Stringer Davis (1899 - 1973)

Actor. Born in Cheshire, England, he was a mild-mannered performer best known for supporting roles in films. He began his career in the theatre and made his film debut in “Charles and Mary (1938). After serving in the British Army during World War II, he resumed his career appearing in nearly 30 films to include […]

Rufe Davis (1908 - 1974)

American motion-picture and television actor of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. He played the role of ‘Lullaby Joslin’ in a number of Republic western serials and Floyd Smoot (1963-68,70), the conductor-fireman-brakeman of the Hooterville Cannonball (and partner-in-blunders with Smiley Burnett who portrayed engineer Charley Pratt (1962-1967)). (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Nettie […]

Jim Davis (1909 - 1981)

Actor.  He was born Marlin Davis to Lucien Davis, an undertaker, and Ethyl Offutt. Before seeking an acting career, he attended Baptist-affiliated William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, where he played end on the football team. He came to Hollywood as a salesman for a Kansas oil drilling firm. After a meeting with a casting […]

Don S. Davis (1942 - 2008)

Actor. He is best remembered for his television roles including that of ‘Major Garland Briggs’ on “Twin Peaks” from 1990 to 1991, and that of ‘Major General George S. Hammond’ on “Stargate SG-1” from 1997 to 2007. Born Donald Sinclair Davis in Aurora, Missouri, he was educated at the Southwest Missouri State College in theater […]

Luis Dávila (1927 - 1998)

Actor. Born Héctor Carmelo González, he was very popular in the 1950s. During the 1960s he lived in Spain where he participated in several movies. (bio by: 380W)

John Howard Davies (1939 - 2011)

Child Actor, Television Producer and Director. The son of motion picture screenwriter Jack Davies, he found instant success as a child actor playing the title role in David Lean’s “Oliver Twist” (1948). This was followed by parts in the pictures “The Rocking Horse Winner” (1949), “Tom Brown’s Schooldays” (1951, title role) and “The Magic Box” […]

Max Davidson (1875 - 1950)

Actor. Born in Berlin, he moved to the United States in 1912. Davidson appeared in over 150 films, mostly comedies; he starred in a series of two-reelers for Hal Roach in the late 1920’s (notably “Pass The Gravy”, 1927), and can also be seen opposite Laurel and Hardy and The Three Stooges. His features include […]

John Davidson (1886 - 1968)

Actor. Most remembered opposite Francis X. Bushman in “A Million A Minute,” (1916) he appeared in some 150 movies. (bio by: MC)

Alexis Davidoff (1893 - 1972)

Stage and screen actor of the 1920s and 30s. Appeared in the 1939 musical “Balalaika.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Harry Davenport (1866 - 1949)

Actor. He began his film career in “Fogg’s Millions” in 1914 and worked steadily until his death, appearing in over one hundred films. Among his notable films were “Little Women,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and “The Ox-Bow Incident.” In later years, he often played judges, doctors and ministers. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Parents: […]

Harry J. Davenport (1970 - 1929)

Actor. A stage actor, Davenport was a member of the Troupers Organization. Married to actress Milla Davenport. Davenport died of complications from a number of diseases and his body rests next to his wife in an unmarked grave. (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Milla Davenport (1871 – 1936)* *Calculated relationship

Edgar Davenport (1862 - 1918)

Actor. He appeared in silent films from 1911 to 1917, two of which were “Four Feathers” (1915) and “Great White Trail” (1917). He also did recitations on Edison cylinders and records from 1905 to 1913. He was the son of actor Edward Loomis Davenport, and brother of actors Harry and Fanny Davenport. (bio by: Ginny […]

Dolly Davenport (1828 - 1873)

Actor. An acclaimed stage actor, he shortened “Adolphus” to “Dolly” and adopted his middle name for his last name to become “Dolly Davenport.” His breakthrough role came in 1848 as “Willis,” in “Paul Pry” at the Baltimore Athenaeum then, onward and upward to the role of “Claude Melnotte,” which he played opposite actress Josephine Shaw. […]

Richard Davalos (1930 - 2016)

Richard Davalos Actor.  Born Richard Norman Davalos, he was a versatile actor whose most famous roles were of James Dean’s brother Aron in the 1955 film “East of Eden” and of the convict Blind Dick in the 1967 film “Cool Hand Luke”. Richard Davalos started his acting career, which would span six decades, in 1953 […]

Elfriede Datzig (1922 - 1946)

She was called the “Little Sparrow” of Vienna. She was an Austrian actress and a member of the German-Austrian underground against the Nazis in WWII. (bio by: Roman)

Jean Dasté (1904 - 1994)

Actor. Primarily a stage performer, he made occasional but distinguished appearances in the French cinema. Daste is best remembered for his work with director Jean Vigo, who gave him the lead roles in his films “Zero for Conduct” (1933) and “L’Atalante” (1934). His other screen credits include “Boudu Saved from Drowning” (1932), “The Crime of […]

Mickey Daniels, Jr (1914 - 1970)

Actor. One of the original cast members of “Our Gang,” starting in 1922. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Cirrhosis of the liver

Claude Dampier (1970 - 1955)

British actor and comedian. Starred in “Let’s Have Murder”(1950) and “Meet Mr.Malcolm”(1954). (bio by: Kieran Smith) Cause of death: Pneumonia

Sabu Dastagir (1924 - 1963)

Indian-born motion picture actor of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Widely recognized for playing the role of ‘Abu’ in the 1940 fantasy “The Thief of Bagdad,” and for playing ‘Mowgli’ in “Jungle Book” (1942). Married to actress Marilyn Cooper. Father of composer Paul Sabu and screenwriter/animal trainer Jasmine Sabu. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family […]

Steve Darrell (1904 - 1970)

Actor in 53 television series/shows including: “The Gene Autry Show,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Cheyenne” and “Tales of Wells Fargo.” Steve also appeared in 86 films including: “Angels With Dirty Faces,” “Valley of Fear,” “The Ghost of Zorro,” “The Law vs. Billy the Kid,” “Tarantula” and “The Ten Commandments.” (bio by: TLS)

Danny Dark (1938 - 2004)

Actor. A voice actor, he was the voice of the NBC television network and countless other clients. Known as “Danny Dark,” for years he served as the spokesman or voice for Budweiser, RCA, Chevrolet, Kmart, AT&T, Texaco, Whitman’s Candies and Keebler Cookies. He was also the voice-over announcer for the television show “Bonanza” and had […]

Severn Teackle Darden (1929 - 1995)

Comedian,  Actor. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was a graduate of the New Orleans Academy and the University Of Chicago. He was a member of the “Second City Troupe” in Chicago and with the “Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences”. He performed with the “Compass Improvisational Theatre” and at the “American Shakespeare Festival”. […]

Cesare Danova (1926 - 1992)

Italian-born film actor. Originally intended to be a surgeon until tapped by filmmaker Dino De Laurentis for the lead role in “The Captain’s Daughter” (1947). Appeared in “Catch Me if You Can” (1959), “Tender is the Night” (1961), “Gidget Goes to Rome” (1963), “Cleopatra” (1963), “Viva Las Vegas” (1964), “Boy, Did I Get a Wrong […]

Ray Dannis (1921 - 2006)

Actor. Through the 1960s and 70s, he made a career performing in horror and comedy films. He is most noted for his lead role as Mr. Babock in the 1972 cult classic “The Corpse Grinders”. The movie frequently paired with “The Undertaker and His Pals” (1966), another noted role where he played Mr. Undertaker. His […]

Woody Daniels (1918 - 1995)

Entertainer. He was a dancer and stage actor of the 1940s and 1950s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Ervine Pomeroy Daniel (1873 – 1952)  Sarah Cordelia Jordan Daniel (1876 – 1927)  Siblings:  Charles Ervin Daniel (1892 – 1976)*  William Russell Daniel (1894 – 1959)*  James Patterson Daniel (1896 – 1957)*  Mary S Daniel […]

Mickey Daniels (1914 - 1970)

Mickey Daniels was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of actor Richard Daniels and his wife Hannah. In 1921, Daniels was discovered by a talent scout while performing at an amateur night at the Rialto Theatre in Rock Springs. Shortly thereafter, he was signed by Hal Roach to appear in the Our Gang film […]

Henry H. “Hank” Daniels, Jr (1921 - 1973)

Actor. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey. Henry started his acting career in 1944 with Meet me in St Louis, playing the part of Lon. This was also his most memorable role. Credited for five movies in 1945, they were This Man’s Navy, Thrill of a Romance, The Chicago Kid, Bewitched, and They were Expandable. His […]

Billy Daniels (1915 - 1988)

Billy Daniels was born in Jacksonville, Florida, where his father was a postmaster and notary. His mother was a schoolteacher and organist. Daniels had a heritage of Portuguese sailor, Native American (Choctaw), African American, and frontiersman Daniel Boone. In 1935, Daniels moved from Jacksonville to New York to attend Columbia University. He planned to become a […]

Rodney Dangerfield (1921 - 2004)

Rodney Dangerfield Actor, Comedian. Born Jacob Cohen, a native of Long Island, New York, Rodney Dangerfield was fortunate to have two starts in the show business industry. His first was in the 1940s appearing in the “Borscht Belt” resorts in the Catskill Mountains of New York state where he wrote jokes, was a singing waiter […]

Claude Dampier (1970 - 1955)

Claude Dampier (1879-1955) was an English film actor and popular character comedian in the early 20th century. Claude Dampier was born in Clapham, South London as Claud Conolly Cowan. He played largely comic roles, first appearing in music hall acts and then moving to both film and radio comedies. Dampier usually appeared as a dim-witted ‘silly ass’ […]