

James K. Hackett (1869 - 1926)

Actor. A classical stage actor, director, and silent film star, Hackett played the dual leading roles in the 1913 film version of “The Prisoner of Zenda”. The son of the celebrated American Shakespearean actor, James H. Hackett, who had been a favorite of both Davy Crockett and Abraham Lincoln, he was born in Wolfe Island, […]

George Hackathorne (1896 - 1940)

Actor. Entered movies in 1916 and played Sid Sawyer in “Tom Sawyer” and “Huck and Tom,” 1917 and 1918 respectively, at the request of Mary Pickford. He went on to play minor roles in a number of films but did not fare too well with the coming of sound. His last film role was that […]

Hugo Haas (1901 - 1968)

Actor. Born in Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic, he became a star of the National Theater of Prague, where his greatest success was as Dr. Galen in Karel Kapec’s play “The White Disease”.  When the Nazis invaded his homeland in 1938,  Haas fled to the United States and worked as a character […]

William Haade (1903 - 1966)

Actor. He appeared in 27 television series/shows, including “The Lone Ranger,” “Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok” and “The Range Rider.”  Haade also appeared in over 225 films from 1937 to 1957 including: “Bulldog Drummond’s Peril,” “The Gracie Allen Murder Case,” “Reap the Wild Wind,” “Fallen Angel,” “Knock on Any Door,” “Flamingo Road,” “The Asphalt Jungle,” […]

Jeffrey Gyle (1927 - 1992)

Actor. Born Joseph George Geil, in Los Angeles County, California, Gyle is best remembered for playing the role of bully ‘Corky’ in several of the Our Gang and Little Rascal films of the 1930s. Some of these include, “Bored Of Education” (1936), “Mail And Female” (1937), “Our Gang Follies Of 1938” (1937), “Clown Princes” (1939), […]

Fred Gwynne (1926 - 1993)

Fred Gwynne Fred Gwynne is best remembered for his role of Herman on the television comedy series, “The Munsters” (1964-1966) and for his role of Officer Francis Muldoon in the television comedy series, “Car 54, Where are You?” (1961-1963). He was also a noted author and illustrator of ten children’s books, including “The King Who Rained” […]

Roberto Guzman (1936 - 2002)

Popular Mexican motion picture and television actor of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Appeared in hundreds of films and several television soap operas, one of which was the popular “Maria Mercedes,” which also stars Mexican singer/actress Thalia. (*Editor’s note: Seeking additional burial information (cemetery, plot, etc.) on this individual. Please email Find […]

Deryck Guyler (1919 - 1999)

British-born actor. Appeared in motion pictures as well as television series. The Beatles’ 1964 classic “A Hard Day’s Night” (playing a Police Inspector) is included in his credits. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Natural causes

Ulric Guttinguer (1908 - 1984)

French-Canadian actor. He appeared in the film, “The Battle Of The Chateauguay” (1978), and in the television program, “Le Clan Beaulieu” (1978). (bio by: K)

José María Gutierrez (1970 - 2003)

Famed Stage, Cinema, Radio and Television Actor. Best remembered for his main roles during the Golden Age of the Argentine cinema. (bio by: 380W)

Sacha Guitry (1885 - 1957)

Alexandre-Georges Pierre Guitry. Born in St.Petersburg he became a much-admired Parisian actor famed for his beautiful voice. Also a filmstar, film director and author of over 120 plays. (bio by: David Conway)

Lucien Guitry (1860 - 1925)

Actor. Born in Paris, France, he was considered one of the best leading French actors of his time. In 1885, he began appearing at the French Mikhaylovsky Theatre. By the early 1900s, he became a prominent on the French stages at the Porte Saint Martine Theatre  and the Varietes Theatre. He resigned in 1911, to […]

Lana Guitry (1917 - 1990)

Actress who began her relationship with the actor Sacha Guitry  in May 1945 and became his fifth wife in November 1949. (bio by: David Conway)

Jorge Guinzburg (1949 - 2008)

Argentine humorist, director, theatrical producer, actor and journalist. He was the owner of a particular style, handling double sense and irony magnificently. He wrote for different magazines such as “Satiricón” and “Humor”. He created and/or participated in several TV shows:  “La Noticia Rebelde” (The Rebellious News), “Tres Tristes Tigres” (Three Sad Tigers, the title being […]

Sir Alec Guinness (1914 - 2000)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Colonel Nicholson’ in the motion picture “The Bridge Over the River Kwai” (1957), and for his role of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ in the first three “Star Wars” films (1977 to 1983).  Despite many rumors to the contrary, he never spoke the words “May the Force be with […]

Paul A. Guilfoyle (1902 - 1961)

Actor. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was a veteran performer in many films and a director for many television series. He made his big screen debut in “The Skull Murder Mystery” (1932), followed by “Special Agent” (1934). Some of his most memorable roles were in the films “Winterset” (1936), “The Grapes of Wrath” […]

Luce Guilbeault (1935 - 1991)

Actress, Director, Writer. She appeared in the films “Qui A Tire Sur Nos Histoires D’Amour” (1986), “La Quarantine” (1982), “Sois Belle Et Tais-Toi” (1981), “A Scream From Silence” (1979), “Passages” (1978), “Angela” (1977), “J.A. Martin Photographer” (1977), “Bargain Basement” (1976), “Mustang” (1975), “Before The Time Comes” (1975), “Par Une Belle Nuit D’Hiver” (1974), “Le Temps […]

Bert Gudgeon (1970 - 1948)

Entertainer, Actor. He first appeared in motion pictures in 1908. He became a leading man in the Pearl White serials between 1910 and 1924. Those serials included the much acclaimed “Perils of Pauline” series which included twenty two-reel episodes that were released each week. He eventually went on to act in athletic roles including daredevil […]

Wolfgang Grönebaum (1927 - 1998)

Actor. Played ‘Egon Kling’ in the famous TV-Series “Lindenstrasse.” (bio by: JSesto) Cause of death: Pneumonia

Gustav Gründgens (1899 - 1963)

Actor. Born in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was one of his country’s most influential actors of the 20th century, performing Berlin’s leading theatres. He was one of the very few entertainers whose career continued undisturbed through the years of the Nazi regime. His single most notable role was that of Mephistopheles in the play and film […]

Leonard Grover, Jr (1970 - 1947)

Actor. His films include “The Black Sheep” (1912), “The Day of Days” (1914), “The Redemption of Corson” (1914), “The Coming Power” (1914) and “Romeo and Juliet” (1916). (bio by: Ginny M)

James Grout (1927 - 2012)

Actor. Born in London, the son of a shoe shop chain proprietor, his father died while serving in World War II. He was encouraged to participate in the theater by an English grammar school teacher and later earned a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Following his national service with the Royal Air […]

Lawrence Grossmith (1877 - 1944)

Actor on stage and film. He was the last of a prominent British stage family. Grossmith appeared in several Sherlock Holmes fims, and was known for his smooth performances in drawing room and musical comedies. He was the brother-in-law of Vernon Castle. (bio by: Ginny M)  Family links:  Spouse:  Coralie Maud Blythe (1881 – 1928)* […]

Iván Grondona (1970 - 2006)

Actor. He appeared in 20 movies, and was also a pioneer of the Argentine television, participating in the first transmission on October 17, 1951. (bio by: 380W)

George Grizzard (1928 - 2007)

Actor. A performer of stage, films and television, he was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and raised in Washington D.C. He developed an interest in acting at an early age and would later pursue his goals upon graduating from the University of North Carolina, finding work appearing in area theaters. In 1955, Grizzard made […]

Herbert Grimwood (1875 - 1929)

Actor. Born in London England, he was a Shakespearian stage performer when he made his debut in the silent film era appearing in “Kismet” (1914). His other credits include   “When the Clouds Roll By” (1919), “The Hope” (1920), “Simple Souls” (1920), “Sonny” (1922), “Romola” (1924) and “The Amateur Gentleman” (1926). He died in Hollywood, […]

Richard Griffiths (1947 - 2013)

Actor. He will be best remembered for playing Uncle Vernon in the Harry Potter’s saga and for the role of Uncle Monty in “Withnail and I”. He began his career as an actor from an early age playing roles very different from each and during his career that spanned more than four decades, he starred […]

Raymond Griffith (1895 - 1957)

Actor. One of the forgotten silent comedians, it is said that he would have a greater reputation if more of his surviving films were easily available and being distributed commercially. When he began acting, it wasn’t his aim to become a comedian; his gradual venture into more and more comedic roles was something that happened […]

Kenneth Griffith (1921 - 2006)

Actor. Born in Tenby, Wales,  he appeared in more than 100 films and television shows. Griffith is best-known for his roles in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (1994) and “The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain” (1995). His other feature credits include “The Farmer’s Wife” (1941), “Forbidden” (1948), “Waterfront” (1950), […]