Karina Huff (1961 - 2016)

Actress. Born Carrina Huff in London, England, Karina Huff was known for her appearances in the successful 1980s Italian teen comedy films “Time For Loving”, “Sapore di Mare 2”, and “Vacanze di Natale”. She first became known in Italy as a showgirl and a television presenter on RAI and Canale 5. Besides her three most […]

Paul Hubschmid (1917 - 2002)

Actor. Born in Schönenwerd, Switzerland, he had a successful international career in theatre, television,  and films.  His movie debut was in “Füsilier Wipd” (1938). During the 1950s he worked in Hollywood under the name Paul Christian in films such as “Palace Hotel” (1952), “No Time for Flowers” (1952) and “The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms” (1953). […]

Jobyna Howland (1880 - 1936)

American stage and motion picture actress of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. Sister of actor Olin Howlin. Married to writer Arthur Stringer. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Joby A. Howland (1849 – 1939)  Mary Ann Bunting Howland (1854 – 1951)  Sibling:  Jobyna Howland (1880 – 1936)  Olin Howlin (1886 – 1959)* *Calculated relationship

Ursula Howells (1922 - 2005)

Actress. She was born in London and died in Perworth (England). Her 50-year career began on stage in the West End, where she made her debut in 1945. Later, she entered in cinema in 1950, with the drama Flesh and Blood. During the 1950s, she appeared in The Constant Husband (1955) and The Long Arm […]

Yvonne Howell (1905 - 2010)

Actress. She performed in a number of Mack Sennet’s silent features in the late 1920s. Born Julia Rose Shevlin, she moved to Hollywood at 10 with her mother, actress Alice Howell. Taking her mother’s name professionally she made her ‘official’ silver screen bow in 1924 with “Harem Follies”, though she had been seen in such […]

Joyce Howard (1922 - 2010)

Actress, Author. Joyce Howard studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and marked her professional debut on stage, in the midst of “The Blitz” by Germany, during the early part of World War II. Not long after, she launched her film career in the picture “A Voice in the Night” (1941), and would […]

Jennifer Howard (1925 - 1993)

Actress. Born in New York, she was the daughter of actress Clare Eames and screenwriter Sidney Howard. She made her screen debut in “Return To Peyton Place” (1961), followed by “All Fall Down” (1962), “House Of Women” (1962) and “To All a Good Night” (1980). For television she appeared on “The Twilight Zone”, “Perry Mason”, […]

Jean Speegle Howard (1927 - 2000)

Motion picture and television actress. Mother of director/actor Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard. Married to director/actor Rance Howard. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  William Allen Speegle (1903 – 1960)  Louise Dewey Speegle (1906 – 1974)Cause of death: Heart and respiratory illness

Clara Horton (1904 - 1976)

Actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, at age 8 she made her debut during the silent film era appearing in “The Homecoming” (1912). From 1912 to 1942, she appeared in 88 films to include “The Violinist” (1914), “Us Kids” (1916), “Huck and Tom” (1918), “Penrod” (1922), “Beyond the Trail” (1926), “Bengal Tiger” (1936) and “Time […]

Victoria Horne (1911 - 2003)

Actress. She appeared in 46 films, including “Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer,” “Blue Skies,” “Daisy Kenyon,” “Forever Amber,” “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir,” and the Jimmy Stewart classic “Harvey.” She retired from show business in 1952 to spend time with her husband, comedy star Jack Oakie. After her husband’s death in 1978, Victoria Horne […]

Victoria Hopper (1909 - 2007)

Actress. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, she was a leading lady of the 1930s and 1940s who appeared mainly in British films. She is best known for her roles in “The Constant Nymph” (1933) and “Lorna Doone” (1934),  both directed by her husband,  Basil Dean. Her other memorable performances include […]

Gloria Hope (1899 - 1976)

American silent screen actress of the 1910s and 20s. Married to actor Lloyd Hughes. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Sigrid Holmquist (1899 - 1970)

Actress. Swedish born, she made her American screen debut as ‘Essie Birdsong’ in “Just Around the Corner.” (1922) A severe case “Klieg-eyes,” a common malaise caused by the extremely bright arc lights used to illuminate movie sets, forced her to retire in 1925. She finished on a high note, however, co-starring in two comedies with […]

Sonia Holm (1922 - 1974)

British Actress. She was born in Sutton, Surrey, England. Film and television creidts include “The Crowded Day,” “Radio Cab Murder,” “13 East Street,” “The Bad Lord Byron,” “Broken Journey,” “Miranda,” “The Calendar,” “Warning to Wantons,” “The Loves of Joanna Godden,” and “When the Bough Breaks. She was married to actor, Patrick Holt from 1947 to […]

Carol Holloway (1892 - 1979)

Actress. Holloway was one of the more prolific, and athletic queens of the silent era. She appeared in 37 films from 1915 to 1938. Westerns are prominent and others are labeled as comedy, mystery, musicals and drama. Her career progression stopped with the introduction of sound. Her last known appearance was in “Emergency Squad” in […]

Anthea Holloway (1919 - 2002)

British Actress. She was born in London, England.Her husband, Hugh Fforde Searight was a Senior Producer of BBC Radio News. Film and television credits include “Hetty Wainthropp Investigates,” “All Creatures Great and Small,” “The Bill,” “The Enigma Files,” “Thriller,””Pollyanna,” “Crossroads,” “Dixon of Dock Green,” and “Corridors of Blood.” (bio by: Genet)

Doris Hollister (1906 - 1990)

Actress. She was a veteran of the silent film era appearing in “The Atheist” (1913), “The Alien” (1913) and “The Brand” (1914). She was also the brother of actor George Hollister Jr. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith) Cause of death: Pneumonia

Marjorie Holliday (1920 - 1969)

Actress. Born in Guin, Alabama, she was a singer and dancer, when she signed a contract with Fox Studio in 1947. A veteran of fifteen films, her credits included “House of Strangers” (1949), “Deadline-U.S.A.” (1952), “Pride of the Yankees” (1952), “The I Don’t Care Girl” (1953) and “Son of Sinbad” (1955). She retired from performing […]

Fay MacMurray Holderness (1881 - 1963)

Actress. American motion picture figure of the 1910s to the 1940s. Appeared in the 1940 W.C. Fields comedy “The Bank Dick.” (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Edmund Ayars Leeds (1892 – 1954)* *Calculated relationship

Fay Holden (1893 - 1973)

Actress. Born Dorothy Fay Hammerton in Birmingham, England, she was best remembered for the role of actor Mickey Rooney’s mother in MGM’s “Andy Hardy” film series. Prior to films, she worked with California’s Pasadena Playhouse and made her screen debut in “Exclusive” (1937). Among her many credits are “Souls at Sea” (1937), “Test Pilot” (1938), […]

Jane Hoffman (1911 - 2004)

Actress. She appeared on staged in plays such as Edward Albee’s “American Dream” and “The Sand Box,” also in “Rhinoceros,” “Rose Tattoo,” and “Mother Courage and Her Children. On films, she appeared in “Up the Sandbox” (1972), “The Day of the Locust” (1975), “*batteries Not Included” (1987), “Deconstructing Harry” (1997) and “In & Out” (1997). […]

Joy Hodges (1915 - 2003)

Actress, Singer. A noted stage, screen, and Big Band artist, Joy Hodges may perhaps be best remembered for helping a young Midwestern sportscaster break into Hollywood. Born Frances Eloise Hodges, she was raised in Des Moines, got her start in show business at 11 as half of the Bluebird Twins, and while a student at East High […]

Lilly Hodácová (1910 - 1998)

Lilly was a Czech actress, writer and painter. She sang the song ‘Lilly Marlene’ in the Czech language. (bio by: Jirka Kostal)

Maxine Hirsch (1917 - 2000)

Actress. Hosted the television interview show “Hidden Talents,” on which she had guests ranging from actress Barbara Billingsley to the Dali Lama.  Family links:  Parents:  Mabel Lund Greene (1899 – 1987)  Spouse:  Clement Lang Hirsch (1914 – 2000)  Siblings:  Maxine Hirsch (1917 – 2000)  Mark Charles Jelmeland (1919 – 2012)*  Olive Joyce Jelmeland Kelly (1921 […]

Barbro Hiort af Ornas (1921 - 2015)

Swedish Actress. Hiort af Ornas was a well known actress who had a long career in both film and television. She starred in her first film “Kvinnor i fångenskap” in 1943 and would later appear in such works as “While the City Sleeps” (1950), “Sju vackra flickor” (1956), “Brink of Life” (1958), “All These Women” […]

Hanne Brecht Hiob (1923 - 2009)

Actress. The daughter of legendary playwright Bertolt Brecht, she is probably best remembered for her career in German television. Raised within the theatrical milieu, mostly by her mother, opera singer Marianne Zoff, who had been Brecht’s first wife, she relocated to Vienna with her family in the late 1930s as Berlin became untenable for Jews, […]

Francesca Hilton (1947 - 2015)

American Actress. Born Constance Francesca Hilton to wealth, privelege and fame, she was the only daughter of actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton. She once dated actor Peter Sellers and made her acting debut in the 1971 film, ‘A Safe Place’ and had roles in ‘Cleopatra Jones’ (1973), ‘Gravy Train’ (1974), […]

Thelma Hill (1906 - 1938)

Actress. Born Thelma Floy Hillerman, she was a member of Hal Roach’s fun factory productions best remembered for her roles in the Laurel and Hardy short reel comedies of the 1920s. She appeared in over 90 films to include “Lizzies of the Field” (1924), “The Plumber” (1925), “Broke in China” (1927), “Two Tars” (1928), “Taxi […]

Ruth Mix Hill (1912 - 1977)

Actress. Born in Oklahoma. The daughter of Tom and Olive Stokes Mix. Ruth was educated at Maysville College. Her father was the legendary cowboy Tom Mix. She started her acting career following in her father’s footsteps. In the mid 1920s she starred in several silent films. She made a total of twelve westerns, particularly The […]

Rose Hill (1914 - 2003)

British actress who appeared in such films as “The Bank Raiders” and the Pink Panther film “A Shot In The Dark”, but who made a name for herself playing Fanny La Fan, the elderly wartime resistance fighter in British TV series “‘Allo ‘Allo”. She also was an Opera Singer in a career of more than […]