Elliott Dexter (1870 - 1941)

Actor. He started his career as a stage and vaudeville performer, before making his first film appearance at 45 in “Helene of the North” (1915). A popular figure during the silent era he appeared in 58 films before retiring from acting in 1925. His credits include “The Whispering Chorus” (1918), “Behold My Wife” (1920), “The […]

Anthony Dexter (1913 - 2001)

Actor. A well known figure in the early 1950s when he landed the starring role in the movie, “Valetino”. His uncanny resemblance to the late silent film star propelled him to quick stardom, but his acting career stalled after that and he ended his acting parts in low budget and forgettable movies. He went on […]

Alan “Boomie” DeWitt (1921 - 1976)

Actor. American motion picture and television figure from the 1950s to the 1970s. Appeared in the 1955 romantic drama “All That Heaven Allows.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Brandon deWilde (1942 - 1972)

Actor. Born to Frederick, a Broadway stage manager, and Eugenia, a stage actrees in Brooklyn, New York; he made his Broadway debut in 1950’s ‘The Member of the Wedding.’ He stayed with the show for over a year, winning the prestigious Donaldson Award for his performance; the first child actor to do so. He went […]

Casand “Chas” Dewey (1984 - 2005)

Actor, Model. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, he was a sometime model, composer, and actor. He appeared in the many commercials for GAP Kids and Osh Kosch Bigosh with his twin brother Chris. He also studied opera, was a stage actor in many productions, and appeared on film and on television in such prgrams as, […]

Arthur Dewey (1878 - 1933)

Actor. Silent-screen actor of the 1910s and 1920s. He portrayed ‘George Washington’ in legendary director D.W. Griffith’s 1924 classic “America.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Patrick Dewaere (1947 - 1982)

Actor. Renown in France as a comedian, actor and musician. Born the third of six brothers and sisters, he first played in theatre “Le cafe de la gare,” then appeared in successful French movies such as “La meilleure facon de marcher” and “Les valseuses.” He worked with French producers such as Bertrand Blier, and Rene […]

Ed Devereaux (1925 - 2003)

Australian-born Actor. Starred in several films and Television productions including “Carry On Cruising,” “Carry On Regardless,” “The Password Is Courage,” “Bless This House,” and “Edward and Mrs. Simpson.” (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Jerry Desmonde (1908 - 1967)

Actor of both stage and screen. He was frequently cast as stooge for Norman Wisdom and before that for Sid Field. Appeared in “The Malta Story” (1953) and “Carry On Regardless” (1961). (bio by: Kieran Smith) Cause of death: Suicide

William Desmond (1878 - 1949)

Actor. He was nicknamed “The King of the Silent Serials”. Born William Mannion in Dublin, Ireland, he was raised in New York City from infancy. He appeared in vaudeville and the legitimate stage and had his own theatrical troupe before making his film debut in 1915.  Square-jawed and muscular,  he became very popular in Universal […]

Fred DeSilva (1885 - 1929)

Actor. Portuguese-born live stage and silent screen figure. Entered films in 1920, appeared in “The Sea Hawk” (1924) among several other movies. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Joseph V DeSantis (1909 - 1989)

Actor and sculptor. Joe DeSantis was born Joseph Vito Marcello DeSantis on 15 June 1909, to Italian immigrant parents in New York City. His father was a tailor and his mother worked in a paper flower factory. DeSantis attended public schools in New York City, and then  worked his way through the City College of […]

Richard Derr (1918 - 1992)

Actor. He made his first film appearance at age 23 in “Charlie Chan in Rio” (1941), after signing with 20th Century-Fox. He appeared in many World War II themed B films before landing lead roles in “The Bride Goes Wild” (1948) and “Joan of Arc” (1948). His other credits include “When Worlds Collide” (1951), “The […]

Joe DeRita (1909 - 1993)

Joe DeRita Actor, Comedian. Born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Florenz (DeRita) and Frank Wardell. His given name was Joseph Wardell. Joe began performing at the age of 7. He played the Burlesque circuit until 1942 when he went to headline in California stage shows. He toured with Randolph Scott […]

Guillaume Depardieu (1971 - 2008)

French Actor. Birth name Guillaume Jean Maxime Antoine Depardieu. Son of French actor Gérard Depardieu and Elisabeth Guignot Depardieu.

Mary Esther Denver (1918 - 1980)

Actress. Born Mary Esther Wood in Iowa, she made her big screen debut in “Born to Be Loved” (1959). She also appeared in “The Interns” (1962), “Under the Yum Yum Tree” (1963), “The Fortune Cookie” (1966), “The Russians are Coming” (1966), “Project X” (1968) and “Wicked, Wicked” (1973). Her television credits include “Ben Casey”, “Star […]

John Dennis (1925 - 2004)

Character Actor who. He appeared in hundreds of Motion Pictures and Television shows from the 1950s through 1990s. He usaully played tough guy roles in movies such as “From Here To Eternity,” “Pete Kelly’s Blues,” and “The Oscar,” as well as TV appearances in “Perry Mason,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Get Smart.” He became a Minister […]

Jake Dengel (1933 - 1994)

Actor. Dengel appeared in the films, “Twelfth Night” (1964), “Ragtime” (1981), “Something Wicked This Way Comes” (1983), “Best Defense” (1984), “His Mistress” (1984), “The Best Of Times” (1986), “At Close Range” (1986), “Ironweed” (1987), “The Tracker” (1988), “Manhunt: Search For The Night Stalker” (1989), “Blind Faith” (1990), “Lucky Chances” (1990), “Bloodsucking Pharaohs In Pittsburgh” (1991), […]

Adonis “Tom” DeMilo (1894 - 1973)

Actor. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

Legendary Movie Producer, Director. Born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, he was renowned for flamboyance and showmanship in his movies for both silent and sound films. He began his career as an actor on the Broadway stage in 1900, began directing films in 1913 and made his first production for Paramount Studios with “Squaw Man” (1914). With […]

Jim Demarest (1926 - 2007)

Actor and Entertainer.  Born James Hugh Smith in Bedford Park, Illinois, he guest starred in episodes of “Hawaii Five-O” and “Magnum P.I.”.  He also made a cameo appearance in the 1968 Steve McQueen movie, “Bullitt”.   Jim is probably best remembered as Mr. Checkers on the popular Hawaiian children’s show, “Checkers & Pogo”.  The series […]

Gabriel “Gabe” Dell (1919 - 1988)

Actor. Born Gabriel Del Vecchio, better known as Gabe, he made his stage debut in the Broadway play “Dead End” and, with Billy Halop, Leo Gorcey and the other members of the cast, was called to Hollywood for the film version. His last film appearence was as ‘Uncle Burke’ in the 1982’ “The escape Artist.” […]

Roger Delgado (1918 - 1973)

Actor. Born Roger Caesar Marius Bernard de Delgado Torres Castillo Roberto in Whitechapel, London, the son of a Spanish father and a French Belgian mother. He attended the Cardinal Vaughn School in Holland Park and The London School of Economics, after which he took a job in a bank. He left after eighteen months and […]

Johnny Delgado (1948 - 2009)

Actor. Born Juan Marasigan Feleo, he was popular Filipino movie and television performer, best known for the 1980s syndicated television show “Going’ Bananas”. His other TV credits included “Global Shockers”, “Calla Lily” and “Maria Flordeluna”. From the 1960s to 2000s, he appeared in over 50 international films being awarded the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award […]

Cyril Delevanti (1889 - 1975)

Actor. British-born film and television figure. He had a long career with character roles spanning the 1930s to the 1970s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jack DeLeon (1924 - 2006)

Comedic Actor. Best known for playing gay characters on sitcoms from the 1970s. His best known role was that as Marty on Barney Miller. He also appeared on other shows such as Sanford & Son and Starsky & Hutch. He shifted to voice-over work during the 1980s. He was a founding member of ‘Yarmy’s Army’. […]

Alfred J. Delcambre (1909 - 1958)

Actor. He is best known for appearing in crime or western films. He is most remembered for his role as Dr. Jason Barlow in the 1936 film, “Tundra.” His other credits include, “Search For Beauty” (1934), “Wharf Angel” (1934), “You’re Telling Me!” (1934), “The Notorious Sophie Lang” (1934), “Wagon Wheels” (1934), “The Lemon Drop Kid” […]

Jean Del Val (1891 - 1975)

Actor. A veteran Frence performer for more then five decades, he appeared in over 100 films. He began his career in the silent film era making his big screen debut in “Fortunes of Fifi” (1917), followed by “Hearts Desire” (1917). Some of his most memorable movies included “Sea Legs” (1930), “The Flying Deuces” (1939), “The […]

Alfonso Del Real (1916 - 2002)

Screen, stage and television spanish character actor. He was born on board the trasatlantic Alfonso XIII in a trip of his parents to La Habana. He often played comedies. Among his films: “Ninette y un Señor de Murcia” (1965), “Don Erre Que Erre” (1970) and “La Llamaban la Madrina” (1973). On stage he appeared in […]

Hugo del Carril (1912 - 1989)

Actor. Born Piero Bruno Hugo Fontana, his career lasted more than 50 years, being one of the first idols of the Argentine cinema. (bio by: 380W)