Norbert Gastell (1929 - 2015)

German Actor. Gastell, born Emilio Norberto Otto Max Gastel, was an actor known for his work in television and voice-over work. He was born to German parents in Argentina, but moved to Germany while a young boy.  Gastell started in television in the early 1960s and starred in such series as “Der Nachtkurier meldet… ” […]

Vittorio Gassman (1922 - 2000)

Renowned stage and screen Italian actor. He appeared in more than 100 films. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)  Family links:  Spouse:  Shelley Winters (1920 – 2006)

Jean Gascon (1920 - 1988)

Jean Gascon, CC (December 21, 1920 – April 13, 1988) was a Canadian opera director, actor, and administrator. Originally bent on a career in medicine, Mr. Gascon abandoned it for the stage after considerable work with amateur groups in Montreal. A scholarship in 1946 from the Government of France enabled him to study dramatic art in […]

Richard T. Garrick (1878 - 1962)

Actor. Born Richard O’Brien in Portlaw, Ireland, he immigrated to America in 1882, enlisted in the US Army and served during the Philippine American War. After the war, he relocated to Los Angeles, became a member of the Rialto Star Feature Company and acted in silent films through the 1920s. In the 1930s, he was […]

David Garrick (1716 - 1779)

Actor. He was regarded as the father of modern theatre and was one of the most noted performers of the 18th Century. He pioneered a more realistic acting style, stepping away from the vogue for declaiming lines from plays. In his 35-year career, he penned more than 20 plays and depict 20 of Shakespeare’s most […]

Martin Garralaga (1894 - 1981)

Actor. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he was prolific character performer who appeared in more than 200 roles in film and television. For feature films he probably was best known for his portrayal as Pancho in the early “Cisco Kid” movies. His other credits included “Casablanca” (1942), “The Gay Cavalier” (1946), “The Feathered Serpent” (1948), “The […]

Martin Garner (1927 - 2001)

Actor. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his work includes the films, “Hester Street” (1975), “The Big Fix” (1978), “The Frisco Kid” (1979), “My Favorite Year” (1982), “Airplane II: The Sequel” (1982), “Twilight Zone: The Movie” (1983), “Oh God! You Devil” (1984), “Chances Are” (1989), “NYPD Mounted” (1991), and the television programs, “The Nurses,” “The […]

Jay Garner (1929 - 2011)

Actor. Born James H. Garner, Jr., he was raised in Chattanooga and educated at the University of Tennessee. Upon graduation, he moved to Atlanta and launched his career in the entertainment industry, initially in radio, before acting with a local repertory company in a production of “Red, White and Maddox”. Garner marked his introduction to […]

Antonio Garisa (1916 - 1989)

Noted Spanish Stage and Screen Actor. He began his career on stage, often in comedic roles. His first film was “Esa Pareja Feliz” (1951). He also appeared in “Los Ladrones Somos Gente Honrada” (1956), “Vampiresas 1930” (1961), “La Venganza de don Mendo” (1961), “Los Derechos de la Mujer” (1962), “Historias de la Televisión” (1965), “El […]

John Garfield (1913 - 1952)

Actor. Hollywood leading man in the 1930’s and 1940’s. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor, once in 1939 for Four Daughters, and again in 1948 for Body and Soul. Other noteworthy films include They Made Me A Criminal, The Sea Wolf, Destination Tokyo, Gentleman’s Agreement, Humoresque, and The Postman Always […]

Edward Francis Gardner (1901 - 1963)

Actor. Heavily Brooklyn-accented star of US radio’s widely popular “Duffy’s Tavern” during the 1940s, in which he portrayed Archie, the tavern manager. (bio by: Terrance Crooms)  Family links:  Spouse:  Shirley Booth (1898 – 1992)

Reginald Gardiner (1903 - 1980)

Actor. Born in London, England, he graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and become an established revue and musical star on the London stage. He made his feature film debut in “Bull Rushes” (1931) and went on to appear in over 50 films. His credits include “The Great Dictator” (1940), “A Yank in […]

Vincent Gardenia (1970 - 1992)

Actor. Born Vincenzo Scognamiglio in Naples Italy and raised in New York, he didn’t begin acting until the late 1950s when he was in his mid 30s. He landed supporting roles on Broadway in “Volpone”(1957) and “Only in America”(1959), and also in films. In 1961, he appeared in “The Hustler” as a bartender and “Mad […]

Adolfo García Grau (1928 - 1993)

T.V. and cinema actor. He participated in 28 movies. (bio by: 380W)

Tino Garcia (1935 - 2015)

Nicaraguan-Puerto Rican Actor. Garcia, born Constantino Garcia Arguello, was an actor who was very prominent in films. television, and the theater. He was born in Nicaragua, but his family went to Puerto Rico when he was very young. Garcia learned acting from the SRT school of radio and television in New York.   He returned […]

Henry Garcia (1903 - 1970)

Screen, stage actor, musician, screenwriter and film technician.  Appeared in the 1964 film “No Man’s Land”.  Inscription:In Loving Memory

Matthew Garber (1956 - 1977)

Actor. Born in London, England, he was a British child performer most noted for the role of Michael Banks in the Disney classic movie, “Mary Poppins” (1964). He began his career on the stage and also appeared in the films “The Three Lives of Thomasina” (1963), “The Gnome-Mobile” (1967) and on the TV series “Walt […]

Ángel Garasa (1905 - 1976)

Actor. He was born in Madrid, Spain. After the Spanish Civil War, he was forced to exile and he moved to Mexico, where developed a long career on stage, cinema and television. Among his works “¡Así es mi Tierra!” (1937), “Ay Jalisco, No te Rajes” (1941), “Los Tres Mosqueteros” (1942), “Caminito Alegre” (1943), “La Casa […]

Jack Ganzhorn (1881 - 1956)

American actor in the silent era (1910s and 20s). (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Pijush Ganguly (1965 - 2015)

Bengali Actor. Ganguly was a very popular actor in film, television, and theater. He started in banking, but later pursued acting as his career. Ganguly started acting in the theater, but later became popular in both television and film.   He would appear in such films as “Amodini” (1994), “Autograph” (2010), “Laptop” (2012), and “Iti […]

James Gammon (1940 - 2010)

Actor. Born James Gammon, he was a well known character performer, best recognized for his rugged features and gravelly voice. He is best remembered for his role as Cleveland Indians manager Lou Brown in the motion pictures “Major League” (1989), “Major League II” (1994), and for his recurring role in the television series “Nash Bridges” […]

Winston Gama (1970 - 2004)

Actor. Gama who was from Johannesburg, South Africa, played in the films, “Shaka Zulu” (1986), “Purgatory” (1988), “Dragonard” (1987), “Roten Elefanten, Die” (1986), and Master Of Dragonard Hill” (1989). (bio by: K)

Lew Gallo (1928 - 2000)

American Character Actor and Producer. He was best known for his role as Maj. Joseph Cobb on the 1960s ABC World War II series Twelve O’Clock High. He also made appearances on other series including Rawhide, Dr. Kildare, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason and Get Smart. He also appeared in the films […]

Tom Gallery (1898 - 1993)

American silent-screen actor. He was married throughout the 1920s to actress Zasu Pitts. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Michael J Gallery (1865 – 1928)  Annie Agnes Considine Gallery (1870 – 1951)  Spouses:  Lillian Fette Gallery (1912 – 1997)*  ZaSu Pitts (1894 – 1963)*  Children:  ZaSu Anne Gallery Reynolds (1922 – 1994)*  Donald Michael […]

John B. Gallaudet (1903 - 1983)

Actor. He had a career that spanned motion pictures and television from 1935 to 1967. His movies appearences included roles in “In Cold Blood”, “The Patsy” and “Angels in the Out Field” in 1951. (bio by: Graving Queen of the OC)  Family links:  Spouse:  Constance Helen Gallaudet (1910 – 1991)* *Calculated relationship

Richard “Skeets” Gallagher (1891 - 1955)

Actor. He was nicknamed “Skeets” (short for “mosquito”) as a child, due to his habit of darting around. Gallagher began his career in vaudeville and on Broadway before starting a screen career in Hollywood.  He appeared in 62 films, usually in supporting roles, bewteen 1915 and 1952, including “Possessed” (1931) with Joan Crawford and Clark […]

Michel Galabru (1922 - 2016)

Actor. He was one of the most popular actors and comedians who appeared in film, television, and on the theatrical stage in France. After graduating from high school and college, he started in law for a year before the Second World War caused him to being sent first to Austria as a laborer and then […]

James E. Gaines (1927 - 2006)

Actor. Sonny Jim Gaines was a character actor who worked on TV 1970’s through the early 2000’s. television series “Sanford and Son”, where he appeared as “Big Money” Grip Madlock, an old buddy of Fred Sanford from St. Louis, “Good Times” and “Baretta” Gaines also had roles in several films which included the 1973 blaxploitation […]

Robert Gaillard (1868 - 1941)

Actor, Director, Writer. He appeared in over 150 films from 1900s to 1920s. His most notable appearance was as ‘King Ferdinand’ in “Columbus”(1923). He died of acute lobar pneumonia. (bio by: MC)

Truman Gaige (1906 - 2002)

Actor. He made appearances on television’s “Hallmark Hall of Fame” and movies, as well as in movies, such as his role as ‘Sam Pincus’ in “Grace Quigley”(1984). He also appeared on the Braodway stage, some of his original appearances were in “A Wonderful Night” (1929), “You Never Know” (1938), “Kismet” (1955), “Saratoga” (1960), and “Gigi” […]