Paul Brinkman (1918 - 2003)

Actor. Born in San Francisco, California, he was a contract performer for Warner and Columbia Studios under the name of Paul Brooks when he made his big screen debut in “The Dough Girls” (1944). His other film credits include “Those Endearing Young Charms” (1945), plus many short reel features such as “Double Honeymoon” (1945),  “What, […]

Ed Brigadier (1949 - 2012)

American Actor. Immortalized as the gruesome motorcycle-riding title character in the cult slasher film, Dr. Chopper (2005). He made many other appearances in film and television on such shows as House, Nip/Tuck, Scrubs, Alias, and Malcolm in the Middle.

Roger Brierley (1935 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Stockport (Cheshire, England). He developed his career on stage, television and screen during more than forty years. His film roles included a terrorist who puts a bomb in the Eiffel Tower in Superman II (1980), the detective’s father in The Young Sherlock Holmes (1985), Davidson in A Fish Called Wanda […]

Al Bridge (1891 - 1957)

Actor. He appeared in a number of “The Range Rider” episodes on television in 1951. He also appeared in 245 films including: “Blonde Venus,” “Confidential,” “A Night at the Opera,” “The Roaring Twenties,” “In This Our Life,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “Road to Rio,” and “The Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend.” Brother of actress Loie […]

Jean-Claude Brialy (1933 - 2007)

Actor,  Director. Born in Aumale (El-Ghozlane) in Algeria,  he started his performing career in the 1950s and became one of the most prolific actors of the French “nouvelle vague” (“New Wave”) movement.  His appearance in the title role of the 1958 Claude Chabrol film “Le beau Serge” made him famous. Brialy worked with such filmmakers […]

Monte “Sonny” Brewer (1932 - 1942)

Musician. Born Monte Robert Brewer in Colorado, he was a child performer and the younger brother of actresses Betty and Ilene Brewer. In his brief career he appeared in the films, “Rancho Grande” (1940), “Bachelor Daddy” (1941) and “Mr. Dynamite” (1941). He died of a stomach ailment at the age of 9 in Hollywood, California. […]

Geoff Brewer (1958 - 1989)

Actor and stuntman in several films of the 1980s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Siegfried Breuer (1906 - 1954)

Austrian Actor and Film Director. He appeared in more than 50 film during his career, usually playing a villain. His most famous film appearance is probably his role in the 1949 film The Third Man. He also performed in the theater. (bio by: Rudi Polt)

Jeremy Brett (1933 - 1995)

Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in the television series by Granada (considered by many to be the most definitive portrayal of Holmes ever done).  He was the first actor to attempt to portray all of the stories of Sherlock Holmes as written by the author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. […]

Felix Bressart (1895 - 1949)

Actor. Born in East Prussia, Germany, he made his stage debut in 1914 and his screen debut in “Love in Kuhstall” (1928). Being forced out of Germany in 1936, he starred in his first American film, “Swanee River” (1939) and went on to a successful Hollywood film career. He appeared in 67, which included “Ziegfeld […]

Hans Brenner (1938 - 1998)

Actor. Appeared in several classic Austrian television series, including “Münchner Geschichten,” “Monaco Franze” and more.

Michael Brennan (1912 - 1982)

British Actor. He was married to actress, Mary Hignett. His film and television credits include “Nicholas Nickleby,” “Nothing But the Night,” “Ivanhoe,”Thunderball,” “The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders,” “Tom Jones,” “The 39 Steps,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” and “Tom Brown’s Schooldays. On television, he made guest appearances on “All Creatures Great and Small” and […]

El Brendel (1891 - 1964)

Stage and Motion Picture Actor. First appeared on stage with his wife, Flo Sophie Bert, for eight years. Known as “The Synthetic Swede,” he entered films in 1926 and eventually achieved stardom in sound films of 20th Century Fox. From 1929 through 1931, he could be seen in nearly every every Fox feature film, usually […]

Beppo Brem (1906 - 1990)

Actor. German comedian, stage and film actor. He played different characters in “Komödienstadl.” (bio by: JSesto) Cause of death: Lung cancer

Edmund Breese (1871 - 1936)

American motion picture actor of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Appeared in the Marx Brothers’ ‘Duck Soup’ (1933) and in the Victor Fleming classic ‘Treasure Island’ (1934). Died of peritonitis in 1936. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

John Cabell “Bunny” Breckenridge (1902 - 1996)

John Cabell Breckenridge nicknamed “Bunny” was born August 6th, 1902 in Paris, France to a wealthy family. Breckenridge was the great-grandson of US Vice President John C. Breckenridge, for whom he was named, and was also the great-grandson of the founder of the Wells Fargo Bank, Lloyd Tevis. Breckenridge grew up in England and attended […]

Peter Breck (1929 - 2012)

Actor. Born Joseph Peter Breck, he was best remembered for his role as Nick Barkley on the popular ABC-TV Western series, “The Big Valley” (1965-69). After serving in the US Navy, he studied English and drama at the University of Houston, Texas. In addition to performing in college plays, he started acting at Houston’s Alley […]

Egon Brecher (1880 - 1946)

Actor. Brecher was a 1900 graduate of the University of Heidelberg in Germany and then toured Austria and Germany acting on the stage. Brecher also served as the chief director of the Stadts Theatre in Vienna before going to the U.S. in 1921. In 1929, Brecher moved to Hollywood and appeared in foreign language versions […]

Hans Brausewetter (1899 - 1945)

Actor. Born to German parents in Málaga, Spain, he began his acting career on stage and made his screen debut in “Der Marquis von Bolibar” (1921). He went on to appear in over 140 films. When Hitler rose to the power he was briefly imprisoned for his political views,  but was soon able to resume […]

Manfred Von Brauchitsch (1905 - 2003)

German Writer and Actor. He wrote the story for the 1957 film, “Rivalen Am Steuer.” In 1932 he appeared in the film, “Kampf” playing the role of ‘Robert Wenck.’  He was a famous German racing driver who drove for the Mercedes-Benz “Silver Arrows” team during the 1930s. Although a reasonable driver with some success, he […]

Pierre Brasseur (1905 - 1972)

Actor. Born Pierre Albert Espinasse in Paris, France, he was International performer over 150 films and television series. He made his big screen debut in “Backbiters” (1924), followed by “Feu!” (1927). His many other film credits include “Café de Paris” (1938), “Two Shy Ones” (1943), “The Law” (1959), “King of Hearts” (1966) and “Macedoine” (1971). […]

Keefe B. Brasselle (1923 - 1981)

Actor. Born John Brasselli in Elyria, Ohio, he was a film-television performer, also a producer and author. A veteran of  over thirty films, he was most noted for the role as Earl Eastman in “A Place In the Sun” (1951) and for the lead role as Eddie Cantor in “The Eddie Cantor Story” (1953). In […]

George F. Brasno (1911 - 1982)

Actor. A midget actor, he appeared in the films, “The Great John L.” (1945), “Little Miss Broadway” (1938), “Arbor Day” (1936), “Charlie Chan At The Circus” (1936), “Carnival” (1935), “The Mighty Barnum” (1934), “Shrimps For A Days” (1934), and “Sitting Pretty” (1933).

Christian Brando (1958 - 2008)

Actor, eldest child of actor Marlon Brando. An actor in several lesser known films, he never gained the fame like that of his father, and was better known for his run-ins with the law.  He plead guilty to manslaughter  in the death of the boyfriend of his half-sister Cheyenne, Dag Drollet, in 1990. (bio by: […]

Chet Brandenburg (1897 - 1974)

American motion picture actor of the 1920s through 1950s. Began his career on the silent screen in 1924s “Wide Open Spaces,” which starred Stan Laurel. Chet’s father was Alfred Daniel Brandenburg. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Alfred Daniel Brandenburg (1868 – 1903)  Arminta Noe Harding (1868 – 1968)  Spouse:  Anna Beatrice Casey Brandenburg […]

Booker Bradshaw (1941 - 2003)

Record Producer, Film & TV Actor. Harvard Graduate, Motown executive, producing albums for Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Jose Feliciano. He managed the Supremes for a short period of time, then wrote for TV shows such as “Columbo,” “The Rockford Files,” and “Sanford and Son.” For science fiction fans, he will be remembered as ‘Dr. […]

Truman Bradley (1905 - 1974)

Actor, Radio Narrator. Born in Sheldon, Missouri, he began his career as a radio broadcaster in the 1930s and is regarded as one of the golden voices of radio. He was noted for hosting and narrating both radio and television programs to include “Young Dr. Kildare”, “Charlie Chan”, “Frontier Days”, “Action Sports” and “Science Fiction […]

Curley Bradley (1910 - 1985)

Actor. Born in Coalgate, Oklahoma, he began his career as a stunt man in silent films in the mid 1920s. In 1933, he joined the NBC Radio Network cast as a voice actor in the lead role of Tom Mix in the western radio adventure program “Tom Mix”, which aired until 1950. Also at this, […]

Richard Bradford (1937 - 2016)

Actor. Born Richard Edwin Bradford, he was a versatile actor who was best known for his role of the CIA agent turned private eye McGill in the 1960s British series “Man in a Suitcase”. After a short stint in both football and baseball, he decided to go to New York to pursue a career in […]

Marshall Bradford (1885 - 1971)

Actor. He played the Sheriff in a number of “Lone Ranger” television episodes, he also appeared in episodes of “Dragnet,” “Annie Oakley” and “Medic.” He played in 40 films including: “Blondie for Victory,” “White Heat,” “Batman and Robin,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “A Star is Born,” “It Conquered the World,” “Band of Angels,” […]