Allen, Irwin b. June 12, 1916 d. November 2, 1991 Motion Picture Director, Producer. He popularized the big-budget disaster epics of the 1970s. His films included "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972), "The Towering Inferno" (1974), which was nominated for Best Picture, and "The Swarm" (1978). He was a producer of the television show, "Lost in Space." Cause of death: Heart attack Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Aragon, Art 'Golden Boy' b. November 13, 1927 d. March 25, 2008 Professional Boxer, Actor. He was a former lightweight contender. Born in Belen, New Mexico and later residing in Los Angeles, he fought such notable opponents as Billy Graham, Johnny Gonsalves, Jimmy Carter and Carmen Basilio. He would retire from boxing in 1960 after compiling a record of 90 wins, 20 losses with 6 draws in 116 bouts, and was later inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame. During the 1950s into the 1970s, Aragon would have sporadic acting roles in films which include parts...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Arkoff, Samuel Z. b. June 12, 1918 d. September 16, 2001 Motion Picture Producer. Maverick Hollywood producer who churned out more than 500 low-budget, and often hughly profitable, cult movies. Among his best known releases were "Dressed To Kill," "The Amityville Horror," "I Was a Teen-age Werewolf," and the "Beach Blanket" series of movies with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. (Bio by: Ron Moody) Cause of death: Natural causes Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Zion 5
Arnold, Danny b. January 23, 1925 d. August 19, 1995 Television Producer, Writer. Two-time Emmy Award winner and the creative mind behind the hit TV series "Barney Miller" (1975 to 1982). His first Emmy was for "My World and Welcome To It" (1969-70) and his second for "Barney Miller" (1981-82). He was also wrote and produced for such shows as "Bewitched" and "That Girl". Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Courts of Heritage, Crypt 29-J
Ast, Pat b. October 21, 1941 d. October 2, 2001 Actress, Model. Best known for her role as as 'Linda' in the movie "Heat". She was working as a clerk and receptionist in a box factory when she caught the eye of Andy Warhol who signed her on to star in some movies he was going to make. Her credits include "Heat", "The Incredible Shrinking Woman", "Foul Play", and "The Dutchess and the Dirty Water" among others. Her last role was 'Edna' in "Reform School Girls". In 1980, she apperaed as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers FromThe Grave) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Audley, Eleanor b. November 19, 1905 d. November 25, 1991 Actress. Appeared on stage, in motion pictures, and on television from the 1940s to the 1960s. A familiar character actress, she appeared in a large number of classic TV series, including "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Beverly Hillbillies," and "Green Acres." Also a chilling villainess of the Walt Disney canon, Eleanor's distinctive voice lent withering evil to Maleficent in "Sleeping Beauty" and the Stepmother in "Cinderella. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Cause of death: Respiratory failure Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Kedron 10, L-7191, space 4
Barry, Dave b. September 3, 1918 d. August 16, 2001 Comedian. Worked in Las Vegas for many years as the opening act for many top performers, including Wayne Newton. Played in 16 films and had 5 guest appearances. (Bio by: Tina Urban) Cause of death: Cancer Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Garden of Heritage, Main Level, South Wall
Baruch, Andre b. August 20, 1908 d. September 15, 1991 Narrator, announcer, voice actor. His was the familiar voice of the Pathé News newsreels before and after WWII. In a career spanning 60 years, he provided the signature introduction for such radio programs as "The Shadow," "Your Hit Parade," and "The Kate Smith Hour." He did the announcing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for a short period of time in the early 1950s. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Gardens of Heritage, Main Level, Crypt 104B
Barzell, Wolfe b. September 1, 1898 d. February 14, 1969 Polish-born stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1930s through the 1960s. Appeared in many classic TV series such as "The Twilight Zone," "Perry Mason," and "Green Acres." Uncle of stage and film producer Emanuel Azenberg. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Moses 19, L-5356, space 1
Bay, Frances b. January 23, 1919 d. September 15, 2011 Actress. Petite, soft spoken, and kindly elderly character actress. Best remembered for her role as Adam Sandler's grandmother in the 1996 film "Happy Gilmore," and for her guest appearance as 'Mabel Choate' the woman from whom Jerry Seinfeld stole a loaf of marble rye bread on "Seinfeld." Born in Canada, she acted locally for many years before moving to New York. She became a face to American audiences in the late 1970s, one of her first notable roles was as 'Fonzie's' grandmother on "...[Read More] (Bio by: David) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Bernardi, Herschel b. October 30, 1923 d. May 9, 1986 Actor. Born in New York City into a theatrical family, he was best known for his many performances on Broadway. His starring roles on Broadway included, "Fiddler of the Roof", "Zorba", "Bajour" and many other Yiddish plays. For television his credits include "Harbor Command", "State Trooper", "Peter Gunn" and for his lead role on the CBS sitcom "Amie". He was also a noted voiceover artist and narrator for hundreds of films, cartoons and was the original voice of the character Charlie Tina, on...[Read More] Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Courts of TaNaCH, Crypt 52250
Berner, Sara b. January 12, 1912 d. December 19, 1969 Actress. Sara was an American motion picture actress of the 1950s and 60s, most notably Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller "Rear Window". She also appeared in "Carrie" (1952), "Spring Reunion" (1957), the gritty crime drama "The Naked Street" (1955), and had uncredited vocal appearances in the Bing Crosby and Bob Hope classic "The Road to Morocco" (she's the voice of Mabel the Camel) and Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" (as a telephone operator). Prior to films she was a much sought...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Canaan 8, L-2474, space 2
Bethune, Zina b. February 17, 1945 d. February 12, 2012 Actress, Disability Advocate. Perhaps best remembered for playing Gail Lucas in the TV series "The Nurses" (1962 to 1965). The daughter of an actress, her father died when she was five years old. She followed her mother's path to the entertainment industry and at the age of six began taking lessons at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet. She was diagnosed with scoliosis, dysplastic hips and lymphedema but inspite of these conditions, her sheer courage and willpower enabled her to move...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Black (White), Preston (Jack) b. March 2, 1899 d. April 10, 1984 Austrian-born motion picture writer, producer, and director of the 1920s and 30s. Directed a number of the best early 3 Stooges comedy shorts for Columbia, such as "Ants in the Pantry," "Disorder in the Court," and "A Pain in the Pullman." Brother of film directors Jules White and Sam White. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Courts of TaNaCH, Crypt 55310
Brown, Georgia b. October 21, 1933 d. July 6, 1992 Actress. She was the first actress to play the role of 'Nancy' in the musical "Oliver!" on the London, England stage, first performing the role in June of 1960. Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Zion 1, L-3058, space 1
Bruce, Carol b. November 15, 1919 d. October 9, 2007 Actress and Singer. Best known for her role as Lillian "Mama" Carlson on the television series "WKRP in Cincinnati" from 1979-1982 replacing actress Sylvia Sidney. She was born Shirley Levy and started her singing career in a Montréal night club in 1937. In 1940, she made her Broadway debut in the musical comedy "Louisiana Purchase." Irving Berlin wrote the role especially for her. The following year she signed a contract with Universal studios and appeared in three films: "This Woman Is...[Read More] (Bio by: The Perplexed Historian) Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA