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), […]

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 […]