Geraldine Fitzgerald (1913 - 2005)

Actress. Her role in the 1939 motion picture “Wuthering Heights”, earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in films such as “Dark Victory” (1939), “Wilson” (1944), “Three Strangers” (1946), “Harry and Tonto” (1974) and “Arthur” (1981). In the theatre, she played ‘Goneril’ in “King Lear” (1956), ‘Gertrude’ in “Hamlet” at […]

Lesley Fitz-Simons (1961 - 2013)

British Actress. She is fondly remembered for her portrayal in the role of ‘Sheila Ramsay’ on the long-running British soap opera “Take The High Road” produced by Scottish television from 1987 to 2003. Raised in the village of Milton of Campsie, in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, she ignoring the advice of her careers teachers at the […]

Minnie Maddern Fiske (1865 - 1932)

American actress, leading advocate of realistic acting on the late 19th-early 20th-century American stage, particularly in plays by Henrik Ibsen. Cause of death: Heart Failure

Margarita Fischer (1886 - 1975)

Actress. Born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, she began performing in the theatre at age eight and made her screen debut in “There, Little Girl, Don’t Cry” (1910). She appeared in over 175 silent films to include “The Baby” (1912), “Closed at Ten” (1914), “The Miracle of Life” (1915), “The Tiger-Lily” (1919), “Any Woman” (1925) and […]

Beulah “Dark Cloud” Tahamont Filson (1887 - 1945)

Actress. Born Beulah Tahamont the daughter of Elijah Tahamont, an Abnaki model and actor who worked under the professional name Chief Dark Cloud, and his wife Margaret Camp. She started her stage career at the age of four and as a young woman, she was active in Los Angeles American Indian Clubs and produced and […]

Vivian Fields (1884 - 1975)

American stage and motion picture actress of the 1920s and 30s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)

Gracie Fields (1899 - 1979)

Actress, Singer. Born Grace Stansfield in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, she made her first stage appearance as a child in 1905, and started her adult career in traveling revue troupes while earning extra money with factory work. After teaming with Archie Pitt, a well known comedian, he gave her career a boost when he began to […]

Bonnie Lynn Fields (1944 - 2012)

Mouseketeer, Actress. Born Bonita Lynn Fields, she was 12 when she was offered a prized slot on “The Mickey Mouse Club” for its third season in 1957-58 after an audition in Burbank, California that drew 5,000 hopeful children. Although she started as one of the background dancers, she eventually became a standout because of her […]

Mary Field (1909 - 1996)

Actress. One of Hollywood’s more resilient but uneventful “day-workers” (a player required for only one day’s shooting), her plaintive, parrot-beaked, chinless face showed up in over 100 films, mostly uncredited roles, and many television shows. Born Olivia Rockefeller, as an infant she was abandoned outside the doors of a church with a note bearing her […]

Margaret Field (1922 - 2011)

Actress. Born Margaret Morlan, for three decades she was featured in films and televison under the name Margaret Field and was the mother of two-time Oscar winner actress Sally Field. During World War II, she moved to Pasadena, California, was discovered by a talent scout, took a screen test and was signed to a contract […]

Madalynne Field (1907 - 1974)

Actress. Born in Michigan, she began her career performing in silent short reels for director Mack Sennett’s Keystone Studios and appeared in her first film “Bathing Beauties” in the 1920s. Among her credits are “The Girl From Everywhere” (1927), “The Campus Carmen” (1928), “The Girl From Nowhere” (1928), “Run, Girl, Run” (1928) and “Paris Interlude” […]

Donna Damerel Fick (1912 - 1941)

Actress. She started in vaudeville with her parents who were major stars on the circuit. Fick became popular to radio listeners as Marge of the “Myrt and Marge” radio show which ran on CBS during the 1930s and 1940s.  Her mother Myrtle Vail played the role of Myrt.   Fick played the part from the […]

Feyrouz (1943 - 2016)

Actress.   Born Perouz Artin Kalfayan, she was a prominent child actress during the 1950s.   She made her “big screen” debut in 1950 at the age of seven, in the film “Yasmin”.   She was a multi-talented entertainer, starring in numerous films as an actress, singer, and dancer.   Her film credits include “Dahab” […]

Edwige Feuillère (1907 - 1998)

French Actress. She appeared in “Le Cordon Bleu” (1931), “Lucrèce Borgia” (1935), “J’étais une Aventurière” (1938), “L’Idiot” (1946), “L’Aigle a deux têtes” (1948), “Aimez-vous les Femmes?” (1964), and “La Duchesse de Langeais” (1995), her last film made for TV. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Angelines Fernández (1922 - 1994)

Actress. She was born in Madrid, Spain. During Spanish Civil War, she was forced to exile with her family. In Mexico, she developed an important career on television and cinema. She is fondly remembered for her play as La Bruja del 71, Doña Clotilde in Tv Series “El Chavo del Ocho.” On television, she also […]

Luisa Ferida (1914 - 1945)

Actress. Real name Luigia Manfrini Farnè, she was considered one of the most popular wartime actresses. She landed roles in films such as “The Iron Crown,” “The Sleeping Beauty,” “All Life in One Night,” “Tomb of the Angels,” “The Last Good-bye” and “Jealousy.” In 1942 she won the Best Italian Actress award. She was shot […]

Elsie Ferguson Ferguson (1883 - 1961)

Actress. Known as “The Aristocrat of the Silent Screen,” she starred in many popular films of the early silent cinema. She was married for a time to British screen actor Frederick Worlock. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frederick Worlock (1886 – 1973)* *Calculated relationship

Irene Fenwick (1887 - 1936)

Actress.  Born Irene Frizell in Chicago,  she began acting in local theatre and made her Broadway debut in “The Brass Bottle” (1910).  A vivacious redhead,  adept at both drama and comedy,  she had a forceful stage presence that belied her tiny stature (she stood only 4’11”).  During the mid-1910s Fenwick flirted with movie stardom,  playing […]

Hilda Fenemore (1919 - 2004)

Actress. She was born in London, England. Film and television credits include “Goodnight Sweetheart,” “Vanity Fair,” “French and Saunders,””Are You Being Served?,” “Absolution,” “The Duchess of Duke Street,” “The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones,” “World of Laughter,” “Dad’s Army,””Thriller,” “The Boy with Two Heads,” “Emma,””Z Cars,” “Public Eye,” “Dixon of Dock Green,””Maigret,” “Carry On, Constable,” […]

Rachel Félix (1828 - 1970)

Rachel Félix She became a prominent figure in French society, and was the mistress of, among others, Napoleon III and Napoleon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte. Efforts by newspapers to publish pictures of her on her deathbed led to the introduction of privacy rights into French law. Rachel Félix was born as Elisabeth Félix on 28 […]

Maria de los Angeles Felix (1914 - 2002)

Ms. Felix was the foremost Mexican film star. She was world renowned for her beauty  and glamorous style.  Ms. Felix was the inspiration many poets, writers, and painters such as, Diego Rivera, with who she maintained a love affair.  She made 47 films in countries such as Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, and Argentina.  Ms. Felix […]

Hertha Feiler (1916 - 1970)

Austrian actress. She began performing in the theater in 1936, and ultimately made more than 30 films. She was married to the actor Heinz Rühmann. (bio by: Rudi Polt)  Family links:  Spouse:  Heinz Rühmann (1902 – 1994)

Birgitte Federspiel (1925 - 2005)

Danish Stage and Screen Actress. She appeared in films such as “Ordet” (1955), “Komtesse” (1961), “Gudrun” (1963), “Z.P.G.” (1972), “Der Korte Sommer” (1976) and “Babettes Gaestebud” (Babette’s Feast) (1987). She also appeared in TV series “Matador.” (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)

Tido Fedderson (1915 - 2004)

Actress. Born Helen Macie Minor, she changed her name professionally to Tido Fedderson. Best remembered for having appeared in all 153 episodes of the television series The Millionaire which was produced by her husband Don Fedderson. (bio by: Kelt Smith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Don Fedderson (1913 – 1994)*  Children:  Mike Minor (1940 – 2016)*  Gregg […]

Sheila Mary Fay (1970 - 2013)

English Actress. She was famous for her roles in the television series The Wackers, The Chase, and Dr Who. She was married to the actor Ken Jones famous for his role in the television sitcom series Porridge. They married on 30th October 1964 at St Polycarp Church, in Everton, near where Ken’s family had made […]

Michele Fawdon (1947 - 2011)

Actress. She shall be remembered for her long career on Australian television. Raised in the London suburbs she had stage ambitions from an early age and at 12 entered the Bush Davies Theatrical School in Sussex. Moving to Australia she made her silver screen bow in 1971’s “Stockade” and received her first major notice as […]

Lotta Faust (1880 - 1910)

Musical comedy actress and singer of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. A petite brunette with luminous eyes, a mischievous smile and perfect figure, Lotta (originally Carlotta) Faust began her acting career in 1897 at age 16, after she was discovered working behind a dry-goods counter at a New York store, Abraham and Strauss. […]

Renée Faure (1918 - 2005)

Actress. She was born in Paris and died in Clamart (Hauts de Seine). She is best remembered for her film “La Chartreuse de Parme” (1948). She also appeared in “L’Assasinat du Père Nöel” (1941), “François Villon” (1945), “Adorables Créatures” (1952), “Le Judge et l’Assasin” (1976), “La Petite Voleuse” (1988), “Dédé” (1990), “À la Vitesse d’un […]

Colleen Farrington (1936 - 2015)

American Model, Singer and Actress. Farrington was a fashion model in New York City before appearing in Playboy magazine as ‘Playmate of the Month’ for its October 1957 issue. In the  early 1960s, she appeared on Broadway in several plays and starred in “Kitty, I Hardly Knew You” and sang in several nightclubs. She eventually […]

Vivian Farren (1926 - 1990)

American motion picture and television actress of the 1970s and 80s. Appeared in the popular 1979 Blake Edwards comedy “10.” Married to producer Jack Farren. (bio by: A.J. Marik)