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), […]

Hugh Griffith (1912 - 1980)

Actor. Born in North Wales and a welsh speaker he appeared in many Hollywood films over four decades. He was best remembered as ‘Sheik Ilderim’ in the film epic “Ben-Hur” (1959), a role for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. His other films included, “Mutiny On The Bounty” (1962), “Oliver!”(1968),”Legend of the Werewolf” […]

Andy Griffith (1926 - 2012)

Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal as ‘Sheriff Andy Taylor’ in the 1960s television series “The Andy Griffith Show” and Attorney ‘Ben Matlock’ in the 1980s series “Matlock.” He began his career as a stand up comedian before landing a starring role in the Broadway production of “No Time for Sergeants” (1955) for […]

Carlton Elliott Griffin (1893 - 1940)

Actor in 46 films including: “The Imposter” (silent), “Maid in Hollywood,” “A Star is Born,” “Swiss Miss,” “You Can’t Take it With You,” “The Lady in Question” and “Angels Over Broadway.” (bio by: TLS)

Max Griesser (1928 - 2000)

Actor both in TV and theatre. Though Austrian by birth, he was mostly regarded as a typical Bavarian character.  Cause of death: suicide, probably caused by acute depression

James “Jimmie” Grier (1902 - 1959)

Actor, Composer, Orchestra Leader. He appeared in the films “Nobody’s Baby” (1937), “Small Town Girl” (1936), “Times Square” (1935), “Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round” (1934), and “The Cohens And Kellys In Hollywood” (1932). He wrote the songs, “The Object Of My Affection,” and “What’s The Reason (I’m Not Pleasin’ You?).”  Family links:  Spouse:  Margaret Elizabeth Grier (1917 – […]

Helmut Griem (1932 - 2004)

German leading Actor. He is best known to audiences outside his native land for his portrayal of Max in Bob Fosse’s “Cabaret.” Max was the Baron who seduced both Liza Minnelli’s Sally Bowles and Michael York’s Brian Roberts. He also appeared in over 60 films and TV shows. He was also an accomplished theater actor. […]

Eddie Gribbon (1890 - 1965)

Actor. Burly, rubber-faced comic character player. He got his start in movies as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Kops and appeared in two-reel comedies for vitually every studio in Hollywood. In features he usually played dumb detectives and assorted lugs. Gribbon is memorable as one of Adenoid Hynkel’s storm troopers in Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” […]

Robert Greig (1879 - 1958)

Actor in 105 films from 1930 to 1949 including: “Merrily We Go To Hell,” “Peg o’ My Heart,” “Madame DuBarry,” “The Great Ziegfeld,” “The Adventures of Marco Polo,” “Sullivan’s Travels,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “Forever Amber” and “Unfaithfully Yours.” (bio by: TLS)

Julian Greer (1970 - 1928)

Actor. His stage credits include a revival of “Hamlet” (1925). His film work includes “Passion flower” (1921) and “Sunshine Harbor” (1922). (bio by: Ginny M)

Sydney Greenstreet (1879 - 1954)

Actor. He is probably best remembered for his role in the classic films “The Maltese Falcon” (1941) and “Casablanca” (1942) that also starred Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre. Born Sidney Hughes Greenstreet in Sandwich, Kent, England, he was one of eight children whose father was a leather merchant. At the age of 18, he left […]

Raymond Greenleaf (1892 - 1963)

Actor in 31 television series/shows including: “The Lone Ranger,” “Cavalcade of America,” “Climax!,” “Dragnet” and “Perry Mason.” Greenleaf also appeared in 56 films including: “Slattery’s Hurricane,” “All The King’s Men,” “Storm Warning,” “Jeanne Eagels,” “The Vampire” and “Birdman of Alcatraz.” (bio by: TLS)

Richard Greene (1918 - 1985)

Actor. Born in Plymouth, Devon, England. His father, Richard Abraham Greene and his mother, Kathleen Gerrard, were both actors with the Plymouth Repertory Theatre. Richard was educated at the CVMS in Kensington, London, and left at age 18. He started his stage career as the proverbial spear carrier in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in 1933. Richard […]

Harrison Greene (1884 - 1945)

Prolific motion picture character actor of the 1930s and 40s. He appeared in diverse films such as “Union Depot” (1932), “Riot Squad” (1933), “Kid Millions” (1934), “The Big Broadcast of 1937” (1936), “Hands Across the Rockies” (1941), and “Jitterbugs,” a 1943 comedy starring Laurel & Hardy. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

William A. “Duke” Green (1900 - 1984)

Noted American motion picture actor and stuntman of the 1920s through the 1960s. Appeared with John Wayne in the 1963 comedy “Donovan’s Reef.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Rubén Green (1946 - 2003)

Stage, television and cinema actor. Best known for his roles in soap operas. (bio by: 380W)

Kenneth Luther Green (1907 - 1969)

Actor. He appeared in the film, “Penrod” (1922).  Family links:  Spouse:  Lettie L. Green (1908 – 1994)

Hughie Green (1920 - 1997)

British TV personality; one of his most famous TV series was the show ‘Opportuntiy Knocks.’

Mack Gray (1905 - 1981)

American motion picture actor of the 1920s to the 1970s. Appeared in the 1941 Frank Capra classic “Meet John Doe” among many other popular films. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

George Guy Gray (1893 - 1967)

Actor. He was a popular character performer whom appeared in over ninety feature films from 1918 to 1945. Among his credits are “The Village Chestnut” (1918), “Smith’s Picnic” (1926), “The Sleeping Cutie” (1930), “Woman Haters” (1934), “Three Little Bears” (1935), “Goofs and Saddles” (1937), Arizona Trail” (1943), “Back from The Front” (1943) and “A Hit […]

Ralph Taylor Graves (1900 - 1977)

Actor. He was born Ralph Taylor Horsburgh. He appeared in many films produced by Mack Sennett. He had a long career in film work, spanning the years between 1918 to 1949. Graves co-starred with many of the era’s leading ladies, including Mae Murray, Dorothy Gish, Ina Claire, Viola Dana, Anita Page, Barbara Stanwyck and Fay […]

Robert Gravel (1944 - 1996)

Actor. He appeared in the films “Les Mots Magiques” (1998), “Pudding Chomeur” (1996), “Remue-Menage” (1996), “Erreur Sur La Personne” (1995), “Second Souffle” (1993), “In The Belly Of The Dragon” (1989), “The Paper Wedding” (1989), “Chattahoochee” (1989), “Blind Trust” (1986), “The Last Glacier” (1984), “Au Clair De La Lune” (1983), “Les Grands Enfants” (1980), “Bye, See […]