Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards (1895 - 1971)

Entertainer.  Edwards got the nickname “Ukulele Ike” during his youth in St. Louis,  where he sang and played the ukulele in saloons.  After scoring a national hit with the song “Ja Da,”  he became a Vaudeville headliner and then a Broadway star in the Ziegfeld “Follies” and George White “Scandals” revues of the 1920s.  Edwards’ […]

Alan Edwards (1892 - 1954)

American stage and screen actor. He entered films with the Edison Company in 1912. Married to actress Nita Pike. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Allan Edvall (1924 - 1997)

Swedish Actor, Writer, Director and Singer. A many talanted person, who had his major breakthrough as ‘Karlsson’ in the TV-series ”Hemsöborna” (1966), based on August Strindberg´s novel. He also was recognized for another Strindberg play, ”Röda Rummet”. He worked with director Ingmar Bergman, acted at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, and through the 1990s, […]

William Edmunds (1886 - 1981)

Actor. He appeared in minor roles. Among others “Going Spanish” (1934), “Angels with Dirty Faces” (1938), “Idiot’s Delight” (1939), “Casablanca” (1942), “House of Frankenstein” (1944), “A Bell for Adano” (1945), “Anna and the King of Siam” (1945), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), “The Beast with Five Fingers” (1946), “The Lost Moment” (1947), “The Pirate” (1948), […]

Louis Edmonds (1923 - 2001)

Actor. He worked in the theater, primetime television and had various roles on the television series “Dark Shadows” and the daytime soap opera “All My Children.” He died from respitory problems. (bio by: Webmaster)

Robert Edeson (1868 - 1931)

Actor. Edeson began his film career working with Cecil B. De Mille on “The Call of the North” in 1914 then moved on to Vitagraph where he remained for the rest of the teens. In the 1920s he returned to work for De Mille playing the man-of-the-world type roles. Married to actress Mary Newcomb, Edeson […]

Paul Eddington (1927 - 1995)

Comic Actor. During his long stage career, he was best-known for his role as ‘Jim Hacker’ in the witty 1980s satirical television series “Yes Minister,” and its sequel, “Yes Prime Minister.” Margaret Thatcher was a fan, though Eddington’s own political views were rather different from hers, as he was a Quaker and pacifist. (bio by: […]

Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine (1914 - 1993)

Singer, Actor. Mr. “B” is often considered a ground breaker for black vocalists. He cut a swath through American before Nat “King” Cole came to the scene. He was one of the very first African American matinee idols, singing first with Earl “Fatha” Hines orchestra, then veering off with his own band. He appeared in […]

Buddy Ebsen (1908 - 2003)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Jed Clampett’ on the CBS television sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” that aired from 1962 until 1971 and the title character on the CBS television drama “Barnaby Jones,” from 1973 until 1980. His career spanned seven decades in films, television, and the stage. Born Charles Ludolf Ebsen, […]

Richard Eastham (1916 - 2005)

Actor. He is best remembered for his television roles as, ‘General Phil Blankenship’ on “Wonder Woman” from 1976 to 1977, and ‘Dr. Howell’ on Falcon Crest’ from 1982 to 1983. ‘Born Dickinson Swift Eastham in Opelousas, Louisiana, he made his debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1949. He soon went onto appear in several […]

William Reaves Eason (1886 - 1956)

Motion Picture Director.  Most often billed as Reeves Eason.  Born in Friar Point,  Mississippi,  he quit the produce business to become a vaudeville performer and entered films as a director with the Flying A studio in 1913.  He went on to pilot over 150 low-budget westerns,  serials,  and adventure films,  for Universal and most of […]

Reaves “Breezy” Eason, Jr (1914 - 1921)

Child Actor.  Born in Los Angeles,  he began appearing as an infant in westerns directed by his father,   William Reaves Eason.  The blond,  camera-friendly moppet was called upon to provide heart appeal to oaters starring Art Acord,  Hoot Gibson,  and Harry Carey,  and he was billed as “Universal’s Littlest Cowboy”.  His 12 films include […]

Harry “Harry Doll” Earles (1902 - 1985)

Actor. He was a member of the famous Doll Family of midgets. Kurt and his three sisters, Frieda, Hilda, and Elly all appeared in the classic 1939 motion picture, “Wizard of Oz.” Harry appeared in the role of a Lollipop Guild member. Harry and Hilda also appeared in the cult-classic horror film “Freaks.” After touring […]

Leon Eagles (1932 - 1997)

Welsh Actor. He was born in Cardiff, Wales. Film and television credits include “Poirot,” “Bergerac,” “Secret Army,” “The Tomorrow People,” “Love for Lydia,””Doctor Who,” “Z Cars,” “Steptoe and Son,” “The Onedin Line,” “Public Eye,” “Softly Softly,” “The Black Tulip,” “Crossroads,” “The Avengers,” and “Carry On Sergeant.” (bio by: Genet) Cause of death: Natural causes

Mervin Good Eagle (1977 - 1996)

Canadian actor. Good Eagle is best known for his role as ‘Joey Small Boat’ on the television series “North of 60” from 1992 to 1996. Cause of death: Suicide

Johnny Eager-Tanner (1924 - 1963)

Actor.

William Dysart (1929 - 2002)

British Actor. Film and television credits include “Edward the King,” “Softly Softly,” “Doctor Who,” “Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased),” “Submarine X-1,” “Z Cars,” and “Crossroads.” (bio by: Genet) Cause of death: Natural causes

John Carroll Dye (1963 - 2011)

Actor. Best known for his role as Andrew, the Angel of Death on the popular CBS television show “Touched By An Angel.” Born in Mississippi, Dye majored in theater at the University of Memphis. He made his film debut in 1984’s “Making the Grade,” which filmed in the Memphis area, before moving to Los Angeles […]

Leslie Dwyer (1906 - 1986)

British Actor. He was born and died in Catford, London, England. Film and television credits include “Hi-de-hi!,” “Crooks and Coronets,” “The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom,” “Lionheart,” “Die, Monster, Die!,” “The 39 Steps,” “Bond Street,” “Piccadilly Incident,” “In Which We Serve,” “Terry and June,” “Coronation Street,” “Z Cars,” “Wodehouse Playhouse,” “Doctor Who,” “Dixon of Dock Green,” […]

Juan Duval (1897 - 1954)

Actor. He was born in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. A flamenco dancer, he came to Hollywood in his teens and worked in silent films as a dancer and fight choreographer for the likes of Rudolph Valentino. He also acted and directed Spanish films and toured with his dance troupe. In 1929 Duval made his American acting […]

Dan Duryea (1907 - 1968)

Actor. He was known for playing villains and for his unique laugh. Born in White Plains, New York, he graduated with an English degree from Cornell University in 1928, having been president of the college drama society. He then got a job as a space salesman with an advertising agency, but, after several years, the […]

Lev Konstantinovich Durov (1931 - 2015)

Russian Actor. Durov was a Russian actor who appeared on film and in theaters for 60 years. He came from a famous circus-performing family.  Durov trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School. His first performance in flim was in “Dobroe utro” in 1955.   Durov appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, often playing […]

Junior Durkin (1915 - 1935)

Stage and Movie Actor. Junior Durkin was born Trent Bernard Durkin in New York, New York. The son of actress Florence Edwards he was on stage before he was three and went on to appear often on stage in serious plays and musicals. Credited in his childhood as Junior Durkin and Trent Durkin in his […]

Eddie Durham (1906 - 1987)

Musician. He was a jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger of the swing music during the 1930s and 1940s. He performed and arranged for all the greats of the era such as Bennie Moten, Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller. As a composer, his songs include “Hittin’ the Bottle”, “One O’Clock […]

Albert Duquesne (1970 - 1956)

French-Canadian actor. Appeared in the films, “Lights Of My City” (1950), “Farm Electrification” (1946), and “Le Pere Chopin” (1945).

Stephen Dunne (1918 - 1977)

Actor. He maintained a career on radio, films, and television from 1945 until 1973 and is remembered for his appearance in the films “Doll Face” (1945), “Colonel Effingham’s Raid” (1946), “The Woman from Tangier” (1948), and “The Big Sombrero” (1949). Born Francis Michael Dunne, he became interested in acting after graduating from high school and […]

Michael Dunn (1934 - 1973)

Actor, singer, piano prodigy, and had a genius IQ of 178. He was born Gary Neil Miller in Oklahoma and only grew to 3 feet 10 inches but it was obvious from an early age that he was special. At the age of 3, he walked up to his mother, Jewell, and said, “Momma, I […]

J. Malcolm Dunn (1869 - 1946)

Actor, Motion Picture Director. Among his film roles was ‘John Utterson’ in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1920). On the Broadway stage, he appeared in the original casts of “Sweet Kitty Bellairs” (1903), “What the Public Wants” (1922), “The Great Barrington” (1931), and “This Rock” (1943). He was the husband of actress Violette Kimball. (bio […]

Herbert Dunn (1891 - 1979)

Screen, stage actor and property master.  He played the Cisco Kid 1913-15.

Clive Dunn (1920 - 2012)

English Actor, Comedian, Artist and Author. Best known for his role as Lance-Corporal Jack Jones in the popular BBC sitcom Dad’s Army. Dunn played small film roles from the 1930s onwards, appearing alongside Will Hay in the films Boys Will Be Boys (1935) and Good Morning, Boys (1937). After a break for service in the […]