Steve Drake (1923 - 1948)

Actor. Born as Dale Laurence Fink, he was an experienced horse who started his film career as an extra in western movies. He made his big screen debut in “Pioneer Justice” (1947). His other credits included “Black Hills” (1947), “The Westward Trail” (1948), “The Hawk of Power River” (1948), “The Gallant Legion” (1948) and “The […]

Allan Drake (1921 - 1986)

Actor. Born in Massachusetts, he was comedian best remembered for the role of Rodney Victor on the television comedy series “Sanford and Son”. He began his career as a standup comic appearing on the “The Ed Sullivan Show” in the 1950s. He soon became a popular figure on “The Jackie Gleason Show”, “The Dean Martin […]

James H. Doyle (1872 - 1955)

Stage and screen actor.

David Fitzgerald Doyle (1929 - 1997)

American motion picture and television actor. Played ‘John Bosley’ on the hit 1970s TV series “Charlie’s Angels.” He was also a semi-regular panelist on Match Game. (bio by: Kenneth McNeil)  Family links:  Spouse:  Rachel Doyle (____ – 1968)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Heart attack

John Downs (1913 - 1994)

Actor. Born John Morey Downs in Brooklyn New York, son of Morey H. Downs, a Navy Lieutenant, who would be posted to San Diego, California in 1921. At the age of eight, Downs was picked up by Hal Roach Studios and cast in the Our Gang comedy shorts beginning with “The Champeen” in 1923, he […]

Royal Douglas (1888 - 1924)

Actor. Born in Canada, he was a cousin of Winnie the Pooh author and creator, A.A. Milne. Also known as Royal Douglass or Royal Douglas-Milne. His several film roles include, “The Night Hawks” (1914), “The Fable Of The Fellow Who Had A Friend Who Knew A Girl Who Had A Friend” (1915), “The Fable Of […]

Robert Douglas (1909 - 1999)

Actor. British leading man in theatre and motion pictures. He appeared in British and American films from 1931 until 1978. His filmography includes such films as “The Challenge” (1938), “Adventures of Don Juan” (1948), “The Flame and the Arrow” (1950), “The Virgin Queen” (1955) and “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1952). He had a great screen […]

James Douglas (1929 - 2016)

Actor. Best known for playing ‘Steven Cord’ in the popular TV serial “Peyton Place” (1965 to 1969). Born in Los Angeles (some sources state year of birth as 1933). Raised within the shadows of the entertainment industry, he took advantage of the opportunities for a young actor and marked his motion picture debut with an […]

Gordon Douglas (1907 - 1993)

Motion Picture Director. A former child actor in his native New York City, he joined Hal Roach Studios in 1930 and served as a prop boy, bit player, gag writer, and assistant director. In 1936 Douglas was made principal director of the “Our Gang” shorts and his initial effort, “Bored of Education”, won the series […]

Donald Douglas (1905 - 1945)

Scottish-born actor in many films of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jack A. Dougherty (1895 - 1938)

American motion picture actor of the 1920s and 30s. Among his many character roles, he appeared in the only ‘Our Gang’ feautre film, “General Spanky” (1936). Married to actress Barbara La Marr. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Virginia Brown Faire (1904 – 1980)* *Calculated relationship

Winston Doty (1914 - 1934)

Child Actor. Born one of a set of identical twins in Malta, Ohio, he and his brother were numbered among the first stars of the “Our Gang” comedy shorts. They appeared in three shorts together; “Our Gang,” “Fire Fighters,” and “One Terrible Day” in 1922, and Winston in an additional two; “A Pleasant Journey” and […]

Weston Doty (1914 - 1934)

Child Actor. Born one of a set of identical twins in Malta, Ohio, he and his brother were numbered among the first stars of the “Our Gang” comedy shorts. They appeared in three shorts together; “Our Gang,” “Fire Fighters,” and “One Terrible Day” in 1922, and Winston in an additional two; “A Pleasant Journey” and […]

Harry Dornton (1970 - 1931)

Actor. He appeared in the original stage production of “The Joy of Living” (1902). (bio by: Ginny M)

Robert DoQui (1934 - 2008)

Actor. A versatile performer, he is best known for his role as police Sgt. Warren Reed in the three “Robocop” films. During his 50-year career he appeared in dozens of television shows,  including “Gunsmoke,” “Tarzan,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “Happy Days,” “The Jeffersons,” “Maude,” “Hill Street Blues” and “E.R.” His movie credits include The Cincinnati […]

James Doohan (1920 - 2005)

Actor. He is best known for his role of ‘Montgomery “Scotty” Scott’, the Chief Engineer of the starship “Enterprise” in the seminal and immensely popular 1960’s science fiction television series “Star Trek” and it’s subsequent movies. Born in British Columbia, Canada, he served in the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II, and lost the […]

Warde Donovan (1916 - 1988)

American Actor.  Born Warde F. Tatum, he appeared as an extra in several films for Paramount Pictures before enlisting in the Navy during World War II, rising in the ranks to become an officer. Following the war, he resumed his acting career and appeared in several television shows and series, including ‘Let There Be Stars’, […]

Robert Donner (1931 - 2006)

Actor. He is usually remembered for his numerous character roles playing eccentrics, including his perhaps best remembered role of the crazy prophet Exidor on the sitcom, “Mork and Mindy.” Born in New York City, Donner grew up in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas. Upon graduating from high school, he spent four years in the US […]

Eric Donkin (1929 - 1998)

Actor. He was a native of Liverpool, England, he appeared in the films, “Leona Helmsley: The Queen Of Mean” (1990), “The Gondoliers” (1984), “Glory Enough For All” (1988), “Iolanthe” (1984), “The Mikado” (1984), “Reno And The Doc” (1984), “H.M.S. Pinafore” (1981), “Agency” (1980), “The Three Musketeers” (1969), and Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine” (1962). He also appeared in […]

George Dolenz (1908 - 1963)

Italian-born stage, motion picture, and television actor. Star of TV’s “The Count of Monte Cristo.” Father of actor/Monkee Micky Dolenz. Grandfather of actress Ami Dolenz. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Janelle Johnson Dolenz (1923 – 1995)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Heart attack

Thomas Doggett (1970 - 1721)

Actor and author. One-time manager of the Haymarket and Drury Lane theatres in London. Founder, in 1715, of London’s famous Race, when Thames boatmen compete for Doggett’s Coat and Badge, the world’s oldest rowing race.

John Cecil Dodsworth (1910 - 1964)

Actor. Dodsworth appeared in such films as, “The Rakes Progress” (1945), “Who Killed Van Loon?” (1948), “David And Bathsheba” (1951), “Singin’ In The Rain” (1952), “The Snows Of Kilimanjaro” (1952), “Charade” (1953), “Titanic” (1953), “Loose In London” (1953), “Her Twelve Men” (1954), “The Mole People” (1956), “The 27th Day” (1957), and “In The Money” (1958). […]

Johan Heinrich “Joop” Doderer (1921 - 2005)

Actor. Best known for his role as the tramp “Swiebertje” on television series, he acted in dozens of radio and television programs. He portrayed ‘Alfred Doolittle’ in “My Fair Lady”, acted in Dutch and English movies, and appeared on stage in comedies, musicals, cabaret and dramas. In 1979, he performed his most acclaimed film role […]

Neal Dodd (1879 - 1966)

Reverend and Actor. He entered cinema in the 1920s. He appeared as a minister in more than forty films. Among them are “It Happened One Night” (1934), “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939), “Four Wives” (1939), “Marriage is a Private Affair” (1944), “The Stranger” (1946), “The Killers” (1946), “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (1947) […]

Jimmie W. Dodd (1910 - 1964)

Actor and songwriter. Host of The Mickey Mouse Club. He was the leader of the Mouseketeers, as well as the writer of the show’s theme song, The Mickey Mouse Club March. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Ruth Geneva Wolfenden Dodd Braun (1909 – 1992)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Cancer

James Dobson (1920 - 1987)

Actor. As a child, he won a trip to Hollywood and decided to become an actor. He went on to Broadway appearing in the play “Life With Father” and on radio as the voice of Archie Andrews. His films include “The West Point Story” (1950), “Flying Leathernecks” (1951), “The Tanks Are Coming” (1951), “For Men […]

Badja Djola (1948 - 2005)

Actor.  He played tough guy roles in films such as “The Main Event” (1979),  Penitentary” (1979), “Night Shift” (1982), “Light Ship” (1986),  “Mississippi Burning” (1988), “The Serpent and the Rainbow” (1989), “The Last Boy Scout” (1990), “Rosewood” (1997), “The Player’s Club” (1998), “Hurricane” (1999),  and “Slipdreams” (2005),  and on TV shows including “The X-Files”. Cause […]

Ivan Nathaniel Dixon, III (1931 - 2008)

Actor, Director. Born in New York City, he is best known for his role of Sgt. James ‘Kinch’ Kinchloe in the comedy series “Hogan’s Heroes”. Dixon began his career during the late 1950s,  originating the role of Joseph Asagai in the 1959 Broadway production of “A Raisin in the Sun” and reprising it in in […]

Billy Dix (1911 - 1973)

American motion-picture and television actor of the 1940s through the 1960s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Enrique Diosdado (1910 - 1983)

Actor. Diosdado was a Spanish screen and stage leading actor. Diosdado began his career as a journalist. In the early 30s, Diosdado entered in the stage company of Pierrá and Martí and he later became the first actor in Margarita Sirgu’s stock company. Forced into exile, he settled in Argentina with his wife, the prestigious […]