Carlos Carella (1925 - 1997)

Television, stage and cinema actor and director.  He participated in 30 movies. He wrote the book “Poemas míos y de Todos.” (bio by: 380W)

Berugo Carambula (1945 - 2015)

Uruguayan Actor. Carambula, born Heber Hugo Carambula, was a well-known comedian who was very familiar to audiences mostly on television, but also in film and stage. He started in show business with the jazz band “Crazy Clown Jazz Band” and then went into television on the comedy program “Telecataplum” where he honed his skills as […]

Yakima Canutt (1895 - 1986)

Stuntman, Actor, Director. A World Champion rodeo star, he entered films as a stuntman in the early 1920s and enjoyed success as a B western star of the late silent period. When talkies came in his voice was deemed unsuitable and he returned to stunting, doubling for such stars as John Wayne and Clark Gable. […]

Cantinflas (1911 - 1993)

Actor, Comedian. Known universally by the name “Cantinflas,” Charlie Chaplin referred to him as the ‘funniest man in the world.’ He was the second of 15 brothers born to a poor family. In his youth he had to work as a shoemaker, cab driver, bull fighter and on occasions had to help his father, a […]

Vernon Cansino (1922 - 1974)

Actor. Born in New York City, he was best known for being the younger brother of actress Rita Hayworth. He began his career as a Broadway dancer with his sister and brother Eduardo Cansino, Jr., booked as The Dancing Cansinos. Going into films, he appeared in “Last of the Redman” (1947), “The Lady from Shanghai” […]

Eduardo Cansino, Jr (1919 - 1974)

Actor. Younger brother of actress Rita Hayworth. Acted in a small number of movies during the 1950s. He is buried next to his actor brother, Vernon Cansino. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Eduardo Cansino (1895 – 1968)  Volga Hayworth Cansino (1897 – 1945)  Siblings:  Rita Hayworth (1918 – 1987)*  Eduardo Cansino (1919 – […]

Eduardo Cansino (1895 - 1968)

Actor, Choreographer. Father of legendary actress Rita Hayworth. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Volga Hayworth Cansino (1897 – 1945)*  Children:  Rita Hayworth (1918 – 1987)*  Eduardo Cansino (1919 – 1974)*  Vernon Cansino (1922 – 1974)* *Calculated relationship

Zeke Canova (1898 - 1980)

Actor. Appeared in films of the 1930s and 1940s. Member of the singing/acting Canova family. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Joseph Francis Canova (1873 – 1926)  Henrietta Perry Canova (1872 – 1950)  Spouse:  Isabel DeSilva (1905 – 1981)*  Siblings:  Zeke Canova (1898 – 1980)  Anne Canova (1901 – 1994)*  Harry LeRoy Canova (1904 […]

Carlos Cano de la Fuente (1955 - 2015)

Peruvian Actor. Cano de la Fuente, known professionally as Carlos Cano, was a prominent actor in television, film, and on the theatrical stage. He studied theatrical writing and acting and then moved over to television and film. Cano’s first acting role came in the 1984 film “Tupac Amaru” and from there his film credits included […]

J.D. Cannon (1922 - 2005)

Actor. A native of Salmon, Idaho, Cannon is best remembered for his role as New York City police detective ‘Peter B. Clifford’ on the television series, “McCloud” from 1970 to 1977, which also starred Dennis Weaver. Cannon’s other roles include the films, “Memorandum For A Spy” (1965), “Cool Hand Luke” (1967), “Krakatoa, East Of Java” […]

Dick Cangey (1933 - 2003)

Actor and stuntman. Cangey appeared in guest roles in several television shows including, “The Wild Wild West” from 1966 to 1968, “Gunsmoke” in 1971, and “Mission: Impossible” in 1968. In 1975 he appeared in and did the stunts for the film, “Capone.” He also did stunts for the television shows, “Daniel Boone” from 1964 to […]

Rafael Campos, Jr (1936 - 1985)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Ramon Diaz Jr.’ on the “Rhoda” television series from 1977 to 1978. Among his films are, “The Return Of Josey Wales” (1986), “Fever Pitch” (1985), “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1984), “Heartbreaker” (1983), “V” (1983), “The Return Of Frank Cannon” (1980), “Where The Buffalo Roam” (1980), “The […]

Patrick Campbell (1924 - 2003)

Actor. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1915, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He studied acting at the Gellar Theatre Workshop and the Pasadena Playhouse, and later appeared on television as the Chicken Man in the Aames Home Loan Commercials. His films include, “Body Of Influence” (1993), “Far Out Man” […]

Eric Campbell (1879 - 1917)

Actor. He was born in Scotland and began acting while he was still a young boy. At the end of March of 1901 he married Fanny Gertrude Robotham, by whom he would have one child, Una. Later he began working for Fred Karno’s famous vaudeville troupe, and went to New York with one of Karno’s […]

Colin Campbell (1883 - 1966)

Actor in 53 films including: “The Road to Singapore,” “Sylvia Scarlett,” “The Dark Angel,” “Waterloo Bridge,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” “The Two Mrs. Carrolls,” “Sabrina,” and “The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze.” (bio by: TLS)

Alan Campbell (1904 - 1963)

Motion Picture Screenwriter, Actor. Twice married to writer-comic Dorothy Parker, he teamed with her to produce Hollywood motion pictures screenplays. Their most famous screenplay was a collaboration with screenwriter and author Robert Carson that became the 1937 film “A Star is Born”, which starred Hollywood icons Janet Gaynor and Frederic March. The three were nominated […]

Juan Calvo Domenech (1892 - 1962)

Character Actor. He was born in Ontinyent (Valencia) an died in Madrid. He debuted on stage at the age of 16 with Mendizábal Stock Company. He developed a prolific career on screen, becoming one of the best spanish character actors. From 1946 to 1953, he lived in Mexico, where he appeared in more than 50 […]

Pablito Calvo (1946 - 2000)

Spanish child actor. He obtained big succes after the release of his film “Marcelino, Pan y Vino” (1954). Also he appeared in “Mi Tio Jacinto” (1956) and “Un Angel Pasó por Brooklyn” (1957). He retired from acting at the age of 16. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Northern James Calloway (1948 - 1990)

Actor. A native of New York, New York, Calloway is best remembered for his role as shopkeeper ‘David Robinson’ on the long-running PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) children’s program, “Sesame Street” from 1971 to 1989. He also appeared in several of the show’s apecials including, “Christmas Eve On Sesame Street” (1978), “A Special Sesame Street Christmas” […]

George Calliga (1897 - 1976)

Actor. Romanian-born motion picture figure who appeared in films from the 1920s to the 1950s. Appeared with Errol Flynn in the 1957 drama “Istanbul.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Romaine Callender (1883 - 1976)

Actor. Born in in Sheffield, England as Alfred Romaine Callender, he was best remembered for his role as E.J. Easton in “Alibi for Murder” (1936) and as Ralph P. Snirley in “So They Were Married” (1936). He made his big screen debut during the silent film era appearing in “My Wife” (1918) and went on […]

Teófilo Calle (1937 - 2005)

Stage, Screen and Television Actor and Playwright. He was born in Casas Benítez (Cuenca). His career spent 50 years, from his stage debut in 1954. He appeared on stage in “Liliom,” “Hoy es Fiesta,” “Los Pobrecitos” among more than 250 plays. He also appeared in a few films such as “Dragon Rapide” (1986) and “Los […]

James T. Callahan (1930 - 2007)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as the cranky but lovable grandfather, Walter Powell, on the television comedy series “Charles In Charge” from 1987 to 1990. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Callahan began his acting career in the late 1950s. His other roles include the films, “The Walking Target” (1960), “Tropic Of Cancer” […]

Charles Callahan (1889 - 1946)

Actor, Writer. He appeared in vaudeville with his brother, Bob Callahan, in an act called “Bob & Chuck Callahan”. He wrote nine, story/screenplays in the early,1930’s. Among them were, “Two Plus Fours” (1930),” Hot Wires” (1931) and “Night Class” (1931). He appeared in several, Three Stooges shorts including: “Punch Drunks (1934) as Mr. McGurn, “Grips, […]

John Call (1908 - 1973)

Actor. His film roles include ‘Santa Claus’ in “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” (1964) and ‘O’Leary’ in “The Anderson Tapes” (1971). He ws in the origianl casts of “So Proudly We Hail” (1936), “Bet Your Life” (1937), “The Merchant of Yonkers” (1938), “The Life of Reilly” (1942), and “Oliver!” (1963). Father of actor Anthony Call […]

A. King Calder (1898 - 1964)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as ‘Lieutenant Grey’ in the television series “Martin Kane, Private Eye” from 1952 to 1954. He appeared in the films, “Ready For The People” (1964), “Everything’s Ducky” (1961), “Hong Kong Confidential” (1958), “Mardi Gras” (1958), “On The Threshold Of Space” (1956), “Timetable” (1956), “The Rains Of Ranchipur” […]

Georgia Caine (1876 - 1964)

Broadway Musical Star, Film Actor. He appeared in 74 movies including: “Naughty Marietta,” “Camille,” “Jezebel,” “Juarez,” “The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady,” “Santa Fe Trail,” “Mr. Skeffington,” “Nora Prentiss,” “A Double Life,” “Unfaithfully Yours,” and “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye.” (bio by: TLS)

Ace Cain (1903 - 1973)

Actor. Born Horace Truman Cain, he played the ‘bad guy’ in 1930s B-Westerns including: “The Texas Rambler,” “Vanishing Riders” and “The Irish Gringo.” Also, he played police ‘Inspector Bull’ in the gangster film “The Shadow Of Silk Lennox,” starring Lon Chaney. (bio by: MC)

William Jerome Cagney (1905 - 1988)

Producer. Born in New York City, he was an almost a dead ringer for his brother actor James Cagney, whom he also managed and produced for. He produced over a dozen films with some being featured with his brother James in the lead role such as “Strawberry Blonde” (1941), “The Bride Came C.O.D.” (1941), “Captain […]

José María Caffarel (1919 - 1999)

Spanish Stage and Screen Character Actor. He began his career on stage in Adolfo Marsillach’s Company. He appeared in more than 100 films, such as “El Ultimo Cuplé” (1957), “Plácido” (1961), “Atraco a Las Tres” (1962), “Historias de la Televisión” (1965), “El Gran Atasco” (1978), “El Viaje a Ninguna Parte” (1986) and “Jarrapellejos” (1987). (bio […]