Carney, Art b. November 4, 1918 d. November 9, 2003 Actor, Comedian. He is most remembered for his role of city sewer worker ‘Ed Norton,’ in the long running television series, "The Honeymooners" (1951-1956), in which he played the foil to Jackie Gleason's bus driver role of ‘Ralph Kramden.’ He won 5 Emmy's for that role, and a total of 7 Emmys altogther. He also won an Oscar for Best Actor in 1974, of his role in the movie "Harry and Tonto" (1974). Born Arthur William Matthew Carney in Mount Vernon, New York, he was the son of a newspaperman...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Gleason, Jackie (John Herbert) b. February 26, 1916 d. June 24, 1987 Actor, Comedian. Best known for his classic television series "The Honeymooners" and his character of bus driver 'Ralph Kramden.' He started out in show business at the age of 15, after winning an amateur night contest at the Halsey Theater in Brooklyn. He was then hired by the manager as emcee. From that start, he began his career as a nightclub comic. He was discovered at New York's Club 18 by Jack Warner, who signed him to a contract. He then went to Hollywood and made five films, starting...[Read More] Cause of death: Cancer of the liver and colon Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Meadows (Cotter), Audrey b. February 8, 1926 d. February 3, 1996 Actress. Born to Episcopal missionary parents in WuChang, China. She was the youngest of the four children of Ida (Taylor) and the Rev. Francis James Meadows Cotter. She was five years old when she returned home to America speaking only Chinese. She made her debut as a coloratura soprano at Carnegie Hall when she was only sixteen. Her older sister, Jayne and she made several records as The Meadows Sisters for RCA Victor. They cut an album of famous college songs which included Aurelee. Their...[Read More] (Bio by: D C McJonathan-Swarm) Cause of death: Cancer Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: F, T29, 58
Petrie, George b. November 16, 1912 d. November 16, 1997 American motion picture and television actor of the 1940s to the 1990s. Appeared in many popular films and classic television series, including "The Honeymooners" with Jackie Gleason and Art Carney. Most recently, he played the part of 'Sid' on TV's "Mad About You." (Bio by: A.J. Marik) Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA Plot: Lincoln Terrace, L-4445, G-2 GPS coordinates: 34.1428299, -118.3188095 (hddd.dddd)
b. November 4, 1918 d. November 9, 2003