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Kevin McGarry(† 0)

Actor | Kincardine, Ontario, Canada (CA)
† died 39 years ago

Kevin McGarry is an actor and director, known for Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (2010), Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love (2015) and Love at First Bark (2017).

Known for: Saw 3D, Open Heart
† 03/19/1985

Cesare Danova(† 66)

Actor | Bergamo (IT)
† died 32 years ago

Cesare Danova (March 1, 1926 – March 19, 1992) was an Italian television and screen actor. He was best known for his roles in The Captain's Daughter (1947), Viva Las Vegas (1964), Chamber of Horrors (1966), Mean Streets (1973), and various roles in The Rifleman (1958-1963).

† 66, 03/19/1992

Émile Genest(† 81)

Actor | Quebec City / Quebec (CA)
† died 21 years ago

Émile Genest (July 27, 1921 – March 19, 2003) was a Canadian actor.

† 81, 03/19/2003

Edward Platt(† 58)

Actor | Staten Island, New York (US)
† died 50 years ago

Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of the Chief in the 1965–1970 NBC/CBS television series: Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature appearance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.

† 58, 03/19/1974

Raghuvaran(† 49)

Actor | Kollengode, Kerala (IN)
† died 16 years ago

Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation.He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie Daivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name.Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too.In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher.Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008 cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption.His death occurred during the filming stages of several films, including the Tamil film, Kanthaswamy wherein Raghuvaran's performances were left unused and were replaced with Ashish Vidyarthi, which resulted in the film's delayed release.

† 49, 03/19/2008

Nazzareno Zamperla(† 82)

Actor | Treviso (IT)
† died 4 years ago

Nazzareno Zamperla (25 April 1937 – 19 March 2020) was an Italian actor and stuntman.

† 82, 03/19/2020

Norman Mitchell(† 82)

Actor | Sheffield, Yorkshire, England (GB)
† died 23 years ago

Norman Mitchell Driver (27 August 1918 – 19 March 2001), known professionally as Norman Mitchell, was an English television, stage and film actor. Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, his father was a mining engineer and his mother a concert singer. He attended Carterknowle Grammar School and the University of Sheffield, before appearing in repertory theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. During World War II he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He then made many television appearances and appeared in over sixty films. Mitchell was married to actress Pauline Mitchell until her death in 1992. He was the father of Jacqueline Mitchell and actor Christopher Mitchell, known for his role in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. His son Christopher predeceased him by a month.

† 82, 03/19/2001

Yasuo Yamada(† 62)

Actor | Tokyo (JP)
† died 29 years ago

Yasuo Yamada was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator, born in Tokyo, Japan. Yamada left the faculty of literature of Waseda University, and performed in many stage, radio, and television productions. His most famous role was the voice of Arsène Lupin III from the Lupin the Third series, starting in 1971 and ending in 1995. He also provided the Japanese dubbed voice for Clint Eastwood and Jean-Paul Belmondo.At the age of 62, Yasuo Yamada died of a brain hemorrhage. Since Yasuo's death, Kanichi Kurita has taken over the role of Lupin the Third.

† 62, 03/19/1995

Sue England(† 89)

Actress | Tulsa, Oklahoma (US)
† died 6 years ago

Sue England (July 17, 1928 – March 19, 2018) was an American actress.

† 89, 03/19/2018

Hanne Borchsenius(† 76)

Actress | Frederiksberg, Copenhagen (DK)
† died 12 years ago

Hanne Borchsenius (30 November 1935 – 19 March 2012) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 32 films between 1956 and 1988.

† 76, 03/19/2012

Valérie Quennessen(† 31)

Actress | Paris (FR)
† died 35 years ago

Valérie Quennessen (3 December 1957 – 19 March 1989) was a French theatre and film actress.

† 31, 03/19/1989

Paul Scofield(† 86)

Actor | Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England (GB)
† died 16 years ago

David Paul Scofield (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008) was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony for his work. Scofield established a reputation as one of the greatest Shakespearean performers. He declined the honour of a knighthood, but was appointed CBE in 1956 and became a CH in 2001. Scofield received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for portraying Sir Thomas More in the Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons (1962). Four years later, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor when he reprised the role in the 1966 film adaptation, making him one of eleven to receive a Tony and Academy Award for the same role. He received the Primetime Emmy Award for Male of the Species (1969). He garnered acclaim for his roles in films such as The Train (1964), King Lear (1971), A Delicate Balance (1973), Henry V (1989), and Hamlet (1990). He portrayed Mark Van Doren in the historical drama Quiz Show (1994), for which he earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. For his role as Thomas Danforth in the film adaptation of The Crucible (1996) he received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

† 86, 03/19/2008
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Shoutarou Suga(† 42)

Crew | Tokyo (JP)
† died 9 years ago

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† 42, 03/19/2015

Jimmy Breslin(† 86)

Actor | Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York (US)
† died 7 years ago

James Earle Breslin was an American journalist and author. Until the time of his death, he wrote a column for the New York Daily News Sunday edition. He wrote numerous novels, and columns of his appeared regularly in various newspapers in his hometown of New York City.

† 86, 03/19/2017

Jon Lormer(† 79)

Actor | Canton (US)
† died 38 years ago

Jon Lormer (May 7, 1906 – March 19, 1986) was an American actor, known for his guest and supporting roles in television series, such as the 1960s' Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Peyton Place, and in Creepshow as Nathan Grantham.

† 79, 03/19/1986

Charles Lamb(† 88)

Actor | London, England (GB)
† died 35 years ago

Charles Lamb (20 November 1900 – 19 March 1989) was a British stage, film and television actor. Previously an engineer, he made his theatre debut in 1924. His stage work included appearing in the original theatrical production of Brighton Rock at the Garrick Theatre in 1943. His longest running role was as Mrs Dale's gardener, Monument, in the radio soap opera Mrs Dale's Diary.

† 88, 03/19/1989

Ursula von Manescul(† 59)

Actress | Lviv / Lwów (UA)
† died 33 years ago

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† 59, 03/19/1991

John Dennis(† 84)

Actor | The Bronx, New York City, New York (US)
† died 20 years ago

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† 84, 03/19/2004

Sonya Levien(† 71)

Crew | Russia (RU)
† died 64 years ago

Sonya Levien (born Sara Opesken; 25 December 1888 – 19 March 1960) was a Russian-born American screenwriter. She became one of the highest earning female screenwriters in Hollywood in the 1930s and would help a number of directors and film stars transition from silent films to talkies. In 1955 she received an Academy Award for her screenplay Interrupted Melody.

† 71, 03/19/1960

Scoey Mitchell(† 92)

Actor | Newburgh, New York (US)
† died 2 years ago

A pioneering television actor, writer, and director who emerged in the 1960s just as things were opening up for African American artists in front of and behind the camera.

† 92, 03/19/2022

Holger Juul Hansen(† 88)

Actor | Nyborg (DK)
† died 11 years ago

Holger Juul Hansen was a Danish actor. Hansen starred in a large number of Danish movies and television shows. His most prominent roles were as banker Hans Christian Varnæs, head of one of the two rival families in Matador, and as Doctor Moesgaard in The Kingdom.

† 88, 03/19/2013

Sunday Wilshin(† 86)

Actress | London, England (GB)
† died 33 years ago

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† 86, 03/19/1991

Alan Badel(† 58)

Actor | Rusholme, Manchester (GB)
† died 42 years ago

Alan Fernand Badel (11 September 1923 – 19 March 1982) was an English stage actor who also appeared frequently in the cinema, radio and television and was noted for his richly textured voice which was once described as "the sound of tears".

† 58, 03/19/1982

Paul Angelis(† 66)

Actor | Liverpool, Merseyside, England (GB)
† died 15 years ago

Paul Angelis (18 January 1943 – 19 March 2009) was an English actor and writer, best known for his role as PC Bruce Bannerman in the BBC police series Z-Cars and as Navy Rum in Porridge as well as doing many voices in the film Yellow Submarine.

† 66, 03/19/2009

Richard Beckinsale(† 31)

Actor | Carlton, Nottinghamshire (GB)
† died 45 years ago

Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in the British ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. He died of a congenital heart defect at the age of just thirty one in 1979.

† 31, 03/19/1979

Lori March(† 90)

Actress | Hollywood, California (US)
† died 11 years ago

Lori March (March 6, 1923 – March 19, 2013) was an American television actress. She was best known for her roles on daytime soap operas. Her obituary on the Television Academy's web site noted that she "was dubbed 'First Lady of Daytime Television.'"

† 90, 03/19/2013

Channing Pollock(† 79)

Actor | Sacramento (US)
† died 18 years ago

Channing Pollock (August 16, 1926 – March 18, 2006) was an American magician and film actor.

† 79, 03/19/2006

Lola Braccini(† 79)

Actress | Pistoia (IT)
† died 55 years ago

Lola Braccini, born Camilla Cariddi (28 March 1889 - 19 March 1969) was an Italian film, television and stage actress.

† 79, 03/19/1969

Edgar Rice Burroughs(† 74)

Crew | Chicago, Illinois (US)
† died 74 years ago

His father had been a major in the Union army during the Civil War. Edgar Rice Burroughs attended the Brown School then, due to a diphtheria epidemic, Miss Coolie's Maplehurst School for Girls, then the Harvard School, Phillips Andover and the Michigan Military Academy. He was a mediocre student and flunked his examination for West Point. He worked a variety of jobs all over the country: a cowboy in Idaho, a gold miner in Oregon, a railroad policeman in Utah, a department manager for Sears Roebuck in Chicago. He published "A Princess of Mars" under the title "Under the Moons of Mars" in six parts between February and July of 1912. The same "All-Story Magazine" put out his immediately successful "Tarzan of the Apes" in October of that year. Two years later the hardback book appeared, and on January 27, 1918, the movie opened on Broadway starring Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan. It was one of the first movies to gross over $1,000,000. Burroughs was able to move his family to the San Fernando Valley in 1919, converting a huge estate into Tarzana Ranch. He was in Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 and remained in Hawaii as a war correspondent. Afterward he returned home with a heart condition. On March 19, 1950, alone in his home after reading the Sunday comics in bed, he died. By then he had written 91 novels, 26 of which were about Tarzan. The man whose books have sold hundreds of millions of copies in over thirty languages once said "I write to escape ... to escape poverty".

† 74, 03/19/1950

Harry Harris(† 86)

Crew | Kansas City, Missouri (US)
† died 15 years ago

Harry Harris (September 8, 1922 – March 19, 2009) was an American television and film director. Harris moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and got a mailroom job at Columbia Studios. After attending UCLA, he became an apprentice sound cutter, assistant sound effects editor, and then an assistant film editor at Columbia Pictures. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces at the start of World War II, and as part of the First Motion Picture Unit, reported to Hal Roach Studios in Culver City. His supervisor there was Ronald Reagan, who hired him as sound effects editor for training and combat films. At the end of World War II, Harris became an assistant film editor and then an editor for Desilu, the studio of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Over the next five decades, he directed hundreds of TV episodes, with significant contributions to Gunsmoke, Eight is Enough, The Waltons, and Falcon Crest. He won an Emmy Award for directing a 1982 episode of Fame, and was nominated for two other Emmy Awards and a Directors Guild of America Award.

† 86, 03/19/2009
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