Madeline Lee Gilford (1923 - 2008)

Actress, Author. A working actress from the age of three, she married the legendary character actor Jack Gilford in 1949 and they remained a vital force in the New York theatre scene until his death in 1990. Like many actors of post-World War II era, both were heavily involved in left-wing politics. She and her […]

Jody Gilbert (1916 - 1979)

Actress. She appeared as ‘Tiny the Waitress’ (she was actually quite heavy-set) in the 1941 comedy classic “Never Give a Sucker an Even Break.” Other appearances include “Ninotchka” (1939), “Hellzapoppin’” (1941), “Sargeant York” (1941), “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945), “Strange Confession” (1945), “The Paleface” (1948), “Life with Luigi” (1952), and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” […]

Barbara Gil (1930 - 2015)

Mexican Actress. Gil was a very prominent Mexican actress who appeared in many films and television series. She studied acting at the National Institute of Fine Arts and made her acting debut in the play “Don Quixote” in 1947 at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City. Gil later appeared in many films and […]

Frances Gifford (1920 - 1994)

Actress. A pretty brunette who appeared in numerous B-movies of the 1940s, she is probably best remembered as the half-naked Nyoka Meredith of Republic’s 1941 serial “Jungle Girl”. Born Mary Frances Gifford, she was raised in Long Beach, was a good enough student to apply to the UCLA Law School at 16, was signed to […]

Therese Giehse (1898 - 1975)

Actress. Born as Therese Gift as daughter of Jewish parents, she began her career in 1920, together with Erika and Thomas Mann, foundress of the Munich cabaret “Die Pfeffermühle.” She migrated to Zurich-Switzerland in 1933 to escape the Nazi-regime. Fondly remembered as ‘Mutter Courage’ in Bertolt Brecht’s stage play “Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder” (1941 […]

Mademoiselle Georges (1787 - 1867)

Actress, mistress of Napoleon I and Alexandre I of Russia.

Minnie Gentry (1915 - 1993)

Actress.  She worked primarily on the Broadway stage,  in such plays as “Lysistrata”,  “Medea”, and “All God’s Chillun Got Wings”.  Gentry also appeared in several films, including “Come Back Charleston Blue” (1972), “Black Caesar” (1973), “Claudine” (1974), “Greased Lightning” (1977), “America” (1986), “Def By Temptation”(1990) and “Bad Lieutenant”(1992). She was the grandmother of actor Terrance […]

Karen Gaylord (1921 - 2014)

Actress. Born Karen Xandra Gaylord, the oldest of four children, her father was an engineer with the Northern Pacific Railway. Following her 1939 graduation from North Community High School, she intended to enroll in college to study music but when a friend sent her picture in to the magazine Movie Mirror for film recruitment, she […]

Blanche Gauthier (1970 - 1970)

French-Canadian actress. She appeared in the films, “Le Rossignol Les Cloches” (1952), “The 13th Letter” (1951), “Forbidden Journey” (1950), Le Cure de Village” (1949), “Un Homme Et Son Peche” (1949) and “Whispering Forces” (1947). (bio by: K)

Albert Gaston (1970 - 1931)

Actor. He appeared in the film “Courage for Two” (1919). (bio by: Ginny M)

Anita Garvin (1907 - 1994)

Actress. She is best-remembered for playing shrewish wives and haughty society ladies in Laurel and Hardy comedies. Armed with a withering sneer and sometimes with a shotgun, she was an incomparable foil for Stan and Ollie in such films as “The Battle of the Century” (1927), “From Soup To Nuts” (1928), “Blotto” (1930), and “Be […]

Susie Garrett (1929 - 2002)

Actress. Susie Garrett had rolls on  ‘Punky Brewster’ and ”The Jeffersons’. She played Betty Johnson on “Punky Brewster” and also appeared in 10 episodes of the CBS television show called “The Jefferson’s”, that featured an African American family’s rise into high society.  Susie has a sister who is also an actress, Marla Gibbs, who played […]

Joy Irene Garrett (1945 - 1993)

Actress. She played ‘Jo Johnson’ on the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.” She was a cast regular from 1987 until her death in 1993. (bio by: John  Sheets) Cause of death: Liver failure

Ava Gardner (1922 - 1990)

Actress. Born in a small town in North Carolina, after traveling to Virginia with her family for part of her childhood, she returned to the area to enjoy her teen years. After seeing a photo taken by her brother-in-law, who was a professional photographer, her looks caught the attention of MGM scouts and she was […]

Sara García (1895 - 1980)

Actress. She was born in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. She become one of the most beloved actresses in Mexican cinema, and was best known as the Granny. She developed a prolific career on stage, cinema and television, appearing in over 200 films. Among others, she played in “Alma de Sacrificio” (1917), “Yo Soy tu Padre” (1927), […]

Isabel Garcés (1901 - 1981)

Actress. She was born and died in Madrid. She debuted at the age of 7 on stage, and she worked until her death. With a caracteristic voice, she often played comedic roles. She appeared in several films with child actress Marisol. Among others, she appeared in “Ha Llegado un Ángel” (1961), “Marisol Rumbo a Río” […]

Delia Garcés (1919 - 2001)

Actress. He was born and died in Buenos Aires. Her real name was Delia Amadora García. She triumphed on stage with plays such as “El Jardín de los Cerezos,” “Living Room” and “El Cantar de los Cantares.” On screen, she is best remembered in Luis Buñuel film “Él” (1953). She also appeared in “¡Segundos Afuera! […]

Greta Garbo (1905 - 1990)

Greta Garbo Actress. Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson in Stockholm, Sweden to impoverished parents, she went to work at the age of 14, first as a lather girl in a barbershop, and then as a clerk in a department store. At age 17 she appeared in her first motion picture, “Luffar-Petter” (1922), playing a bathing beauty. […]

Lola Gaos (1921 - 1993)

Noted Spanish screen and stage actress. She is best remembered for her films “Esa Pareja Feliz,” “Tristana,” and “Furtivos.” On stage she appeared in “Espectros” and “La Casa de Bernarda Alba.” (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Celia Gámez (1905 - 1992)

Actress, Singer. She had a successful career both in Argentina and Spain. (bio by: Guada)

Rita Gam (1927 - 2016)

Actress. Born Rita McKay, to Jewish parents of French and Romanian descent, her father was a clothing manufacturer. Rita was raised in New York City and made her Broadway debut in the production “A Temporary Island” (1948) followed by her initial association with television in an episode of the series “Lights Out” (1951). She marked […]

Soava Gallone (1970 - 1957)

Actress. Born Soava Winaver in Warsaw (Poland) wife of Italian motion-picture director, Carmine Gallone. Gallone starred in “Avator,” (1915) “Mother Doll,” (1919) “Cabiria” (1914) and “Celle Qui Domine.” (1927) (bio by: MC)

María Rosa Gallo (1922 - 2004)

Actress. She acted for the first time in a play (1943) being only a teenager.  That performance won the Critic´s Award as the best young actress.  Among her most remarkable works on stage are “Fascinación,” “Todos los Hijos de Dios Tienen Alas,” “El Mercader de Venecia” and “Prontuario.”  In 1950 she traveled to Italy where […]

June Gale (1911 - 1996)

Actress, wife of composer/performer Oscar Levant. Born June Gilmartin she started her career in vaudeville. She and her sister Jean were teamed with their twin sisters Joan and Jane and were billed, inaccurately, as the Dancing Gale Quadruplets. As they toured they were always in mortal fear of being found out. Little is know of […]

Gretchen Gailing (1915 - 1961)

Actress. American stage and motion picture figure who appeared in Victor Fleming’s 1948 version of “Joan of Arc”. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Jane Gail (1890 - 1963)

Silent film actress of the 1910s, she was in over 80 movies. Some of her more famous roles were Dr. Jekyll’s fiancé, ‘Alice’, in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”(1913), ‘Mary Barton’ in ‘Traffic in Souls” (1913), ‘Princess Flavia’ in “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1915), and  ‘A Child of Nature’ in  “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”(1916) […]

Eve Gagnier (1930 - 1984)

Actress. Gagnier appeared in the films, “The Late Blossom” (1977), and “Once Upon A Time In The West” (1974). She also appeared in the television shows, “Passe-Partout” in 1978, “Au Chenal Du Moine” from 1957 to 1958, and “Le Survenant” in 1957. (bio by: K)

Jacqueline Gadsdon (1900 - 1986)

American silent-screen actress. Starred with Lionel Barrymore in the 1929 adventure film “The Mysterious Island.” Sometimes credited as Jane Daly. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Parents:  Jessie Hickman Gadsdon (____ – 1931)  Spouse:  William Harry Dale (1900 – 1975)

Renee Gadd (1908 - 2003)

Actress. She was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, and educated in England at the age of 24. She married British actor Mervyn Johns and later appeared in several films, and in the Broadway stage play, “Funny Face” alongside dancer-actor Fred Astaire. Her many films include, “The Blue Lamp” (1950), “Dead Of Night” (1945), “They Came […]

Marisa Raja Gabaglia (1970 - 2003)

Brazilian Actress, Author, TV Reporter. She appeared in the television series, “Pigmaliao” (1970), in the role of Marisa.