American movie stars died in 1996
Here are 44 famous actresses from United States of America died in 1996:
Dorothy Hyson
Dorothy Hyson (December 24, 1914 Chicago-May 23, 1996 London) also known as Dorothy Wardell Heisen, Dot Hyson, Lady Quayle or Dorothy Hyson Quayle was an American actor. Her children are called Jenny Quayle, Rosanna Quayle and Christopher Quayle.
She began her acting career in London in the 1930s before moving to Hollywood in 1937, where she landed a contract with Warner Bros. She appeared in several films including "The Saint in London" and "The Saint's Vacation." Hyson then returned to the UK in 1941, where she continued to act in films such as "The Trojan Brothers" and "Yellow Canary." In addition to her acting, Hyson was also a frequent panelist on BBC Radio's "Any Questions?" and made several appearances on TV shows throughout the 1950s and 60s. She was married to British politician and peer, George Jellicoe, until their divorce in 1963, and later remarried to Manx politician, Sir Charles Kerruish. Hyson continued to act until her retirement in the 1980s and passed away in London at the age of 81.
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Luana Anders
Luana Anders (May 12, 1938 New York City-July 21, 1996 Mar Vista) a.k.a. Luann Anders, Lu Anders, Margo Blue, Luana Margo Anderson or Lu was an American actor and screenwriter.
She appeared in over 60 films and television shows throughout her career, including "Easy Rider" and "The Pit and the Pendulum." Apart from acting, she also worked as a writer, co-writing the screenplay for the 1968 horror film "Nightmare in Wax." Anders was known for her frequent collaborations with filmmaker Roger Corman, appearing in several of his films in the 1960s. She was also a close friend of director Francis Ford Coppola, who cast her in several of his films including "Dementia 13" and "The Rain People." Anders passed away in 1996 at the age of 58 due to breast cancer.
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Aline Towne
Aline Towne (November 7, 1919 Saint Paul-February 2, 1996 Burbank) otherwise known as Fern Aline Eggen, Fern Aline Waller or Aileen Towne was an American actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1940s working with Republic Pictures, where she became a popular leading lady in B-movies and serials. One of her most significant roles was as the first actress to play the character of Lois Lane in the Superman film series. Over the course of her career, Aline appeared in over 100 films and television shows including The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Superman, and The Andy Griffith Show. In the 1950s, she also worked as a television host and appeared on game shows such as The Name's the Same and The Masquerade Party. Aline's last film appearance was in the 1960s, and she ended her career in real estate. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 76.
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Robin Stille
Robin Stille (November 24, 1961 Philadelphia-February 9, 1996 Burbank) was an American actor.
She is best known for her role as Valerie "Val" Bates in the horror-comedy film "Slumber Party Massacre" (1982) and its sequels "Slumber Party Massacre II" (1987) and "Slumber Party Massacre III" (1990). Stille began her acting career in the early 1980s, mainly appearing in low-budget horror films. Apart from her work in the Slumber Party Massacre series, she also appeared in films such as "The Concrete Jungle" (1982), "Death Wish 3" (1985), and "Sorority House Massacre" (1986). In addition to her acting work, Stille was also a licensed optician, and she owned her own business in Burbank. She tragically passed away in 1996 from mesothelioma, a rare and deadly form of lung cancer that is often linked to asbestos exposure.
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Mary Lee
Mary Lee (October 24, 1924 Centralia-June 6, 1996 Sacramento) a.k.a. Mary Lee Wooters was an American actor, singer and bank teller.
She began her career at the age of 17 as a singer on a radio show and went on to perform with Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and other renowned musicians. In the 1940s, Lee made a successful transition to acting and appeared in several Hollywood films, including "Song of the South" and "Heaven Only Knows." She later returned to her hometown of Centralia, Illinois and worked as a bank teller for over 20 years. Despite her successful acting and singing career, Lee is often remembered for her kindness and dedication to her community. After her death in 1996, a street in Centralia was named in her honor.
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Patsy Montana
Patsy Montana (October 30, 1908 Hot Springs-May 3, 1996 San Jacinto) also known as Montana, Patsy was an American singer and actor.
She was born Ruby Rose Blevins in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Montana began her career as a radio performer and became the first female country performer to have a million-selling single with her song "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" in 1935. She continued to release successful songs throughout the 1930s and 1940s and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996, shortly before her death. Montana also acted in several films, including "Colorado Sunset" and "The Singing Hill".
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Margaux Hemingway
Margaux Hemingway (February 16, 1954 Portland-July 1, 1996 Santa Monica) a.k.a. Margot Louise Hemingway, Margot Hemingway or Margaux Louise Hemingway was an American model and actor.
She was the granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway and the sister of actress Mariel Hemingway. Margaux became famous in the 1970s as a fashion model and graced the covers of numerous magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar. She then transitioned to acting and landed major roles in films such as "Lipstick" and "Killer Fish". Despite her success, Hemingway battled with depression, addiction and bipolar disorder throughout her life. She tragically took her own life at the age of 42.
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Jo Van Fleet
Jo Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 Oakland-June 10, 1996 Jamaica) was an American actor. She had one child, Michael Bales.
Jo Van Fleet pursued acting after the death of her husband. She began her career on Broadway and won a Tony Award for her performance in "Trip to Bountiful." She later transitioned into film and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "East of Eden." In addition to her film and stage work, Van Fleet also appeared in several television shows, including "Gunsmoke" and "The Twilight Zone." She continued to act until her death in 1996 at the age of 81.
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Audrey Munson
Audrey Munson (June 8, 1891 Rochester-February 20, 1996 Ogdensburg) also known as Miss Manhattan, Audrey Marie Munson, The Exposition Girl or American Venus was an American model and actor.
She is considered one of the most famous artists' models in American history, as she posed for hundreds of statues, sculptures, and monuments throughout the early 1900s. Her likeness can be seen on some of the most iconic structures in the United States, including the Statue of Victory atop the Manhattan Municipal Building and the "Civic Fame" statue atop the Manhattan Municipal Building.
In addition to her modeling, Munson also had a brief career in silent films, appearing in four films between 1915 and 1922. However, her acting career never took off and she struggled to find work in Hollywood. Eventually, she moved to upstate New York and lived out the rest of her life in obscurity.
Despite her accomplished career as a model, Munson's personal life was marked by tragedy. Her mother was committed to a mental institution when Munson was just a child, and her father later committed suicide. Munson herself struggled with mental illness throughout her life, and in 1931, she was committed to a mental hospital in New York. She remained there until 1996, when she passed away at the age of 104.
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Laura La Plante
Laura La Plante (November 1, 1904 St. Louis-October 14, 1996 Woodland Hills) also known as Laura La Plant, Laura Asher or Laura la Plante was an American actor. She had two children, Jill Asher and Tony Asher.
During her career, La Plante appeared in over 70 films, including silent films and early talkies. She was part of the Universal Studios' stable of actors, appearing in many of their horror films such as "The Cat and the Canary" and "The Monster". She also starred in the first film adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" in 1923 as Esmeralda opposite Lon Chaney's Quasimodo. La Plante's career declined in the 1930s with the advent of sound in films. She eventually retired in 1940 after marrying silent film producer Irving Asher. La Plante was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the film industry.
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Lucille Bremer
Lucille Bremer (February 21, 1917 Amsterdam-April 16, 1996 La Jolla) was an American actor and dancer. She had four children, Christina, Karen, Torre and Nicholas.
Bremer is best known for her performances in musical films of the 1940s, such as "Ziegfeld Follies" and "Meet Me in St. Louis". She also starred in "The Harvey Girls" and "Yolanda and the Thief". Bremer started her dancing career at the age of 12 and quickly became a sought-after performer in Broadway productions. After transitioning to film, she found success as a leading lady but eventually retired from acting in the 1950s. Later in life, she became a real estate agent in California.
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Joanne Dru
Joanne Dru (January 31, 1922 Logan-September 10, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Joanne Letitia LaCock or Joan Letitia LaCock was an American actor. She had three children, Helen Joanna Haymes, Barbara Nugent Haymes and Dick Haymes Jr..
Dru began her acting career on Broadway before transitioning to films in the 1940s. She appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, including notable roles in "Red River" (1948) alongside John Wayne and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" (1949) with Wayne again. She also had smaller roles in films such as "All the King's Men" (1949) and "Sitting Bull" (1954). In the 1950s, Dru began to focus more on television work, appearing in dozens of shows such as "The Ford Television Theatre" and "Bonanza." In addition to her acting work, Dru also served as a director for several episodes of the TV series "The Alaskans."
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Virginia Christine
Virginia Christine (March 5, 1920 Stanton-July 26, 1996 Brentwood) also known as Virginia Christine Kraft, Virginia Christine Ricketts, Folger Coffee Woman or Mrs Olson was an American actor. Her children are called Danny Feld and Steve Feld.
Christine began her acting career in the 1940s, receiving minor roles in films such as "Brigham Young" and "The Mummy's Curse". However, she is best remembered for her role as the Folger Coffee Woman in a series of commercials for Folger's coffee in the 1960s and 1970s. She became a well-known figure in American households and was later referred to as "Mrs. Olson" due to the character she portrayed in the ads.
Aside from her commercial success, Christine appeared in numerous TV shows and movies throughout her career, including "Bonanza", "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "The Twilight Zone". She also had a recurring role on the soap opera "General Hospital".
Christine was married to her husband, Fritz, for over 40 years before his passing in 1987. After her retirement from acting, she remained active in her church and continued to lend her voice to various commercials and voice-over work. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 76.
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Suzanne Ridgeway
Suzanne Ridgeway (January 27, 1918 Los Angeles-May 6, 1996 Burbank) also known as Suzanne Parsons, Ione D. Ahrens, Suzy Marquette, Susan Ridgway or Suzanne Ridgway was an American actor.
She began her career in the film industry in the 1940s, and appeared in over 40 films throughout her career. Some of her notable films include "The Great Dictator" (1940), "Stand By for Action" (1942), and "The Iron Major" (1943). In addition to her film work, Ridgeway was also a stage actor and appeared in various productions on Broadway.
She was initially signed to MGM Studios and later worked with other major studios such as Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios. Over the years, Ridgeway played a variety of roles, ranging from leading ladies to supporting characters. However, despite a promising start to her career, she retired from acting in the early 1950s to focus on her family life.
Ridgeway was married to actor John Carroll, with whom she had two children. After Carroll's death in 1979, she remarried but divorced shortly after. Suzanne Ridgeway passed away in Burbank, California in 1996, at the age of 78.
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Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour (December 10, 1914 New Orleans-September 22, 1996 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Mary Leta Dorothy Slaton, The beautiful one, The Sarong Girl or Dottie was an American singer and actor. She had two children, John Ridgely Howard and Richard Thomson Howard.
Dorothy Lamour rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s as the leading lady in a series of exotic adventure films known as the "Road to" movies, which also starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. She was known for her iconic sarong costumes and her sultry singing voice.
In addition to her film career, Lamour also had success on stage, starring in several Broadway productions and touring with her own musical show. She also acted in television shows in the 1950s and 1960s, and made occasional film appearances throughout her career.
Outside of her entertainment career, Lamour was an avid philanthropist, supporting numerous charities and organizations throughout her life. She also served as a volunteer for the American Women's Voluntary Services during World War II.
Lamour received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's most beloved leading ladies.
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Gertrude Flynn
Gertrude Flynn (January 14, 1909 New York-October 16, 1996 Columbia) was an American actor.
She was best known for her work on Broadway, where she appeared in several productions in the 1930s and 1940s. Flynn also had a successful career in film and television, with notable roles in the films "Seventh Heaven" (1937) and "The Shanghai Gesture" (1941). In the 1950s, she shifted her focus to television and appeared in popular shows such as "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "Perry Mason". Flynn returned to the stage in the 1960s, appearing in productions of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Three Sisters". She continued to work in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with appearances in "The Love Boat" and "Murder, She Wrote". Flynn passed away in 1996 at the age of 87.
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Mary Field
Mary Field (June 10, 1909 New York City-June 12, 1996 Fairfax) otherwise known as Olivia Rockefeller or Mary Fields was an American actor. She had two children, Susana Kerstein and James Madison Walters III.
Mary Fields began her acting career in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 50 films and television shows. Some of her most well-known roles include Mrs. Grayle in "The Big Sleep" (1946), Verna in "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) and Lucy Brown in "The Three Penny Opera" (1954). In addition to her acting work, Fields was also a talented singer and performed in various nightclubs.
Fields was known for her striking beauty, with her sultry looks and deep, raspy voice. Her talents as an actor were recognized with two Emmy nominations for her performances in the television series "Ben Casey" and "The Trial of the Moke". She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
Despite her success on screen, Fields also faced racism and discrimination during her career. She often had to fight for decent roles and was often typecast as a maid or another stereotypical role for African American women. Despite these challenges, she remained a trailblazing figure in the entertainment industry and an inspiration to many.
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Eva Cassidy
Eva Cassidy (February 2, 1963 Washington, D.C.-November 2, 1996 Bowie) a.k.a. Cassidy, Eva or Eva Marie Cassidy was an American singer, actor and musician.
Born into a musical family, Eva Cassidy discovered her passion for music at a young age and began performing in local clubs and events. She gained recognition for her soulful performances and interpretations of classic songs from jazz, folk, blues, and rock genres. Despite her exceptional talent, Cassidy struggled to achieve mainstream success during her lifetime. It wasn't until after her death that her music garnered international acclaim, and she became a posthumous sensation, with her rendition of "Over the Rainbow" becoming a hit in the UK. Cassidy's unique voice and emotional performances continue to inspire aspiring singers and musicians around the world.
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Randy Stuart
Randy Stuart (October 24, 1924 Iola-July 20, 1996 Bakersfield) also known as Betty Jane Staubell or Elizabeth Shaubell was an American actor.
Born in Iola, Kansas, Randy Stuart first began her career in entertainment as a dancer. She then transitioned to acting, making her film debut in a small role in the 1948 film "Reign of Terror." Over the course of her career, she appeared in numerous film and television roles, including the films "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957) and "All the President's Men" (1976), as well as the TV series "The Twilight Zone" and "Perry Mason."
Aside from her work in front of the camera, Stuart was also an accomplished stage actress and appeared in numerous theatrical productions throughout her career. Outside of her acting work, she was a vocal advocate for animal rights and supported various charities dedicated to the welfare of animals.
Stuart passed away in Bakersfield, California in 1996 at the age of 71 after battling lung cancer.
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Charlene Holt
Charlene Holt (April 28, 1928 Snyder-April 5, 1996 Williamson County) a.k.a. Verna Charlene Stavely was an American actor.
She began her career as a model in the early 1950s and made her Hollywood debut in 1959 with the film "Blue Denim". Holt appeared in several movies and television shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "El Dorado", "The Big Valley", and "The Virginian". She was best known for her roles in Westerns and often played strong, independent women. In addition to her acting career, Holt was also an advocate for animal rights and frequently donated her time and resources to animal welfare organizations. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 67 due to complications from a stroke.
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Jean Muir
Jean Muir (February 13, 1911 Suffern-July 23, 1996 Mesa) a.k.a. Jean Muir Fullarton or The Studio Pest was an American actor and teacher.
Muir was known for her work on stage, television, and film. She began her career in theater in the 1930s, where she was a founding member of the prestigious Group Theatre. Muir went on to appear in numerous productions both on and off Broadway, earning critical acclaim for her performances. In the 1940s, she made the transition to film and starred in several movies, including "The Invisible Man Returns" and "Flight Command". Muir was a versatile actress who played a wide range of characters throughout her career. In addition to her acting work, she also taught at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. Muir passed away in 1996 at the age of 85.
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Sally Starr
Sally Starr (January 23, 1909 South Park Township-May 5, 1996 Allegheny County) otherwise known as Sarah Kathryn Sturm or Sally Starr Kovacevich was an American actor.
Sally Starr was best known for her work in television and radio during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly as the host of her own children's television show, "The Sally Starr Show," which aired in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1971. She was known for her signature cowgirl outfits and infectious catchphrases like "kissin' all my little cowboys and cowgirls" and "lovey dovey," which endeared her to generations of young viewers.
Starr began her career as a radio actress in various programs in the 1930s and 1940s before transitioning to television. She was also an accomplished singer and performed regularly on her show, releasing several albums throughout her career. Beyond her work in entertainment, Starr was known for her charitable work, particularly with organizations that supported children with disabilities.
After her retirement in 1971, Starr continued to make occasional appearances on television and at events related to her career. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 87.
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Virginia Cherrill
Virginia Cherrill (April 12, 1908 Carthage-November 14, 1996 Santa Barbara) also known as Countess of Jersey, Dollie Virginia Cherrill, Virginia Child-Villiers, Virginia Cherrill Martini, Virginia Cherril or Virginia Child-Villiers, Countess of Jersey was an American actor.
She is best known for her role as the blind flower girl in Charlie Chaplin's 1931 film "City Lights." Cherrill started her career in Hollywood in the late 1920s, appearing in small roles in various films. However, it was her performance in "City Lights" that brought her international fame and critical acclaim. After the success of the film, Cherrill acted in a few more movies before retiring from the film industry in 1936 after her marriage to Cary Grant. In addition to her acting career, Cherrill was also briefly a countess, having been married to the 13th Earl of Jersey in 1932. She was later married to actor George Child-Villiers and Italian aviator Carlo Mario di San Cataldo. After her retirement from acting, Cherrill led a private life and was involved in various charitable organizations.
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Brenda Forbes
Brenda Forbes (January 14, 1909 London-September 11, 1996 New York City) also known as Brenda Evelyn Taylor was an American actor.
Born in London, Brenda Forbes started her acting career in the United Kingdom with the Shakespeare Memorial Company. She later moved to the United States and became a naturalized American citizen. Throughout her career, she appeared on Broadway productions such as "The Traitor", "King Richard II", and "The Cherry Orchard". She also starred in several films including "The Secret Garden" and "The Green Years". Forbes was a member of The Actors Studio and received a nomination for a Tony Award for her performance in the play "The Matchmaker". In addition to acting, Forbes was also a vocal coach and published a book titled "You Can Speak English". She passed away in New York City at the age of 87.
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Helen Cohan
Helen Cohan (September 13, 1910 New York City-September 14, 1996 Los Angeles) a.k.a. 1934 Wampus Baby Star or Helen Cohan Carolla was an American dancer and actor.
She was the daughter of the famous songwriter George M. Cohan and his second wife, Agnes Mary Nolan. Helen Cohan began her career in the 1920s as a dancer in several Broadway productions, including the Ziegfeld Follies. She later transitioned to acting and appeared in several films throughout the 1930s, including "The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt" and "Charlie Chan at the Opera." In 1934, she was named a Wampus Baby Star, an annual award given to promising young actresses. She also had a successful career on radio, appearing on shows such as "The Jack Benny Program" and "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show." Cohan retired from show business in the 1950s and later worked in real estate.
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Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert (September 13, 1903 Saint-Mandé-July 30, 1996 Speightstown) also known as Lily Claudette Chauchoin, Emilie Claudette Chauchoin, Lily, Émilie Chauchoin, Emilie Chauchoin, Émilie "Lily" Chauchoin or Lily Emilie Chauchoin was an American actor, comedian and singer.
She was born in France to a French father and an American mother and moved to the United States as a child. Colbert began her career as a stage actress in the 1920s and made her film debut in 1927. She quickly became a major star in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, known for her beauty, charm, and skill as a comedic actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1934 film "It Happened One Night." Throughout her career, Colbert appeared in many popular films, including "The Palm Beach Story," "Midnight," and "Since You Went Away." She retired from acting in the 1960s but made occasional appearances in film and television in the following decades. Colbert passed away in Speightstown, Barbados at the age of 92.
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Joan Perry
Joan Perry (July 7, 1911 Pensacola-September 16, 1996 Montecito) also known as Elizabeth Rosiland Miller was an American actor, model and singer. Her children are called Harrison Perry Cohn, John Perry Cohn, Jobella Cohn and Catherine Perry Cohn.
Joan Perry began her career as a model and made her debut in Hollywood in the film "City Lights" in 1931. She appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s, such as "The Man Who Found Himself," "Charlie Chan in Honolulu," and "The Great Dictator."
Perry also pursued a career in music, recording several songs in the 1930s and 1940s. She continued to act throughout the 1950s, and she made her last on-screen appearance in "The Court Jester" in 1956.
In addition to her career in entertainment, Perry was also involved in philanthropic work. She served on the board of directors for the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra and worked to promote the arts in her community.
Perry was married to the actor Harry Cohn from 1941 until his death in 1958. Following his death, she married the musician and composer E. Wells Farley in 1960. Joan Perry passed away at the age of 85 in Montecito, California.
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Tamara Toumanova
Tamara Toumanova (March 2, 1919 Tyumen-May 29, 1996 Santa Monica) also known as Tamara Vladimirovna Tumanova, The Black Pearl of the Russian Ballet or Tamara Vladimirovna Khassidovitch was an American actor and ballet dancer.
She was born in Siberia, Russia to a prominent family of dancers and started her training in ballet at a very young age. She quickly rose to fame and became one of the most celebrated ballerinas of the 20th century. Toumanova worked with numerous prominent ballet companies, such as the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, the Ballet Theatre (now known as the American Ballet Theatre), and the Paris Opera Ballet.
In addition to her successful career in ballet, Toumanova also acted in several Hollywood films, such as "Days of Glory" and "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes." She was known for her beauty, grace, and athleticism on stage, and her performances inspired many young dancers around the world.
Throughout her life, Toumanova was highly regarded in the world of dance and was recognized for her contributions to the art of ballet. She received numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Arts, and was inducted into the National Museum of Dance's Hall of Fame. Toumanova passed away in 1996 at the age of 77.
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Audrey Meadows
Audrey Meadows (February 8, 1922 New York City-February 3, 1996 Beverly Hills) also known as Audrey Cotter, Aud or Audrey Six was an American banker, actor and memoirist.
Audrey Meadows was born as Audrey Cotter in New York City in 1922. She grew up in a show business family, with her sister Jayne Meadows also becoming an actress. Audrey started out in banking, but was always interested in acting and began taking roles in small theater productions.
In 1951, Audrey landed her most famous role as Alice Kramden on the hit TV series "The Honeymooners." She played the long-suffering wife of Ralph Kramden (played by Jackie Gleason) and became a beloved character for audiences. Audrey even won an Emmy Award for her performance in the show.
After "The Honeymooners," Audrey continued to act in TV shows and films, including "The Jackie Gleason Show," "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," and "That Touch of Mink." She also wrote a memoir, "Love, Alice: My Life as a Honeymooner," which detailed her experiences on the show and her life in show business.
Audrey Meadows passed away in 1996 at the age of 73 in Beverly Hills, California. She remains a beloved figure in American television history.
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Priscilla Bonner
Priscilla Bonner (February 17, 1899 Washington, D.C.-February 21, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Priscilla B. Woolfan was an American actor.
Bonner began her career in silent films in the early 1920s, with her breakout role coming in the 1923 film "The East of Suez". She gained popularity as a leading lady in romantic dramas and comedies during the silent film era. Some of her other noteworthy films include "The Red Lily" (1924), "The Goose Woman" (1925), and "The Love Thrill" (1927).
With the advent of sound in films, Bonner's career began to decline. She appeared in several B-movies throughout the 1930s before retiring from acting in 1935. After leaving Hollywood, she lived a quiet life in California until her death in 1996 at the age of 97. Despite her relatively short career, Bonner is remembered as one of the talented actresses of the silent film era.
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Pamela Mason
Pamela Mason (March 10, 1916 Westgate-on-Sea-June 29, 1996 Beverly Hills) otherwise known as Pamela Ostrer or Pamela Kellino was an American screenwriter, actor and author. She had two children, Portland Mason and Morgan Mason.
Born in Kent, England, Pamela Mason began her career as a stage actor in London before moving to Hollywood in the 1940s. She appeared in over 20 films throughout her career including "Hitler's Madman" (1943), "Odd Man Out" (1947) and "The Story of Esther Costello" (1957). She was also a successful screenwriter, co-writing the screenplay for the film "Lady Possessed" (1952).
In addition to her work in film, Mason was the author of several books. She wrote an autobiography titled "Pamela" which was published in 1963 and a cookbook titled "The Mason-Dixon Memory Line Cookbook" which was published in 1986.
Mason was married to actor James Mason from 1941 to 1964. They appeared in several films together including "The Seventh Veil" (1945) and "The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel" (1951).
After divorcing James Mason, Pamela moved to Rome, Italy where she wrote for Italian film and television. She later returned to the United States and settled in Beverly Hills, California where she passed away in 1996 at the age of 80.
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Ethlyne Clair
Ethlyne Clair (November 23, 1904 Talladega-February 27, 1996 Los Angeles) a.k.a. ethlyne_clair or Ethlyne Williamson was an American actor.
She began her career as a dancer in the Ziegfeld Follies and later transitioned to acting, appearing in over 50 films throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Some of her notable roles include "The Broadway Melody" (1929) and "The Thin Man Goes Home" (1944). She also performed on Broadway in the 1930s. Clair retired from acting in the 1940s and went on to marry and raise a family. She remained active in the entertainment industry, serving as a talent agent and publicist. Clair was known for her beauty and charisma on and off screen.
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Bibi Besch
Bibi Besch (February 1, 1940 Vienna-September 7, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Bibiana Besch, Bibiana M. "Bibi" Besch, Bibiana "Bibi" Besch, Bibiana Köchert, Bibiana "Bibi" Köchert or Bibiana M. Besch was an American actor. She had one child, Samantha Mathis.
Bibi Besch started her acting career in the 1970s with appearances on popular TV shows such as "The Waltons" and "The Rockford Files." Her breakout role came in 1982 when she appeared in the science-fiction blockbuster movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" as Dr. Carol Marcus, a love interest of Captain Kirk.
Besch continued to work in both television and film throughout the rest of the 1980s, including roles in "The Lonely Guy," "Steel Magnolias," and "Tremors." One of her most notable performances was in the TV movie "Something About Amelia," for which she was nominated for an Emmy award.
Besch also had a successful stage career, performing in productions of "The Cherry Orchard," "You Can't Take It with You," and "The Elephant Man," among others.
Sadly, Bibi Besch passed away in 1996 at the age of 56 after a battle with breast cancer. She was remembered by her colleagues and fans as a talented and dedicated actress.
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Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 Newport News-June 15, 1996 Beverly Hills) also known as Ella Fitzgerard, Ella Jane Fitzgerald, Queen of Jazz, Lady Ella, First Lady of Song, The First Lady of Jazz or The First Lady of Swing was an American singer and actor. She had one child, Ray Brown, Jr..
Ella Fitzgerald is widely regarded as one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. Her career spanned over six decades, during which she recorded more than 200 albums and won 13 Grammy Awards. Fitzgerald began her career as a teenager and quickly gained popularity for her clear and powerful voice, impressive range, and impeccable phrasing. In the 1950s, she collaborated with jazz legends like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and in the 1960s she recorded a series of popular songbook albums, including ones devoted to the music of Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Throughout her career, Fitzgerald was admired by audiences and fellow musicians alike for her technical skill, warmth, and versatility. After her death, she was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Minnie Pearl
Minnie Pearl (October 25, 1912 Centerville-March 4, 1996 Nashville) also known as Sarah Ophelia Colley, Pearl, Minnie or Sarah Colley was an American comedian and actor.
She was known for her country humor and her signature outfit, which included a straw hat with a $1.98 price tag hanging from it. Minnie Pearl started her career in radio and eventually became a regular performer on the television show "Hee Haw." She also appeared in films such as "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "A Face in the Crowd." Outside of her entertainment career, she was also a philanthropist and worked with various charitable organizations. In 1975, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Ethel Smith
Ethel Smith (November 22, 1902 Pittsburgh-May 10, 1996 Palm Beach) otherwise known as Ethel Goldsmith, Ethel Mae Smith or Ethel "Tootsie" Smith was an American organist, actor and dancer.
She began playing the piano when she was a child and later learned to play the organ at her church. Smith began her professional career as a theatre musician and then worked for a number of radio stations, where she became known for her performances on the Hammond organ. She was later invited to perform in Hollywood films and became one of the most popular cinema organists of the 1940s. Smith was also a talented dancer and would often perform on stage during her organ performances. In the 1950s, she began appearing regularly on television shows and became a household name. After retiring from show business in the 1960s, Smith lived out the remainder of her life in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Sharon Hugueny
Sharon Hugueny (February 29, 1944 Los Angeles-July 3, 1996 Lake Arrowhead) was an American actor.
She started her acting career with uncredited roles in several films in the early 1960s. However, it was her role in the 1964 film "The Horror of Party Beach" that brought her recognition. Sharon went on to appear in several popular TV shows of the 1960s such as "Bewitched," "The Munsters," and "Petticoat Junction." She also acted in a few movies including "The Stripper" (1963) and "The Foot Soldiers" (1969). Sharon retired from acting in the early 1970s and resided in Lake Arrowhead until her death in 1996.
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Dana Hill
Dana Hill (May 6, 1964 Encino-July 15, 1996 Burbank) also known as Dana Lynne Goetz, Dana Y. Hill, Dana Hill-Goetz, Dana Goetz or Dana Yolanda Hill was an American voice actor and actor.
She started her career as a child actress and appeared in various television shows and movies such as "Shoot the Moon" and "Cross Creek". Dana Hill's notable voice acting roles include portraying the character of Max Goof in Disney’s animated series “Goof Troop” and its subsequent movie “A Goofy Movie”. During her career, she lent her voice to various other popular animated series including “The DuckTales”, “The Jungle Book” and “A Pup Named Scooby-Doo”. She was nominated for several awards for her voice acting work, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Young Artist Award and an Annie Award. However, Dana Hill's life was cut short when she passed away at the young age of 32, due to complications from diabetes.
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Paulene Myers
Paulene Myers (November 9, 1913 Ocilla-December 8, 1996 Chester) a.k.a. Pauline Meyer, Pauline Meyers, Pauline Myers or Paulene E. Myers was an American actor.
She was known for her work in theater, film, and television. Myers began her career in the 1940s and acted in numerous Broadway productions including A Raisin in the Sun and The Great White Hope. She also appeared in films such as The Hustler, The Odd Couple, and The Secret War of Harry Frigg. On television, Myers had guest roles on popular shows such as The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Myers was a member of the renowned Actors Studio in New York City and taught acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. In 1973, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the play, "The Great God Brown". Throughout her long and successful career, Myers was highly respected as an accomplished actor on stage, screen, and television.
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Alvaleta Guess
Alvaleta Guess (November 24, 1955 Kansas City-September 2, 1996 New York City) was an American actor.
Throughout her career, Guess appeared in a number of films and TV series. She is best known for her work on "Law and Order," "The Cosby Show," and "Do the Right Thing." Guess also worked on stage, performing in a variety of productions both on and off Broadway. She was particularly noted for her performances in August Wilson's plays. In addition to her work as an actor, Guess was a dedicated activist and worked tirelessly to promote racial and gender equality. She passed away at the age of 40 due to complications from lung cancer. Despite her short career, Guess left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and is remembered as a talented performer and a staunch advocate for social justice.
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Juliet Prowse
Juliet Prowse (September 25, 1936 Mumbai-September 14, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Juliet Anne Prowse or juliet_prowse was an American actor, singer, performer and dancer. She had one child, Seth McCook.
Born in India to South African parents, Prowse started dancing at a young age and went on to become a prolific dancer and performer. She made her debut in the entertainment industry in the 1950s and quickly rose to fame due to her talent and stunning looks. Prowse appeared in a number of successful films, television shows, and musicals in the 1960s and 1970s, including the iconic film "Can-Can" and "G.I. Blues" with Elvis Presley.
In addition to her film work, Prowse was a popular performer on television variety shows, including "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Dean Martin Show". She was known for her elegant and sensual dance style, and her performances often featured elaborate costumes and choreography.
Despite her success, Prowse struggled with health issues throughout her life, including chronic back pain and hip problems. She underwent several operations and even had to take a break from performing at one point to recover.
Prowse passed away at the age of 59 due to pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and beloved performer.
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Paula Winslowe
Paula Winslowe (March 23, 1910 Grafton-March 6, 1996 Van Nuys) was an American voice actor and actor.
She started her career in radio in the 1940s and went on to perform in various radio shows, including "The Aldrich Family" and "Suspense." She also provided the voice of Betty Rubble in the original "The Flintstones" television series from 1961 to 1965. In addition to her voice acting career, Winslowe appeared in numerous film and television shows, such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Twilight Zone." Towards the end of her career, she also taught voice acting classes.
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Anna Turner
Anna Turner (November 27, 2014-August 27, 1996) was an American record producer, radio producer, radio personality and actor.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in a musical family. Turner began her career in the music industry as a radio producer for WJPC-FM in Chicago. She then moved to Los Angeles in search of better opportunities and worked as a record producer for RCA Records.
Turner was the first woman to produce and host her own nationally syndicated radio show in the United States, "The Anna Turner Show," which aired from 1968 to 1982. She interviewed legendary musicians such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin.
In addition to her work as a radio producer and host, Turner also appeared in several movies and TV shows, including "The Jerk" and "Hart to Hart."
Turner was a pioneer in the music industry, breaking barriers as a woman and paving the way for future generations of female music producers and radio hosts.
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Sloan Simpson
Sloan Simpson (October 18, 1916 Dallas-November 27, 1996) was an American fashion consultant, tv personality, radio personality, fashion model, actor and writer.
Simpson began her career in the fashion industry as a model, working with designers such as Norman Hartnell and Christian Dior. She later became a fashion consultant and went on to host her own television show, "Inside Fashion with Sloan Simpson," which aired in the 1950s and 60s. Simultaneously, she was also a radio personality and co-hosted the popular show "The Breakfast Club."
In addition to her work in fashion and media, Simpson was also an accomplished writer and author of several books, including "The Right Way to Dress," and "How to Buy the Right Clothes." She was also a talented actor, appearing in several films and television shows throughout her career.
Simpson's contributions to the fashion industry and her influence on American style were widely recognized during her lifetime, earning her a place in the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She continued to work and inspire others in the fashion industry until her passing in 1996.
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