Robinson, Edward (Emanuel Goldenberg) G. b. December 12, 1893 d. January 26, 1973 Actor. He had a strong screen presence and is remembered for his roles as gangsters, which set standards for future tough guy actors. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts then began appearing in summer stock after he changed his name to Edward G. Robinson. He debuted on stage in 1915 and became a noted stage actor for many years before becoming a motion picture actor. The 1931 film "Little Cesar" brought him to the attention of the American public and his popularity increased...[Read More] (Bio by: r77ortiz) Beth El Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, USA Plot: Buried in the Goodman mausoleum
Straus, Oscar Solomon b. December 23, 1850 d. May 3, 1926 Presidential Cabinet Secretary, US Diplomat. Served as United States Minister to Turkey from 1887 to 1889 and from 1898 to 1899, as United States Secretary of Commerce in the Taft Administration from 1906 to 1909, and as United States Ambassador to Turkey again from 1909 to 1910. In 1912 he was an unsuccessful candidtae for the Governor of New York. (Bio by: K) Beth El Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, USA