American movie stars died in 1981
Here are 35 famous actresses from United States of America died in 1981:
Eleanor Hunt
Eleanor Hunt (January 10, 1910 New York City-June 12, 1981 Queens) also known as Elinore Hunt was an American actor. She had one child, Georgelle Hirliman.
Eleanor Hunt started her career as a chorus girl before moving on to act in films in the 1930s. Hunt appeared in several films throughout her career, including "Charlie Chan in Egypt" (1935), "The Case of the Velvet Claws" (1936), and "The Invisible Menace" (1938), among others. In addition to acting, Hunt was also an accomplished dancer and often showcased her skills in various productions. She retired from acting in the early 1940s and focused on raising her daughter. Despite her relatively short career, Hunt made a significant impact in the film industry and left behind a legacy.
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Anita Loos
Anita Loos (April 26, 1889 Mount Shasta-August 18, 1981 New York City) also known as Nita, Buggie or Corinne Anita Loos was an American writer, screenwriter, novelist, playwright, actor, film producer and author.
Loos began her career as a writer at the age of 15, when she sold her first story to a magazine. She went on to write several novels, including "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," which was turned into a successful Broadway show and later a film starring Marilyn Monroe. Loos also wrote dozens of screenplays, working with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, such as Douglas Fairbanks, William Powell, Jean Harlow and Claudette Colbert. Loos was known for her wit and humor, and her work often satirized the upper classes and their social conventions. She continued working in the film industry until her death in 1981 at the age of 92. Loos remains a celebrated and influential figure in American popular culture.
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Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood (July 20, 1938 San Francisco-November 29, 1981 Santa Catalina Island) also known as Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko, Natasha Gurdin, Natalie, Natalia, Natasha, Natalie Wood Wagner, Natalia Zacharenko, Наталья Николаевна Захаренко or Natalia Nikolaevna Zacharenko was an American actor and singer. Her children are called Natasha Gregson Wagner and Courtney Brooke Wagner.
Wood began her acting career as a child in films such as "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" (1947). She then transitioned to more mature roles in films such as "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), "Splendor in the Grass" (1961), and "West Side Story" (1961), earning three Academy Award nominations along the way.
Outside of her acting career, Wood was also known for her high-profile marriages to actor Robert Wagner, which lasted twice, and her romantic relationship with the actor Christopher Walken. Her life was tragically cut short when she drowned while on a yacht with Wagner and Walken off the coast of California at the age of 43, under mysterious circumstances that remain a subject of discussion to this day.
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Wanda Hendrix
Wanda Hendrix (November 3, 1928 Jacksonville-February 1, 1981 Burbank) also known as Dixie Wanda Hendrix was an American musician and actor.
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Wanda Hendrix was the daughter of a Navy pilot and a Spanish dancer. She began her career in show business as a child performer, singing on local radio stations and appearing in vaudeville shows. At age 14, she won a talent contest and landed a contract with Warner Bros. Studios.
In the 1940s and early 1950s, Hendrix appeared in more than a dozen films, often playing the lead female role opposite major stars such as Audie Murphy, Ronald Reagan, and John Wayne. She also had a brief career as a recording artist, releasing several singles and an album in the early 1950s.
Hendrix's personal life was also the subject of media attention, particularly her marriage to Audie Murphy in 1951, which lasted less than a year. She later married and divorced several more times, and struggled with substance abuse issues throughout her life.
Hendrix retired from acting in the late 1950s and moved to Burbank, California, where she worked as an executive in the aerospace industry. She passed away in Burbank at the age of 52.
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Shirley Grey
Shirley Grey (April 11, 1902 Naugatuck-August 12, 1981 Jacksonville Beach) also known as Shirley Gray or Agnes Zetterstrand was an American actor.
She began her career in the film industry in silent films and made the transition to talkies in the 1930s. Grey appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, often playing the leading lady or love interest. Some of her notable films include "The Terror" (1928), "The Bat Whispers" (1930), and "Gambling Ship" (1933). Grey also had a successful career in theater and appeared on Broadway in productions such as "The Fool" and "He Who Gets Slapped". She retired from acting in the 1940s and lived out the rest of her life with her husband in Florida.
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Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford (July 19, 1900 Prairie du Chien-October 25, 1981 Jacksonville) also known as Violet Rose was an American actor. Her child is called Barbara Edith Roscoe.
Barbara Bedford began her acting career during the silent film era in the early 1920s. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as "Flesh and Blood" (1922) and "The Daring Years" (1923). She was also the leading lady in the classic silent film "Ben-Hur" (1925), playing the role of Esther alongside Ramon Novarro.
In the early 1930s, Barbara Bedford transitioned to working behind the scenes in Hollywood, serving as a screenwriter and dialogue director. She continued to act in bit parts through the 1950s, making her final screen appearance in the film "Dunkirk" in 1958.
Throughout her career, Barbara Bedford was known for her natural acting style and beauty. She was married multiple times, including to writer Rupert Hughes and cinematographer Loyal Griggs. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 81.
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Gloria Grahame
Gloria Grahame (November 28, 1923 Los Angeles-October 5, 1981 New York City) a.k.a. Gloria Hallward, Gloria H. Grahame or Gloria Grahame Hallward was an American actor. She had four children, Anthony Ray Jr., James Ray, Marianna Paulette Howard and Timothy Ray.
Gloria Grahame began her acting career in theater before transitioning to films in the 1940s. She quickly became known for her sensual and provocative performances in films such as "Crossfire" (1947), "In a Lonely Place" (1950), and "The Big Heat" (1953). Grahame won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Bad and the Beautiful" (1952).
In addition to her film work, Grahame also appeared on television and on stage, earning critical acclaim for her performances in plays like "The Glass Menagerie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Grahame's personal life was tumultuous - she was married four times, including to fellow actor Nicholas Ray with whom she had a son. She was known to be difficult to work with at times, and her career began to decline in the late 1950s. Grahame continued to act in smaller roles throughout the 1960s and 1970s until her death from breast cancer in 1981 at the age of 57.
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Beulah Bondi
Beulah Bondi (May 3, 1889 Valparaiso-January 11, 1981 Woodland Hills) a.k.a. Beulah Bondy was an American actor.
She started her acting career on stage, performing in productions such as "Grumpy", "Dodsworth", and "The Women". Bondi then transitioned to film, and became known for her maternal and grandmotherly roles. Some of her most notable films include "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", "It's a Wonderful Life", and "The Waltons". In addition to her film and stage work, Bondi also had a successful television career, guest starring on popular shows such as "Gunsmoke" and "Wagon Train". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Gorgeous Hussy" in 1936. Bondi was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Molly Dodd
Molly Dodd (November 11, 1921 Los Angeles-March 26, 1981 Santa Monica) a.k.a. Mary E. Dodd, Mary Elise Dodd or Bea Chilson was an American actor.
Although she appeared in over 30 films and television series throughout her career, Molly Dodd is best known for her role as Auntie Em in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). She began her acting career in the 1930s, playing small roles in films such as "Curly Top" (1935) and "Heidi" (1937). She also had a recurring role in the television series "Peyton Place" in the 1960s. In addition to her acting work, Dodd was an avid horseback rider and was involved in various equine-related organizations. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 59 due to cancer.
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Natalia Pavlovna Paley
Natalia Pavlovna Paley (December 5, 1905 Paris-December 27, 1981 Manhattan) a.k.a. Princess Natalia Pavlovna Paley, Countess Natalia Pavlovna von Hohenfelsen, Nathalie Paley, Natalie Paley, Natascha Paley or Natalie de Hohenfelsen was an American model and actor.
She was born in Paris, France, to Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia and his second wife, Olga Karnovich. As a member of the Russian imperial family, she fled Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution and eventually settled in France. Paley spent her early adulthood working as a model, appearing in fashion magazines and on the pages of Vogue. She also dabbled in acting, with a few small roles in European films during the 1930s.
In 1947, Paley married French businessman Lucien Lelong, who had been a designer for her during her modeling days. The couple eventually relocated to the United States, where Paley continued to work as a model and became a fixture in high society. She was known for her elegance and style, often attending events in chic couture gowns and statement jewelry.
Beyond her work in fashion and film, Paley was also an accomplished painter and writer. She published several books in her lifetime, including a memoir about her experiences as a member of the Russian imperial family. Paley died in Manhattan in 1981, at the age of 76.
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Margaret Lindsay
Margaret Lindsay (September 19, 1910 Dubuque-May 9, 1981 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Margaret Kies, Peg or Lindsay was an American actor.
She appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, often playing the leading lady or the second female lead. Some of her notable roles include "The House of Rothschild" (1934), "Jezebel" (1938), and "The Moon's Our Home" (1936).
Lindsay began her acting career on stage before transitioning to Hollywood in the early 1930s. She was initially signed with Warner Bros. and later worked with several other studios such as RKO and Paramount.
In addition to her film work, Lindsay also appeared on television, including several episodes of "Perry Mason" and "The Twilight Zone."
In 1940, she married a prominent Hollywood agent, which she later credited for helping her secure roles. Lindsay continued working in the film industry until the mid-1950s, after which she took a hiatus to focus on her family. She made a brief return to acting in the late 1970s before passing away in 1981 at the age of 70.
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Enid Markey
Enid Markey (February 22, 1894 Dillon-November 15, 1981 Bay Shore) also known as Enid Virginia Markey was an American actor.
She was born in Dillon, Colorado and started her career as a stage actress before transitioning to silent films in the 1910s. Her notable film roles include playing Jane in the 1918 film "Tarzan of the Apes," and the title role in the 1922 film "Smilin' Through." She continued to act in films until the 1940s and made occasional appearances on television in the 1950s. Markey was also a skilled sculptor and exhibited her works in New York City galleries in the 1940s. She never married and died in Bay Shore, New York at the age of 87.
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Reiko Sato
Reiko Sato (December 19, 1931 Los Angeles-May 28, 1981 Los Angeles) was an American actor and dancer.
She was best known for her work in several Hollywood films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s. Sato was born in Los Angeles and grew up in a family of artists, which included her father, who was a painter, and her mother, who was a classical dancer. She began her career as a dancer in the early 1950s, performing with several renowned ballet companies in Los Angeles.
In 1958, Sato made her film debut in the crime drama film "Party Girl." She went on to appear in several other films, including "The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze" (1963) and "Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens" (1979). Sato also made numerous guest appearances in popular TV shows, such as "Bonanza," "Hawaii Five-O," and "Charlie's Angels."
Aside from her work in film and TV, Sato was also an accomplished stage actress. She appeared in several productions of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, including "The King and I" and "The Flower Drum Song." Sato continued to work in the entertainment industry until her untimely death from cancer in 1981.
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Dorothy Dwan
Dorothy Dwan (April 26, 1906 Sedalia-March 17, 1981 Ventura) otherwise known as dorothy_dwan, Dorothy Illgenfritz, Dorothy Boggs, Molly Mills or Dorothy Buckels was an American actor. She had one child, Paul Boggs.
Dwan began her career in the film industry during the silent era and went on to appear in more than 50 films. She was known for her work in comedies, westerns, and melodramas. She worked with some of the biggest actors and directors of her time, including Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, and Frank Borzage.
In the 1920s, Dwan became one of Mack Sennett's "Bathing Beauties" and was featured in several of his comedies. She also starred in a number of westerns alongside actors such as Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix. One of her most notable roles was in the 1926 film "The Blackbird," which was directed by Tod Browning.
Dwan continued to act in films until the early 1930s when she retired from the industry. In her later years, she lived a quiet life in California with her family.
Dorothy Dwan's legacy in film still lives on today, as her work has been preserved and remastered for new generations to enjoy.
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Ella Hall
Ella Hall (March 17, 1896 New York City-September 3, 1981 Los Angeles) also known as Ella August Hall was an American actor. Her children are called Richard Emory and Ellen Hall.
Ella Hall began her career as a silent film actress in the 1910s, and appeared in over 130 films throughout her career. She was known for her work with director D.W. Griffith, and appeared in several of his films including "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) and "Intolerance" (1916). Hall also appeared in films such as "The Lone Star Ranger" (1923) and "The Naked City" (1948).
In addition to her work in film, Hall was also an accomplished stage actress, and performed on Broadway in the 1920s. She was active in the Los Angeles theater scene in the 1940s and 1950s, and won critical acclaim for her performances in productions such as "Life With Father" and "The Skin of Our Teeth."
Hall was married to actor Emory Johnson, and their children Richard Emory and Ellen Hall both went on to work in the film industry. She was also a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild, and was an advocate for the rights of performers throughout her career. Hall passed away in Los Angeles in 1981 at the age of 85.
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Jenny Maxwell
Jenny Maxwell (September 3, 1941 New York City-June 10, 1981 Beverly Hills) a.k.a. Jennifer Helene Maxwell was an American actor. She had one child, Brian Rapp.
Jenny Maxwell began her acting career in Hollywood in the late 1950s and had a number of small roles in TV shows and movies, including “This Rebel Breed,” “Hawaiian Eye,” and “My Sister Eileen.” However, her breakout role came in 1959 when she played Lucy in the movie “Blue Denim.” She received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the 1960s, she appeared in several popular TV shows such as “Perry Mason,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” and “Gunsmoke.” Unfortunately, her career was cut short in 1981 when she was tragically murdered in her Beverly Hills home at the age of 39.
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Patsy Kelly
Patsy Kelly (January 12, 1910 Brooklyn-September 24, 1981 Woodland Hills) otherwise known as Sarah Veronica Rose Kelly, Bridget Sarah Veronica Rose Kelly or Patsy was an American actor.
Patsy Kelly appeared in over seventy films, primarily in supporting comedic roles, throughout her career which spanned from the 1920s until the 1970s. She gained popularity in the 1930s for her roles in the Laurel and Hardy films "The Bohemian Girl" and "Zenobia". She also appeared in films such as "The Lone Wolf Returns" and "Topper Returns". In addition to her film career, Kelly also appeared on Broadway in the 1940s in the musical "Hold On To Your Hats". Later in her career, she made several appearances on television, including "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." and "The Dick Van Dyke Show". Kelly was known for her quick wit and comedic timing, and was often cast as a wisecracking sidekick to the lead characters.
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Sara Haden
Sara Haden (November 17, 1899 Galveston-September 15, 1981 Woodland Hills) also known as Sarah Haden, Sarah Hayden or Sara Hayden was an American actor.
Sara Haden appeared in over 200 movies throughout her acting career, which spanned from 1934 to 1961. She is best known for her recurring role as Aunt Millie in the Andy Hardy film series starring Mickey Rooney, and for her performance as Miss Preen in the movie The Lady Eve, which starred Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. Haden also played important roles in movies such as The Shop Around the Corner, Meet John Doe, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In 1960, she retired from acting and lived the rest of her life in California until her death in 1981 at the age of 81.
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Madge Evans
Madge Evans (July 1, 1909 New York City-April 26, 1981 Oakland) a.k.a. Margherita Evans, Lovely Madge Evans or Baby Madge was an American actor and model.
She began her career as a child model, appearing in ads for Ivory Soap and other popular brands. She made her film debut in 1921 and went on to appear in over 50 films, including "David Copperfield" (1935) and "The Marx Brothers' Night at the Opera" (1935). In addition to her film work, Evans also had a successful stage career, appearing in productions on Broadway throughout the 1920s and 1930s. After retiring from acting in the 1940s, Evans worked as a talent agent and casting director. She was married three times and had one son. Evans passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a heart attack.
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Ann Harding
Ann Harding (August 7, 1902 Fort Sam Houston-September 1, 1981 Sherman Oaks) otherwise known as Dorothy Walton Gatley or Dorothy Gatley was an American actor. She had two children, Grace Kaye Janssen and Jane Bannister.
Harding began her acting career on Broadway in New York City during the 1920s. She starred in numerous stage productions, including "The Trial of Mary Dugan" and "The Miracle." In 1929, she made her film debut in the movie "Paris Bound." Her performance in the film led to a contract with RKO Studios, where she starred in several films throughout the 1930s, including "Animal Kingdom" and "The Flame Within."
Harding's acting career slowed down during the 1940s, but she continued to appear in occasional films into the 1950s. She also made appearances on television during the 1950s and 1960s, including on popular shows like "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "Perry Mason."
In addition to acting, Harding was also a skilled equestrian and owned a ranch in California. She was known for her kindness and generosity, often helping other actors who were struggling in their careers. Harding passed away in 1981 at the age of 79.
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Katharine Alexander
Katharine Alexander (September 22, 1898 Fort Smith-January 10, 1981 Tryon) also known as Katherine Alexander was an American actor. Her child is called Barbara Brady.
Katharine Alexander was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and raised in Tennessee. She started her acting career on stage in New York City during the 1920s and made her Broadway debut in 1924 in the production of "The Crooked Square". She initially gained success as a stage actress and appeared in several Broadway productions such as "The Lady of the Camellias" and "The Dover Road".
Alexander made her film debut in 1930 in the movie "Murder!" directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She appeared in several movies such as "Anna Karenina", "A Woman Rebels", and "The Little Princess". Alexander was best known for her portrayal of strong, independent women in films.
In addition to her acting career, Alexander was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and served on its board of directors. She was also active in various charities and was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1948.
Katharine Alexander remained active in films until the early 1950s, after which she retired from acting. She passed away on January 10, 1981, at the age of 82 in Tryon, North Carolina.
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Marian Shockley
Marian Shockley (October 10, 1911 Kansas City-December 14, 1981 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Marion Shockley or Marian Shockley Collyer was an American actor. She had one child, Cynthia Collyer.
Marian Shockley began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in small roles in several Hollywood films before eventually working her way up to supporting roles. She frequently played the role of the "other woman" or the best friend in films and is best remembered for her performance as Trina in the 1946 film "The Postman Always Rings Twice."
In addition to her film work, Shockley also appeared in several television shows in the 1950s and 1960s, including "Perry Mason," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "The Twilight Zone."
Shockley was married to the actor and artist Homer Collyer for over 20 years before his death in 1979. She then retired from acting and passed away just two years later at the age of 70.
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Jean Dixon
Jean Dixon (July 14, 1896 Waterbury-February 12, 1981 New York City) also known as Jean Jacques was an American actor.
Jean Dixon was best known for her portrayal of tough-talking, no-nonsense characters in comedic films such as "The Thin Man Goes Home" and "The Great Ziegfeld." She also had a successful stage career, appearing in numerous Broadway productions throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Dixon began her career as a chorus girl but quickly moved up to featured roles due to her comedic talent and strong stage presence. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Dixon was also known for her charity work, particularly her involvement with the American Red Cross during World War II. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 84.
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Louise Lorraine
Louise Lorraine (October 1, 1904 San Francisco-February 2, 1981 New York City) also known as Louise Escovar or Louise Fortune was an American actor.
She began her career in Hollywood in the early 1920s, appearing in several silent films, including "The Radio King" (1922) and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923). Lorraine quickly became a popular leading lady, starring alongside notable actors such as Hoot Gibson and William Boyd. She is best known for her role as Gloria in the 1924 film "The Wolf of Wall Street". Lorraine eventually transitioned to talkies, but her career began to decline in the late 1930s. Following her retirement from acting, she worked as a sales representative for a cosmetics company. Lorraine passed away in 1981 at the age of 76.
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Margaret Landis
Margaret Landis (August 31, 1890 Nashville-April 8, 1981 Alameda) also known as Margaret Cullen Landis or Margaret Cullen was an American actor.
Landis began her acting career in 1910 and appeared in over 70 films during the silent era, including "The Battle of Elderbush Gulch" (1913) and "Intolerance" (1916). She continued to act in films during the early sound era, including "The Plaything of Broadway" (1921) and "The Divine Lady" (1929). Later in her career, Landis transitioned to television and appeared on shows such as "The Lone Ranger" and "Perry Mason". In addition to her acting work, Landis was also a singer and performed in vaudeville shows. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 90.
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Mabel Trunnelle
Mabel Trunnelle (November 8, 1879 Dwight-April 20, 1981 Glendale) was an American actor.
Mabel Trunnelle began her acting career on the stage in New York City before making her way to Hollywood in the silent film era. She appeared in over 100 films between 1912 and 1932, playing a variety of roles including villains, heroines, and comedic characters. Trunnelle was known for her distinctive look, with her large expressive eyes and angular features. Some of her notable films include "The Squaw Man" (1914), "The Miracle Man" (1919), and "The Gray Dawn" (1922). After retiring from acting, Trunnelle lived a quiet life in California until her death in 1981 at the age of 101.
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Evalyn Knapp
Evalyn Knapp (June 17, 1906 Kansas City-June 12, 1981 Los Angeles) also known as Pauline Evelyn Knapp, Helen Knapp, Evelyn Pauline Knapp or Evalyn Pauline Knapp was an American actor.
Evalyn Knapp began her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer, before transitioning to acting in the 1920s. She starred in numerous films in the 1930s and 1940s, appearing in both leading and supporting roles. Some of her most notable roles include "The Perils of Pauline" (1933), "The Hurricane Express" (1932), and "The Big Noise" (1944).
In addition to her film work, Knapp made appearances on television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also worked as a talent agent in Hollywood for many years.
Knapp was married twice, first to studio executive Harry Joe Brown and later to actor and director Frank McDonald. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 74 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kipp Hamilton
Kipp Hamilton (August 16, 1934 Los Angeles-January 29, 1981 Los Angeles) also known as Rita Hamilton or Rita Marie Hamilton was an American actor. Her children are called Dana Rosenfeld and Marie Geisel.
Kipp Hamilton was born on August 16, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was the daughter of actor Daniel Hamilton and actress/humorist Leota Lane. She began her acting career in the 1950s and appeared in several films such as "Forever Female" (1953) and "Where the Boys Are" (1960). She also made appearances on television in shows like "Perry Mason" and "77 Sunset Strip".
Hamilton's personal life was tumultuous, she was married several times and had two children, a daughter named Dana Rosenfeld and a son named Jay Geisel. She struggled with alcoholism and died on January 29, 1981 at the age of 46 due to complications from hepatitis. Despite her personal struggles, Hamilton is remembered for her talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Dorothy Dare
Dorothy Dare (August 6, 1911 Philadelphia-October 4, 1981 Orange County) also known as Dorothy Herskind was an American actor and singer.
She began her career as a child performer on stage and radio in the 1920s, and eventually transitioned to film and television in the 1940s. She appeared in several notable films of the era, including "Road to Utopia" with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, and "The Farmer's Daughter" with Loretta Young.
In addition to her acting career, Dorothy was also a talented singer, performing in vaudeville shows and on radio broadcasts throughout the 1930s and 1940s. She recorded several popular songs of the time, including "The Music Goes Round and Round" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy".
After retiring from show business in the 1950s, Dorothy lived a private life with her family in California. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 70. Despite her relatively short career, she left a lasting impression on the entertainment industry and remains a beloved figure in the history of American film and music.
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Virginia Huston
Virginia Huston (April 24, 1925 Wisner-February 28, 1981 Santa Monica) also known as Virginia Houston was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the 1940s and appeared in several films, including "I Walk Alone" and "Out of the Past." She also had a recurring role on the TV series "77 Sunset Strip" in the 1950s. In addition to her work in film and television, Huston also acted on stage and was a writer. She wrote plays, short stories, and a novel, and many of her works were published in literary magazines. Huston passed away at the age of 55 due to complications from cancer.
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Ysabel MacCloskey
Ysabel MacCloskey (January 20, 1915 Washington-March 11, 1981 Burbank) also known as Ysabel Mac Closkey was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in a variety of films, including "The Ghost Goes Wild" (1947) and "The Paleface" (1948). MacCloskey worked with several notable actors throughout her career, such as Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. She also appeared on television, with recurring roles on shows like "Maverick" and "The Wild Wild West." In addition to her work as an actor, MacCloskey was also involved with The American Society of Cinematographers, serving as a member of its board of governors in the 1960s. She passed away in Burbank, California at the age of 66.
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Edith Head
Edith Head (October 28, 1897 San Bernardino-October 24, 1981 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Edith Claire Posener, The Doctor or Queen of the shirtwaisters was an American costume designer and actor.
She is best known for her work in Hollywood where she designed costumes for over 400 films including classics such as "All About Eve," "Roman Holiday," and "The Sting." Head won eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, the most won by anyone in that category to this day. In addition to her film work, she also designed costumes for Broadway shows, television programs, and even the U.S. Army. Head was known for her signature style of dressing in simple, tailored clothes and a pair of tinted glasses. She was considered a trailblazer for women in the male-dominated industry of Hollywood and also played small roles in a few films.
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Vera-Ellen
Vera-Ellen (February 16, 1921 Norwood-August 30, 1981 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Vera-Ellen Westmeyer Rohe, Vera Ellen, Bunny or Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe was an American actor and dancer. Her child is called Victoria Ellen Rothschild.
Vera-Ellen began her career as a dancer on Broadway, performing in shows such as "Very Warm for May" and "By Jupiter". She then transitioned to the silver screen, starring in musical films such as "On the Town", "White Christmas", and "The Belle of New York". Vera-Ellen was known for her incredible dance skills and acrobatics, often performing challenging routines with ease. She retired from acting in the early 1960s, and spent the rest of her life out of the public eye. Despite her success, Vera-Ellen faced struggles with anorexia and other health issues throughout her life. She passed away at the age of 60 due to complications from cancer. Today, she is remembered as one of Hollywood's most talented and iconic dancers.
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Jane Isbell
Jane Isbell (May 1, 1927 Meridian-October 19, 1981 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Clarita Jane Isbell was an American actor.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model and appeared in numerous fashion shows, magazine ads, and commercials before landing her first acting role in 1953. Isbell worked steadily in television and film throughout the 1950s and 1960s, playing small but memorable roles in popular shows like "The Twilight Zone," "Perry Mason," and "Gunsmoke."
Isbell also made several film appearances during this time, including roles in "The Colossus of New York," "The Young Savages," and "The Sharkfighters." She continued to work in television throughout the 1970s, appearing in series such as "Baretta," "Police Woman," and "Kojak."
Aside from her acting career, Isbell was active in philanthropy, working with organizations that provided aid to underprivileged children. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 54 due to complications from cancer.
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Edith Wilson
Edith Wilson (September 2, 1896 Louisville-March 30, 1981 Chicago) a.k.a. Edith Goodall was an American actor and singer.
She is best known for her performances on vaudeville stages and in Broadway productions during the early 20th century. Wilson began her career as a chorus girl and worked her way up to leading roles in shows such as "Runnin' Wild" and "Shuffle Along." She also appeared in several films in the 1930s and 1940s. In addition to her entertainment career, Wilson was an activist for civil rights and was recognized for her work with the NAACP. She continued to perform until the 1960s and remained active in the entertainment industry until her death at the age of 84.
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