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 […]

Fidelis Cheza (1970 - 2015)

Zimbabwean Actor. Cheza was an actor whose most well known role to American audiences was of the Esbowe Warrior Chief in the film “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold”. He was a mainstay in the Zimbabwean film industry for a long time, appearing in more than 40 films locally and regionally.   Cheza […]

Robert F. Chew (1960 - 2013)

Actor. He appeared in ‘The Wire,’ ‘The Corner,’ and ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ He died of heart failure in his home at the age of 52.

Jean Chevrier (1915 - 1975)

Actor. Most remembered in films such as: “Escape from Saigon,” “The Long Teeth,” “Amazons of Rome” and “The Affairs of Messalina.” He was married to actress Marie Bell. (bio by: MC)

Leslie Cheung (1956 - 2003)

Chinese actor. Born Cheung Kwok-Wing in Hong Kong, China, his family moved to the United States where his father found work as actor William Holden’s tailor. He studied at Leeds University in England and in 1976 he won second prize in a ATV Asian Music Contest, going on to a film and television career. He […]

Harry Cheshire (1891 - 1968)

Actor in 110 films from 1940 to 1964 including: “Dick Tracy vs. Cueball” (1946), “Mother Wore Tights” (1947), “Nightmare Alley” (1947), “The Babe Ruth Story” (1948), “Ma and Pa Kettle” (1949), “Miss Grant Takes Richmond” (1949), “Phffft!” (1954), “The Seven Little Foys” (1955), “My Man Godfrey” (1957), “The Big Country” (1958). (bio by: TLS)  Family […]

George Chesebro (1888 - 1959)

Actor. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was a prolific actor whom appeared in over 400 films between 1915 to 1954. Noted mostly for performances in westerns, he began his career debut in the silent era as a regular in the short reel series “Migon” (1915) and “Money” (1915). Among his many credits are, “Hands Up” […]

Nikolai Cherkasov (1903 - 1966)

Actor. Last name also spelled Cherkassov. One of the most popular Russian movie stars of his era, he won international fame for playing the title roles in director Sergei Eisenstein’s classics “Alexander Nevsky” (1938) and “Ivan the Terrible Parts I and II” (1944-1946). His rugged charisma led Western critics to dub him “The Russian Gary […]

Michael Chekhov (1891 - 1955)

Russian-born stage and screen actor of the 1910s, 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Played the role of ‘Dr. Alex Brulov’ in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1945 film “Spellbound.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Xenia Karlovna Ziller Chekhov (1897 – 1970)* *Calculated relationship

Al Checco (1925 - 2015)

Actor. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was drawn to entertainment at an early age and formed a comedy act with fellow actor Don Knotts, while serving with the United States Army during World War II. Checco’s break in the industry came, when he co-starred opposite Carol Channing (playing multiple roles) in the Broadway musical “Lend […]