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)

During World War II, as part of the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS), he entertained troops in the Pacific with his program of comedy and music, where he created the character of Tokyo Mose, a lampoon of Japan’s Tokyo Rose. After his discharge, Averback’s big break came when he was hired to announce the Jack Paar radio show, which replaced Jack […]

Don Avalier (1912 - 1973)

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

William C.P. Austin (1884 - 1975)

Actor. Born in Georgetown, British Guiana, he began his career on the stage and made his big screen debut during the silent film era, appearing “Common Sense” (1920), followed by “Handle with Care” (1922). A veteran of 89 films, his credits included “Head Winds” (1925), “Alice in Wonderland” (1933), “The Gay Divorcee” (1934), “Dr. Rhythm” […]

Jacques Auger (1901 - 1977)

Actor, Comedian. He appeared in the films, “La Corde Au Cou” (1965), “Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine” (1962), “L’Avocat De La Defense” (1955), “Etienne Brule Gibier De Potence” (1952), “The 13th Letter” (1951) and “La Fortresse” (1947). (bio by: K)  Family links:  Spouse:  Laurette Larocque (1906 – 1965)* *Calculated relationship

Artie Auerbach (1903 - 1957)

Actor. He was comedian performer best known for his role as Mr. Kitzel the hot dog vender on the TV series, “The Jack Benny Program” from 1950 to 1965. During the 1930s, he was a NBC Radio announcer before reprising his role of as Mr. Kitzel on the Jack Benny radio show in 1946. He […]

Mischa Auer (1905 - 1967)

Actor. Best known for his roles in “My Man Godfrey,” “Brewster’s Millions,” “Destry Rides Again,” and “You Can’t Take It with You.” (bio by: Ron Moody)  Family links:  Spouse:  Norma Marie Tillman Auer (1905 – 1942)* *Calculated relationship

Michel Auclair (1922 - 1988)

Actor. Born as Vladimir Vujovic in Koblenz, Germany, he made his screen debut in Jean Cocteau’s classic “La Belle et la Bête” (“Beauty and the Beast”,  1946). He also worked in the United States, notably in “Funny Face” (1957),  with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. Auclair appeared in over 100 films, among them “Les Maudits” […]

Jimmy Aubrey (1887 - 1983)

Actor. Born in England, he is the son of Robert Aubrey, the US born gymnast. He was a member of the Fred Karno traveling variety troupe and other alumni of the Karno group were Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel. Jimmy moved to the United States around 1908.  An early understudy of Charlie Chaplin, he later […]

Raúl Aubel (1936 - 1997)

Actor. He had a long career in theater, cinema and television. Best known for his roles in soap operas. (bio by: 380W)

Lionel Atwill (1885 - 1946)

Actor. He is probably best remembered for his horror films of the 1930s and 1940s. He was born Lionel Alfred William Atwell in Corydon, London, England into a wealthy family, and was educated at London’s prestigious Mercer School to become an architect, but his interest turned to the stage. He worked his way progressively into […]

Lord Richard Attenborough (1923 - 2014)

English Actor, Director, Producer, and Academy Award Winner. He is probably best remembered for his roles in the films “Brighton Rock” (1947), “The Great Escape” (1963), “10 Rillington Place” (1971), “Miracle on 34th Street” (1971) and “Jurassic Park” (1993) as well as the Academy Award winning director and producer for “Ghandi” (1973). Born Richard Samuel […]

Kai Ato (1946 - 2015)

Japanese Actor. Ato, born Koichi Ato, was an actor known for his appearances in film and television. He joined Haiyuza Theater Co. after graduating from a predecessor to Tokyo Metropolitan University. Ato then went into film and television, often playing “villain roles” early in his career.   His most popular role was of a colleague […]

Frank Atkinson (1893 - 1963)

British Actor. He was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, and died in Pinner, Middlesex, England. His film and television credits include “Murder at the Gallop,””Coronation Street,” “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll,” “Saturday Night and Sunday Morning,” “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” “The Quatermass Experiment,” “The Titfield Thunderbolt” “The Man in the White Suit,””Great […]

Roscoe Ates (1895 - 1962)

Actor. Born in Grange, Mississippi, for over three decades he was a popular figure in films and television. His first film role was at the age of 34 in “South Sea Rose” (1929), followed by “Billy the Kid” (1930). He is most remembered for his role as Soapy Jones appearing in fifteen western films such […]

Hooper Atchley (1887 - 1943)

Hooper Atchley was born in Tennessee and his early years were spent on the stage in traveling repertory companies, theater and Broadway plays. Newspapers and trade publications have many mentions of Atchley doing stage work circa 1910 – 1925. Examples: he was a member of the Majestic Stock Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana; he was […]

Humbert Allen Astredo (1929 - 2016)

American Actor. Astredo, who appeared in television, film, and stage, will best be remembered for the numerous roles he performed on the TV show ‘Dark Shadows’. After serving in the Korean War, he studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse in the early 1960s, later appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in ‘Faust’. In the mid-60s, he […]

Raoul Aslan (1886 - 1958)

Actor. Performer of Armenian origin who came from Greece to Austria. The director of “Burgtheater” from 1945 to 1948, he was the member of its ensemble since 1920. The first “Kammerschauspieler” title holder in Austria. Cause of death: heart attack

Leon Askin (1907 - 2005)

Actor. He is best remembered for playing the recurring role of ‘General Albert Hans Burkhalter’ on the CBS television World War II sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes” that ran from September 1965 until July 1971. Born Leon Aschkenasy into a Jewish family, his father was a salesman. At age 9 he recited a 17-stanza eulogy for Austrian […]

Arthur Bowden Askey (1900 - 1982)

English Comedian and Actor. He is remembered for the playfulness of the characters he portrayed on British radio, film, and the stage, his improvising, and his use of catchphrases, which included “Hello playmates!”, “I thank you” (pronounced “Ay-Thang-Yaw”), and “Before your very eyes”. His father was a secretary of a commercial firm in Liverpool, England. […]

Luke Askew (1932 - 2012)

Actor. Born Francis Luke Askew, he attended the University of Georgia, Mercer University and was preparing for a career in law at the Walter F. George School of Law, when he changed career directions towards the entertainment industry. During his collegiate years, he served in the strategic air command intelligence with the US Air Force. […]

Max Asher (1885 - 1957)

Actor. Known as “The Funniest Dutch Comedian in Pictures,” Asher appeared in early Laurel & Hardy and Charly Chase films. He co-starred in a handful of “Mike and Jake” movies in the early teens. He started his career in vaudeville and in 1912 joined Mack Sennett and onto Universal’s “joker comedies” unit where he starred […]