American movie stars died in 1990
Here are 46 famous actresses from United States of America died in 1990:
Audrey Ferris
Audrey Ferris (August 30, 1909 Detroit-May 3, 1990 Los Angeles) also known as Audrey Kellar was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the 1920s as a child performer on the vaudeville stage. Ferris went on to appear in over 60 films throughout her career, including notable roles in "The Broadway Melody" (1929), "The Three Musketeers" (1935), and "The Great Garrick" (1937). She also worked as a stunt double for various actresses during the silent film era. Ferris retired from acting in the early 1950s and went on to work as a casting director. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 80.
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Madge Bellamy
Madge Bellamy (June 30, 1899 Hillsboro-January 24, 1990 Upland) a.k.a. Margaret Derden Philpott was an American actor.
She began her career in the silent film era and was known for her roles in horror and western films. Bellamy rose to fame after playing the lead role in the 1925 horror classic, "The Phantom of the Opera," opposite Lon Chaney. Bellamy continued to act in films throughout the 1920s and 1930s, in notable films such as "White Zombie" (1932).
In the 1940s, Bellamy's career began to decline due to personal and career setbacks. She suffered from alcohol addiction and was involved in a highly publicized court case over unpaid taxes. Bellamy attempted to make a comeback in the 1950s, with roles in television and stage productions, but was largely unsuccessful.
Despite the ups and downs of her career, Bellamy remained a beloved figure among classic film enthusiasts.
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Joan Bennett
Joan Bennett (February 27, 1910 Palisades Park-December 7, 1990 Scarsdale) also known as Joan Geraldine Bennett, Joanie or Doanie was an American actor. She had four children, Stephanie Guest, Melinda Markey, Diana Markey and Shelley Antonia Wanger.
Joan Bennett began her acting career in the 1920s, appearing in several silent films. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s as a leading lady in Hollywood films such as "Father of the Bride" and "Little Women". Later in her career, she transitioned to television roles, including a stint as the lead in the popular soap opera "Dark Shadows".
Bennett was also known for her personal life, including a high-profile scandal in the 1950s when her husband shot her agent. She was also married five times, including to film producer Walter Wanger. Bennett was an animal lover and an advocate for animal rights, and later in life, she became a painter. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 80.
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Barbara Baxley
Barbara Baxley (January 1, 1923 Porterville-June 7, 1990 Manhattan) a.k.a. Barbara Angie Rose Baxley was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the 1940s, and gained critical acclaim for her stage performances, particularly in the works of playwright Tennessee Williams. Baxley was known for her versatility and played a variety of roles in films such as "Easy Rider" and "Norma Rae". She also appeared in several television shows including "The Twilight Zone" and "The Streets of San Francisco". Baxley was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the play "Dylan". She passed away in 1990 from cancer.
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Jane Novak
Jane Novak (January 12, 1896 St. Louis-February 3, 1990 Woodland Hills) otherwise known as Johana B. Novak was an American actor and author. She had two children, Virginia Rita Novak and Mickell Novack.
Novak began her acting career in silent films in the 1910s and eventually transitioned to talkies in the 1920s. She starred in over 90 films throughout her career and worked with notable directors such as Cecil B. DeMille and Ernst Lubitsch. Novak's most notable films include "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1921), "The Kid Stakes" (1927) and "Elmer Gantry" (1960).
In addition to her acting career, Novak was also an accomplished author. She wrote several books including "The Garden Without Walls" and "It Happened in Hollywood". Novak was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild and advocated for actor's rights throughout her career.
After retiring from acting, Novak ran a successful antique shop with her husband for many years. She continued to be involved in the film industry and served as a consultant to filmmakers. Jane Novak was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the Hollywood film industry.
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Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey (March 29, 1918 Southampton County-August 17, 1990 Philadelphia) otherwise known as Pearl Mae Bailey, Pearly Mae or Dickie was an American singer, actor and voice actor. She had two children, Dee Dee Belson and Tony Bellson.
Bailey began her career in the 1930s as a teenager, performing in vaudeville shows and nightclubs. She gained national attention in 1946 with her performance in the all-black Broadway production of "St. Louis Woman". Bailey went on to have a successful career in both music and film, with notable roles in movies such as "Carmen Jones" and "Porgy and Bess". She also became the first African American woman to host her own television variety show in 1970 with "The Pearl Bailey Show". Beyond her entertainment career, Bailey was a supporter of civil rights and worked with organizations such as the NAACP.
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Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo (September 18, 1905 Stockholm-April 15, 1990 New York City) a.k.a. Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, The Swedish Sphinx, The Face, Garbo, Greta Gustafsson or La Divina was an American actor, musician and model.
Born to a working-class family in Stockholm, Garbo started her career in the film industry in Europe before relocating to Hollywood during the silent film era. She quickly rose to fame for her enigmatic beauty and captivating performances, gaining critical acclaim for her roles in classics such as "Camille" and "Ninotchka". However, Garbo was notoriously private and reclusive, avoiding interviews and public appearances outside of her film work. Despite this, she remains a cinematic icon and pioneering figure in the film industry. Garbo retired at the age of 35, having made 27 films in total, and lived the rest of her life quietly in New York City.
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Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne (December 20, 1898 Louisville-September 4, 1990 Los Angeles) also known as First Lady of Hollywood, Irene Marie Dunn, Irene Marie Dunne or Dunnie was an American singer and actor. Her child is called Mary Frances.
Irene Dunne began her career as a concert singer and performed on Broadway before making her way to Hollywood. She starred in several successful films in the 1930s and 1940s, including "Cimarron," "The Awful Truth," and "Love Affair." Dunne was nominated for five Academy Awards for Best Actress, a record that stood for many years.
In addition to her successful film career, Dunne was also involved in philanthropy and served as a board member for several organizations, including the Motion Picture Relief Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
After retiring from acting in the 1950s, Dunne remained active in the entertainment industry, serving as a television host and making occasional appearances in film and television. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Kennedy Center Honors.
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Anne Revere
Anne Revere (June 25, 1903 New York City-December 18, 1990 Locust Valley) otherwise known as Ann Revere was an American actor.
She began her acting career in theater and later made the transition to film, appearing in over 40 movies. Revere won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "National Velvet" (1945) and was also nominated for her roles in "The Song of Bernadette" (1943) and "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947). In addition to her successful film career, Revere was also heavily involved in social activism, supporting causes such as civil rights and labor rights. She was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for her political beliefs, but continued to work in theater and television until her death in 1990.
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Connie Russell
Connie Russell (May 9, 1923 New York City-December 18, 1990) also known as Constance Russell was an American actor.
She began her career on Broadway in the late 1940s and made her film debut in 1949 with a small role in "Any Number Can Play". She appeared in several films throughout the 1950s, including "The Revolt of Mamie Stover" and "Susan Slept Here". Russell later transitioned to television, where she appeared in popular shows such as "Perry Mason" and "The Twilight Zone". She was also a regular panelist on the game show "Match Game" in the 1960s. Despite her success on stage and screen, Russell struggled with alcoholism and depression throughout her life. She died in 1990 at the age of 67.
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Portland Hoffa
Portland Hoffa (January 25, 1905 Portland-December 25, 1990 Los Angeles) was an American comedian and actor.
She was most known for her work on radio and stage with her husband and comedy partner Fred Allen. Hoffa started in entertainment with a theater group in Portland and eventually made her way to New York City where she met Allen. The two became a successful comedy duo and performed together on numerous radio and television programs, including "The Fred Allen Show." Hoffa also appeared in several films, including "It's in the Bag!" where she starred alongside Allen. Outside of her entertainment career, Hoffa was known for her philanthropic work, supporting causes such as the American Cancer Society and various animal welfare organizations.
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Lisa Kirk
Lisa Kirk (February 25, 1925 Charleroi-November 11, 1990 New York City) a.k.a. Elsie Marie Kirk or Kirk, Lisa was an American singer and actor.
She began her career performing in nightclubs and on Broadway, appearing in shows such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "The Ziegfeld Follies." Kirk gained popularity through her appearances on television variety shows, such as "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." She also recorded several albums, including "I Feel a Song Coming On," "Lisa Kirk Sings At The Plaza," and "An Enchanting Evening with Lisa Kirk." Kirk was known for her powerful voice and vivacious stage presence. She was married to theater producer and director Herbert Ross from 1951 until their divorce in 1959. Kirk continued to perform on stage and screen until her death from a heart attack in 1990 at the age of 65.
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Patricia Dunn
Patricia Dunn (November 27, 2014 Los Angeles-May 3, 1990 New York City) also known as patricia Dunn or Patricia Dunne was an American actor.
Dunn is best known for her work on Broadway, where she appeared in several productions throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Disembodied" (1957), "The Wild Wild West" (1966), and "Bonanza" (1967). Dunn was a founding member of the Actors Studio in New York City and studied under Lee Strasberg. She was known for her powerful performances and dedication to her craft. Dunn passed away in 1990 at the age of 75.
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Dorothea Kent
Dorothea Kent (June 21, 1916 Saint Joseph-August 23, 1990 Hollywood) was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, primarily in supporting roles. Kent worked for various studios, including Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Columbia Pictures. Some of her notable film credits include "The Great O'Malley" (1937), "The Roaring Twenties" (1939), and "The Flying Tigers" (1942).
In addition to her film work, Kent also appeared in several TV series in the 1950s and 1960s, including "Perry Mason," "Rawhide," and "Maverick." Her last acting credit was in the 1967 film "Red Tomahawk."
Outside of acting, Kent was known for her passion for horses and horse racing. She often attended races and owned several horses over the years. She was also active in supporting numerous charitable organizations, including the March of Dimes and the John Tracy Clinic for deaf children.
Kent passed away in 1990 at the age of 74.
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Maxine Gates
Maxine Gates (May 3, 1917 Hebron-July 27, 1990 Panorama City) also known as Maxine Gates Unland was an American actor.
She appeared in several popular TV shows and films during the 1950s and '60s, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "The Twilight Zone," and "Perry Mason." In addition to her acting career, Gates was also a successful voiceover artist and worked on many radio programs in the 1940s and '50s. She was married to Hollywood writer and producer Tony Barrett for over 30 years until his death in 1974. Gates retired from acting in the 1970s and spent her later years volunteering in her community and supporting various charity organizations. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 73.
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Ina Balin
Ina Balin (November 12, 1937 Brooklyn-June 20, 1990 New Haven) otherwise known as Ina Rosenberg was an American actor. She had three children, Kim Thuy, Nguyet Baty and Ba-Nhi Mai.
Balin began her career as a model and later transitioned to acting, making her television debut in "Playhouse 90" in 1958. Her breakthrough role came in the 1960 film "The Comancheros", where she starred alongside John Wayne. Balin appeared in numerous TV shows and movies throughout her career, including "Perry Mason", "The Virginian", and "The Fugitive". She also received critical acclaim for her performance in the 1961 film "From the Terrace". Balin was a dedicated activist and philanthropist, particularly for issues related to children's health and welfare. She passed away in 1990 due to complications from pulmonary hypertension.
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Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner (December 24, 1922 Smithfield-January 25, 1990 Westminster) also known as Ava Lavinia Gardner, Snowdrop, Angel, Ava Lavina Gardner or The Christmas Eve Girl was an American actor.
Gardner was born in North Carolina and grew up in poverty during the Great Depression. She was discovered by Hollywood while working as a model and quickly rose to fame, starring in films such as "The Killers," "Mogambo," and "The Night of the Iguana." Her beauty was legendary and she had relationships with many famous men, including Frank Sinatra and Howard Hughes. However, Gardner struggled with alcoholism and had a tumultuous personal life. She was also known for her sharp wit and independent spirit. After retiring from acting in the 1980s, Gardner spent her final years living in London. She died of pneumonia at the age of 67.
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Sara Seegar
Sara Seegar (July 1, 1914 Greentown-August 12, 1990 Langhorne) also known as Sara Frances Seegar or Sara Seegar Stone was an American actor. She had two children, Francine Stone and Josef Stone.
Sara Seegar was born in Greentown, Indiana, and raised in a theatrical family. She attended Northwestern University, where she studied drama and graduated in 1934. She began her acting career on stage, appearing in numerous plays on and off Broadway in the 1930s and 1940s. Seegar made her film debut in the 1949 film "Little Women," and went on to appear in several other movies throughout her career, including "The Girls of Pleasure Island" and "Only the Valiant."
Seegar also had an extensive television career, appearing in several popular series of the time, such as "Gunsmoke," "The Twilight Zone," and "Perry Mason." She retired from acting in the early 1960s to focus on raising her family, but returned to the industry briefly in the late 1970s and 1980s, appearing in several television movies and series.
Aside from acting, Seegar was also known for her philanthropic work. She was a member of the board of directors for the Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania, and was active in various other charitable organizations throughout her life. She passed away in Langhorne, Pennsylvania in 1990 at the age of 76.
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Dovima
Dovima (December 11, 1927 New York City-May 31, 1990 Fort Lauderdale) also known as Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, Dorothy Horan, Dovima Horan or Doe was an American model and actor. Her child is called Alison Murray.
Dovima rose to fame in the 1950s as a prominent fashion model, most notably for her work with fashion photographer Richard Avedon. She became known for her striking looks, including her tall stature and unique features such as her long neck and dark eyebrows. In addition to modeling, Dovima appeared in several films and television series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She retired from the entertainment industry in the 1970s and later moved to Florida with her daughter. Despite her brief career, Dovima is remembered as a fashion icon and one of the most influential models of her time.
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Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 Brooklyn-January 20, 1990 Santa Monica) also known as Ruby Catherine Stevens, Ruby Katherine Stevens, The Queen, Babs, Missy, Miss Barbara Stanwyck, Ruby Stevens or The Best Actress Who Never Won an Oscar was an American actor and fashion model. She had one child, Dion Anthony Fay.
Stanwyck began her career as a fashion model in the 1920s before transitioning to acting. She quickly became known for her strong, no-nonsense persona and appeared in over 80 films throughout her career. Some of her most iconic roles include as Phyllis Dietrichson in "Double Indemnity" (1944) and as Victoria Barkley in the 1960s TV western series "The Big Valley".
Stanwyck was also a trailblazer for women in Hollywood, becoming one of the highest paid actors of her time and often playing independent, complex female characters. She was nominated for four Academy Awards throughout her career, but never won. In 1982, she received an honorary Oscar for her contributions to the film industry.
Off screen, Stanwyck was known for her philanthropy and support of charities focusing on children and animals. She was also a private person and rarely gave interviews or discussed her personal life in public.
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Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard (June 3, 1910 Whitestone-April 23, 1990 Ronco sopra Ascona) also known as Marion Pauline Levy, Marion Goddard Levy, Pauline Marion Goddard Levy, Pauline Goddard Levy, Pauline Marion Levy or Marion Levy was an American model, actor, dancer, film producer and singer.
She began her career as a child model and later transitioned into acting, becoming one of the most prominent leading ladies of the 1940s. She appeared in numerous films including "Modern Times" (1936), "The Great Dictator" (1940), and "So Proudly We Hail!" (1943), earning Academy Award nominations for her performances in "So Proudly We Hail!" and "An American Romance" (1944). In addition to acting, Goddard also produced and co-produced several films throughout her career. She was also known for her personal life, being married to legendary actor Charlie Chaplin from 1936 to 1942 and then to writer Erich Maria Remarque. After retiring from the film industry, Goddard lived in Switzerland until her death in 1990.
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Katharine Balfour
Katharine Balfour (February 7, 1921 New York City-April 3, 1990 New York City) a.k.a. Katherine Balfour was an American actor.
She began her career in theater, performing in various productions in New York City. Balfour eventually transitioned to film and television, appearing in several popular TV shows and movies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Some of her notable roles include appearances in "The Twilight Zone," "The Fugitive," and "Perry Mason." She also had a successful Broadway career, starring in productions of "The Heiress" and "The Tower Beyond Tragedy." Balfour was known for her dynamic range and ability to capture complex characters on stage and screen, earning critical acclaim and admiration from her peers in the industry. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 69 due to complications from pneumonia.
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Marilyn Buferd
Marilyn Buferd (January 30, 1925 Detroit-March 27, 1990 Austin) also known as Marilyn Bufferd, Marylin Buferd, Marylin Bufferd or Marylyn Buferd was an American actor.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Buferd then transitioned to acting and appeared in films such as "The Red Danube" (1949) and "The Eddie Cantor Story" (1953). She also made several TV appearances including in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". In addition to her acting career, Buferd also worked as a choreographer and dance instructor. She was married to theater director and producer Robert Whitehead for over 20 years until his death in 2002. Buferd passed away in 1990 from cancer at the age of 65.
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Helen Jerome Eddy
Helen Jerome Eddy (February 25, 1897 New York City-January 27, 1990 Alhambra) also known as Helen Jerone Eddy, Helen Eddy or Helene Jerome Eddy was an American actor.
She began her acting career in 1912 as a stage performer, and later transitioned to film in the 1920s. Eddy appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, often playing supporting roles or small character parts. She was known for her distinctive voice, which she lent to several animated films in the 1930s and 1940s. Eddy also had a successful career in radio, hosting her own program "Helen Eddy's True Story" in the 1940s. Despite her lengthy career in the entertainment industry, Eddy is perhaps best remembered for her supporting role in the 1946 film "The Best Years of Our Lives," which won several Academy Awards.
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Lois Moran
Lois Moran (March 1, 1909 Pittsburgh-July 13, 1990 Sedona) also known as Lois Darlington Dowling was an American actor.
Moran began her acting career at the young age of 13, when she was discovered by a producer and cast in the film "The Perfect Flapper" (1924). She quickly rose to fame in Hollywood during the silent film era, starring in over 30 films throughout the 1920s and early 1930s. Many of her roles were as the leading lady opposite popular actors such as John Barrymore and Ramon Novarro.
After the transition to talking films, Moran's career began to decline, and she appeared in fewer films. She did, however, have a brief comeback in the 1960s with appearances in films such as "Spencer's Mountain" (1963) and "Toys in the Attic" (1963).
Outside of acting, Moran was known for her lavish lifestyle and was a regular presence in Hollywood's social scene. She was also briefly married to the CEO of MGM studios, Louis B. Mayer, in the 1930s.
Moran eventually retired from acting in the 1970s and lived out the remainder of her life in Sedona, Arizona. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 81.
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Lotus Long
Lotus Long (July 18, 1909 Atlantic City-September 14, 1990 Orange County) also known as Lotus Pearl Shibata, Lotus or Karen Sorrell was an American actor.
Lotus Long began her career on Broadway in the late 1920s and went on to appear in several Hollywood films in the 1930s and 1940s, including "The Good Earth" and "The Thief of Bagdad." She was one of the few Asian-American actors of her time to have consistent work in the entertainment industry, despite facing discrimination and limited opportunities. In addition to her acting career, Long was also an accomplished cabaret singer and performer, often incorporating her Chinese heritage into her shows. She also worked as an activist and advocate for Asian-American representation in the arts throughout her life. Long died in 1990 at the age of 81.
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Jean Wallace
Jean Wallace (October 12, 1923 Chicago-February 14, 1990 Beverly Hills) also known as Jean Walasek was an American actor. She had three children, Thomas Jefferson Tone, Pascal Franchot Tone and Cornel Wallace Wilde Jr..
Jean Wallace started her career as a model and later transitioned into acting. She appeared in several films during the 1940s and 1950s, including "The Big Combo" (1955), which is considered her most notable performance. Throughout her career, she worked with many renowned directors such as Cecil B. DeMille, Samuel Fuller, and Roger Corman. In addition to her work in films, Wallace also appeared in several television shows, such as "The Twilight Zone" and "Bonanza". In her later years, she worked as a producer and collaborated with her husband, actor Cornel Wilde, on several film projects. Wallace passed away in 1990 due to a gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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Eve Arden
Eve Arden (April 30, 1908 Mill Valley-November 12, 1990 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Eunice M. Quedens or Eunice Quedens was an American actor. She had one child, Douglas Brooks West.
Arden began her acting career on Broadway in the 1920s before transitioning to film in the 1930s. She appeared in over 60 films throughout her career, including "Mildred Pierce" and "Anatomy of a Murder." Arden is best known for her television roles, including playing the sharp-tongued school principal, Miss Brooks, on the popular sitcom "Our Miss Brooks" and as neighbor Lillian Appleby on "The Mothers-In-Law." She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1985.
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Dorothy Mackaill
Dorothy Mackaill (March 4, 1903 Kingston upon Hull-August 12, 1990 Honolulu) also known as Miss Dorothy Mackaill was an American actor.
She was born in Kingston upon Hull, England but her family moved to Australia when she was a child before settling in New York City. Mackaill began her acting career in silent films but transitioned to talkies with great success. She appeared in over 70 films during the 1920s and 1930s, including "The Office Wife" and "Safe in Hell". Mackaill retired from acting in 1937 to focus on her personal life and later moved to Hawaii where she became a successful real estate agent.
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Dorothy Appleby
Dorothy Appleby (January 6, 1906 Portland-August 9, 1990 Long Island) a.k.a. dorothy_appleby was an American actor.
She began her career as a model for various magazines and newspapers, but eventually made her way to Hollywood where she appeared in over 50 films. She often played small roles, but was known for her comedic timing and her ability to steal scenes. She appeared in several Three Stooges shorts, including "Three Little Beers" and "All the World's a Stooge". Outside of her work in film, she was also a talented artist and had several gallery showings of her paintings. Later in life, she worked as an art teacher and also wrote an autobiography entitled, "90 Years and No Regrets".
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Mary Martin
Mary Martin (December 1, 1913 Weatherford-November 3, 1990 Rancho Mirage) a.k.a. Mary Virginia Martin was an American singer and actor. She had two children, Larry Hagman and Heller Halliday.
Mary Martin rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s as a Broadway actress, starring in a number of successful productions including "South Pacific," "The Sound of Music," and "Peter Pan," for which she won a Tony Award. She also appeared in several films, including the 1955 adaptation of "South Pacific."
In addition to her work on stage and screen, Martin was a frequent guest on television variety shows in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her distinctive voice and playful, energetic performances.
Throughout her career, Martin was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and donated both her time and money to various social causes. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989, one year before her death.
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Lois Neilson
Lois Neilson (September 7, 1895 Tulare-July 9, 1990 Los Angeles) also known as Lois Nelson was an American actor. She had two children, Lois Laurel and Stanley Robert Laurel.
Neilson began her acting career in silent films and appeared in more than 50 movies throughout her career. She frequently played supporting roles and often appeared as a nurse, secretary or telephone operator. Some of her notable films include "The Sea Wolf" (1941), "Gentleman Jim" (1942), and "Kiss and Tell" (1945).
In addition to her film work, Neilson also worked in radio and theater. She performed in plays such as "The Women" and "Arsenic and Old Lace" on Broadway and was a regular on the radio show "The Lux Radio Theatre."
Neilson retired from acting in the 1950s and dedicated her time to volunteering at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. She was married to actor Alan Hale for a brief period of time before his death in 1950.
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Jean Paige
Jean Paige (July 3, 1895 Paris-December 15, 1990 Los Angeles) also known as Lucile Beatrice O'Hair was an American actor.
Jean Paige began her career in vaudeville and later transitioned to silent films. She is best known for her supporting roles in several classic Hollywood films, including "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) and "The Ten Commandments" (1956). Throughout her career, she appeared in over 100 films and television shows, working well into her seventies. Paige was known for her versatility as an actress and her ability to bring depth to her characters, no matter the size of the role. She was also active in the Screen Actors Guild and served on its board of directors. Away from the screen, she was an avid philanthropist and supporter of numerous charities.
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Helen Bray
Helen Bray (November 25, 1889 Missouri-October 15, 1990 Redwood City) was an American actor.
Bray began her career on stage and later transitioned into film during the silent era. She appeared in over 100 films throughout her career, including "The Iron Mask" (1929) and "Dracula's Daughter" (1936). She was often cast in supporting roles as mothers, landladies, and housekeepers. In addition to her work on screen, Bray was also a popular radio personality, hosting the show "Aunt Helen's Nursery" on KGO in San Francisco for over 30 years. She was married to actor Robert Frazer from 1915 until his death in 1944. Bray passed away at the age of 100 in 1990.
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Kittens Reichert
Kittens Reichert (March 3, 1910 Yonkers-January 11, 1990 Louisville) otherwise known as Catherine Alma Reichert, Kittens, Kitty Reichert, Kittens Reickert, Marie Reichert, Kittens Reichart or Kittens Reicherts was an American actor.
She appeared in over 30 films and TV series throughout her career, including "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), "The Searchers" (1956) and "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1964-1965). Reichert started her career as a dancer on Broadway before transitioning to film. She often played supporting roles and was known for her comedic timing. In addition to her acting career, Reichert was also a songwriter and was credited with writing a few songs that were featured in films. She was married twice and had one child. Reichert passed away in 1990 at the age of 79 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Loretta Clemens Tupper
Loretta Clemens Tupper (May 6, 1906 Marblehead-September 17, 1990 The Bronx) otherwise known as Loretta Tupper, Loretta Nellie Clemens Tupper or Loretta Clemens & One-Take Tupper was an American actor, teacher and singer. She had one child, Rettadel Tupper.
Tupper began her career in entertainment as an actor in the early 1920s, performing on stage in New York City. She eventually transitioned to film, making her screen debut in the 1934 movie "The Scarlet Letter." Tupper also worked as a vocal teacher, coaching performers in both singing and acting.
Her unique nickname "One-Take Tupper" came from her reputation for being able to nail a scene in only one take. This talent made her highly sought after in the industry and allowed her to work on a wide range of projects throughout her career.
In addition to her work in film and teaching, Tupper was also an accomplished singer. She performed in various nightclubs throughout New York City, often singing jazz and blues standards. Despite her success, Tupper remained relatively unknown outside of entertainment circles during her lifetime.
Tupper continued to work in the industry until her death in 1990 at the age of 84. She is remembered as a talented performer, dedicated teacher, and trailblazer for women in entertainment.
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Betty Amann
Betty Amann (March 10, 1907 Pirmasens-August 3, 1990 Danbury) was an American actor.
Born in Germany, Betty Amann began her career in the German film industry in the late 1920s. She then went on to star in a handful of Hollywood films, although she was never able to achieve the same level of success in the United States that she had in Germany. Despite this, Amann left behind a legacy of memorable performances in films such as "Pandora's Box" and "The Jazz Singer." After leaving the film industry, Amann lived out the rest of her life in relative obscurity in Connecticut, where she passed away in 1990 at the age of 83.
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Susan Oliver
Susan Oliver (February 13, 1932 New York City-May 10, 1990 Calabasas) a.k.a. Charlotte Gercke was an American pilot and actor.
She began her career as a commercial pilot and flight instructor, making her one of the first female pilots in the United States. Oliver also had a successful acting career, appearing in over 100 television shows and films, including the science fiction series "Star Trek" and the film "The Disorderly Orderly." In addition, she was a director and writer, and wrote several books about her experiences as a pilot. Oliver was known for her adventurous spirit and her dedication to aviation, and she was posthumously inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Katalin Karády
Katalin Karády (December 8, 1910 Budapest-February 8, 1990 New York City) also known as Karady Katalin, Katalin Kanczler or Karády Katalin was an American singer and actor.
Karády was born in Budapest, Hungary to a Jewish family. She began her career as a singer in the 1930s and quickly became one of the most popular performers in Hungary. She also acted in several films, including one of the first Hungarian talkies, "Hyppolit, the Butler" (1931).
During World War II, Karády was blacklisted by the Hungarian government for her supposed "cosmopolitan" views and was forced to flee the country. She spent several years in Portugal and Brazil before finally settling in the United States in 1948.
In the US, Karády continued to perform, mostly in cabarets and nightclubs. She also appeared in a few films, including "My Geisha" (1962) and "The Love Goddesses" (1965). She was known for her distinctive voice and flamboyant stage presence.
Karády never married and had no children. She died in New York City in 1990 at the age of 79. Despite her controversial past in Hungary, she is still regarded as one of the greatest Hungarian entertainers of all time.
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Barbara Cason
Barbara Cason (November 15, 1928 Memphis-June 18, 1990 Los Angeles) was an American actor.
She appeared in several TV shows, films, and theatrical productions in a career that spanned over three decades. Cason was best known for her role as Mrs. Hufnagel in the TV series "St. Elsewhere" and for appearing in films like "The Last Starfighter" and "Jagged Edge." Additionally, she was a prolific voice actor and lent her voice to numerous animated TV shows and movies, including "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" and "The Transformers: The Movie." Cason was also an accomplished stage actor and appeared in several plays, including the original Broadway production of "I'm Not Rappaport." She passed away at the age of 61 due to complications from lung cancer.
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Irene Champlin
Irene Champlin (March 16, 1931-November 27, 1990) a.k.a. Irene Field was an American actor.
She began her career in the 1950s, appearing in various television series such as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "Perry Mason". Champlin also acted in several films like "Flood Tide" (1958) and "Pocketful of Miracles" (1961). In addition to her work in film and television, she was also an accomplished stage actor, performing in productions of "South Pacific" and "The King and I". Champlin continued to act throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but eventually retired from acting to focus on her family. She passed away in 1990 at the age of 59 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
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Pat Bond
Pat Bond (February 27, 1925 Chicago-December 24, 1990 Marin County) was an American actor.
He appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career. Bond's most notable works include his portrayal of Detective O'Hara in Stanley Kubrick's "The Killing" (1956) and the role of Big Mac in the TV series "The Wild Wild West" (1965-69). He also appeared in "The Godfather" (1972) as Jack Woltz's private detective. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Bond lent his voice to several television commercials and was a successful voice-over artist. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 65.
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Helene Whitney
Helene Whitney (July 4, 1914 Brussels-March 28, 1990 Atlantis) a.k.a. Helene Reynolds or Kenyon Fortescue was an American actor.
Born to American parents in Brussels, Helene Whitney spent her early years in Europe before returning to the United States. She began her acting career in the 1930s under the name Helene Reynolds, making her film debut in "The Greeks Had a Word for Them" (1932). Whitney appeared in dozens of films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often playing supporting roles in films such as "The Awful Truth" (1937) and "The Long Voyage Home" (1940). In the late 1940s, she adopted the name Kenyon Fortescue and began working primarily in television, appearing in shows like "Studio One" and "Armstrong Circle Theatre." Whitney continued to work in television throughout the 1950s and 1960s, with guest roles on popular shows like "Perry Mason" and "The Twilight Zone." She also worked as a voice actor, providing the voice of Wendy Darling in the 1953 Disney film "Peter Pan." Whitney passed away in 1990 at the age of 75.
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Gerry Johnson
Gerry Johnson (April 4, 1918-January 24, 1990 Los Angeles) was an American actor.
He appeared in over 50 films and television series throughout his career which spanned over four decades. Born in Iowa, Johnson began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to films in the 1940s. He appeared in notable films such as "Gilda" (1946), "The Big Heat" (1953), and "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962). Johnson also made numerous television appearances, including roles in "The Twilight Zone" and "Gunsmoke." He was known for his tough-guy persona and often played authority figures such as police officers and military officials. Despite never achieving leading man status, Johnson was a respected character actor and worked steadily throughout his career. He passed away in Los Angeles in 1990 at the age of 71.
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Joan Whitney Kramer
Joan Whitney Kramer (June 26, 1914 Pittsburgh-July 12, 1990 Westport) also known as Joan Whitney or Zoe Parenteau was an American singer, songwriter and actor.
Kramer was involved with music from a young age, studying piano and voice at the Juilliard School in New York City. She eventually became a performer on the radio, and recorded several popular songs during the 1930s and 1940s. Kramer also worked as an actor in theater and film, often appearing in supporting roles.
In addition to her music and acting career, Kramer was co-owner and producer of a Broadway theater production company with her husband, Paul Moss. Together, they produced several successful shows, including "Guys and Dolls" and "My Fair Lady."
After her husband's death in 1970, Kramer continued to produce shows on her own and was actively involved in philanthropic work, supporting causes such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the New York Public Library. She received numerous awards throughout her life for her contributions to the arts and charitable organizations.
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Bonnie Baker
Bonnie Baker (April 1, 1917 Orange-August 11, 1990 Fort Lauderdale) otherwise known as Evelyn Nelson, Evelyn Underhill, Wee Bonnie Baker or Evelyn Reyo Lakey was an American singer and actor.
She started her career in the mid-1930s and became a popular radio performer, appearing on shows such as "The Jack Benny Program" and "The Bob Hope Show." Throughout her career, she recorded several hit songs such as "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" and "I'll Close My Eyes."
In addition to her singing career, Baker also acted in films such as "If You Knew Susie" and "Shadow of the Thin Man." She also appeared in several Broadway productions, including "Best Foot Forward" and "Bye Bye Birdie."
Baker retired from performing in the 1960s and lived a quiet life with her husband in Florida until her death in 1990.
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