Michael Patrick “Little Pat” Bilon (1947 - 1983)

Actor. He is best remembered for his work on the 1982 film, “E.T.: The Extra Terrestial.” Along with another dwarf actor, Tamara De Treaux, he played the role of ‘E.T.’ as well as working on other projects on the film. He also appeared in the 1981 film, “Under The Rainbow.” He who stood only 2 […]

Theodore Billings (1880 - 1947)

Actor in 23 films including: “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” “Stagecoach,” “Mrs. Miniver,” “None But the Lonely Heart” and “Dressed to Kill.” (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Spouse:  Margaret Hennessey Billings (1878 – 1939)* *Calculated relationship

Theodore Bikel (1924 - 2015)

Actor. Highly-versatile, he played a wide range of parts and may perhaps be best remembered for his stage performances, notably as ‘Tevye’ in “Fiddler on the Roof”. Born to a Austrian-Jewish family, he learned Hebrew and Yiddish at home, while being taught German in school. After the Nazi occupation of Austria, he fled with his […]

Lexie Bigham (1968 - 1995)

Actor. Born Lexie Darnell Bigham Jr. in Illinois, he appeared in numerous independent films and television series. He had prominent roles in feature films such as “Boyz in the Hood” (1991), “South Central” (1992), “Airheads” (1994), “Se7en” (1995) and “Up Close & Personal” (1996). His TV credits include “China Beach”, “LA Law” and “Saved by […]

Richard James Biggs (1960 - 2004)

Actor. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Biggs is best remembered for his role as ‘Dr. Stephen Franklin’ on the television sci-fi series, “Babylon 5” from 1994 to 1998. He also appeared in “Days Of Our Lives” as ‘Marcus Hunter’ from 1987 to 1992, “Any Day Now” as ‘Bill Moody’ from 1998 to 1999, “The Guiding […]

Aldo Bigatti (1970 - 2004)

Stage, cinema and T.V. actor. Born Aldo Alberto Bigatti Cóppola, he also participated in 15 movies. (bio by: 380W)

Ramon Arens Bieri (1929 - 2001)

Character Actor. Son of William Parker Bieri and Gladys Arens Shea. Ramon was an actor and familiar face of stage, screen, and television. His first stage appearance was in 1954, launching a theatrical career that included many on and off Broadway featured roles. He was known to audiences of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park, […]

Charles Bickford (1891 - 1967)

Actor. Starred in over 90 motion pictures, most notably “The Big Country”, “A Star Is Born”, “Man Behind The Badge”, and “Four Faces West”. (bio by: Frank  Jasinski)

Robert Bice (1914 - 1968)

Actor. Born Robert Lee Bice, his career spanned three decades between 1943 and 1967, in which he appeared in almost 100 films and over 90 television programs during this period. A wavy-haired supporting actor, who, after playing mostly nameless roles as ranch hands, henchmen and detectives in films, found himself much in demand for meatier […]

Abner Biberman (1909 - 1977)

Actor. He appeared among others in “Gunga Din” (1939), “The Roaring Twenties” (1939), “Another Thin Man” (1939), “Zanzibar” (1940), “His Girl Friday” (1940), “South of Tahiti” (1941), “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” (1944), “Dragon Seed” (1944), “The Keys of Kingdom” (1944), “Salome Where She Danced” (1945), “Captain Kidd” (1945), “Winchester 73” (1950), “Viva Zapata!” […]

Brian Leo Bianchini (1978 - 2004)

Actor and Model. Bianchini was born on July 16, 1978. He appeared in the films, “Girl For Girl” (2000), “The Brotherhood” (2002), and “The Black Magic” (2002). Also a top male model who fequently posed nude or clothed, Bianchini was listed on the list of the fifty most beautiful men in America.  Family links:  Parents: […]

Mohan Bhandari (1970 - 2015)

Indian Actor. He was a busy television actor during the decade of the 1980s, appearing in such series as “Chunauti” and “Mujrim Haazir”. Bhandari’s career dropped off for awhile before he was “rediscovered” in the popular television series “Saat Phere” in 1994. He also appeared in such films as “Bawandar” (2000), “Pratighaat” (1987) and “Paheli” […]

Charles Beyer (1893 - 1953)

Actor. He began his career as a talent agent in 1920 and presented such stars as: W.C. Fields, Lowell Sherman, May Robson, Richard Dix and Victor McLaglen.  Beyer appeared in 29 films, sometimes credited as Charles Byer. (bio by: TLS)

Clem Bevans (1879 - 1963)

Motion picture actor. Bevans always played cantankerous but lovable old geezers. He began in Vaudeville and Burlesque but made the transition to motion pictures very easily. (bio by: Mr. Ed)  Family links:  Spouse:  Lillian Luppee Bevans* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Natural causes

Billy Bevan (1887 - 1957)

Actor. Prolific stage and screen actor, with a career that spanned the 1910s thru 1950s. He appeared in Mack Sennett comedies during the silent era. Married for a time to actress Leona Roberts. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Leah Leona Kohn Bevan (1895 – 1952)  Children:  Joan R Harris Bevan Oaks (1921 – […]

Jack Beutel (1915 - 1989)

Actor. He is best remembered as a western actor in both film and television. He was born in Dallas, Texas and moved to Los Angeles, California in the late 1930s to pursue a film career. He found a job as an insurance clerk and was soon noticed by an agent and was signed in 1941 […]

William Henry West Betty (1791 - 1874)

Child actor, starred in “The Young Roscius.” Perhaps the first, and certainly one of the brightest, of the child prodigies whose brief careers reflect their dependence on fashion. Building public anticipation with a series of highly successful provincial appearances, theYoung Rosciusâ burst on the London stage in 1804 aged thirteen. Within weeks he was heading […]

Laura Betti (1927 - 2004)

Actress. Born Laura Trombetti, best known for her long artistic partnership and relation with the poet, writer and film director Pier Paolo Pasolini. Directed by him, she starred notably in “Teorema” (1968), for which was awarded with the Coppa Volpi for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, and in “I racconti di Canterbury” (1972). […]

Lyle S. Bettger (1915 - 2003)

Actor. Bettger is best remembered for his roles in the television shows, “The Court Of Last Resort” as ‘Sam Larsen’ from 1957 to 1958, and “The Grand Jury” in 1959 as ‘Henry Driscoll.’ He also appeared in over 31 films from 1950 to 1980 including, “No Man Of Her Own” (1950), “Hurricane Smith” (1952), “Destry” […]

Thomas Betterton (1635 - 1710)

Actor. He excelled in Shakespeare’s characters of Hamlet, Othello, Brutus and Hotspur. In 1662 he married Mary Saunderson, also an actress. (bio by: MC)

Willie Best (1916 - 1962)

Actor. Along with Stepin Fetchit and Mantan Moreland, he typified Hollywood’s racist views of African Americans during the 1930s and 1940s. For years he was known only by the name of the character he played, Sleep ‘n Eat, a lazy, easily-frightened nitwit. Best was eventually billed under his own name but his roles never rose […]

Joe Besser (1907 - 1988)

Actor. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and from a very early age knew he wanted a career in show business. His parents, who had immigrated from Poland in 1895, encouraged his love of magic and the theatre. As he would remark later in life, he spent most of his time attending […]

Jules Berry (1883 - 1951)

Actor. Born Louis Marie Jules Paufichet in Poitiers, France, he was a veteran performer of both the theatre and feature films. In total he played in over 80 films from 1908 to 1951, such as “The Secret Lake” (1912), “Key to All” (1935), “The Road to Rio” (1937), “Room 13” (1940), “Dreams of Love” (1946) […]

Mark Naumovich Bernes (1911 - 1969)

Actor, Singer. Born of Jewish ancestry, he became one of Russia’s most popular cinema and recording artists. He was one of the first Soviet entertainers to perform for Russian troops during the Second World War, and during the Russian-Sino border dispute of the mid 1960s. He made his motion picture debut in the 1936 film […]

Christopher Bernau (1940 - 1989)

Actor. He had a role in the daytime television series “Dark Shadows,” and later the role of ‘Alan Spaulding’ on the long-running daytime drama, “The Guiding Light.” Cause of death: AIDS related

Herschel Bernardi (1923 - 1986)

Actor. Born in New York City into a theatrical family, he was best known for his many performances on Broadway. His starring roles on Broadway included, “Fiddler of the Roof”, “Zorba”, “Bajour” and many other Yiddish plays. For television his credits include “Harbor Command”, “State Trooper”, “Peter Gunn” and for his lead role on the […]

Sam Bernard (1863 - 1970)

Stage, film and vaudeville star. Bernard began his career as an actor in vaudeville, using the name, Samuel Barnet, and in 1915 he entered films when he was signed to the Triangle Film Corporation. Bernard’s films include “Call A Cop” (1921), “The Great Pearl Tangle” (1916), “A Janitor’s Wifes Temptations” (1915), “Because He Loved Her” […]

Jason Bernard (1938 - 1996)

Actor. He started his career by playing Seldon in the blaxploitation classic film “Thomasina and Bushrod” (1974). Other film roles followed with “Friday Foster” (1975), “Car Wash”(1976), “Paint It Black” (1986), and “While You Were Sleeping” (1995).  Some of his most remembered TV roles include Preston Wade in the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” […]

Harry Bernard (1878 - 1940)

Actor.  A stocky,  comic character player,  he is probably best known as one of  Laurel and  Hardy’s most reliable foils.  He appeared in 26 of their films,  from “Two Tars” (1928) to “Saps at Sea” (1940),  often as a bemused cop.  Fans of “Our Gang” will also remember him as the burglar who tells Spanky […]

Barney Bernard (1877 - 1924)

American actor of film and stage. In the early 1900s with his friend, Alexander Carr, they created the comedy duo, ‘Potash and Perlmutter.’ Bernard appeared in the film and stage version by the same name. He also appeared in, “The Mother And The Law” (1919), “The Phantom Fortunes” (1916), “A Prince In A Pawnshop” (1916) […]