Stefan Gierasch (1926 - 2014)

Actor. He made his professional debut at the age of nineteen in the Broadway play “Snafu” (1944 to 1945) and during the early 1950s, he attended the Actor’s Studio in New York. His Broadway association encompassed four decades as he provided memorable performances in “Compulsion” (1957 to 1958) and “The Sound of Music” (1959 to […]

Sir John Gielgud (1970 - 2000)

Actor. Born Arthur John Gielgud in South Kensington, London to Frank Gielgud, a stockbroker, and his wife, Kate Terry-Lewis. He attended Hillside preparatory school, where he first appeared onstage in a production of Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant of Venice’. At 17 he made his professional debut at the Old Vic in 1921 in a minor role in […]

Lee Gideon (1938 - 2003)

Actor. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was best remembered for his appearances on the popular TV series “Dallas”, plus the television movies “Dallas: The Early Years” (1986), “Texas Justice” (1995) and “Dallas: J.R. Returns” (1996). His feature film credits include “D.O.A.” (1988), “Dark Before Dawn” (1988), “Necessary Roughness” (1991) and “Killing Device” (1993). He died […]

Hoot Gibson (1892 - 1962)

Western Actor, Rodeo Champion. Hoot Gibson was the idol of millions of American kids in the ’20s and well into the ’30s.  They packed the front seats for the Hoot Gibson Saturday matinees knowing ahead of time, the well worn scripts.  With the damsel in distress and things looking hopeless, it was common knowledge, Hoot […]

Henry Gibson (1935 - 2009)

Actor. Known primarily for comedy, his nearly 50 year career will probably be best remembered for the nonsense verse he deadpanned on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In”. Born James Bateman, he was raised in Philadelphia, and started acting from around age eight. After earning his degree from Catholic University of America in 1957, he served as […]

Alex Giannini (1958 - 2015)

British Actor. Giannini was a well known actor for his performances on the screen and the stage. He started in the theater, acting in various roles and then went into television and films.  Giannini’s film appearances included “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (2007), “Legend” (2015) and “Miss Monday” (1998).    He also appeared in such television […]

Paolo Giacometti (1970 - 1970)

Playwright. He studied law in Genoa, but he committed himself to writing when he achieved success with a play that he wrote aged twenty. He wrote for touring theatre companies and many of his plays were successful, including La Donna, Sofocle and Giuditta.  (bio by: Bunny Boiler)

Emilio Ghione (1879 - 1930)

Italian silent film actor, director and screenwriter. Born Emilio Luigi Carlo Giuseppe Maria Ghione, best known for being the creator and interpreter of the Za la Mort character. He was one of the most significant personalities of the Italian silent cinema. Son of a painter of considerable quality, Giovanni began as a painter and miniaturist. […]

Adrián Ghío (1946 - 1991)

Actor. He had a sucessful career in theater, television, and cinema (16 movies). His tragic death transformed him into a national idol. (bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Car accident

Erwin Geschonneck (1906 - 2008)

Actor. He joined the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) in 1919 and had to flee after the Nazi takeover. The Soviet Union expelled him in 1938 and he moved to Prague,  where he was arrested in 1939. He survived the Concentration Camps of Sachsenhausen, Dachau and Neuengamme and the RAF sinking of the ship “Cap […]

Bruno Gerussi (1928 - 1995)

Actor. Gerussi was born of Greek heritage in 1928 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He attended the Banff School of Fine Arts in Banff, Alberta, and would go onto an acting career that would span over 40 years and become one of Canada’s most recognizable actors. He began is acting career in 1954 when he became […]

Berta Gersten (1894 - 1972)

Actress. Born in Cracow, Poland, she was an acclaimed leading lady in the Yiddish art theater and films for five decades. For many years she toured with a troupe in Europe, South America and the United States regularly, with popular acclaim. Her first screen appearances were in the Yiddish films “Yiskor” (1933) and “Mirele Efros” […]

Paul Gerson (1871 - 1957)

Film Producer. Born in Bradford, England, he was a noted film producer during Hollywood’s silent film era. His credits include the “Pop Tuttles” short reel series films, “Fire Chief” (1922), “The Cricket on Hearth” (1923), “Once in a Lifetime’ (1925), “The Midnight Limited” (1926) and “In Search of a Hero” (1926). He also appeared in […]

Kurt Gerron (1897 - 1944)

Born Kurt Gerson into a well-off merchant family in Berlin, Kurt Gerron studied medicine before being called up for military service in World War I. After being seriously wounded he was qualified as a military doctor in the German Army (despite having been only in his second year at university). After the war Gerron turned […]

Jackie Gerlich (1917 - 1960)

Actor and Circus Entertainer.  An Austrian native and dwarf performer who emigrated to the United States aboard the steamship ‘President Roosevelt’ in 1936.  Known professionally as Jackie Gerlich or Jack E. Gerlich, his first acting role was an uncredited appearance as the character “Bobby” in the 1938 film “Terror in Tiny Town”.  His most recognized […]

Christopher George (1931 - 1983)

Actor. American motion picture and television figure of the 1960s to the 1980s. He starred in the hit 1960s TV series “Rat Patrol,” and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role of ‘Sgt. Sam Troy.’ He was married to actress Lynda Day George.  He was the Uncle of “Wheel of Fortune” game-show […]

Paul Genge (1913 - 1988)

Actor. He began his acting career on the East Coast, appearing on Broadway in 1936 opposite Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard in “Hamlet.” He enlisted from Hartford, Connecticut on June 2, 1941 and was promoted to Staff Sergeant before leaving the Army. He made 49 appearances on television and the big screen; first in […]

Charles Gemora (1903 - 1961)

Actor, stunt man, and make-up artist. Known for donning a gorilla costume for appearances in many motion pictures from the 1920s thru the 1950s. He appeared in “Swiss Miss” with Laurel & Hardy, and several of the ‘Road’ movies with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Heart attack

Giuliano Gemma (1938 - 2013)

Actor. Born in Rome, Italy, Giuliano was an avid sports man in many fields. His boxing, tennis, and gymnastic ability combined with his good look and the love he had for cinema open the door for him in the Italian movie industry. Giuliano was hired as a stuntman for Italian movies, but director Duccio Tessari […]

Mikheil Gelovani (1892 - 1956)

Actor. A respected performer in his native Russian Georgia, he became an unlikely Soviet movie star portraying Josef Stalin in propaganda epics of the 1940s and early 1950s. Mikheil Georgievich Gelovani was born in the Kutaisi Province, a hereditary Georgian prince of the ancient Gelovani family. In 1913 he made his debut with a local […]

Gratien Gelinas (1909 - 1999)

French-Canadian Actor. He appeared in the films “Les Tisserands Du Pouvoir: La Revolte” (1988), Les Tisserands Du Pouvoir” (1988), “Agnes Of God” (1985), “Cordelia” (1980), “Tit-Coq” (1953), “Metropole” (1947), and “Fridolinons” (1945). He also appeared in the television shows “The Family Plouffe” (1953), and “Aux Frontieres Du Possible” (1971-1974). He was the grandfather of Quebec […]

Will Geer (1902 - 1978)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Zebulon “Grandpa” Walton’ on the television series, “The Waltons” (1972 to 1981; his death was written into the drama in a special two hour episode, “The Empty Nest”). Born William Auge Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, he studied botany, obtaining a BS degree at the University of […]

Bud Geary (1898 - 1946)

Actor. Born in Salt Lake, Utah, he appeared in 258 films between 1920 to 1946. Noted most for roles as the villain or tough guy, his credits include “Robin Hood” (1922), “Flying G-Men” (1939), “Adventures of Red Ryder” (1940), “The Masked Marvel” (1943) and “Hop Harrigan” (1946). He also appeared in many Republic and RKO’s […]

Nando Gazzolo (1928 - 2015)

Italian Actor. Gazzolo, born Ferdinando Gazzolo, was a well known actor and voice actor in both television and film. He came from an acting family and debuted on the radio at a young age.  Gazzolo started his acting career with a stage company led by Antonio Gandusio.   He later went into both film and […]

Michael Vincente Gazzo (1923 - 1995)

Actor and Playwright. Films include “The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight” (1971), “Black Sunday” (1977), “Cannonball Run II” (1984), “Cookie” (1989), and his best known role as Frankie Pentangeli in “The Godfather” trilogy of movies. (bio by: Ginny M) Cause of death: Stroke

George Gaynes (1917 - 2016)

George Gaynes Actor. Often cast in musicals or comedies, he enjoyed a more than 60-year career, on stage, in films and television. He is remembered for playing ‘Henry Warnimont’ in the TV series “Punky Brewster” (1984 to 1988), ‘John Van Horn’ in the movie “Tootsie” (1982) and ‘Commandant Lassard’ in the “Police Academy” film series. […]

Echlin Gayer (1970 - 1926)

Actor. He appeared in the original productions of “The Man from Home” (1908), “The Money Makers” (1914), “Moonlight Mary” (1918), and “Stronger Than Love” (1926). On film he appeared in “Sandy Burke of the U-Bar-U” (1919), “Her Love Story” (1924), and “The Mad Dancer”(1925). (bio by: Ginny M)

Gregory Gaye (1900 - 1993)

Actor. He appeared in films such as “Dodsworth” (1936), “Ninotchka” (1939), “Casablanca” (1942) (as the german banker refused by Rick), “The Tall Men” (1951), “The World in His Arms” (1952), “The Eddy Duchin Story” (1956), “Auntie Mame” (1958) and “Meteor” (1979). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Maurice Gauvin (1970 - 1970)

French-Canadian actor. Appeared in the films, “La Maudite Galette” (1972), “The Butler’s Night Off” (1951), “Lights Of My City” (1950) and “Le Gros Bill” (1949). He alos appeared in television series, “Cre-Basile” (1965). (bio by: K)

Larry Gates (1915 - 1996)

Actor. He was awarded a Daytime Emmy in 1985 for Best Supporting Actor for his role as ‘H.B. Lewis’ (1983 to 1996) on the soap opera “Guiding Ligh”t. He was well-known respected character on stage, television and film. His Broadway debut was as ‘Sydney Relitch’ in “Bell, Book and Candle.” He was nominated for a […]