Robert Courtleigh (1916 - 2004)

Actor. The son of actor William Courtleigh, Courtleigh is best remembered for his role as ‘Steve Elliott’ on the television series, “Atom Squad,” which ran from 1953 to 1954. Courtleigh also was in the films, “Cinderella” (1965), “F.I.S.T.” (1978), “Winter Kills” (1979), and had guest appearances on the television shows, “Hallmark Hall Of Fame” in […]

Kevin Coughlin (1945 - 1976)

Actor. Born John Kevin Barry Coughlin, his parents and sister would soon move to Rye New York.  He appeared on stage in the Frogs of Spring, Life with Mother, The King and I and the Square Root of Wonderful.  His TV credits are vast. He appeared in episodes of Bonanza, Dragnet, The Virginian, Gunsmoke, The […]

Bill Couch (1926 - 1999)

American motion-picture/television actor and stuntman of the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Thomas J. Cottonaro (1914 - 2001)

Actor. A native of Castrogiovanni, Italy, he played the role of a ‘Bearded Man’ in the film classic, “The Wizard Of Oz” (1939). His other films include, “Maisie Was A Lady” (1941), “My Gal Sal” (1942), “Invaders From Mars” (1953), and “The Court Jester” (1956).

Joseph Cotten (1905 - 1994)

Actor. His career spanned the American film, stage, and televisions genres. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia where his father was an assistant postmaster. After high school he studied acting at the Hickman School of Speech and Expression in Washington, DC and then worked as an advertising agent. His work as a theater critic led […]

John Costelloe (1961 - 2008)

Actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was best known for his role as Jim “Johnny Cakes” Witowski on the HBO television series, “The Sopranos”. A former FDNY firefighter, he made his big screen debut in “Black Rain” (1989), followed by “Last Exit to Brooklyn” (1989). His other film credits include “Die Hard II” (1990), […]

William Arnold “Billy” Costello (1898 - 1971)

Entertainer. He was the original voice of Popeye the Sailor in animated films. A comic scat singer and ukulele player, he appeared in vaudeville under the names Red Pepper Sam or Billy Costello. In the early 1930s he also played drums with the Fred Waring Orchestra. Cartoon producer Max Fleischer used Costello’s 1931 novelty recording […]

Ward Costello (1919 - 2009)

Actor. Born Edward Costello, Ward Costello worked on the stage, films and in numerous TV shows from the 1940s to 1980s. He began his career in 1946, appearing in the Broadway play “The Father”. For television, he starred in soap operas “Secret Storm”, “The Edge of Night”, “General Hospital” and had recurring roles on “The […]

Don Costello (1901 - 1945)

American motion picture actor of the 1930s and 40s. Appeared with Lana Turner and Robert Taylor in Mervyn LeRoy’s film-noir crime drama “Johnny Eager” (1941). (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Ernestine Costa (1970 - 1959)

German actress, pupil of Max Reinhardt & friend of Bertolt Brecht. (bio by: Connie Nisinger) Cause of death: Peritonitis

Nicholas Cortland (1940 - 1988)

Actor. Born in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York, he was a stage, film and television performer. He began his career on the stage and was doing lead roles at the American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, when he was cast for a spot on the TV series “The Patty Duke Show” in 1965. His other […]

Herbert Corthell (1878 - 1947)

American stage and motion picture actor of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Appeared in the 1941 Orson Welles cinema classic “Citizen Kane.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Gino Corrado (1893 - 1982)

Gino Corrado (9 February 1893 – 23 December 1982) was an Italian-born film actor. He appeared in nearly 400 films between 1916 and 1954, almost always in small roles as a character actor. He was often cast as a waiter, headwaiter or maitre d’. Born in Florence, Italy, Gino Corrado is considered to have one of […]

Lauro Corona (1957 - 1989)

Actor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is best remembered for his work in TV series “Dancin’ Days” (1978), “Os Gigantes” (1979), “Marina” (1980), “Louco Amor” (1983), “Corpo a Corpo” (1984), “Direito de Amar” (1987) and “Vida Nova” (1988). On screen, he worked in “O Sonho Nao Acabou” (1982) and “Bete Balanço” […]

Jim Corey (1889 - 1950)

Actor. Born Arthur Harrison Corey in Buffalo, New York, he appeared in over 325 films between 1914 to 1948. Performing primarily in western features, his credits include “The Master Key” (1914), “The Bronco Kid” (1920), “The Saddle King” (1921), “The Oregon Trial” (1923), “The Bar C Mystery” (1926), “The Shepherd of the Hills” (1941) and […]

Harry Cording (1891 - 1954)

Harry Cording was born Hector William Cording on April 26, 1891 in Wellington, Somerset. He was brought up and was educated in his native England, and later settled permanently in Los Angeles, California, US and began a film career. His first role was as a henchmen in The Knockout (1925), followed by similar roles over […]

Harry H Corbett (1925 - 1982)

Actor.  Born in Burma to British parents,  he moved to England as a child. Following service with the Royal Marines in World War II, he joined a theatre repertory company and during the 1950s appeared in many stage productions. He was also seen in over 20 films,  including “Rattle of a Simple Man” (1964) and […]

Sam Coppola (1935 - 2012)

Actor. Best remembered for playing Dan Fusco, proprietor of the Brooklyn paint and hardware store where John Travolta’s character Tony Manero worked in the classic motion picture “Saturday Night Fever” (1977). Born and raised in Northern New Jersey (of no relation to Francis Ford Coppola), he chose to pursue an acting career and became a […]

Peter Copley (1915 - 2008)

Actor. He was a performer of the British stage, films and television since the 1930s. He was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England and educated at the Old Vic School before beginning his career on stage in 1932. After his first memorable film role in the 1950 picture “Golden Salamander”, Copley had credits in “The Card” […]

Veronica Cooper (1913 - 2000)

Actress. Wife of screen legend Gary Cooper, “Rocky” was a devoted wife and mother to their only child, Maria. Prior to her 1933 marriage, she embarked upon a brief career in film using the screen name of Sandra Shaw. One of the films in which she was briefly featured was the classic King Kong. A […]

Tex Cooper (1876 - 1951)

Actor. Born Judge Thomas Cooper in Texas, on April 21, 1876, he appeared in over 160 films all westerns, from 1916 to 1951. He entered films as an un-credited extra in 1916 and made big screen debut in “The Man Worthwhile” (1921). Among his credits are “The Rustlers of Red Dog” (1935), “Trouble in Texas” […]

Bigelow Cooper (1970 - 1970)

Actor. He appeared in over 100 films from 1911 to 1927, including “The Ambassador’s Daughter” (1913) and “The Broadway Drifter” (1927). He also appeared on Broadway in “The COnfession” (1911).  (bio by: Ginny M)  Family links:  Spouse:  Anne Cooper (1872 – 1963)

Charles H. Cooley (1902 - 1960)

Film, vaudeville and television actor. Born Charles Cali to Italian parents Carmelo Cali and Teresa Galletti, he was a boyhood friend of Bob Hope from their grammar school days in Cleveland. He helped get the famous comedian his first big break in vaudeville. Hope took him to Hollywood in 1938 and remained with Hope as […]

Peter W. Cookson (1913 - 1990)

Actor. Born in Milwaukie, Oregon, Peter W. Cookson was a popular television and film performer, plus an original member of the Actors Studio New York City. After several stage appearances on Broadway, he made his big screen debut in “Swingtime Johnny” (1943), followed by “Strange Confession” (1944). His other film credits included “The Girl Who […]

George Frederick Cooke (1756 - 1812)

Actor. Hailed on both sides of the Atlantic as the greatest tragedian of his era, he was dramatic even in death. The British star’s skull was allegedly used in Edwin Booth’s production of Hamlet, and his headless ghost is said to haunt this Manhattan churchyard. Born in Westminster, Cooke had been orphaned and impoverished as […]

Baldwin Cooke (1888 - 1953)

Comedian. Vaudeville performer and comedic film character actor, most notably in Laurel and Hardy short comedies. He and his wife previously worked with Stan Laurel on stage before Laurel became popular in motion pictures. Probably best remembered as the harassed next-door neighbor in “Perfect Day” (1929). (bio by: Theologianthespian)

Alfred Cooke (1970 - 1970)

Theatrical Actor. He was the “eminent equestrian.”  When, in the summer of 1843, William Cooke advertised his “Royal Circus” to the people of Greenock, Scotland, one of the featured performers was his son Alfred. Standing on a horse’s back and circling the ring at a slow canter, Alfred entered costumed as Shakespeare’s Falstaff leading his […]

Nathan Cook (1950 - 1988)

Nathan Earl Cook (April 9, 1950 – June 11, 1988) was an American actor. His eldest brother, Edward Cook (born December 22, 1947, died 1995) was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe. Nathan Cook was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduation from Penn State University, he was hired as a member of the repertory company […]

Elisha Cook, Jr (1903 - 1995)

Elisha Cook, Jr was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Elisha Vanslyck Cook, Sr., a pharmacist, and grew up in Chicago. He started in vaudeville and stock by the age of fourteen. He was a traveling actor in the East Coast and the Midwest before arriving in New York City, where Eugene O’Neill cast […]

Donald Cook (1901 - 1961)

Actor. Cook is best known for his role as ‘Tom Blake’ in the television series, “Too Young To Go Steady” (1959). He appeared in the films, “Our Very Own” (1950), “Blonde Ransom” (1945), “Bowery To Broadway” (1944), “Freedom Comes High” (1943), “Circus Girl” (1937), “Ellis Island” (1936), “Dan Matthews” (1935), “Whirlpool” (1934), “Baby Face” (1933), […]