Norma Crane (1928 - 1973)

Actress. She is best remembered for her role as ‘Golde,’ the wife of Tevye (played by Topol) in the film adaptation of “Fiddler on the Roof” (1971). Born Norma Anna Bella Zuckerman in New York City, New York to Jewish parents, her mother died giving birth to her. She grew up in El Paso, Texas […]

Glenda Hope Crane (1915 - 2002)

Actress. She performed with her sister Virginia Crane, touring together as the Crane Sisters. During World War II, she played in USO shows in Europe and the Mediterranean. Following the end of her show business career, she later changed her last name to Hope. In December 1946, she married United States Army Captain Crawford Morse […]

Jeanne Crain (1925 - 2003)

Motion Picture Actress. She earned an Oscar Nomination as Best Actress for her film “Pinky” (1949). She also appeared in “State Fair” (1945), “Leave Her to Heaven” (1945), “Margie” (1946) and “A Letter to Three Wives” (1949). She was married to actor Paul Brinkman. (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)  Family links:  Spouse:  Paul Brinkman […]

Carolyn Craig (1934 - 1970)

Actress. Born in Green Acres, Long Island, New York, she is best remembered for her role as ‘Nora Manning’ in the cult horror film classic, ‘The House On Haunted Hill” (1959), and as ‘Cynthia Allison’ on the television soap opera, “General Hospital” in 1963. Among her other roles were as ‘Cathernie Banahan’ in “Studs Lonigan” […]

Fanny Cradock (1909 - 1994)

Television Figure, Author. Born Phyllis Nan Primrose-Pechey, she is considered the first ever celebrity television cook, appearing with her monocle clad, henpecked husband Major Johnnie Cradock from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. Known for her harsh and elaborate demeanour her T.V career began in 1955 with her first programme, ‘Fanny’s Kitchen’, which introduced her famous […]

Lotta Mignon Crabtree (1847 - 1924)

Actress. She is remembered as one of the most beloved American entertainers of the late 19th century. Born Charlotte Mignon Crabtree to English immigrants, her father was a bookseller who left for San Francisco, California in 1851 to join those seeking their fortune in the California Gold Rush. Two years later she and her mother […]

Jeanne Coyne (1923 - 1973)

Dancer, Choreographer, Actress. She made her Broadway debut in ‘Are You with It?’ in November of 1945, progressing from the ensemble to the role of the snake charmer’s daughter within six months. She relocated to Hollywood by the mid 1940s, taking an assistant’s position with filmmaker and choreographer Stanley Donen. The relationship expanded into a […]

Phyllis Grayce Cox (1928 - 2004)

Actress. She was Shirley Temple’s understudy and was an original member of the “Our Gang” comedy series. She studied dance with Bill “Beaujangles” Robinson, and danced with Gene Kelly. She could have been a star, but chose instead to fulfill her life’s role as a daughter, niece, wife, mother and grandmother. (bio by: John “J-Cat” […]

Jane Cowl (1884 - 1950)

Actress. Born Grace Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts, she made her Broadway debut in the play “Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall” on the night of her twentieth birthday in 1903. She was known for her interpretation of Shakespearean roles, playing Juliet in over 1000 consecutive performances in 1923. She made her screen debut in the lead […]

Sibylle Courvoisier (1970 - 2003)

Actress. She appeared in the movies, “Der Mikado” (1984), “Der Dieb der nicht zu Schaden kam” (1984), and a episode of the TV-Series “Eurocops” (1994). From the 1970s until 2002 she was part of the ensemble of the theatre in Zurich.

Marguerite Courtot (1897 - 1986)

Actress. Lovely leading lady of silent films.  Born in Summit, New Jersey,  she worked as a model before entering films at the age of 14.  Courtot’s credits include “The Octoroon” (1913), “The Ventures of Marguerite” (1915), “The Dead Alive” (1916), “The Kiss” (1916), “Crime and Punishment” (1917), “The Velvet Finger” (1920), “The Yellow Arm” (1921) […]

Jacqueline Courtney (1946 - 2010)

Actress. She will be remembered for long-running roles on afternoon television soap operas. Born Sharon Courtney, she broke into show business with a brief turn on “The Edge of Night” in 1961, then followed with appearances on “Our Five Daughters” (1962) and “The Doctors” in 1963 before landing the role of Alice Matthews Frame on […]

Cicely Courtneidge (1893 - 1980)

Australian born actress who starred in “The Ghost Train”(1931) and “Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines”(1965). Also starred as Mum in the comedy series “On the Buses” during the first series. Became a Dame Commander of the British Empire (D.B.E.)for services to the theatre. (bio by: Kieran Smith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Jack Hulbert (1892 […]

Catherine E. Coulson (1943 - 2015)

American Actress. Coulson, who worked as a camera assistant on director David Lynch’s 1977 debut film, the cult-classic ‘Eraserhead’, will best be remembered for playing the “Log Lady” on the ‘Twin Peaks’ television show (1990-1991), as well as the movie ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me’ (1992). It was during the filming of ‘Eraserhead’ that […]

Margot Cottens (1922 - 1999)

Actress. She was born in Montevideo (Uruguay) and died in Madrid (Spain). After working in Montevideo on stage and television, she moved to Spain in 1960. Here, she developed the rest of her career on screen and stage, often in comedic roles. She appeared in “El Conde de Montecristo” (1953), “Margatira se Llama mi Amor” […]

Mae Costello (1882 - 1929)

Actress.  Born in Brooklyn,  she began performing in touring stock companies as a teen and married fellow actor  Maurice Costello in 1902.  Although the couple separated in 1910,  they did not divorce until 1927 and Mae continued to appear on stage and screen as “Mrs. Maurice Costello”.  Her films include “Her Crowning Glory” (1911),  “The […]

Helene Costello (1906 - 1957)

Actress.  She was brought to the screen at age three by her father,  matinee idol  Maurice Costello,  and played juvenile roles in over 60 films,  including “Cleopatra” (1912),  “Beau Brummel” (1913),  and “A Christmas Story” (1913).  In many of these she appeared with her sister,   Dolores Costello.  After World War I the sisters formed […]

Fanny Cossar (1865 - 1956)

American motion picture actress of the 1920s, and 30s. (bio by: A.J. Marik)  Family links:  Children:  Raymond J Cossar (1900 – 1982)* *Calculated relationship

Mapy Cortes (1910 - 1998)

Actress. Born Maria del Pilar Mercado Cordero in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was an important entertainer in film and television during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She made her big screen debut in “Two Woman and Don Juan” (1934), followed by “El gato montes” (1936). A veteran of over thiry-five films, her credits […]

Aneta Corsaut (1933 - 1995)

Actress. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, Corseaut made her feature film debut appearing opposite Steve McQueen in the cult favorite ‘The Blob’ in 1958. In 1964 she landed the recurring role of Helen Crump in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’. It is the role for which she is probably best remembered. Other television apperences included that of […]

Rosemary Farmer Corry (1924 - 2003)

Rosemary Farmer Corry was a retired actress, artist, and playright. She was very active in children’s theatre in New Orleans before moving to New York City in the 1940’s. She acted in several stage and radio shows and modeled for the Ford Agency in magazines and fashion shows. She is best known for a New […]

Adrienne Corri (1931 - 2016)

Actress. During the course of her more than forty-year career, she played in a wide range of roles and worked with such notable directors as Otto Preminger, Sir David Lean and Stanley Kubrick. Born Adrienne Riccoboni, to parents of Italian descent, she studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and made […]

Tara Correa-McMullen (1989 - 2005)

Actress. She is best known for her role as ‘Graciela Reyes’ on the television series, “Judging Amy” from 2004 to 2005. She also appeared in the film, “Rebound” (2005), as ‘Big Mac.’ She passed away at the age of 16, following a shooting in Inglewood, California.

Sadie Corre (1918 - 2009)

Actress. Sadie started in show business at the age of 7.  Over the years she worked with everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Huey Green.  She worked in every avenue of show business except circus. Best known as the tiny Transylvanian in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sadie appeared in The Dark Crystal, Chitty Chitty Bang […]

Anne Cornwall (1897 - 1980)

Actress. Cornwall’s most important silent-screen appearance was as Buster Keaton’s girlfriend in “College” (1927). Cornwall is also remembered in the talking movie “Men O’ War” (1929) with Laurel and Hardy. (bio by: MC)  Family links:  Spouse:  Ellis Wing Taylor (1887 – 1951)* *Calculated relationship

Katharine Cornell (1893 - 1974)

Actress.  She was born in Berlin.  Her family moved to the U.S. and she was raised in Buffalo New York. She married Guthrie McClintic in 1921 and they lived together until his death in 1961. However, it was well known in theatrical circles that the relationship was platonic as both were involved with others of […]

Linda Cordova (1926 - 1994)

Actress. Born in California, she began her career appearing on television western series such as “Have Gun-Will Travel”, Wanted Dead or Live” and “El Gato” and “Place for Abel Hix”. For feature films, her credits included “Virginia Sacrifice” (1959), “Long Rope” (1961) and “Hombre” (1967). (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)

Rita Corday (1920 - 1992)

Actress. Born Jeanne Paule Teipotemarga in Tahiti, she was a Hollywood leading lady who appeared in more then thirty films. Signed under contract at RKO in October 1942, she made her big screen debut in “The Falcon Strikes Back” (1943), followed by “The Adventures of a Rookie” (1943). Her other movie credits included “The Body […]

Noreen Corcoran (1943 - 2016)

Noreen Corcoran, Who has died aged 72, was a teenage star of 1950s American television and a short-lived sex symbol during the following decade. After a series of small film and television parts in the early 1950s, her “apple pie” appeal was spotted by Ronald Reagan when she gave a screen test at CBS. Reagan […]

Ellen Corby (1911 - 1999)

Actress. She is best remembered for her role of ‘Esther “Grandma” Walton” in the television series, “The Waltons” (1972 to 1981). Born Ellen Hansen in Racine, Wisconsin, she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went to Hollywood in the early 1930s to start an acting career.  Her career began with a small role in the […]