Terrence Evans (1934 - 2015)

Actor.  He appeared in a number of television programs and movies from 1970 to 2010. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he appeared first in movies and then went into television roles.   Evans appeared in such movies as “Pale Rider,” “Born in East L.A.” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”, “Down in the Valley”, “The Texas Chainsaw […]

Norman Evans (1901 - 1962)

Actor, Comedian. A native of Rochdale, Lancashire, England, he was a British variety and radio star, who is best remembered for creating the character of ‘Fanny Fairbrother.’ The Fanny Fairbrother role usually saw Evans dressed up in drag as a toothless faced woman gossiping over a fence. The character was later an inspiration for another […]

Mike Evans (1949 - 2006)

Actor. He is best remembered for the role of “Lionel Jefferson” in the 1970s television comedy series “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons”. He also had guest appearances in such television shows as “The Streets of San Francisco”, “Love, American Style”, “The Practice” and “Walker, Texas Ranger”. Evans also had a memorable performance in […]

Michael Evans (1920 - 2007)

Actor. Born in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was a performer of stage, television and films in a career that spanned over five decades. He is best known to television audiences as “The Colonel”, Douglas Austin on the soap opera “The Young and the Restless”. His other television credits include, “Kraft Television Theatre”, “Dr. Kildare”, “The […]

Maurice Evans (1901 - 1989)

Actor. Born in Dorset, England, he began his career on the Broadway stage in the 1930s and was noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters. He made his feature film debut in “Path to Glory” (1934), followed by “Scrooge” (1935). His other film credits include “Kind Lady” (1951), “Jack of Diamonds” (1967), “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), […]

Josh Ryan Evans (1982 - 2002)

Motion picture and television actor. His most prominent role was in the NBC soap opera, “Passions.” He also played a young grinch in Hollywood’s “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000). He won two Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Male Scene. Josh Ryan Evans appeared on the TV Series “Ally McBeal,” “Poltergeist: The Legacy,” “7th […]

Jesse Evans (1918 - 1970)

Actress. Born in Mountain Ash, South Wales, She played 2 roles on “Coronation Street.” Mrs Cooke in 1967, and she returned in 1974 as shop keeper Megan Hopkins, the Welsh dragon with a vile tongue, for nine months. Her movie career started in 1954 with The Happiness of Three Women, Aunt Celia, Doctor In Distress, […]

Edward Evans (1914 - 2001)

British Actor. He was born in Putney, London, England as Albert Edward Walker Evans and died in Longsdon, Staffordshire, England. Film and television credits include “Lifeforce,” “Poldark,” “Tales from the Crypt,””Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “10 Rillington Place,””Vendetta for the Saint,” “Till Death Us Do Part,””Coronation Street,” “The Trials of Oscar Wilde,””Cosh Boy,” “The Bill,” “George and […]

Douglas Evans (1904 - 1968)

A veteran of one hundred and fifty films, Evans was a radio announcer for KFI in the 1930s.  During WWII he served as an Army Captain.  After the war he appeared in several Broadway shows.  Actor in 81 films, Evans also appeared in over 30 televisions series/shows. (bio by: TLS)

Anthony Eustrel (1902 - 1979)

Actor. He usually played villains, sometimes comic, often in costume films. His credits include “Caesar and Cleopatra” (1945), “Titanic” (1953),  “The Robe” (1953),  “The Silver Chalice” (1954),  “Lust for Life” (1956),  “The Ten Commandments” (1956),  “Midnight Lace” (1960),  “The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze” (1963),  “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” (1964),  “Games” […]

Carlos Estrada (1922 - 2001)

Argentinian screen, stage, and television actor. His real name was Demetrio Jorge Otero. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Jose Angel “Ferrusquilla” Espinosa (1919 - 2015)

Mexican Actor, Singer. Espinosa was a well-known actor, singer, and composer. He started his acting career in 1938 and worked in over 80 films alongside such greats of Mexican cinema as Carmen Montejo, Sara Garcia, Maria Felix, and Jorge Negrete.  Espinosa’s films include such works as “Two Mules for Sister Sara” (1970), “La duda” (1972) […]

Oscar Alberto Espíndola (1939 - 2004)

Cacho Espíndola was born in 1940 in Buenos Aires, Argentina as Oscar Alberto Espíndola Rossi. He was an actor, known for Verdad consecuencia (1996), Nights Without Moons and Suns (1984) and Un mundo de veinte asientos (1978). He died on August 21, 2004 in Buenos Aires. Argentine comic actor with extensive experience in film, theater and television. His uncle was the acclaimed first actor Raúl […]

Julio Espí (1891 - 1986)

Actor. He was born and died in Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana, Spain). He is best known for his role in the first “talkie” in Valencian language, El Faba de Ramonet (1933). Even his grave reads: Julio Espí Prats “El Faba de Ramonet.” He also appeared en Con el Culo al Aire (1980). Also he developed a […]

Juan Espantaleón (1885 - 1966)

Actor. He was born as Juan Espantaleón Torres in Sevilla, Andalucia. He debuted on stage in Sevilla on Teatro Novedades at the age of twelve. After the Spanish Civil War, he developed a prolific career on cinema, playing comedic, dramatic and tender roles. He was married with the stage actress María Victorero. On cinema, he […]

Fred Esmelton (1872 - 1933)

Actor in 30 films. His career spanned the silent era to the early 1930s. (bio by: TLS)

Charles Esdale (1970 - 1937)

Actor. He appeared in the films “Carry On Sergeant” (1928), “Summer Bachelors” (1926), and “Soul-Fire” (1925).

Luis Escobar (1908 - 1991)

Spanish Stage and Screen Character Actor. He began his career on stage as writer and director. He debuted as actor in cinema at the age of 69. On stage he directed “Don Juan Tenorio” and wrote “Te Espero en Eslava” or “Fuera es de Noche”. On screen he appeared in “La Escopeta Nacional” (1977), “La […]

Roberto Escalada (1914 - 1986)

Actor. Born Aldo Roberto Leggero, he participated in 47 movies. Best remembered for his main role in the television comedy “La Familia Falcón” during the 1960s. (bio by: 380W)

Stuart Erwin (1903 - 1967)

Actor. Erwin started on stage in 1924 and has appeared in about 100 films starting in 1928. In the 1950’s he co-starred with his wife, June Collyer in the TV series “The Trouble With Father,” which later became “The Stu Erwin Show.”  (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  June Collyer (1906 – 1968)* *Calculated relationship

Leon Errol (1881 - 1951)

Australian-born stage and motion picture actor of the 1920s thru 1950s. A comic star, best remembered for his appearances in the “Mexican Spitfire” features of the early 1940s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Stella Bertha Chatelaine Errol (____ – 1946)* *Calculated relationship

Carl-Ake Eriksson (1934 - 2015)

Swedish Actor. Eriksson was a very prominent actor whose career in film, television and the theater spanned six decades. His acting career started in the late 1950s when he was featured in the film “Pirates on the Malonen”.  Eriksson would go on to be in such films as  “Frostbitten” (2006), “The Girl Who Kicked the […]

Paul Erickson (1920 - 1991)

Writer and actor. Wrote the Doctor Who story The Ark 1966. Cause of death: stroke

Leif Erickson (1910 - 1986)

Actor. He began his career in 1935 as a corpse in “Wanderer of the Wasteland.” Appeared in numerous films such as “Sorry, Wrong Number,” “Invaders from Mars,” “Strait-Jacket” and “Mirage.” Television shows included “Rawhide,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “The Rifleman,” “Bonanza” and “The Virginian.” He went on to star on “The High Chaparral” from 1967-1971 in […]

Morris David Erby (1926 - 1979)

Actor of film and television. Erby appeared in the films “The Final Comedown” (1972), “THX 1138” (1971), “The Lost Man” (1969), and “A Man Called Adam” (1966). Appeared in the television show’s, “Adam-12” (1968-1975), “Dragnet” (1967-1970), “Ironside” (1967-1975), and “Perry Mason” (1957-1966). He is best known for his role as Lee Davis on the television […]

Paul Erangey (1966 - 2004)

Actor. He began his first experience as actor when he played in the British television production of “Penmarric” in 1979. He soon became most noted all over Europe, for his role as Harold Hensman on the syndicated TV series, “Brendon Chase”. He also appeared in the short film “The Magic Shop” (1982). He died of […]

Rene Enriquez (1931 - 1990)

Actor. A native of San Francisco, California, Enriquez is best remembered to television audiences for his role as Hispanic police officer, ‘Lieutenant Ray Calletano’ on the television series, “Hill Street Blues” from 1981 to 1985. He also appeared in films including, “Bananas” (1971), “Santiago’s Ark” (1972), “Serpico” (1973), “Nicky’s World” (1974), “Harry And Tonto” (1974), […]

English Performers Memorial (1970 - 1970)

Erected in the St. Leonard Churchyard, Shoreditch London, England, the memorial is dedicated to the honor of England’s classic performers of the ages. The marble tablet list the names of James Burbage, Cuthbert Burbage, Richard Burbage, William Somers, Richard Tarlton, Gabriel Spencer, William Sly and Richard Cowley, with their contributions and performances. (bio by: John […]

Arthur English (1919 - 1995)

Actor. Following service in the British army, in 1949 he auditioned at the famous Windmill Theatre in London and he was put under contract for several seasons as a principal comic. His catchphrases became legendary; “They’re laughin’ at me Mum,” “Sharpen up there, the quick stuff’s coming” and his famous exit line “Play the music […]

Billy Engle (1889 - 1966)

Actor. Writer of 1 screenplay and actor in 106 films, including: “Million Dollar Legs” in 1932 with W.C. Fields, “Test Pilot” with Clark Gable & Myrna Loy and “Marie Antoinette” with Tyrone Power and Norma Shearer,” both in 1938, “Mrs. Miniver” in 1942 and “The Best Years of Our Lives” in 1946. (bio by: TLS)