Jay Belasco (1888 - 1949)

Actor/Film Director. Born Reginald James Belasco. Cousin of David Belasco. Best remembered as ‘Billy Cupps’ in “The Prince Of The Silence,” as ‘Herbert Austin’ in “Life’s a Funny Proposition,” and as ‘Billy Hill’ in “The Palace of Darkened Windows.” (bio by: MC)

David Belasco (1853 - 1931)

Playwright, Theatrical Producer.  Family links:  Parents:  Abraham Humphrey Belasco (1830 – 1911)  Reyna David Nunes Martines Belasco (1830 – 1899)  Spouse:  Cecilia Loverich Belasco (1858 – 1926)*  Children:  Reina Victoria Belasco Gest (1878 – 1948)*  Augusta Belasco Elliott (1880 – 1911)*  Siblings:  Joseph Belasco (____ – 1863)*  David Belasco (1853 – 1931)  Sarah Belasco Mayer […]

Frank Behrens (1919 - 1986)

Actor. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was popular performer most noted for his many television series appearances. His TV credits include “The Honeymooners”, “Perry Mason”, “The Andy Griffith Show”, “The Patty Duke Show”, “Combat” and “The Twilight Zone”. For films, he appeared in “Wake Me When It’s Over” (1960) and “Stock Treatment” (1964). He was […]

Ed Begley, Sr (1901 - 1970)

Actor. An imposing character player, he was often cast as a corrupt or misguided authority figure. He won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Boss Finley in the film “Sweet Bird of Youth” (1962). Edward James Begley was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Irish immigrants. He ran away from home […]

Malcolm Lee Beggs (1970 - 1956)

Actor. He was the son of actor/director Lee Beggs and stage actress Doris Singleton. He was in the original Broadway casts of “Metropole” (1949), “Seventh Heaven” (1955), and “Mr. Wonderful” (1956). His films include “Houdini” (19530, and he had many television appearances, such as ‘Diamonds’ on the 1949 TV series “Captain Video and His Video […]

Lee Beggs (1870 - 1943)

Actor, Motion Picture Director. He appeared in many plays and films from 1910s through 1930s, including his role as ‘Mayor “Soapy” Caswell’ in “The Red Rider” series. He was in the original Broadway casts of “The Red Robe” (1928), and “A Woman of Destiny” (1936) Father of actor Malcolm Lee Beggs.    (bio by: Ginny […]

Noah Nicholas Beery, Sr (1882 - 1946)

Actor. The older brother of star Wallace Beery, he was called “The King of The Bad Guys” for his memorable portrayals of ruthless, lecherous villains. His best work was done during the silent era, in such films as “The Mark of Zorro” (1920), “The Sea Wolf” (1920), “The Spoilers” (1923), “Lord Jim” (1925), and especially […]

Noah Beery, Jr (1913 - 1994)

Actor. Earthy, likable character player. He appeared in nearly 100 films during his 65-year career, but is best remembered for his Emmy-nominated role as “Rocky” on TV’s “The Rockford Files”. Beery was born in New York City, the son of actor Noah Beery, Sr. and nephew of Wallace Beery. He made his screen debut at […]

Sir Max Beerbohm (1872 - 1956)

Caricaturist, Author. Born in London, England. The youngest of nine children of a Lithuanian-born grain merchant, Julius Ewald Edward Beerbohm (1811–92). His mother was Eliza Draper Beerbohm (d. 1918).  Affectionately known to everyone as “Max” he was the younger half brother of the actor-producer Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, he was accustomed to fashionable society from […]

Brace Bell Beemer (1902 - 1965)

Radio Actor. He was the 3rd actor to play the voice of ‘The Lone Ranger’ on radio. He played the voice from 1941 to 1954.  Family links:  Spouse:  Leta Wales Beemer (1900 – 1993)* *Calculated relationship

Rolland Bedard (1913 - 1987)

Actor. Bedard is best remembered for his role as ‘Uncle Raoul’ on the television series, “The Forest Rangers” (1963-1966). He appeared in the films “Highpoint” (1984), “Maria Chapdelaine” (1983), “Fantastica” (1980), “Cordelia” (1980), “Partis Pour La Gloire” (1975), “Lies My Father Told Me” (1975), “Instant French” (1965), “Big Red” (1962), “The Promised Land” (1959), “Que […]

Sir Henry Beckman (1921 - 2008)

Actor. He was a recognizable character performer of television, films and stage. He is best known to many for his role as George Anderson in the soap opera “Peyton Place” and as Colonel Douglas Harrigan in the 1960s series “McHale’s Navy”. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he served in the Canadian Military during World […]

Richard Beckinsale (1947 - 1979)

British actor, most noted for his comic roles. RADA trained, Beckinsale appeared in classic comedies such as “Rising Damp,” “Porridge,” and “Lovers.” He died of a heart attack in the middle of making the film “Bloomers.” His two daughters Kate (Pearl Harbour) and Samantha both followed their father into the acting profession. (bio by: Kieran […]

Terry Becker (1921 - 2014)

American Actor, Director and Producer. Born Solomon Becker, he was best known for his role as Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey in the television series, ‘Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea’, for three seasons. He made his first TV appearance in 1952’s ‘Danger’ and had roles in ‘Perry Mason’, ‘Bonanza’, ‘Rawhide’, ‘The Asphalt Jungle’, ‘Gunsmoke’, […]

Thomas Beck (1909 - 1995)

Actor. His first professional work began as a stage performer in a stock company and later as a Broadway head liner. In the 1930s, his work interested film executives and he went to Hollywood where he appeared in 28 films in his career. His most memorable roles were in the films “Charlie Chan in Paris” […]

Julian Beck (1925 - 1985)

Actor, Motion Picture Producer, Director. Known for his experimental and improvisatory approach. He was co-founder, with wife Judith Malina, of the influential “Living Theater”(1972). He was best known for his role in “Poltergeist II” as the evil Reverend Henry Kane. (bio by: Tomas)

James Beck (1929 - 1973)

British actor. Famed for his role as “Private Walker” in the legendary BBC comedy series “Dad’s Army”. Beck also appeared in “Love Thy Neighbour” and “Romany Jones”. A potentially highly rewarding career for Beck was sadly cut short in 1973 following a burst pancreas which caused his premature death. (bio by: Kieran Smith)

Jackson Beck (1912 - 2004)

Voice Actor, Narrator. A native of New York, New York, he is best remembered for his role as the voice of ‘Bluto’ or ‘Brutus’ in the early “Popeye” cartoon shorts from 1944 to 1956, and the animated television series of the same name from 1956 to 1963. Beck also did the voice of ‘Perry White’ […]

John C. Becher (1915 - 1986)

Actor. He was a veteran stage, film, and television actor whose career spanned 40 years. After graduating from high school, he attended Milwaukee State Teachers College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating in 1938 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, followed by the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1941 with a Bachelor of […]

Richard Bebb (1927 - 2006)

British Actor.  A prolific performer in British theater, television, and radio, his career spanned five decades.  He is probably best remembered for his many roles in the “BBC Sunday-Night Theatre” television series that aired from 1950 to 1952, as well as the ‘Second Voice’ in the original 1954 BBC Radio broadcast of Dylan Thomas’s “Under […]

George Beban, Jr (1914 - 1977)

Actor. Son of Actor George Beban Sr., he appeared in “Hearts of Men,” (1919) as ‘Beppo Rosetti’ “The Fabulous Texan,” as ‘Dick Clayton’ (1947) “Duke of Chicago” as ‘Speedy’ (1949) and as ‘Bell Captain’ in Bad Boy. (Aka The Story of Danny Lester) (1949). (bio by: MC)

Maurice Beaupre (1907 - 1984)

French-Canadian actor. Beaupre appeared in film and television roles including, “A cause de mon oncle” (1977), “Le Grand Voyage” (1974), “The True Nature Of Bernadette” (1972), “Rope Around The Neck” (1965), “The Luck Of Ginger Coffey” (1964), “Rue de L’anse” (1963), “L’Heritage” (1959), “Le Maitre du Perou” (1958), “Les Belles histoires des Pays-d’en-Haut” (1956) and […]

Hugh Beaumont (1909 - 1982)

John A. Beattie (1926 - 1997)

Actor. American stage and motion picture figure. Veteran Air Force pilot. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Aubrey Beattie (1970 - 1970)

Stage and Screen Actor. His silent films include “Motherhood” (1917), “Hedda Gabler” (1917) and “Life’s Greatest Problem” (1918). His performances on stage included “The Ninety and Nine” (1902), “Another Man’s Shoes”(1918), and “She Got What She Wanted” (1929).  (bio by: Ginny M)  Family links:  Spouse:  Zaida A. Wright Beattie (1872 – 1937)* *Calculated relationship

Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Jr (1925 - 1981)

Actor. A popular member of “The Little Rascals”, he played ‘Stymie’ in 36 “Our Gang” shorts from 1930 to 1935. One of 14 children born to a Los Angeles, California minister, in the summer of 1930 his parents brought him to an open call at Hal Roach Studios, where they were on a talent search […]

Bobby Beard (1930 - 1999)

Actor. Beard played the role of ‘Cotton’ in several of “The Little Rascal” comedies from 1932 to 1934. Some of the comedies include, “Birthday Blues” (1932), “A Lad An’ A Lamp” (1932), “Fish Hooky” (1933), “Forgotten Babies” (1933), and “Hi’-Neighbor!” (1934). Beard was the brother of fellow Our Gang members, Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Betty Jane […]

Royal Beal (1899 - 1969)

Actor. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, he was best remembered for his role as Brigadier General Gordon on the TV series, “The Phil Silvers Show”. His other television credits include “Goodyear Television Playhouse”, “Kraft Television Theatre”, “The Philco Television Playhouse”, “Route 66” and “I Spy”. For feature films, he appeared in “Boomerang!” (1947), “Lost Boundaries” (1949), […]

Frank Beal (1862 - 1934)

Actor and Screenwriter. Beal appeared in 38 films, directed 29 and wrote screenplays for 4. Married to actresses Louise Lester and Mary Egan. (bio by: TLS)  Family links:  Parents:  Elisha Franklin Beal (1826 – 1880)  Mary Howe Rathbun Beal (1829 – 1887)  Spouses:  Louise Lester Kammerer Beal (1867 – 1952)*  Mary Egan Beal (1878 – […]

Gustl Bayrhammer (1922 - 1993)

Actor. Known as ‘Meister Eder’ from television series “Pumuckl.” Cause of death: Heart attack