Maurice Lionel Gosfield (1913 - 1964)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Army Private Duane Doberman on the television series, “The Phil Silvers Show” (1955-1959).  He was also the voice of Benny the Ball on the Hanna-Barbera television cartoon series “Top Cat.” Born in New York City, much of his early life is unknown.  It was not until […]

Freeman Fisher Gosden (1899 - 1982)

Actor. He was a popular comedian performer, fondly remembered for the voice roles of Amos Jones and George “Kingfish” Stevens on the radio “Amos and Andy Show” from 1928 to 1955. He also appeared in the films “Check and Double Check” (1930), “The Lion Tamer” (1934), “The Big Broadcast of 1936” (1935) and on the […]

Sol Gorss (1908 - 1966)

Prolific American stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1930s through 1960s. He appeared in the 1950 classic drama “The Asphalt Jungle,” among many other popular films. He was also a stuntman. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Heart attack

Frank Gorshin, Jr (1933 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). Appearing in more than 100 films, he is best remembered for his portrayal of the character ‘The Riddler’ in the classic 1960s TV series “Batman,” for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. In films, he worked in “The Proud and the Profane” (1956), “The True Story of […]

Walter Gorney (1912 - 2004)

Actor. Gorney is best remembered for his role as ‘Crazy Ralph’ the drunk in the horror films, “Friday The 13TH” (1980), and “Friday The 13TH Part II” (1981). Gorney’s other films include, “Heavy Traffic” (1973), “Cops And Robbers” (1973), “King Kong” (1976), “Day Of The Animals” (1977), “Nunzio” (1978), “Endless Love” (1981), “Trading Places” (1983), […]

Marius Goring (1912 - 1998)

Actor. He was born in Newport (Isle of Wight, England) and died in East Sussex. He began his career on stage in 1925, playing in Old Vic, the Shakesperian repertory. He moved to cinema in 1936, where developed a prolific career as character actor. He is best remembered as ‘Alberto Bravano’ in Mankiewicz film “The […]

Vic Gordon (1911 - 2003)

Actor. Gordon is best remembered for his television roles as ‘Sergeant Albert Kennedy’ on “Matlock Police” from 1971 to 1976, and ‘Jack Lambert’ on “Young Ramsay” from 1977 to 1980. He also starred in the television shows, “Pugwall” in 1989, “Prisoner” in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1986, “Bluey” in 1977, “The Bluestone Boys” […]

Huntley Gordon (1887 - 1956)

Canadian-born motion picture actor. Appeared in many films of the 1910s through the 1940s. His birth year depicted as 1887 on his niche nameplate is in dispute. It may be as early as 1879. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Harris Gordon (1884 - 1947)

American stage and silent screen actor. Briefly worked in the sound era, appearing in King Vidor’s drama “Our Daily Bread” in 1934. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

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 […]