Glen Gordon (1914 - 1977)

Actor. Gordon is best remembered for his role as ‘Dr. Fu Manchu’ in the television series, “The Adventures Of Fu Manchu” in 1956. He also appeared in the films, “Bright Victory” (1951), “You’re In The Navy Now” (1951), and made several appearances on the television shows, “The Waltons”, “Mission: Impossible”, “Rawhide” “Bat Masterson”, “Harbor Command”, […]

Bobby Gordon (1913 - 1990)

Actor. He played ‘Dickie Rogers’ in “Lazy Lightning,” (1926) ‘Jakie Rabinowitz,’ in “The jazz Singer,” (1927) ‘Jackie’ in “Student Tour” (1934) and ‘Herman O’Reilly’ in “Two Against the World” (1936). (bio by: MC)

Bert “The Mad Russian” Gordon (1895 - 1974)

Comedian. Born Barney Gorodetsky, he debuted on the vaudeville stage in 1914 carving a niche for himself as a dialect comic, and adopting the stage name Bert Gordon. He made the transition to radio in the 1930s, and was heard in episodes of “The Jack Benny Show,” “Texaco Town,” “The Camel Caravan,” and “The Eddie […]

Leo Gorcey (1917 - 1969)

American motion picture actor of the 1930s through the 1960s. Widely known as the leader of the “Eastside Kids,” the “Dead End Kids,” and “The Bowery Boys.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Bernard Gorcey (1884 – 1955)  Josephine Condon Gorcey (1897 – 1975)  Siblings:  Fred Marson Gorcey (1915 – 2003)*  Leo Gorcey (1917 […]

Bernard Gorcey (1884 - 1955)

Actor. Born in Russia, he was in his early 20s when he emigrated to America and started performing comedy roles on Broadway in 1922. In 1929, he made his big screen appearance in the role as Isaac Cohen in the film version of the Broadway production of “Abie’s Irish Rose”. He then returned to the […]

Leslie Goodwins (1899 - 1969)

Actor in 7 films, Writer of 14 screenplays and director of over 90 films including: “Mississippi Moods,” “The Girl From Mexico,” “Mexican Spitfire Out West,” “Mexican Spitfire’s Baby,” “The Mummy’s Curse,” “The Lone Wolf in London” and “Tammy and the Millionaire.” (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Ercell Woods Goodwins (1916 – 1948)* *Calculated relationship

Nathaniel C. Goodwin (1857 - 1919)

Actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a vaudevillian and made his debut at the New York Lyceum in 1876. By the late 1880s, his talent as a comedian began to be recognized and he started performing in a series of plays all across the country with many popular actors of the […]

Bill Goodwin (1910 - 1958)

Television Announcer, Actor. He was the announcer for the “Burns & Allen Show” radio show for nine years. He also announced for “The Bob Hope Show”, and appeared in 33 films including: “Blondie in Society,” “Spellbound,” “To Each His Own,” “The Jolson Story,” “Tea for Two” and “The Opposite Sex.” (bio by: TLS)

Jack Allen Goodrich (1970 - 1970)

Actor, Sound Engineer. Beginning his career as a pioneer in radio and as a stage sound technician in the late 1920s, he made his debut as a sound engineer in the Hollywood film “Only the Brave” (1930). He soon established himself as a dependable sound man working on hundreds of films to include “Sitting Pretty” […]

Bert M. Goodrich (1906 - 1991)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Roseanna McCoy” (1949), in the role of a strong man, and “Berlin Express” (1948), as a member of the acrobatic team. In 1939 he was the first winner of the Mr. America Competition. (bio by: K)  Family links:  Spouse:  Norma Tanny Goodrich (1916 – 2001)* *Calculated relationship

Pedro González-González (1925 - 2006)

Actor. He was born in Aguileras (Texas) to a Spanish dancer from Mexico and a Mexican American trumpet player from Texas and died in his home in Culver City (California).  He signed a seven-year contract with John Waynes’s production company. From then on, he appeared in numerous Wayne films, including “The High and the Mighty,” […]

Jose González-González (1922 - 2000)

Stage and motion picture actor/writer of the 1940s through the 1980s. Brother of actor Pedro González-González. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Agustín González (1930 - 2005)

Actor. He began his career in 1952 and he worked until 2004 on stage in the play “Tres Hombres y un Destino” with Manuel Alexandre and José Luis López Vázquez. In cinema, his last work was the film of José Luis Garci “Tio Vivo. c.1950”. (2004). He also appeared in the Oscar winning films “Volver […]

Manolo Gómez Bur (1917 - 1991)

Actor. He was born in Madrid and died in Bailén (Jaén). His real name was Manuel Gómez López de la Osa. He debuted on stage in 1939 as dancer in the play Las de Villadiego. He was specialized in comedic roles and triumphed with Las Dos Virginias and Devuélvame Mi Señora in the 50s. In […]

Roberto Gómez Bolaños (1929 - 2014)

Actor. Fondly remembered for his roles as El Chavo del Ocho and el Chapulín Colorado. He was known as Chespirito. He was one of the most beloved actors of Mexico and around the Latin American world. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

John Stuart Golland (1945 - 2003)

Actor. Golland is best remembered for his role as pub landlord ‘George Ward’ in the British television series, “Heartbeat” from 1992 to 1996, and as ‘Mr. Wright’ in the 1981 film, “Looks And Smiles.” Golland also appeared in, “Rumpole Of The Bailey” in 1978, “All Creatures Great And Small” in 1978, “The New Statesman” in […]

Ronald Lyle Goldman (1968 - 1994)

Murder Victim. He and a casual friend, Nicole Brown Simpson, were found murdered at her Brentwood condominium, just outside her front door. Ronald Goldman, a waiter at a nearby restaurant, was returning eyeglasses that she had accidentally left there at dinner that night. He is considered an accidental victim of the murder, either arriving just […]

Brett Goldin (1977 - 2006)

Actor. He was born and died in South Africa. He was a respected actor on stage and screen. On stage, he is remembered for his work in the play “Pick Ups” and he was appearing as Guildenstern in Janet Suzman’s production of Hamlet. His film credits include the horror film “Slash,” “Proteus” and “The Crazy […]

Marvin Goldhar (1934 - 2002)

Canadian Actor. A talented voice actor he is best remembered for his work in the cartoons “C.O.P.S” (1988), “Dinosaucers” (1987), “Starcom: The U.S. Space Force” (1987), “AlfTales” (1987), “Ewoks” (1985-1987), “The New Archies” (1987, as ‘Mr Weatherbee), and “The Raccoons” (1985-1992, as ‘Cedric Sneer’). He appeared in the films, “Gotti” (1996), “Leona Helmsley: The Queen […]

E. Ray Goetz (1886 - 1954)

American actor, composer and screenwriter. Goetz appeared in the films, “Somebody Loves Me” (1952), “The Greatest Show On Earth” (1952) and “For Me And My Girl” (1942). He wrote the songs, “Toddling The Todalo” and “For Me And My Girl.” In 1929, he wrote the screenplay for the film “Paris.” (bio by: K)

Alexander Godunov (1949 - 1995)

Dancer, Actor. Born Aleksandr Borisovich Godunov, son of Boris Godunov and Lidia Nicholaevna Studentova on Sakhalin Island, USSR. He began studying dance at the age of nine at the Riga State Ballet School and at 17 he joined Igor Moiseyev’s Young Ballet. He joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 1971 as its youngest principal dancer. He […]

Trevor Goddard (1962 - 2003)

Actor of both film and television. Goddard is best remembered for his role as, ‘Lieutenant Commander Michael ‘Mic’ Brumby’ on the television series, “JAG” from 1998 to 2001. Goddard was born on October 14, 1962, in Croyden, Surrey, England, and was a professional boxer before he got into acting. He was discovered during a light-heavyweight […]

Jon Gnagy (1907 - 1981)

Artist. Born near Pretty Prairie, Kansas, he was an artist noted as a pioneer for television education programs for children. On early 1950s TV shows such as “You Are An Artist” and “Wonderama”, he introduced children to the art field, as well as helped teach them to learn and draw. He also served as Art […]

Charles Peyton Glocker (1970 - 1951)

Actor. A noted stage actor in New York City, he also appeared in films. His films include “Slander” (1916), as ‘Tremaine’s Valket,’ and “April Folly” (1920), as the ‘Butler.’

Roy E. Glenn, Sr (1914 - 1971)

Actor. He was a popular African-American character performer who made numerous appearances on television and in films. He made his big screen debut in “Kelly the Second” (1936), followed by “Dark Manhattan” (1937). His other film credits include “The Jackie Robinson Story” (1950), “Carmen Jones” (1954), “Porgy and Bess” (1959), “A Raisin in the Sun” […]

J. Frank Glendon (1886 - 1937)

Actor. Born in Choteau, Montana, he appeared in 79 films between 1915 and 1939. His credits include “Cannibal King” (1915), “A Woman in the Web” (1918), “Smashed Back” (1925), “The Fighting Marines” (1935) and “King of the Pecos” (1936). He died in Hollywood, California, at the age of 51. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)

Russell Gleason (1907 - 1945)

Actor. Born the son of actors Lucile and James Gleason, it was only natural that he would follow in his parents’ footsteps, initially performing in their stage productions. Beginning his film career with the release of five films, including “The Sophomore” and “The Flying Fool” in 1929, he went on to act in over fifty […]

Paul Gleason (1939 - 2006)

Actor. He is probably best remembered for his role as the no nonsense Principal Richard Vernon in the popular 1980’s  movie “The Breakfast Club.” After seeing the film “Splendour in the Grass,” he decided he wanted to become an actor. Gleason started out on television in the 1960’s appearing on such shows as “Mission Impossible,” […]

James Gleason (1882 - 1959)

Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. After serving in World War I, he began performing on Broadway and made his film debut in “Count of Ten” (1928). In the 1930s, he played police Inspector Oscar Piper in a series of murder […]

Jackie Gleason (1916 - 1987)

Actor, Comedian. Best known for his classic television series “The Honeymooners” and his character of bus driver ‘Ralph Kramden.’ He started out in show business at the age of 15, after winning an amateur night contest at the Halsey Theater in Brooklyn. He was then hired by the manager as emcee. From that start, he […]