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Alexander, Ben b. May 26, 1911 d. July 5, 1969
Actor. Born Nicholas Benton Alexander, appeared in 81 films from the 1910's to the 1960's. Alexander had his screen debut at age 5 in "Every Pearl a Tear." Another of his best movie assignments was "All Quiet on the Western Front" in the role of 'Kemmerick' the tragic amputation victim. When Alexander's acting career slowed down in the mid 1930s, he found a new career as a successful radio announcer. According to his death certificate his ashes were sent to Maui Cemetery. Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. (Bio by: MC)
Maui Cemetery, Wailuku, Maui County, Hawaii, USA

Alexander, Frank b. May 25, 1879 d. September 8, 1937
Actor. A very large man whose nickname was ‘Tiny,' he weighed well over 300 pounds at the time of his death. Alexander was a stage driver prior to putting on weight and heading for Hollywood. Being a member of Larry Semon's stock company, Alexander appeared in a number of two-reel farces, ending his relationship with Semon after playing Dorothy's father in 1925's "Wizard of Oz." At one time Alexander was publicized as one of the three fattest men on the screen, appearing in a number of films...[Read More] (Bio by: Tony Scott)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2, #10 [unmarked]

Alexander, James b. May 20, 1914 d. February 1, 1961
Actor. Born in Indiana, he appeared in a handful of motion pictures during his brief acting career. He made his film debut in the 1952 motion picture "Jack and the Beanstalk." His other film credits include: "Port of Hell" (1954), "Treasure of Ruby Hills" (1955), "Las Vegas Shakedown" (1955) and "Night Freight" (1955). His television appearances include "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" and "The Abbott and Costello Show." He died from undisclosed causes in Los Angeles, California at the age...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2, #10

Alexander, James b. March 9, 1932 d. August 17, 1998
Actor. Prominent stage and screen actor, producer and acting coach, who appeared in more than sixty plays and two films. His film work consisted mainly of small roles as mad scientists or gangsters in movies like "Horror High," "Curse of the Swamp Creature," and "A Bullet for Pretty Boy." He also produced more than 15 plays with Aaron Spelling.
Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Plot: Everglade Meadows Lot 55 Space 3
GPS coordinates: 29.47422, -95.22 (hddd.dddd)

Alexander, John b. November 29, 1897 d. July 13, 1982
Actor. Born in Newport, Kentucky, he began his career young, making his Broadway debut in 1902 in ‘The Children of Kings' which ran for less than a year. He worked his way up through the chorus and walk on roles and appeared in his first name role, Jump Steady, in the Broadway production of ‘The Chocolate Dandies.' He found a niche as a support player, making his most notable mark as Teddy Brewster in the Broadway production of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace' which ran from January 1941 to June 1944. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA
Plot: Actors' Fund Lot 418

Alexander, Richard b. November 19, 1902 d. August 9, 1989
Actor. He appeared in films such as "All Quiet in the Western Front" (1930), "The Front Page" (1931), "The Sign of the Cross" (1932), "Cleopatra" (1934), "Modern Times" (1936), "Where the West Begins" (1938), "Raiders of Death Valley" (1941), "Three Little Sisters" (1944) and "Two Guys From Texas" (1948). He also played 'Prince Barin' in the TV series
"Flash Gordon." (Bio by: Claude)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Alexander, Ross b. July 27, 1907 d. January 2, 1937
Actor. American stage and motion picture figure of the 1920s and 1930s. Married for a time to actress Anne Nagel. He committed suicide, shooting himself with a .22 caliber pistol. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Suicide
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Sunrise Slope, Lot 292
GPS coordinates: 34.12239, -118.24742 (hddd.dddd)

Alippi, Elías Isaac b. January 20, 1883 d. May 3, 1942
Famed actor and director, one of the best actors of the Argentine stage. Also a outstanding tango dancer. (Bio by: 380W)
Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Plot: Panteón de Actores, 1s 10 #341

Allegret, Marc b. December 23, 1900 d. November 3, 1973
Motion Picture Director. Icon of the French Cinema. Directed over 60 films, and was also renowned for discovering and directing some of France's true cinema greats, including such well-known stars as Michèle Morgan, Jean-Louis Barraut,Raimu, Fernandel, Simone Simon, Gérard Philipe, Odette Joyeux, Louis Jourdan, Danièle Delorme, Roger Vadim, and Brigitte Bardot. Among his films were such well-known works as Fanny (with Raimu), Lac aux dames (with Simone Simon and Jean-Pierre Aumont), Zouzou (...[Read More]
Cimetière des Gonards, Versailles, France

Allen, Dennis Roy b. June 10, 1940 d. December 1, 1995
Actor. Best known for his appearances on the popular 1960s comedy-variety series, "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In." He also appeared on "Love American Style." (Bio by: Hamtaro)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA

Allen, Lester b. November 17, 1891 d. November 6, 1949
Entertainer. Born in Utica, New York, he made his stage debut in 1905 and joined forces with Nellie Breen to create the popular vaudeville comedy duo, Allen & Breen. He enjoyed even greater success as a solo act and was a frequent emcee at New York's Palace Theatre. On Broadway, the dapper, mustachioed Allen was featured in the first six editions of George White's "Scandals" revues (1919 to 1925), and he also wrote the book for Earl Carroll's "Vanities" (1925) and lyrics for the hit musical "...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Cause of death: Hit by car
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Plains of Abraham (formerly Section 14), Row M, grave 6

Allen, Patrick b. March 17, 1927 d. July 28, 2006
Actor. He was born in Nyasaland (now Malawi). He went to Hollywood, where he had several bit parts before landing his first big film, Alfred Hitchcock's version of Frederick Knott's "Dial M for Murder" (1954), in which he played a police detective. Later, he came back to Britain in the late 1950s and joined the Shakespeare Memorial Company at Stratford-upon-Avon. He married the actress Sarah Lawson and they worked together on stage several times at Stratford and later appeared as a married...[Read More] (Bio by: Claude)
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Allen, Ronald b. December 16, 1930 d. June 18, 1991
Actor, He was born and died in Reading, Berkshire, England. His film and television credits include "Bergerac," "Generations," "The Liver Birds," "Doctor Who," "Crossroads," "The Avengers," "Cleopatra," "Danger Man," "A Night to Remember," "The Adventures of Robin Hood," and "Romeo and Juliet." (Bio by: Genet)
Reading Crematorium, Reading, England

Allen, Steve b. December 26, 1921 d. October 30, 2000
Actor, Comedian, Composer, Author. First host of the NBC "Tonight Show." Frequent guest panelist on the 1950s television show, "What's My Line." Born in New York City, his parents were the vaudeville comedy team of Montrose and Allen. His father, Carroll Allen, died when he was a small child and his mother, Isabelle Montrose Allen, moved the family to Chicago to live with her parents. He claimed that he had an unhappy childhood, going to 18 different schools. For a while he attended...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Courts of Remembrance, Columbarium of Providence [unmarked]

Alleyn, Edward b. September 1, 1566 d. November 25, 1626
Actor. One of the greatest performers of the Elizabethan stage, he was rivaled only by Richard Burbage and praised by such authors as Ben Jonson and Thomas Nashe. He was particularly noted for his interpretations of Christopher Marlowe's "Tamburlaine", "Doctor Faustus", and "The Jew of Malta", and Robert Greene's "Orlando Furioso". Alleyn was born in London. He probably began acting as a boy and by 1587 he was a fixture of the Admiral's Men theatrical troupe. In 1592 he married the...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Dulwich College, London, England
Plot: Beneath the altar of the Old College Chapel

Allister, Claud b. October 3, 1888 d. July 26, 1970
Actor in 72 films including: "Slightly Scarlet," "Platinum Blonde," "The Private Life of Henry VIII," "The Dark Angel," "Dracula's Daughter," "Lillian Russell," and "Kiss Me Kate." (Bio by: Tony Scott)
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Allport, Christopher b. 1947 d. January 25, 2008
Actor. Prolific character actor who appeared in many popular films and television shows, including The X Files, To Live and Die In L.A., NYPD Blue, ER, CSI: Miami, and 7th Heaven. He died in an avalanche on Mountain High ski resort, near Wrightwood, California. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
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Alonso, Cachirulo (Enrique) b. September 7, 1923 d. August 27, 2004
Actor, Playwright. He was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Born Enrique Fernández Tallaeche, he made his debut on stage in 1948 with the play "La Temporada del Recuerdo." But he is fondly remembered for his character "Cachirulo" that he played for the childrens' program for television "Teatro Fantástico" of which he also was producer and that runned for 1955 to 1961. Also he adapted several popular Mexican tales such as "Dos Tandas para un Boleto," "Chin, Chan Chun y las Musas del País," "El...[Read More] (Bio by: Claude)
Panteón Jardines del Recuerdo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Alonso, Ernesto b. February 28, 1917 d. August 7, 2007
Actor, Filmmaker. Ernesto Ramírez Alonso (his full name) was considered one of the most important actors, producers and directors in the Golden Age of Mexican screen and television. After studying drama with the Blanch sisters and he debuted as a performer in the film "La Sandunga" (1937). His first success was in "Historia de un Gran Amor" (1942), along with Jorge Negrete and Gloria Marín. As his popularity grew director Luis Buñuel gave him major roles in three films, "Los Olvidados," "...[Read More] (Bio by: Claude)
Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Alonso, Rafael b. July 5, 1920 d. October 24, 1998
Spanish actor best known for his films "Cómicos", "El Baile," and "El Abuelo," his last film. (Bio by: Claude)
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown

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Ainley, Henry b. August 21, 1879 d. October 31, 1945
Actor. Father of actor Richard Ainley. Henry Ainley acted in hundreds of productions. Ainley played major parts in many Shakespeare plays, beginning with "Henry V" in 1900 and ending with "As You Like it" in 1936. (Bio by: MC)
Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England

Ainsley, Norman b. May 4, 1881 d. January 23, 1948
Actor. Scottish-born screen and stage figure. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Whispering Pines, Lot #1393

Ainsworth, Charles Sydney b. December 21, 1873 d. May 21, 1922
Actor. The son of W. Herbert Ainsworth and Janette Wallace (Clugston) Ainsworth, he came to the United States from England in 1877. His full name was Charles Sydney Ainsworth; however, he used his middle name and was better known as "Sydney" Ainsworth. During the Spanish-American War, he was a Private in the 1st Wisconsin Regiment, Company G. He went on stage in 1899 after his tour of duty in Cuba. His break into show business came when a director needed someone with military experience to...[Read More] (Bio by: Number1)
Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Plot: Section 17, Lot 005, Grave 2

Aitken, Spottiswoode b. April 16, 1868 d. February 26, 1933
Actor. Dignified character player of silent films. Born Frank Spottiswoode Aitken in Edinburgh, he made his stage debut at age 13 and spent nearly 20 years touring the United States in stock companies. During a 1907 road production of "Pocahontas" he met actor and future director D.W. Griffith, who later invited him to join the Biograph studio. Onscreen Aitken most often played strong patriarchs, memorably as...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Secret Gardens (formerly Section 19), #120 [unmarked]

Akins, Claude b. May 25, 1926 d. January 27, 1994
Actor. A graduate of Northwestern University, he served with the United States Army Signal Corps in World War II in Burma and the Phillipines. He was a popular motion picture and television figure who appeared in many classic television series. He played the title role in the series "Sheriff Lobo." (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Cancer
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend

Albach Retty, Wolf b. May 28, 1906 d. February 21, 1967
Actor. Austrian leading man, he made his film debut in the silent "Das grobe Hemd." To his well-known movies belong: "The Black Hussar," "Tales from Vienna Woods" and "Hotel Sacher." He was Romy Schneider's father. (Bio by: MC)
Zentralfriedhof, Vienna, Wien, Austria
Plot: Buried with his mother, Actress Rosa Albach Retty.

Alberni, Luis b. October 4, 1886 d. December 23, 1962
Actor in 156 films including: "Svengali," "When Ladies Meet," "Roberta," "Goin' To Town," "Anthony Adverse," "Madame X," "Babes on Broadway," "A Bell for Adano," and "The Ten Commandments." (Bio by: Tony Scott)
Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Albers, Hans b. September 22, 1891 d. July 24, 1960
Actor. In 1930 he appeared with Marlene Dietrich in "Der Blaue Engel." He had a relationship with the Jewish actress Hansi Burg, who fled to England from the Nazis. Albers was questioned by the Gestapo, but he was so famous that he was soon released. After his death, the Wilhelmsplatz in Hamburg was named after him. (Bio by: MC)
Ohlsdorfer Friedhof, Hamburg, Germany

Albert, Eddie b. April 22, 1906 d. May 26, 2005
Actor. Fondly remembered for his role of lawyer-turned-farmer Oliver Wendell Douglas on the classic television series "Green Acres" which ran from 1965-1971. Eddie Albert's career started on radio, and appeared on the earliest test for television in 1936. He made his film debut in the military-academy comedy "Brother Rat" in 1938. He went on to co-star in "Brother Rat and a Baby," and "Four Wives" in 1939. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was an active participant...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Albert, Edward Laurence b. February 20, 1951 d. September 22, 2006
Actor. Son of Actor Eddie Albert and singer Margo. He is best remembered for his role in the 1972 film opposite Goldie Hawn, "Butterflies are Free," for which he won a Golden Globe. He appeared in numerous films, and was a regular guest-star on television. He died of lung cancer at age 55 just a year after his father's death...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
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Albertson, Coit b. October 14, 1880 d. December 13, 1953
Actor. He starred on Broadway in "Stubborn Cinderella" prior to making his screen debut in 1915. He appeared in "The $1,000,000 Reward"(1920), "Face to Face"(1922), "Scandal Street"(1925) as 'Frank Arnold' in "The Jazz Girl" (1926) and "The Return of Boston Blackie"(1927). (Bio by: MC)
Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Cremated

Albertson, Frank b. February 2, 1909 d. February 29, 1964
Actor. Appeared on stage, in motion pictures, and on television. Two of his more memorable roles were "Psycho" and "Bye Bye Birdie".
Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section P, Lot 284, Grave 4

Albertson, Jack b. June 16, 1910 d. November 25, 1981
Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Singer, and Musician. Born in Malden, Massachusetts to Jewish parents - Flora Craft, a Russian immigrant, and Leo Albertson, a Polish immigrant. He had an older sister, Mabel Albertson, and a brother, Frank, who were also actors. Albertson dropped out of high school and traveled to New York City in an attempt make it big in show business. He was too poor to get a room in a flophouse, so in the winter he would sleep on the IRT subway for a nickel, and hide out when the...[Read More]
Cause of death: Cancer
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Albin, Andy b. December 25, 1907 d. December 27, 1994
Actor. He began his career in vaudeville after winning a contest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then entered films and television. His films include, "Bates Motel" (1987), "Gable And Lombard" (1976), "Brock's Last Case" (1973), "1776" (1972), "More Dead Than Alive" (1969), "Tammy And The Millionaire" (1967), "Don't Worry, We'll Think Of A Title" (1967), "The Cincinnati Kid" (1965), "McHale's Navy Joins The Air Force" (1965), "Gun Fight" (1961), and "North By Northwest" (1959). He also appeared...[Read More] (Bio by: Kris)
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend

Albright, Wally b. September 3, 1925 d. August 7, 1999
Actor. A child performer of the 1930s, he is best remembered for his brief stint as Wally in the "Our Gang" films. He was the leader of the Little Rascals in "Hi'-Neighbor!" (1934), "For Pete's Sake!" (1934), and "The First Round-Up" (1934), while in "Honky Donkey" (1934) and "Washee Ironee" (1934) he played a rich kid who happily joins the Gang. His character appealingly combined waifish looks with a well-meaning, take-charge personality. Albright's nearly 60 other movie credits include "The...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Ascension, Lot 7380, Lawn Crypt 3.

Alda, Robert b. February 26, 1914 d. May 3, 1986
Actor. Appeared on stage, in motion pictures, and on television from the 1940s to the 1980s. He was the father of actor Alan Alda. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Stroke
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Ascension

Alderman, John b. June 6, 1934 d. January 12, 1987
Actor. Appeared on stage, in motion pictures, and on television from the 1950s to the 1980s. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Maimonides 13, L-7277, space 2

Alderson, Erville b. September 11, 1882 d. August 4, 1957
Actor. One of those ubiquitous Hollywood character players whose face is familiar but whose name draws a blank, he appeared in nearly 200 films over 40 years. With his lean, stern features and mane of graying (later white) hair, Alderson was typically cast as authority figures. Most of these were uncredited bits but he did have some memorable movie moments: as the corrupt handwriting expert in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), as Jefferson Davis in "The Santa Fe Trail" (1940), Andrew...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 12, Lot 299 (Family Stone

Alderson, John b. April 10, 1916 d. August 4, 2006
Actor. Born in Hordern, England, he worked in the United States for nearly 40 years. He appeared in over 100 films and TV shows during his long career, and is particularly remembered for his westerns. Alderson's films include "Against All Flags" (1952), "Moonfleet" (1955), "My Fair Lady" (1964), "Hellfighters" (1968), "Blazing Saddles" (1974), "The Cat from Outer Space" (1978), "The Wild Geese" (1978), "Ragtime" (as James Cagney's assistant, 1981), and "Young Guns II" (1990). Also he worked...[Read More] (Bio by: Claude)
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Aldridge, Ira Frederick b. July 24, 1807 d. August 7, 1867
19th century African-American Shakespearian actor and the first American actor to perform in Russia. Described as "a star of the first magnitude" and "the most beautiful male artist that one can imagin." Ira Frederick Aldridge, known as the African Roscius was born in New York City on July 24, 1807. He was the son of Rev. Daniel and Luranah Aldridge, poor citizens of class known as "Free Negroes." Aldridge was educated at New York's African Free School where he won many oratory contests...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Lodz Evangelical Cemetery, Lodz, Poland

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Adams, Don b. April 13, 1923 d. September 25, 2005
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Agent Maxwell Smart' in the hit 1960s television comedy, "Get Smart" (1965 to 1970), for which he won three Emmy Awards. He was also the voice of television cartoon characters "Tennessee Tuxedo" and "Inspector Gadget." Born Donald James Yarmy, in New York City, of Hungarian and Irish descent, during World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corps, and was the only member of his platoon to survive the Battle for Guadalcanal. While on...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Lung infection
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 8, Lot 57, Grave 20
GPS coordinates: 34.0898254457742, -118.31668138504 (hddd.dddd)

Adams, Jonathan b. February 14, 1931 d. June 13, 2005
Actor. A prolific television and stage actor with numerous appearances to his credit, he is best known for the role of 'Dr Everett Scott' in the motion picture version of cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1974. He had originally played the part of 'The Narrator' in the London, England stage production. (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Stroke
Golders Green Jewish Cemetery, London, England

Adams, Nick b. July 10, 1931 d. February 6, 1968
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Johnny Yuma' in the television western series "The Rebel" (1959 to 1962). The studios molded his acting persona in the same "troubled young man" persona as his close friend, actor James Dean. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Garfield, New Jersey. After starting his acting career as an uncredited extra in the film "Somebody Loves Me" (1952), he joined the United...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Suspected suicide
Saints Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Church Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Adams, Stanley b. April 7, 1915 d. April 27, 1977
Actor. His best known role was playing 'Cyrano Jones' in the 1960s science fiction television series "Star Trek" episode of "The Trouble with Tribbles" which aired in 1967. He had a long and successful television acting career, appearing in episodes of series such as "The Twilight Zone", "Gunsmoke", Gillgan's Island", "the Rat Patrol", "McHale's Navy", "Bonanza" and many others. He occasionally had motion picture roles, most of which were bit parts. He died as a result of a self-inflicted...[Read More]
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea

Adams, Ted b. March 17, 1890 d. September 24, 1973
Actor. He appeared in 180 motion pictures from 1930 to 1952 including "Hop-Along Cassidy," "The Lone Ranger," "Billy the Kid," "Valley of Fear," "Across the Rio Grande" and "Heart of the Rockies."
Chapel Of The Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Adler, Jacob b. February 12, 1855 d. April 1, 1926
Actor.
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York, USA

Adler, Jay b. September 26, 1896 d. September 23, 1978
Actor. Brother of Luther and Stella Adler, Jay acted in 21 television series/shows and 45 movies including: "Scandal Sheet," "The Bad and The Beautiful," "Love Me or Leave Me," "The Brothers Karamazov," "The Story on Page One," and "The Family Jewels." (Bio by: Tony Scott)
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section F

Adler, Luther b. May 4, 1903 d. December 8, 1984
Actor. Brother of Jay and Stella Adler, Luther acted in 28 television series/shows and 33 films including: "The Loves of Carmen," "D.O.A.," "The Last Angry Man," "Cast a Giant Shadow," "Voyage of the Damned" and "Absence of Malice." (Bio by: Tony Scott)
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens County, New York, USA
Plot: Section F

Adlon, Louis b. October 7, 1905 d. March 31, 1947
Actor. Real name Louis Adlon, Jr. The grandson of famed hotelier Lorenz Adlon, he was raised in the luxurious surroundings of Berlin's Hotel Adlon, which he was expected to inherit. The rise of Hitler drove him into exile in Hollywood, where he married Rose Davies (sister of movie star Marion Davies) and launched a career as...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Legends (formerly Section 8).

Adolfi, John b. January 19, 1881 d. May 11, 1933
Actor. Had a varied career as a motion picture director, actor, writer, and producer, mainly in the silent era from the 1910s to the 1920s. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Love, N-6352

Adolphson, Edvin b. February 25, 1893 d. October 31, 1979
Swedish Actor, Director. He was active through 50 years, and made some 500 roles. His debut was made in 1912, but the breakthrough came 1923 in ”Friare från Landsvägen”. He played with Ingrid Bergman in ”Only one night” (1939), and is for instance noted for ”Änglar, finns dom?” (1961), August Strindberg´s ”Hemsöborna”, and probably his greatest success ever, as Markurells in ”Markurells i Wadköping” (1968). He also directed the first Swedish sound film, ”Säg det i toner” 1929. He is the father...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Solna kyrkogård, Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden

Agar, John b. January 31, 1921 d. April 7, 2002
Actor. He is best remembered for marrying actress Shirley Temple. As an actor, he is best remembered for his roles in "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949) and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" (1949). Born John George Agar, Jr. in Chicago, Illinois, he was the oldest of four children of a local meat packer. During World War II, he enlisted into the US Army Air Force, attaining the rank of Sergeant. A handsome man who looked good in uniform, he was stationed in Hollywood to provide Air Force assistance in...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Emphysema
Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA

Agnew, Bob b. June 4, 1899 d. November 8, 1983
Actor. Juvenile lead of the silent era whose acting career faded with the advent of sound. Agnew acted in supporting roles in many films of the 1920s, including "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" (1923) with Gloria Swanson and "Wine of Youth" (1924) with Eleanor Boardman. One of his last roles was a small part in the all-star musical "Golddiggers of 1933." (Bio by: MC)
Cause of death: Kidney failure
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Aherne, Brian b. May 2, 1902 d. February 10, 1986
Actor. Made his debut in British cinema in "The Eleventh Commandment" in 1924 and appeared on stage in London. He moved to Hollywood in the 1930s and appeared in Rouben Mamoulian's "Song of Songs" (1933). Other films included "Sylvia Scarlett" (1936), "Juarez" (1939), for which he an Oscar nomination for best actor, Alfred Hitchcock's "I Confess" (1953)...[Read More]
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend

Ahlm, Philip Eugene b. July 15, 1905 d. July 5, 1954
Actor, Stuntman. A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Ahlm's films roles include, "Seas Beneath" (1931), "Thin Ice" (1937), "Forever And A Day" (1943), "Five Graves To Cairo" (1943), "The Land Is Mine" (1943), "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946), "O.S.S." (1946), "The Beginning Or The End" (1947), "Undercover Maisie" (1947), "Joan Of Arc" (1948), "Where Danger Lies" (1950), "Let's Dance" (1950), "The Desert Fox: The Story of Erwin Rommel" (1951), "The Las Vegas Story" (1952), and "Bad For Each...[Read More] (Bio by: Kris)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: W, 0, 1498

Ahn, Philip b. March 29, 1905 d. February 28, 1978
Actor. Korean-American character actor who played hundreds of Chinese and Japanese characters during a long career. In his later years, he achieved his greatest fame as the wise "Master Kan" on the television series "Kung Fu" (1972).
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Courts of Remembrance, Crypt 1107

Ahrle, Elof b. January 21, 1900 d. June 3, 1965
Actor. Starred in movies from the 1930s to 1960. He was also an accomplished writer and director. (Bio by: Lisa S)
Norra begravningsplatsen (Northern Cemetery), Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Plot: 19B/205.

Aidman, Charles b. January 21, 1925 d. November 7, 1993
Actor. Appeared in motion pictures and on television. Guest starred on "The Twilight Zone," and narrated the 1980s revival. (Bio by: Kenneth McNeil)
Cause of death: Cancer
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Room of Prayer

Aiken, George L. b. 1830 d. 1876
Playwrite, Actor. He dramatized Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and acted in its first performance at Troy, New York on Sept. 27, 1852, where it ran for 100 nights.
Cain Cemetery, Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA

Ainley, Anthony b. August 20, 1932 d. May 3, 2004
Actor. He was best known for playing the Master, arch-nemesis to "Dr. Who" in the long-running television series. He played the role from 1981 until the show ended in 1989. He also appeared in numerous British TV shows and in movies like "Naked Evil," "You Only Live Twice," "Inspector Clouseau," and "Satan's Skin." (Bio by: Butterfly)
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