Dudley Clements (1889 - 1947)

Actor. He appeared in films of the 1920s and 1930s, such as “Yes or No”(1920), “Too Many Wives” (1937), and “The Toast of New York”(1937). On stage, he was in the origianl cast of “A Regular Feller” (1919), “Strike Up the Band” (1930), “Here Goes the Bride” (1931), “Of Thee I Sing” (1931), “The Postman […]

Pierre Clementi (1942 - 1999)

Actor. He was born in Paris, France. He began his career on cinema at young age and developed a prolific career, working in almost 100 films. He debuted in 1961 with the film “Adorable Menteuse.” Later, he appeared in “Il Gattopardo” but he obtained a big success in Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de Jour” (1967) and […]

Eric Clavering (1901 - 1989)

Canadian Actor. Clavering is best remembered for his role as ‘Shingwauk’ in the television series “The Forest Rangers” (1963-1966). He appeared in the films “Improper Channels” (1981), “Welcome To Blood City” (1977), “The Canary” (1975), “Vengeance Is Mine” (1974), “To Kill A Clown” (1972), “Isabel” (1968), “The Incredible Journey” (1963), “Bush Pilot” (1947), “Suspected Person” […]

Warren Clarke (1947 - 2014)

Actor. He will perhaps be best known for playing ‘Dim’ in the controversial Stanley Kubrick film “A Clockwork Orange” (1971). After dropping out of school at the age of fifteen, he found a job as a copy boy at the Manchester News. He would develop an interest in acting and began performing in regional theater. […]

Robert I. Clarke (1920 - 2005)

Actor. His acting roles ran the gamut from “The Man from Planet X” (1951) and “The Astounding She-Monster” (1957) to “Band of Angels” (1957) starring Clark Gable. Originally planned to go into the military but an asthma condition kept him out of service, he attended the University of Oklahoma and then the University of Wisconsin […]

John Sleeper Clarke (1833 - 1899)

Actor. He appeared regularly on stages in Boston, New York and Philadelphia before and during the Civil War. He was primarily a popular comic and eventually owned several theatres. He was married to Asia Booth Clarke, John Wilkes Booth’s sister, separating from her after the Lincoln assassination. He had grown up with the Booths and […]

Frank Clarke (1898 - 1948)

American stunt pilot and motion picture actor. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Neale Clark (1945 - 2004)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Matewan” (1987), “Invasion Of The Space Preachers” (1990), and “Paradise Park” (1991). Cause of death: Cancer

Edward Clark (1878 - 1954)

Actor, Writer. Russian-born stage and screen figure of the 1910s to the 1950s. Appeared in many top films, including “The Song of Bernadette” (1943), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), and “Strangers on a Train” (1951). (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Clara Stephenson Clark (1878 – 1969)*  Children:  Janet Elsie Clark (1912 – 1987)* […]

Cliff Clark (1889 - 1953)

Actor. Sometimes billed as Cliff Clarke. Born in New York City, he was a longtime performer in touring theatrical companies and first ventured into movies in 1931. He was nearly 50 when he settled on a Hollywood career but was kept extremely busy, appearing in some 210 films in 16 years. Squarely-built and balding, with […]

Bobby Clark (1888 - 1960)

Entertainer. He was half of the theatre and motion picture comedy team “Clark and McCullough” with Paul McCullough. They were featured in the films “In A Pig’s Eye,” “In The Devil’s Doghouse,” “Melon-Drama,” and “Odor In The Court.” After Paul McCullough committed suicide in 1935, Bobby Clark retired from acting.  Family links:  Spouse:  Angele P. […]

Andy Clark (1894 - 1965)

Actor. He entered films with Edison in 1914 and starred in ‘Andy’ series, appearing as Himself. He made mostly silent films, and played ‘Dinty’ in “Hit the Deck” (1930).  (bio by: Ginny M)

Hans Clarin (1929 - 2005)

German Actor. Considered one of Germany’s most popular television actors, he is best remembered for his role as the legendary and unforgotable voice of the goblin “Pumuckl” in the cartoon series “Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl ” of 1982. Born in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, his career began on the stage in Munich and spanned over 50 […]

Oliver Clarence (1870 - 1955)

Actor. Popular British stage and screen figure, he was more commonly known as “O.B. Clarence”. He appeared in many film productions from the early part of the 20th century through to the 1940s. Amongst his movies are “A Shot in the Dark” (1933), “Pygmalion”(1938), “Jamaica Inn”(1935), “Old Mother Riley in Business”(1941) and “Great Expectations” (1946). […]

Franco Citti (1935 - 2016)

Actor. Well-known to film audiences as Calo in “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part III”. He came to fame in acting in the 1961 Pier Paolo Pasolini film “Accattone”. He would become “the face of Pasolini’s films” with roles in such films as ” Mamma Roma”, “Edipo Re”, “Pigsty” and “The Decameron”.  He also appeared […]

George Cisar (1912 - 1979)

Actor. Born in Cicero, Illinois, he played background parts such as policemen or bartenders, in over a hundred films and television shows. He made his motion picture debut in “Call Northside 777” (1948), followed by “Batman and Robin” (1949). His other film credits include “The Werewolf” (1956), “Nightfall” (1957), “Jet Attack” (1958), “The Big Circus” […]

Leonardo Anthony Cimino (1917 - 2012)

Actor. He had a career which spanned over 50 years that included the theatre, motion pictures and television. His performances in the theatre would produce awards such as an Obie Award in 1958 for his work in “The Brothers Karamozov”, and a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in 1970 for “The Man In The […]

Luis Ciges (1921 - 2002)

Popular Spanish-born motion picture character actor. Among his films: “Plácido” (1961), “Escopeta Nacional” (1978), “Laberinto de Pasiones” (1982), “Así en el Cielo Como en la Tierra” (1994) which earned him the Goya Award to best supporting actor. His last film was “El Milagro de P. Tinto” (1999). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

José Cibrián (1916 - 2002)

Actor, Theater Director. Nicknamed “Pepe,” he was the son of two Spanish actors and lived in Spain until 1936. Due to the Spanish Civil War, he emigrated to Mexico, and in 1950 he established himself in Argentina. He participated in 16 movies, and was one of the pioneers of the Argentine television. (bio by: 380W)

Eduardo Ciannelli (1889 - 1969)

Italian Actor. He is remembered for his films of adventures and horror. Among his films: “Reunion in Vienna” (1933), “Gunga Din” (1939), “Strange Cargo” (1940), “Mummy’s Hand” (1940), “Mysterious Doctor Satan” (1940), “I Was a Prisoner on Devil’s Island” (1941), “The Mask of Dimitrios” (1944), “The Lost Moment” (1947), “Vulcano” (1950), “Sul Ponte Dei Sospiri” […]

Ken Christy (1894 - 1962)

Actor in 23 television series/shows and 90 films including: “Foreign Correspondent” (1940), “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” (1941), “Ball of Fire” (1941), “The Glass Key” (1942), “Hello, Frisco, Hello” (1943), “Cheaper By the Dozen” (1950), “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “My Sister Eileen” (1955), “Escape From San Quentin” (1957). (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Parents:  Francis Marion Christy […]

Edwin Pearce Christy (1815 - 1862)

Actor. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a pioneer actor-producer best known for organizing and leading the popular painted black-faced troop of actors called the Christy’s Minstrels. In 1846, while as a performing minstrel, with his band of six performers he took the name of the Christy’s Minstrels and started performing in opera houses in […]

Bill Christy (1925 - 1946)

Actor. Born William Meikle Christy in Seattle, Washington, he was a radio performer before joining the US Marines Corps reserves at the out break of World War II. After his service, he appeared in only three films “Song of the Open Road” (1944), “Live Wires” (1946) and “Behind the Mask Copy Boy” (1946), before his […]

Al Christy (1918 - 1995)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “Mr. And Mrs. Bridge” (1990), “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story” (1986), “Stand Alone” (1985), and “In Cold Blood” (1967). Also made television guest appearances on, “Punky Brewster” “The Twilight Zone” and “Bonanza.” (bio by: K)

Frank Christi (1929 - 1982)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “The Story Of Pretty Boy Floyd” (1974), “The Don Is Dead” (1973), “Hit!” (1973), “Terminal Island” (1973), and “The Steagle” (1971). He also made guest appearances on the television shows, “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Rockford Files,” “Baretta,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Serpico,” “The Blue Knight,” “Cannon,” “The Invisible Man,” “Mannix,” “Kojak,” […]

Tim Choate (1954 - 2004)

Actor. Born Timothy Clark Choate in Dallas, Texas, he earned BA in fine arts at the University of Texas at Austin in 1977. He made his film debut in “The Europeans” opposite Lee Remick two years later. In the early 1980s, he appeared in “Crimes of the Heart” on Broadway. Throughout the 1980s, he appeared […]

Noble Chissell (1905 - 1987)

Stage and screen actor of the 1930s through 1970s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

William Brooks Ching (1913 - 1989)

Actor. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he began his career as a professional singer, appearing in musical stage productions. Signed with Republic Pictures, he made his screen debut in “The Mysterious Mr. M” (1946), followed by “I‘ll Be Yours” (1947) and “The Michigan Kid” (1947) . He went on to appear in nearly twenty films […]

Yanis Chimaras (1955 - 2007)

Actor. Born Juan Andrés Yanis Chimaras Maury,  he was one of the most popular Venezuelan actors of the 1980s and 1990s, and well known in all Latin America for his roles in television soap operas. He appeared in more than 20 soap operas,  including “Luisana Mía”,  “Elizabeth”,  “La Salvaje”,  “Piel”,  “Amantes de Luna Llena”,  and […]

Kallu Chidambaram (1945 - 2015)

Indian Telugu Actor. Chidambaram, born Kolluri Chidambara Rao, was very prominent comic actor in Indian Telugu films for several decades. He started in the theater where he was very accomplished before going into films.  Chidambaram made his first appearance in the film “Kallu” in 1988 and won the Nandi award for his work.   He […]