Elisha Cook Jnr
“Independent” obituary by Tom Vallance from 1995: One of the finest and most familiar of screen character actors, the short and shifty-eyed Elisha Cook Jnr was the eter
Paul Robeson
TCM Overview: The son of a runaway slave turned minister and a schoolteacher, Paul Robeson proved to be an unique figure in American history. A tall, handsome man with a commanding
Virginia Christine
“Independent” obituary from 1995: In 1975, the TV Times described Virginia Christine as “one of the small but select band of character actresses who are indispens
Chester Morris
Wikipedia entry: Chester Morris (February 16, 1901 – September 11, 1970) was an American stage, film, television and radio actor. He had some prestigious film roles early in his
Gwen Watford
“Independent” obituary from 1994. IF EVER the portents looked right for a would-be actress of Gwen Watford’s endearing young charm – which was to endure on
Ricky Valence
Wikipedia entry: Born David Spencer in Ynysddu, Monmouthshire, near Wattsville, South Wales, he is the eldest of seven children.[1] He joined the RAF at the age of 17.[1] He starte
James Earl Jones
TCM Overview: One of the preeminent stage and screen performers of his generation, award-winning actor James Earl Jones primarily functioned as a high-quality supporting player aft
Stephanie Lawrence
“Guardian” obituary from 2000. Glamorous leading lady of the British stage musical Michael Billington Stephanie Lawrence, who has died suddenly at the age of 50, was a
Karin Dor
Karin Dor was born on February 22, 1938 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany as Kätherose Derr. She is an actress, known for You Only Live Twice (1967), Topaz (1969) and Winnetou: Th
Bernard Lee
TCM Overview: An English actor whose screen career spanned more than 100 roles on film and television over nearly five decades, Bernard Lee was best remembered for his recurring ap