Sergei Bodrov, Jr (1971 - 2002)

Russian Actor, Director and Writer. Born in 1971 to Russian director and producer Sergei Bodrov Sr., he graduated from Moscow State University with a Ph.d in Architecture of Venetian Art during the Renaissance. In 1996 he appeared in the film, “Kavkazskij Plennik” for which he won a Nika Award for his performance. In 1997 he […]

José Bódalo (1916 - 1985)

Actor. Born in Argentina, he is best remembered for his role in the television series “Cañas y Barro” (1978), and for his films, Oscar winner “Volver a Empezar” (1982) and “La Colmena” (1982). (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Willie Bobo (1934 - 1983)

Musician. Respected jazz musician/composer and part-time actor. Father of rapper Eric Correa (Bobo) of Cypress Hill. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

True Boardman (1880 - 1918)

Actor. Motion picture figure in the silent era (1910s and 1920s). (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Peter Blythe (1934 - 2004)

British Actor. Born in Yorkshire, England he was a veteran performer of stage, film and television from the 1960’s to 2004. His films included The Luzhin Defense, Carrington, ID, The Bridge, Passion and Paradise, Anno Domini, Arthur the King, Alfred the Great and Kaleidoscope. Amongst his many TV credits were The Alan Clark Diaries, The […]

Stanley Blystone (1894 - 1956)

Actor. Highly prolific American motion picture and television character actor of the 1920s through the 1950s. He is remembered for playing gruff bosses and villians in several Three Stooges shorts. Married to silent screen actress Alma Tell. Brother of director John G. Blystone. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Alma Tell (1898 – 1937)* […]

John G. Blystone (1892 - 1938)

Motion Picture Director, Actor. He appeared in 4 films, was the writer of 4, the producer of 7, the supervisor on 46 and the director of 66 films including: “The Last Man on Earth” (silent), “The Sky Hawk,” “Tol’able David,” “Charlie Chan’s Chance,” “Swiss Miss” and “Block-Heads.” He was the brother of actor Stanley Blystone […]

Roberts Scott Blossom (1924 - 2011)

Actor. Born Bartholomew Roberts Blossom, he was a versatile character performer best known for portraying old curmudgeons and oddballs. After serving in the US Army during World War II, he initially planned on being a therapist, but decided to become an actor instead. In 1955, he made his Off Broadway debut in the play “Village […]

Dan Blocker (1928 - 1972)

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Hoss Cartwright’ in the TV series, “Bonanza,” which ran from 1959 to 1972. Born in Bowie County, Texas, he entered the movie and television field in 1955 with his first role in the film, “Hook a Crook” (1955).  He began taking small cameo roles on television, […]

Ray Bloch (1902 - 1982)

Musician, Songwriter. Born in France, he made his orchestra a popular and much admired  band during the 1950s. He came to America during World War I and performed as a pianist in New York Ballrooms. He then organized his own orchestra, toured the US in a Vaudeville shows, then became music director and arranger for […]

Holbrook Blinn (1872 - 1928)

Actor. He is remembered for his Broadway stage appearance as well as his work in silent films in the latter part of his life. Born in San Francisco, California, he made his stage debut there at the age of 6, in “The Streets of New York.” He attended Stanford University in Stanford, California and resumed […]

William “Billy” Bletcher (1894 - 1979)

Silent Film and Voice Actor. Born in Pennsylvania to Harry and Dora Bletcher. Known as Billy, he is best remembered as the voice behind many cartoon characters for Disney and Warner Bros. Billy provided the voices of various characters for Walt Disney Pictures Black Pete, Short Ghost and the Big Bad Wolf in Three Little […]

John Bleifer (1901 - 1992)

Actor. Prolific film and television character actor who enjoyed a six decade career starting in 1927. He worked in both the silent and sound eras, in productions including We Americans (1928), Manhattan Melodrama (1934), Les Misérables (1935) as Chenildieu, Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936), Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937), The Mark of Zorro […]

Tomás Blanco (1910 - 1990)

Actor. He was born in Bilbao (Vizcaya, País Vasco) and died in Madrid. He began his career on stage in 1933. He triumphed in the play Nuestra Natacha in 1935. After the Spanish Civil War, he entered in cinema where worked over 40 years. Among his films Mariona Rebull (1946), Nada (1947), Las Aguas Bajan […]

Claude Blanchard (1932 - 2006)

Canadian Comedian, Actor, and Singer.  A native of Joliette, Quebec, Blanchard made his television debut in 1959 on “En haut de la pente douce,” He would continue to return to television throughout his career with numerous different roles and sketches with his most recent being “Music Hall” in 2002 and “Virginie” from 1996 until his […]

Pierre Blanchar (1892 - 1963)

Actor. Algerian-born, he played leading roles in films such as “Man From Nowhere,” “Magnificent Sinner,” “Crime and Punishment” and “Lovers and Thieves.” Father of actress Dominique Blanchar. (bio by: MC)

Larry J. Blake (1914 - 1982)

Actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began his career on the stage and made his big screen debut in “The Road Back” (1937). A veteran of nearly a 100 films, his credits included “Backlash” (1947), “Cruisin Down the River” (1953), “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” (1956), “Hang ‘Em High” (1968), “The Stone Killer” (1973), […]

Christopher Blake (1949 - 2004)

Actor. Born in London, England, he was best remembered for starring in the popular British TV sitcoms “That’s My Boy” (1981-86) and “Casualty” (1990-2001). His other television credits included “Mixed Blessings”, “Down to Earth”, “So Haunt Me”, plus the mini-series “Love for Lydia” and “Alexa”. For feature films, he appeared in “Because of Cats” (1973), […]

Pierre Blaise (1952 - 1975)

French Actor. He was discovered by motion picture director Louis Malle. He is best remembered for his film “Lacombe Lucien” (1974), in the title role. He also worked in “Les Noces de Porcelaine” (1974), “Die Grosse Ektase” (1975) and “Per le Antiche Scale” (1975).Cause of death: Car accident. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

William Blaisdell (1970 - 1931)

Actor, he appeared in the original stage productions of “Star and Garter” (1900), “Vienna Life” (1901), “The Toreador” (1902) and “Drifting” (1922). He appeared in over 35 films including “Rainbow Island” (1917), “The City Slicker” (1918), “ The Covered Schooner”(1923), “The Golf Bug”(1924), “Crazy Like a Fox” (1926), and “Dizzy Sights” (1927). (bio by: Ginny […]

Carlyle Blackwell (1884 - 1955)

Actor, Director. He began his career in New York live theatre as a leading man and made his film debut in the Vitagraph Studio production of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” (1910). As a silent film star he appeared in more thAn 180 movies, including “The Badge of Courage” (1911), “Out in the Rain” (1914), “The Burgler” […]

J. Stuart Blackton (1875 - 1941)

British-born film director, producer, writer, and actor of the silent era. Present at the advent of motion pictures, with credits dating as far back as 1896. Married to actress Evangeline Russell. He was killed in a road accident in 1941. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouses:  Evangeline Russell (1902 – 1966)  Paula Blackton (1881 […]

Douglas Blackley (1908 - 1955)

Actor. Born as Douglas W. Blackley Jr. in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a prize fighter and when he began movies he was known as Robert Kent. His career consisted mostly of playing leads in “B” pictures. He specialized in westerns, action and adventure films, appearing in such pictures as Gang Bullets in 1938, The Phantom […]

Roy Black (1943 - 1991)

Singer. Born Gerd Höllerich in Bobingen, Germany, he was a popular German romantic ballad singer who also appeared in several musical films. He started in the pop music business at age 20 forming the group Roy Black & His Cannons in 1963. The group was signed a contract with Polydor Records, but the label wanted […]

Maurice Black (1891 - 1938)

Actor. Born in Queens, New York, he began his career on the stage, and made his big screen debut in “Show Folks” (1928), followed by “Marked Money” (1928). Known for his portrayal as a mobster, among his more then ninety film credits are “Little Caesar” (1931), “I Cover the Waterfront” (1933), “The Bride of Frankenstein” […]

Gunnar Björnstrand (1909 - 1986)

Actor. Educated at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. His first theatre employment was at Svenska Teatern (The Swedish Theatre) in Vasa, Finland. Returning to Sweden his career went idle, and for a period he had great problems with earning his living. He managed to get along with minor roles, and then a number of […]

Peter Birrel (1935 - 2004)

Actor. He appeared in  film and television credits that included “Sharpe’s Company,” “Around the World in 80 Days” “War and Remembrance,” “London’s Burning,” “If Tomorrow Comes,” “Arch of Triumph,” “Freud,” “The Great Riviera Bank Robbery,” “Lillie,” “Marie Curie,” “Alexander the Greatest,” “Freelance,” “Lord Mountdrago,” “I Was a Doctor Who Monster,” “Just for You,” and “Doctor […]

Norman Bird (1920 - 2005)

Actor. He was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, England and died of cancer in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. His film and television credits include “Crossing the Floor,” “Shadowlands,” “The Final Conflict,” “To Serve Them All My Days,” “Thomas and Sarah,” “Coronation Street,” “Margie and Me,” “The Slipper and the Rose,” “Young Winston,” “Oh! What a Lovely […]

Ed Binns (1916 - 1990)

Actor. He was a versatile character performer whom after appearing in a number of Broadway plays, began appearing in films in the early 1950s. Some of his best performances include “12 Angry Men” (1957), “Curse of the Undead” (1959), “Judgment at Nuremberg” (1961), “Fail Safe” (1964), “Patton” (1970), “The Pilot” (1980) and “The Verdict” (1982). […]

Herman Bing (1889 - 1947)

Actor.  Educated in his native country Germany for a musical career, Herman Bing went into vaudeville at the young age of 16, and found work as a circus clown. He entered film in the mid-1920s working as a scripter and assistant director to F.W. Murnau on the film “Sunrise” (1927). He also worked under John […]