Rogers, Buddy (Charles) b. August 13, 1904 d. April 21, 1999 Actor. He made his screen debut in the 1926 film 'Fascinating Youth,' and quickly became a star in the late silent era. He also found success as a bandleader and a musician. His signature song became "Twelfth Street Rag," which he was able to play a few bars of on a great number of musical instruments. However, he remains best-remembered for his acting career. Rogers, who acquired the nickname "America's Boyfriend," starred in such films as 'Wings' (1927), 'My Best Girl' (1927), 'River of...[Read More] (Bio by: Carrie-Anne) Cause of death: Natural causes Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cathedral City), Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA
Shore, Dinah b. February 29, 1916 d. February 24, 1994 Singer, actress, television hostess. Fondly remembered for her long career on stage, screen, TV, and radio. Dinah Shore's 55 years in show business included more than 70 hit recordings..."Dear Hearts and Gentle People" "Buttons and Bows" "Blues in the Night" "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" "I'll Walk Alone" and "I Wish I didn't Love You So." She had a Peabody Award, 10 Emmy Awards with 3 stars on the Hollywood Walk. She was born Francis Rose in Winchester, Tennessee to Russian Jewish...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Cause of death: Cancer Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cathedral City), Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA Plot: Columbarium, Serenity Chapel
Wyman, Jane b. January 5, 1917 d. September 10, 2007 Academy Award-Winning Actress. Born Sarah Jane Mayfield, for many years she gave her birthdate as January 4, 1914 to make herself appear older, enabling her to work full time while still a minor. She launched her professional career in 1930 singing on radio programs under the name "Jane Durrell", and after 1932 she obtained small parts in such films as "The Kid from Spain" (1932), "My Man Godfrey" (1936), and "Cain and Mabel" (1936). In 1936 she changed her name to Wyman and began work as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cathedral City), Cathedral City, Riverside County, California, USA Plot: Mission Santa Rosa, East exterior, Space 5F
b. August 13, 1904 d. April 21, 1999
Records 1 to 20