Arthur Q. Bryan (1899 - 1959)

Voice Actor. He was a comedian-voice actor, best remembered best for his longtime role as the wisecracking Dr. Gamble on the NBC Radio show “Fibber McGee and Molly”, in the 1930s. By the late 1930s, he relocated to Hollywood where worked voice over for the Warner Brother’s animation unit. There, he was noted for his […]

Philip Bruns (1931 - 2012)

Actor. He was fondly remembered for the role of portraying George Shumway, in the TV comedy series “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” in the 1970s and as the character as Morty Seinfeld in the first series sitcom of “Seinfeld” in 1990. He began his career in New York on the stage winning an Obie Award for […]

Boris Sergeevich Brunov (1922 - 1997)

Actor. Born in Russia, he was one of the Soviet Union’s most noted prominent variety actors and Compère (master of ceremonies). His  International film “Vozvrashcheniye Bronenostsa” (1996), was released after he died at age 75 in Moscow, Russia. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Maria Vasilyevna Brunova (1923 – 2013)* *Calculated relationship

Peter Bruni (1931 - 1992)

Actor. Born Mario Vincent Bruni in Massachusetts, he was most noted for being a regular performer in the role of Mr. Gridley on the “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color” TV series in the 1970s. His other television credits include “Mod Squad”, “The Wild, Wild West”, “That Girl” and “The Incredible Hulk”. He also appeared […]

Bill Brundige (1915 - 2004)

Actor. Brundige is best known for his role as ‘Sergeant Hawk Wild’ in the original ‘Dragnet’ from 1953 to 1954. The original television series’ was directed by Jack Webb, before he appeared in the television series, by the same name. Brundige also appeared in the film, “Crazylegs” in 1953, and appeared on television in guest […]

Edward M. Brumage (1867 - 1945)

Noted stage actor. He died following a long illness. (bio by: TLS)

George Bruggeman (1904 - 1967)

Actor. Known for athletic and strong-man roles in Hollywood movies, one of his earliest screen appearances was in Paramount’s 1928 silent film “Manhattan Cocktail” starring Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen. During this time he was also a lifeguard at the Bel Air Bay Club (a private beach club for the wealthy,  located just north of […]

Karl Bruck (1906 - 1987)

Actor. Played King Duncan on Star Trek.  Had multiple appearances on Hogan’s Heroes, and appeared in many other television shows.

Robert Brubaker (1916 - 2010)

American Character Actor. He is best known for his roles in television and movie westerns, including Gunsmoke and 40 Guns to Apache Pass. Brubaker was the only actor to have two recurring roles on the television series, Gunsmoke, portraying both a bartender named Floyd and a stagecoach driver named Jim Buck. Some of Brubaker’s other […]

Wally Brown (1904 - 1961)

Vaudeville, radio, motion picture, television actor and comedian. He was part of the comedy team “Brown and Carney” (Alan Carney) in a number of films in the 1940s. Played the role of Mr. Hopkins in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” (1946). (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Russ Brown (1892 - 1964)

Actor. He won the 1956 Tony for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Damn Yankees”, which he reprised for the film version. Other films include “Moulin Rouge” (1934), “South Pacific” (1958) and “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959). (bio by: Ginny M)

Larry Brown (1951 - 2004)

Author, Writer. A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Brown, took up writing while working as a firefighter. Brown’s works include, “Facing The Music” (1988), “Big Bad Love” (1990), Dirty Work” (1989), “On Fire” (1995), “Father And Son” (1996), “Joe” (1991), “Fay” (2000), “Billy Ray’s Farm (2001), and “The Rabbit Factory” (2003). His books have also been […]

John Brown (1904 - 1957)

Actor. Born in Yorkshire, England, he began his career in America in the 1930s, as a narrator and a lead character in the theatre. During the 1940s, he was a popular radio figure performing as a regular in the roles of Gillis and Digby “Digger” O’Dell on the “The Life of Riley” series. He also […]

Joe E. Brown (1892 - 1973)

Actor, Comedian.  Born in Holgate, Ohio, he exhibited natural athletic ability as a boy, and joined a tumbling act which toured and appeared with circuses and area vaudeville theaters. After spending a number of years as a youth touring and performing, he returned to Toledo, Ohio at age fourteen.  He played on many Toledo amateur […]

Horace G. Brown (1904 - 1994)

American motion picture actor. He married legendary actress Marion Davies in 1951.  Family links:  Spouse:  Marion Davies (1897 – 1961)* *Calculated relationship

Everett Brown (1902 - 1953)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Big Sam’ in the classic motion picture “Gone With the Wind”. He appeared in 28 films,  including “I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang,” “Tarzan and His Mate,” “Kid Millions,” “The Plainsman,” “Congo Maisie,” and “White Witch Doctor.” (bio by: TLS)

Charles D. Brown (1887 - 1948)

Actor. He appeared in 113 motion pictures from 1921 to 1949, including “Algiers,” “Ice Follies of 1939,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” “Brother Orchid,” “Roxie Hart,” “Follow the Boys,” “Notorious,” “The Big Sleep,” “Smash-Up, The Story of a Woman,” and “Tulsa.” (bio by: TLS)

Edward S. Brophy (1895 - 1960)

Actor. Character actor who enlivened many films playing dumb cops and dumber hoodlums. He also provided the voice of ‘Timothy Q. Mouse’ in Disney’s “Dumbo”(1941). (bio by: Bobb Edwards)  Family links:  Spouse:  Ann Slater Brophy (1889 – 1963)* *Calculated relationship

Martin E. Brooks (1925 - 2015)

Actor. He will be remembered for playing ‘Dr. Rudy Wells’ in the TV series “The Six Million Dollar Man” (1975 to 1978) and “The Bionic Woman” (1976 to 1978). Raised in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he served as a paratrooper with the United States Army Airborne Division in the South Pacific Theater during World War II […]

Joe Brooks (1923 - 2007)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as the near-sighted Trooper Vanderbilt on the classic television series, “F Troop” from 1965 to 1967. Born John Joseph Brooks Jr., in Los Angeles, he began his acting career after graduating from high school and had his first speaking part in the 1944 John Wayne film, “The […]

Tyler Brooke (1886 - 1943)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures primarily during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Played in “The Wizard of Oz,” (1939), “Tin Pan Alley” (1940), and “I Married an Angel” (1942), among many other earlier films. (bio by: Find A Grave) Cause of death: Suicide (Carbon monoxide poisoning)

Lyndon Brook (1926 - 2004)

Actor. The son of actor Clive Brook, he appeared in films such as “The Purple Rain” (1954), “Reach for the Sky” (1956), “Song Without End” (1960) and “The Hireling” (1973). He also is remembered for television series as “Churchill and the Generals” (1979) and “I, Claudius” (1976) as Silanus. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Charles Bronson (1921 - 2003)

Actor.  Best remembered for his roles in the movies, “The Great Escape” (1963), “The Dirty Dozen” (1967), and the “Death Wish” series of movies.  Born Charles Buchinski in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, to a family of Lithuanian immigrant coal miners, he followed his father and brothers into the coal mines after high school, until World War II, […]

Borislav Brondukov (1938 - 2004)

Actor. He began his acting career in regional theaters in the Ukraine. In 1962, he made his film debut, and appeared in 110 films in the former Soviet Union. His biggest role was as police inspector Lestrade in the TV mini-series “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.” He was honored with several awards […]

William Bronder (1930 - 2015)

Actor. He will be remembered for playing ‘Milo Pressman’ in the Rob Reiner hit film “Stand by Me” (1986). Raised in New York City (some sources state date of birth as August 16, 1928), he served with the United States Merchant Marines and later the United States Army, prior to relocating to California, where he […]

J. Edward Bromberg (1903 - 1951)

Actor. Born Josef Bromberger in Temeschburg, Austria-Hungary, now Timisoara, Romania, he came to the US as an infant, settling with his family in New York City. After graduating from Stuyvesant High School he worked at a variety of odd jobs before making his stage debut in 1926 in the Greenwich Village Playhouse. He later worked […]

Tex Brodus (1905 - 1986)

American motion picture actor and dancer of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Appeared with Gene Tierney in the 1951 comedy “The Mating Season.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Buster Brodie (1885 - 1948)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “George White’s Scandals” (1945), “Hit The Hay” (1945), “Bells Of Rosarita” (1945), “Beyond The Pecos” (1945), “Crazy Knights” (1944), “Firebrands Of Arizona” (1944), “Action In Arabia” (1944), “Lady In The Dark” (1944), “Hers To Hold” (1943), “Mrs. Wiggs Of The Cabbage Patch” (1942), “Tales Of Manhattan” (1942), “Mountain Music” […]

Don Brockett (1930 - 1995)

Actor. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is best known for his role as Chef Brockett on the children’s television series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. He also had parts in many major films including “Flashdance” (1983), “Day of the Dead” (1985), “Fletch Lives” (1989), “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) and “Houseguest” (1995). He died of a […]

Don Briscoe (1940 - 2004)

Actor. A native of Yalobusha Couny, Mississippi, Briscoe is best remembered for his roles in television soap operas. Briscoes’s roles include, “The Guiding Light,” “Days Of Our Lives” as ‘Tony Merritt’ in 1967, “Dark Shadows” as ‘Tom Jennings’ in 1968, ‘Chris Jennings’ from 1968 to 1970, ‘Timothy ‘Tim’ Shaw’ in 1969, and ‘Chris Collins’ in […]