, Spike b. 1952 d. 1962 Canine Actor. Rescued by animal trainer Frank Weatherwax from a North Hollywood Animal Shelter, he was trained to perform and do tricks. He auditioned for and won the role of 'Old Yeller' in the 1957 Walt Disney movie "Old Yeller"; which may be his most memorable role. Other credits include the role of 'King' in "The She-Creature" (1956), 'Patrasche' in "A Dog of Flanders" (1959) and 'Pete' in "The Silent Call" (1961). He guest starred in an...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave) Weatherwax Residence, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Unders shade tree in the back yard.
442nd Infantry World War II Memorial Japanese-American unit in World War II. Composed of all volunteers, the 442nd fought in the Italian campaign. The 442nd is the most decorated unit in United States history. In less than two years of combat, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team earned more than 18,000 individual decorations including one Medal of Honor, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars, 5,200 Bronze Star Medals, 9,486 Purple Hearts, and eight Presidential Unit Citations (the nation's top award for combat units). In...[Read More] (Bio by: Shiver) Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Aaronson, Irving b. February 7, 1895 d. May 10, 1963 Jazz Musician. A Big-Band leader of the 1920s and 1930s, he performed as "Irving Aaronson and the Commanders." His popular recordings include "I'll Get By," Cole Porter's "Let's Misbehave," "All by Ourselves in the Moonlight," "Don't Look at Me That Way," and "Hi-Ho the Merrio." He worked as a musical supervisor for the MGM motion picture studios after his band career had ended. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Everlasting Peace, Block 12, Plot 373, Grave 2
Abbott, Dorothy b. December 16, 1920 d. December 15, 1968 Actress. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she was a Las Vegas showgirl when she began performing as an extra in the film "The Razors Edge" (1946). Her other movie credits included "Road to Rio" (1947), "Red, Hot and Blue" (1949), "The Caddy" (1953), "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), "Jailhouse Rock" (1957) and "Sergeants 3" (1962). For television, she appeared in "Dragnet", " Ford Theatre", "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" and "Leave it to Beaver". She was also married to actor Rudy Diaz. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cause of death: Suicide Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Valley Lawn, Lot 2939 GPS coordinates: 34.0057602, -118.0508728 (hddd.dddd)
Abbott, Frank b. July 16, 1878 d. February 2, 1957 Actor. He gained his motion picture renown during the "Silent Screen Era" that pre-dated talking films. His roles included appearances in the films "Fade Away Faster" (1926), and "The Wild Bull's Lair" (1925). (Bio by: K) Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Section B, Lot 319, Grave 5
Abbott (Alexander), Philip b. March 20, 1924 d. February 23, 1998 Actor. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, he served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was awarded an Air Medal and three oak leaf clusters. After studying at Fordham University and the Pasadena Playhouse, he co-starred in the national touring company of Sidney Kingsley's "Detective Story" (1950) and came to Hollywood in 1952. Although he made a handful of films, notably "The Bachelor Party" (1957) and "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1962), Abbott spent practically his whole career in...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) San Fernando Mission Cemetery, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Abel, David b. December 15, 1883 d. November 12, 1973 Motion Picture Cinematographer. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands of Russian parents, he came to the United States as a child and worked as a portrait photographer before entering films with the Flying A studio in 1913. A solid craftsman, he was considered particularly good with complex action scenes. At RKO Radio studios during the 1930s, Abel was a favorite collaborator of director Mark Sandrich and was responsible...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Chapel Columbarium, 1st floor, column 7, T-3
Abrahams, Gary b. 1944 d. 1992 Motion Pictures Figure. Along with partner Gary Essert, in 1971 he co-founded "FILMEX," the Los Angeles Film International Festival. Later, the two created the American Cinematheque in 1981. Both men passed away in 1992 due to the complication of AIDS. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Lincoln Terrace, L-4518
Achron, Joseph b. May 13, 1886 d. April 29, 1943 Violinist, Composer. He began taking violin instruction from his father at the age of five and made his first public appearance in Warsaw, Poland at the age of seven. He later studied the instrument under virtuoso Leopold Auer and studied composition under composer Anatoly Konstantinovich Lyadov at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia. By 1913 he was heading the violin and chamber music departments at Russia's...[Read More] (Bio by: Tony Scott) Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Beth Olam Mausoleum, Foyer O
Acker, Jean b. October 23, 1892 d. August 16, 1978 Actress. Despite having a undistinguished motion picture career, she gained lasting notoriety as the first wife of film icon Rudolph Valentino. Born on a farm near Trenton, New Jersey, she made her film debut in 1913. An expert horsewoman, she performed her own stunts in several westerns and serials but never progressed beyond secondary roles. In 1918 she went to Hollywood as a protégé of actress [Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Section N, Plot 542
Ackerman, Harry b. November 17, 1912 d. February 3, 1991 Television Producer. He was an executive who produced shows from the 1960s to the 1980s, and was responsible for such successful series as "Bewitched," "Gidget," and "The Flying Nun." He was married to actress Elinor Donahue (best known for her role of 'Betty Anderson' on the comedy series "Father Knows Best"). (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Court of Liberty, Gardens of Heritage, L-3039 G-1
Ackerman, Walter b. June 28, 1881 d. December 12, 1938 Actor. Born in New York City, he began his career in the theatre and made his debut in the silent film era appearing in "A Midsummer's Night Dream" (1909). Among his other film credits are "Rugged Waters" (1926), "Man Of The Forest" (1926), "A Flame In The Sky" (1927), "Back To God's Country" (1927) and "Bride Of The Desert" (1929). He died in Bishop, California, at age 57. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Garden of Beginnings (formerly Section 2W), Grave 200
Acord, Art b. April 17, 1890 d. January 4, 1931 Actor. He starred in many silent motion pictures between the years 1910 and 1929. Married for a time to actress Louise Lorraine, his cause of death was cyanide poisoning in Chihuahua, Mexico. Although Mexican police officially listed his death as a suicide, many of his friends over the years insisted that he had been murdered by a Mexican politician who had caught Art Acord having an affair with his wife. (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Vale of Memory, L-2608
Acosta, Bertrand Blanchard b. January 15, 1895 d. September 1, 1954 Aviation Pioneer. Known as the "Bad Boy of the Air," he taught himself how to fly in 1910, and built experimental planes until 1912, when he went to work for aircraft designer Glenn Curtiss. When World War I started he joined the Royal Flying Corps, and trained Royal Navy pilots in Canada. In 1917 he was sent to the United States, where he trained United States Army Signal Corps pilots at Long Island. Commissioned into the...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd) Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Portal of the Folded Wings
Acosta, Rodolfo b. July 29, 1920 d. November 7, 1974 Actor. Born Rodolfo Acosta Perez in Chihuahua, Mexico, he was a character actor best known for his roles primarily as a villain in movies and television shows. In the 1940s, he came to the US and was signed by Universal Studios for a small roles in "The Fugitive" (1947), followed by "One Way Street" (1950). He went on to a long succession of roles as bandits, Indian warriors and outlaws, for films to include "Drum Beat" (1954), "One-Eyed Jacks" (1961), "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965), "The...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Gentleness, L-3107
Acuff, Eddie b. June 3, 1903 d. December 17, 1956 Actor. He appeared in 234 motion pictures in a career that spanned from 1934 to 1951. Best known for his character of 'Mr. Beasley the Mailman" in the "Blondie' movie series, he also appeared in films such as "The Petrified Forest" (1936), and "The People vs. Dr. Kildare" (1941). Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: [unmarked]
Adams, Don b. April 13, 1923 d. September 25, 2005 Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Agent Maxwell Smart' in the hit 1960s television comedy, "Get Smart" (1965 to 1970), for which he won three Emmy Awards. He was also the voice of television cartoon characters "Tennessee Tuxedo" and "Inspector Gadget." Born Donald James Yarmy, in New York City, of Hungarian and Irish descent, during World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corps, and was the only member of his platoon to survive the Battle for Guadalcanal. While on...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Lung infection Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Section 8, Lot 57, Grave 20 GPS coordinates: 34.0898247, -118.3166809 (hddd.dddd)
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