Teresa Graves (1948 - 2002)

Actress. She was the star of the television show “Get Christie Love” in the 1970s. She began her career as a singer, later turning to acting. She appeared regularity on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” in 1969 and 1970. She had supporting roles in “Vampira,” “Black Eye,” and “That Man Bolt.” She eventually gave up her […]

Dorothy Karolyn Granger (1912 - 1995)

Popular actress of the 1920s through the 1960s. She often played the comic foil to Laurel & Hardy and in early Three Stooges shorts. (bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Cancer

Suzanne Grandais (1893 - 1920)

Actress. Nicknamed “The Mary Pickford of France” for her angelic looks, she was one of her country’s most popular screen idols of the World War I era.  Born Suzanne Gueudret in Paris,  she started out as a professional dancer and made her film debut in 1910.  Director Louis Feuillade brought her to the Gaumont studio […]

Charity Grace (1884 - 1965)

Actress. She appeared in the film, “The Gift Of Love” (1958), as ‘Sarah The Housekeeper.’ She also appeared in the television shows, “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour”, “Ben Casey”, “Dr. Kildare”, “The Jack Benny Program”, “Maverick”, “The Andy Griffith Show”, “Startime”, “Law Of The Plainsman”, “Bourbon Street Beat”, “The Californians”, “Peter Gunn”, “Dragnet”, and “77 Sunset […]

Mara Goyanes (1970 - 2006)

Actress.  Goyanes began her career on stage, playing in “La Tirana,” “Tres Sombreros de Copa,” “La Vida en un Hilo,” “El Gran Teatro del Mundo,” “Los Intereses Creados,” “Fedra” and “El Diario de Ana Frank,” among many others. On cinema, she is best remembered in films such as “La Vida Alrededor” (1959), “Tiempo de Amor” […]

Helen Goss (1903 - 1985)

British actress: She was born in London, England. Her film and television credits include “Jane Eyre,” “Half a Sixpence,” “The Spy with a Cold Nose,” “A Suitable Case for Treatment,” “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll,” “Moment of Danger,” “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” “Carry On Sergeant,” “Gideon’s Day,” “Action of the Tiger,” “Three Cornered […]

Lynne Gorman (1970 - 1989)

Actress.  She appeared in a number of movies, TV movies, and television shows, mostly in supporting roles.  She is most remembered for playing the role of Mrs John Pringle in the TV movie, Anne of Avonlea (1987).  Her first movie, The Test (1961) was not a hit, nor was her other later movies.  She was […]

Vera Gordon (1886 - 1948)

Actress. Russian-born motion picture figure of the 1920s through 1940s. Often appeared in the role of the family matriarch. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Ruth Gordon (1896 - 1985)

Writer, screen and stage actress.  After graduating from Quincy High School she enrolled in the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York city.  Her career saw her working in both films and the stage, making her Broadway debut in 1915 in Peter Pan.  In 1921 she married actor Gregory Kelly, who died of […]

Pamela Gordon (1937 - 2003)

Actress. Gordon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1937, and began her acting career at the age of 5 performing at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. After studying at Bennington College and earning a B.A. in dramatic arts from Carnegie-Mellon University, she moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1961. After moving to Los Angeles she […]

Mary Gordon (1882 - 1963)

Actress. She is best remembered for her role as Mrs. Hudson, Sherlock Holmes’ housekeeper, in the popular mystery films of the 1930s and 1940s, starring Basil Rathbone as the legendary sleuth. Gordon also reprised the role (again opposite Rathbone) in a radio series.  Her credits include “Our Dancing Daughters” (1928),  “Madame X” (1929),  “Frankenstein” (1931), […]

Fritha Goodey (1972 - 2004)

Actress. A native of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, England, Goodey is best known for her role as ‘Moira Gatewood’ on the British television series, “Dr. Willoughby” in 1999. Goodey also appeared in the films, “The Red Phone: Manhunt” (2001), “About A Boy” (2002), “Case Of Evil” (2002), “Bookcruncher” (2002), “The Lost Prince” (2003), and “When I’m Sixty-Four” […]

Maxine Cooper Gomberg (1924 - 2009)

Actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Velda, detective Mike Hammer’s faithful secretary,  in the 1955 film noir classic “Kiss Me Deadly”. Raised in Chicago, she developed an interest in theater while a student at Bennington College, Vermont. After further study at the Pasadena Playhouse, she went to Europe to perform for troops […]

Yekaterina “Katia” Golubeva (1966 - 2011)

Actress. She shall be remembered for starring and sometimes appearing nude in several rather complicated and dark themed French and Russian film features. Raised in what was then the Soviet Union, little is known of her early years; she made her silver screen bow in the 1984 “Grazhadne vselennoy” and was to work steadily to […]

Marina Grigorjevna Golub (1957 - 2012)

Actress, Television Hostess.

Frances Howard Goldwyn (1903 - 1976)

Actress.  Credited as Frances Howard during her acting career, she appeared mostly on Broadway, but did make a few films in the 1920s and 1930s, most notably “Shock Punch,” “The Swan,” and “Too Many Kisses” all in 1925. Her last film role was in “Mary Burns, Fugitive” in 1935.  Best known as wife of Hollywood […]

(1970 - 1970)

Actress. Born in Sally Annazecsky Goldenni in Dresden, Germany, she immigrated as a child with her family to America, settling in Wisconsin. She made appearances in three films “Communion” (1976), “The Wanderers” (1979) and was the oldest cast member in the “Friday the 13th” (1980). She also appeared on the television series “Ryan’s Hope” before […]

Renee Godfrey (1919 - 1964)

American Actress. Wife of British actor, Peter Godfrey from 1941 until her death. She was a mother of three daughters including a set of twins. (bio by: Natalia Danesi)  Family links:  Spouses:  Peter Godfrey (1899 – 1970)  Peter Godfrey (1899 – 1970)* *Calculated relationship

Hilda Gobbi (1913 - 1988)

Actress. She was one of Hungary’s most recognizable character players. With her earthy features and trademark close-cropped hair, she was most often cast as strong-willed matriarchs, both dramatic and comic. She appeared in nearly 100 films,  including “Friday Rose” (1938),  “Janika” (1949),  “Professor Hannibal” (1956),  “Sleepless Years” (1959),  “Dialogue” (1963),  “Honey On the Knife” (1974), […]

Marie Glory (1905 - 2009)

French Actress. Born Raymonde Louise Marcelle Toully, she was one of the last living silent film performers. She made her film debut in “Le Miracle des Loups” (1924), under the stage name Marie Glory. A versitile performer, she appeared in over 50 films,  among them “Miss Helyett” (1927), “The Count of Monte Cristo” (1929), Le […]

Kathryn Givney (1896 - 1978)

Actress. She is remembered as an American actress appearing in 22 Hollywood films from 1948 to 1967. Prior to being in films, she appeared in plays starting in 1929 to 1946. After making her New York City on Broadway debut in a 1926 production of “Night Stick,” she appeared in over fifteen more stage productions. […]

June Gittleson (1910 - 1993)

Actress. Born in Los Angels, California, she made her screen debut in “Hold That Pose” (1927) and appeared in over 70 films between 1928 and 1945. Perhaps her most noted role was as ‘Minnie’ in the Three Stooges movie “False Alarms” (1936). Her credits included “Jazz Mamas” (1928), “The Lunkhead” (1929), “The Barber’s Daughter” (1929), […]

Louise “Lou” Gish (1967 - 2006)

British Actress of stage, movies and television.  Raised in a theatrical family (she was the daughter of actress Sheila Gish), she originally studied art, and took a BA Honours degree from Chamberwell School of Art.  For a time she considered journalism as a career, and even won a prize for an article in “Harpers”.  However, […]

Dorothy Gish (1898 - 1968)

Dorothy Gish Actress. She is most remembered for her ability to play vulnerable yet inwardly strong roles in many silent films, including her most famous roles in “Judith of Bethulia” (1914) and “Hearts of the World” (1918).  Born Dorothy Elizabeth de Guiche in Massillon, Ohio, her father was an alcoholic who left the family to […]

Antoinette Giroux (1903 - 1978)

Actress. Giroux appeared as ‘Grand-Mere Therrien’ in the television series, “Rue Des Pignons” from 1966 to 1977, and as ‘Mme Richard’ in “14, Rue De Galais” from 1954 to 1957. She also appeared as herself in the film, “Backstage” in 1953. (bio by: K)

Michele Girardon (1938 - 1975)

Actress. Girardon was a native of Lyon, France. In June of 1961 she formed a twosome with Bob Newhart on the occasion of Pat Boone’s opening at the Cocoanut Grove. She appeared in many films and is probably best known for her appearance as “Brandy” in “Hatari” with John Wayne and Red Buttons. She tragically […]

Hermione Ferdinanda Gingold (1897 - 1987)

Actress.Born Hermione Ferdinanda Gingold in London, England, she was the daughter of a high-standing, Vienna-born, Jewish financier James Gingold and Kate Walter or Walters, an English-born housewife. Her paternal grandparents were the Turkish-born British subject, Moritz “Maurice” Gingold, a London stockbroker, and his wife, Hermine, after whom Hermione Gingold was named. On her father’s side […]

Gail Gilmore (1937 - 2014)

Actress. A glamorous blonde considered a bit eccentric, she is probably best remembered for several of the “Beach” films of the mid 1960s. Born Gail Gerber, she was trained as a ballerina from early childhood and in 1952 joined Le Grandes Ballets Canadiennes with whom was a successful dancer over the next years. After posing […]

Gabriela Gilli (1945 - 1991)

Cinema and T.V. Actress. She appeared in several movies and is well remembered for her marriage with the famed actor Rodolfo Bebán. (bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Suicide

Florence Gill (1877 - 1965)

Actress in 23 films from 1933 to 1944 including: “Every Night At Eight,” “”Ever Since Eve,” “I Married A Witch” and “Contrary Condor.” Florence was the voice of ‘Clara Cluck’ in a number Mickey Mouse cartoons. (bio by: TLS)