Abbott, Bud b. October 2, 1895 d. April 24, 1974 Actor, Comedian. He is best remembered for his partnership with Lou Costello that formed the highly successful "Abbott and Costello" comedy team. Born William Alexander Abbott in Asbury Park, New Jersey, he worked in carnivals while still a child, and dropped out of school in 1909. He worked for awhile as a treasurer for the Casino Theater in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, and then for other theaters around the country...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Cancer Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean
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, John b. June 5, 1905 d. May 24, 1996 Actor. Born in England, he began his long career in show business making his professional debut in 1934, on Broadway in "Aureng-Zebe" followed by "Monserrat" and "The Waltz of the Toreadors". He made his film debut in "Mademoiselle Docteur" (1937) and went on to act in scores of films to include "Mission to Moscow", "Jane Eyre", "A Thousand and One Nights", "Humoresque" and "The Greatest Story Ever Told". For television he appeared in series such as "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "Perry Mason" and "...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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
Abbott, Richard b. May 22, 1899 d. June, 1986 Actor. He was in the original casts of the plays "The Power of Darkness", "Polly", and "The Last Mile". He had many uncredited film roles from the 1930s to 1970s, such as "Love Laughs at Andy Hardy"(1947) and "Green Dolphin Street"(1947) His last role was as 'Billings' in "The Last Escape" (1970). (Bio by: Ginny M) Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA Plot: Actors' Fund Section, Lot 453
Abdulov, Aleksandr b. May 29, 1953 d. January 3, 2008 Actor. Born in Tobolsk, Russia, he made his 1974 motion picture debut in "About Vitya, about Masha and the Sea Force." In 1975 he was hired by Lenkom Theater director Mark Zakharov, and became a celebrity after appearing in "The Ordinary Miracle." During the early 1980s he was considered a sex symbol and one of the most popular Russian stars, playing in "Look for a Woman," "Magicians" and "The Woman in White." During the 1990s he mostly worked in the Lenkom Theatre, where he directed the play "...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) Vagan'kovskoe Cemetery, Moscow, Moscow Federal City, Russian Federation
Abercrombie, Ian b. September 11, 1934 d. January 26, 2012 Actor. A veteran British stage and screen performer, he is best remembered as Julia Louis-Dreyfus' eccentric boss Justin Pitt in the 1990s television sitcom "Seinfeld". Although his character was seen in only seven episodes, the actor acknowledged those appearances "changed my life". Abercrombie began his theatrical career during World War II. He moved to the United States at age 17 and made his American stage debut in 1955 in a production of "Stalag 17" with Jason Robards. He continued to...[Read More] (Bio by: katzizkidz) Unknown* * Find A Grave is currently seeking additional burial information for this individual. Please email with any updates you may have. Thank you!
Abrahamyan, Khoren b. April 1, 1930 d. December 9, 2004 Actor. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, he graduated from the Acting Department of Yerevan Fine Arts and Theatre Institute in 1951. He was renowned as one of the Soviet Union's most popular performers, being featured in many leading roles in both theatre and cinema. Later in his career, he was the executive director of the Sundukyan Drama Theatre of Yerevan and artistic director of the Ajemyan Drama Theatre of Leninakan. He died of a heart attack. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Komitas Pantheon, Yerevan, K'aghak' Yerevan, Armenia
Ace, Goodman b. January 15, 1899 d. March 25, 1982 Radio Actor, Comedian. From 1931 to 1945 he teamed with his wife Jane Ace to play in the comedy radio program "Easy Aces" (his character was the straightman to his wife's character was "Mistress Misspeack"). He had a successful career as a comedy writer, providing material for early television entertainment figures such as comedian Milton Berle...[Read More] Mount Carmel Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
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, 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]
Adam, Francisco b. August 13, 1983 d. April 16, 2006 Actor. A native of Lisbon, Portugal, he grew up in Runa, a village near Torres Vedras, Portugal. A popular Portuguese young actor, he was known for his role as 'Dino' in the telenovela (television series) "Morangos com Acucar", and was also a successful model for Elite Models and On Fashion. On Easter Sunday 2006 he was killed in a car accident near Alcochete, Portugal, after an autograph signing session at a nightclub, at the age of 22. Cemiterio de Runa, Runa, Lisboa, Portugal
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)
Adams, Edwin b. February 3, 1834 d. October 28, 1877 American Actor. Adams became interested in acting in his late teens, and before he turned twenty debuted on stage at the National Theatre in Boston portraying the character Stephen, the sympathetic character of Sir Thomas in "The Hunchback". Later that same year he appeared in Hamlet portraying the part of Bernado. In 1854, he left for Philadelphia where he was hired to perform at the Chester Street Athenaenum as the character Charles Woodley in "The Soldier's Daughter". For the next few years...[Read More] (Bio by: Saratoga) Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Adams, Jonathan b. February 14, 1931 d. June 13, 2005 Actor. A prolific television and stage actor with numerous appearances to his credit, he is best known for the role of 'Dr Everett Scott' in the motion picture version of cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1974. He had originally played the part of 'The Narrator' in the London, England stage production. (Bio by: Jeff J) Cause of death: Stroke Golders Green Jewish Cemetery, Golders Green, Greater London, England
Adams, Nick b. July 10, 1931 d. February 6, 1968 Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Johnny Yuma' in the television western series "The Rebel" (1959 to 1962). The studios molded his acting persona in the same "troubled young man" persona as his close friend, actor James Dean. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Garfield, New Jersey. After starting his acting career as an uncredited extra in the film "Somebody Loves Me" (1952), he joined the United...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Suspected suicide Saints Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Adams, Stanley b. April 7, 1915 d. April 27, 1977 Actor. His best known role was playing 'Cyrano Jones' in the 1960s science fiction television series "Star Trek" episode of "The Trouble with Tribbles" which aired in 1967. He had a long and successful television acting career, appearing in episodes of series such as "The Twilight Zone", "Gunsmoke", Gillgan's Island", "the Rat Patrol", "McHale's Navy", "Bonanza" and many others. He occasionally had motion picture roles, most of which were bit parts. He died as a result of a self-inflicted...[Read More] Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
b. October 2, 1895 d. April 24, 1974
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