Chuck Baldra (1899 - 1949)

Actor and Musician. Born in Albany, Oregon to Thomas and Olla DoBord Baldra, his full name was Charles Maurice Baldra. He was a member of various singing groups, including the Arizona Wranglers and Range Riders. He began his acting career in the 1920’s and did henchmen roles and often portrayed one of the cowhands sittin’ […]

Ed Bakey (1925 - 1988)

Actor.  He was born William Edwin Baekey, Jr on Friday the 13th to William Edwin Baekey, Sr, a railroad man, and his wife Mary C Greenleaf.  Using the stage name “Ed Bakey”, he would become one of the most successful American character actors with the ability for having “over 50 faces”. By 1940, he, his […]

Sir Stanley Baker (1927 - 1976)

Welsh-born film actor and producer. Some of his credits include “The Italian Job,” “The Guns of Navarone” and Zulu.” Knighted shortly before his death. (bio by: David Conway)

Snowy Baker (1884 - 1953)

Actor, Athlete.  Known as one of Australia’s greatest athletes, Baker, along with partner W.F. Howe, represented a boxing company in Australia. In 1908, he gained fame for boxing in the Olympic games which were held in London.  Baker was also an expert swimmer and equestrian, performing stunts in 1944’s “National Velvet.”  He also trained actor […]

Phil Baker (1896 - 1963)

Actor, Comedian, and Radio Emcee. He attended school in Boston, Massachusetts where his first stage appearance was in an amateur show. He began his career in vaudeville, playing the piano for violinist Ed Janis and age 19, he teamed with jazz violinist and radio personality Ben Bernie for the vaudeville act “Bernie and Baker.” It […]

Lenny Baker (1945 - 1982)

Actor. His professional career spanned ten years, from 1969 until 1979 and is best remembered for his performance in the 1977 musical “I Love My Wife,” that won him a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. Born Leonard Joel Baker, he graduated in 1962 from Brookline High School in […]

Lee Baker (1875 - 1948)

Actor. He appeared in the films “Sword Of The Avenger” (1948), “Mourning Becomes Electric” (1947), “The Fighting Devil Dogs” (1938), “Soul-Fire” (1925), “The Fighting Blade” (1923), “The Kingdom Of Youth” (1918), and “Just A Woman” (1918). (bio by: K)

Kenny Baker (1912 - 1985)

Actor. Born Kenneth Laurence Baker, he first gained notice in the 1930s as the featured singer on “The Jack Benny Program” radio show. He appeared in seventeen film musicals including “The King and Chorus Girl” (1937), “52nd Street” (1937), “Hit Parade of 1941” (1940) and “Calendar Girl” (1947). After retiring from performing in the early […]

Edwin Baker (1897 - 1968)

Actor. His long career spanned from 1917 to 1965. He was one of the original “Keystone Cops,” and was also the first secretary/treasurer of the Screen Actors Guild. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Christine J Wolf Baker (1900 – 1989)* *Calculated relationship

Bob “Tumbleweed” Baker (1910 - 1975)

Actor. He appeared in motion pictures in the 1930s and 1940s primarily in “Singing Cowboy” western movie roles, most notably in the films “The Singing Outlaw” (1937), “The Last Stand” (1938) and “The Phantom Stage” (1939). After making 25 movies, he soured on Hollywood, and believed hos career as mistreated by studio executives. he retired […]

Richard Bakalyan (1931 - 2015)

Actor. He was typecast playing juvenile delinquents during the first half of his career and later made a name for himself in several Disney pictures. Born in New England, to a Canadian mother and an Armenian father, Richard served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He broke into the movie industry […]

William Bailey (1886 - 1962)

Actor. Born in Omaha, Nebraska as Gordon Reineck.  William was a silent screen supporting actor, often  playing the parts of the hero’s sidekick or best friend. He acted in Broadway plays such as Forbidden from 1919 to 1920. Also in other Broadway shows.  He was a member of the original cast of No, No Nanette […]

David Bailey (1933 - 2004)

Actor. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Bailey is most remembered to television audiences for his more recent role as ‘Alistair Crane’ on the soap opera, “Passions.” The character was first began in July 1999 but was only heard in voice and not seen until September 2004 when Bailey took the part. Bailey also played […]

Bill Bailey (1912 - 1978)

Singer, Dancer, and Actor. Brother of legendary singer Pearl Bailey. He appeared in the films, “Rhythm And Blues Revue” (1955), “Cabin in the Sky” (1943), and “Going Native” (1936). An interesting side note, Bailey can be seen tap dancing in the 1955 tribute film to dancer Bill Bojangles “Harlem Variety Revue,” in which he is […]

Parley Baer (1914 - 2002)

Actor. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was a veteran character performer of more then 40 films and countless televisions shows. He began his career on radio in the 1940s, being featured on programs such as “A Tooth for Paul Revere”, “Dragnet”, “Lux Radio Theatre”, “The Whistler” and many more. For TV, his credits […]

Brian Badcoe (1925 - 1992)

Actor. He was born in Cardiff, Wales and died in England. His film and television credits include “A Man for All Seasons,” “Oliver Twist,””Mata Hari,” “Kim,” “Fanny by Gaslight,” “Nineteen Eighty Four,” “Crossroads,””Upstairs, Downstairs,” “Doctor Who,” “Dixon of Dock Green,” “Doomwatch,” “The Saint,” “The Avengers,” and “The First Lady.” He was married to actress, Hilda […]

Irving Bacon (1893 - 1965)

Actor. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, after serving in the US Army in World War I, he entered films at the Keystone Studios Hollywood, where his athletic prowess featured him in many silent films. A popular character actor he appeared in over 400 films and was best known for his role as Mr. Crumb the […]

Frank Bacon (1864 - 1922)

Actor, Playwright. He is remembered for his work in early silent films and stage in the twilight of his career, after years of relative obscurity. He possessed a laconic, casual style of underplaying that was unusual and connected with audiences. Born on a farm near Yuba City, California, his parents had moved from Kentucky and […]

Fritz Bachschmidt (1928 - 1992)

Actor. Played ‘Gottlieb Griese’ in the famous TV-Series “Lindenstrasse.” (bio by: JSesto)  Inscription:Das Ende ist Unterwegssein

Boris Babochkin (1904 - 1975)

Actor, Director. He won international fame in the title role of “Chapaev” (1934), the most financially successful Soviet film of the 1930s.  Babochkin’s commanding yet lovable performance raised the real-life Civil War hero to lasting status as a Russian pop culture icon. Boris Andreyevich Babochkin was born in Saratov, Russia. During the Civil War he […]

Martin Azarow (1934 - 2003)

Actor. He appeared in the films, “The Jigsaw Murders” (1988), “Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling” (1986), “They Call Me Bruce?” (1982), “Mae West” (1982), “Some Kind of Hero” (1982), and “The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa” (1977). He also appeared in several television shows including, “Matlock,” “L.A. Law,” “The Twilight Zone,” and […]

Jerry Ayres (1936 - 2013)

American Character Actor. Ayres, a veteran of the Korean War, he will best be remembered by ‘Star Trek’ fans for playing two different characters in the original television series as O’Herlihy and Rizzo during the 1967 season. Among other TV shows he appeared in were ‘Dr. Kildare’,  ‘Combat!’, ‘Hogan’s Heroes’, ‘The Green Hornet’, ’12 O’Clock […]

Derek Aylward (1922 - 2005)

Actor. A native of Maidenhead, England, he is best rememberd for his role as ‘Gerald Brockman’ on the television series, “Compact” from 1962 to 1965. He also appeared in films including, “The Strange Case Of Blondie” (1954), “The Devil’s Jest” (1954) “Handcuffs, London” (1955), “The House In Marsh Road” (1960), “The Trials Of Oscar Wilde” […]

Felix Aylmer (1889 - 1979)

Actor. English stage actor who also appeared in the cinema and on television. Born in Corsham, Wiltshire, He was educated at King James’s Grammar School, Almondbury near Huddersfield, where he was a boarder from 1897 to 1900, Magdalen College School, and Exeter College, Oxford, where he was a member of Oxford University Dramatic Society. He […]

Arthur Aylesworth (1883 - 1946)

Actor in 120 films from 1915 to 1946 including: “Gold Diggers of 1935,” “The Call of the Wild,” “The Petrified Forest,” “Test Pilot,” “Jesse James,” “Beau Geste,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” “High Sierra,” and “Christmas in Connecticut.” (bio by: TLS)

Tol Avery (1915 - 1973)

Actor. Primarily a character actor, he made over 100 screen appearances in films and television between 1950 and 1973. Born Taliaferro Ware Avery, he enlisted as a private in the US Army in May 1942 during World War II and became a 2nd Lieutenant with Armed Forces Radio. Noted for his enormous girth and cultured […]

Emile Avery (1907 - 1985)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures during the 1950s and 1960s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Inscription:TEC 4 US ARMYWORLD WAR II

Charles Avery (1873 - 1926)

Actor. One of the original seven “Keystone Kops”, he started his career on Broadway before joining the Biograph Company in 1908. A physical actor, he was an important player in a number of Sennett comedies. He claimed to have directed over thirty Fatty Arbuckle comedies in the early days as well as playing in films […]

Hy Averback (1920 - 1997)

Actor, Motion Picture Producer, Director. Cause of death: Died following heart surgery

Don Avalier (1912 - 1973)

Actor. Appeared in motion pictures during the 1940s and 1950s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)