Deaths: April 25

1. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

Controversial, flamboyant, and spontaneous are probably the best words to describe Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Born in Philadelphia, and raised throughout the world as the daughter of a U.S. Army serviceman, Lisa Lopes became one of the most important trendsetters in the 1990s music scene. After ...

2. Agustín Irusta

Actor | La guitarra de Gardel

Agustín Irusta was born on August 28, 1902 in Rosario, Santa Fé, Argentina. He was an actor and composer, known for La guitarra de Gardel (1949), Buenos Aires a la vista (1950) and Boliche (1933). He died on April 24, 1987 in Caracas, Venezuela.

3. Albert Paulsen

Actor | The Manchurian Candidate

Albert Paulsen's pronounced accent and clipped manner may have marked him as German, Austrian or some East European nationality--roles he played often--but he was actually born in Guyaquil, Ecuador, in 1925. Although he did appear in some films and on stage, he was mainly a television actor, with ...

4. Alexander Knox

Actor | Wilson

A Presbyterian minister's son, softly-spoken, intellectual-looking Alexander Knox received his education from the University of Western Ontario where he studied English literature. An excellent elocutionist (a member of the university's Hesperian Club) he had his first fling with dramatic acting ...

5. Anita Louise

Actress | The Little Princess

An actress from the age of 6, Anita appeared with Walter Hampden in the Broadway production of Peter Ibbetson. As a juvenile actor, Anita used the name Louise Fremault and made her film debut at 9 in the film The Sixth Commandment (1924). She continued to make films as a child actor, and in 1929, ...

6. Art Fleming

Actor | Airplane II: The Sequel

Art Fleming was born on May 1, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), MacArthur (1977) and International Detective (1959). He was married to Rebecca Lynn, Peggy Ann Ellis and Mildred Lauretta Goodrich. He died on April 25, 1995 in Crystal ...

7. Bea Arthur

Actress | The Golden Girls

Actress-comedienne Bea Arthur was born Bernice Frankel on May 13, 1922 in New York City to a Jewish family. She grew up in Maryland, where her parents ran a dress shop. At 12 years old, she was the tallest girl in her school at 5'9".

She earned the title of "Wittiest Girl" in her school, and her ...

8. Ben Molar

Soundtrack | Fascinación

Ben Molar was born on October 3, 1915 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was a composer, known for Fascinación (1949), Los días calientes (1966) and Patricia mía (1961). He died on April 25, 2015 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

9. Bobby Pickett

Soundtrack | Monster Mash: The Movie

Bobby Pickett was born on February 11, 1938 in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Monster Mash: The Movie (1995), Love, Simon (2018) and Silver Linings Playbook (2012). He died on April 25, 2007 in West Los Angeles, California, USA.

10. Calep Emphrey Jr.

Actor | Heart and Souls

Calep Emphrey Jr. was born on May 1, 1949 in Greenville, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Heart and Souls (1993). He was married to Bernadine Hinton. He died on April 25, 2017 in Greenville, Mississippi, USA.

11. Carol Reed

Director | The Third Man

Carol Reed was the second son of stage actor, dramatics teacher and impresario founder of the Royal School of Dramatic Art Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Reed was one of Tree's six illegitimate children with Beatrice Mae Pinney, who Tree established in a second household apart from his married life. ...

12. Constance Collier

Actress | Rope

In a career that covered six decades, Constance Collier evolved into one of Broadway and London's finest tragediennes during the first half of the 1900s. While the regal, dark-featured beauty who bore classic Romanesque features enjoyed a transcontinental career like a number of her contemporaries,...

13. David Langton

Actor | The Avengers

His father, a wine importer loved the theatre and encouraged his acting ambitions and got him his first job at 16 touring with a Shakespearean company painting scenery and doing walk on parts. His mother disapproved thinking it wasn't a job for a respectable middle class young man. By 1939 he'd ...

14. Dexter Gordon

Actor | 'Round Midnight

Dexter Gordon was considered one of the greatest jazz saxophonists ever, During his heyday, namely `45-`80, he played tenor sax with many of the all-time jazz greats, including Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine and many others. In the 60s, he left his vices behind and created some ...

15. Dick Wesson

Actor | Calamity Jane

One of the most recognisable character actors of the 1950s, Boston Massachusetts-born Dick Wesson began his career with his older brother, Gene Wesson, in a comedy act that made the rounds of the nightclub circuit. He made his film debut in the sci-fi classic Destination Moon (1950), and spent his ...

16. Don Mankiewicz

Writer | Rosetti and Ryan

Donald Mankiewicz was born in Berlin into an illustrious creative family, his father being the screen-writer Herman Mankiewicz and his uncle film director Joseph Mankiewicz, whilst his brother Frank would also distinguish himself as a journalist. Brought up in Beverly Hills - where his parents' ...

17. Don Wilson

Actor | Niagara

Don Wilson was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not much is known about his early life but what is known is that he played football for the University of Colorado in the 1920s. Wilson began his radio career as a singer in Denver's radio station, KFEL, in 1923. In 1929, he started working at radio station...

18. Dorothy Provine

Actress | The Great Race

Flashy, leggy, bouffant blonde Dorothy Provine was a solid screen representation of the Kennedyesque era when life seemed so full of fun, so innocent and so optimistic. This sparkling beauty also gave TV audiences a double dose blast to the past via her popular co-starring roles on late 50s/early ...

19. Edith MacArthur

Actress | Rob Roy

Edith MacArthur was born on March 8, 1926 in Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Rob Roy (1977), Sunset Song (1971) and The Omega Factor (1979). She died on April 25, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

20. Emilio Salgari

Writer | I misteri della giungla nera

Emilio Salgari was born on August 21, 1862 in Verona, Austrian Empire [now Verona, Veneto, Italy]. He was a writer, known for Mystery of the Black Jungle (1954), Carthage in Flames (1960) and El corsario negro (1944). He was married to Ida Peruzzi. He died on April 25, 1911 in Turin, Piedmont, ...

21. George Coulouris

Actor | Citizen Kane

The son of a Greek immigrant father (merchant) and an English mother, George Coulouris was educated at England's Manchester Grammar School. As an actor he was quite adept at playing villains, particularly wealthy businessmen, but he was just as suitable at playing nobler roles. A member of Orson ...

22. George Sanders

Actor | All About Eve

George Sanders was born of English parents in St. Petersburg, Russia. He worked in a Birmingham textile mill, in the tobacco business and as a writer in advertising. He entered show business in London as a chorus boy, going from there to cabaret, radio and theatrical understudy. His film debut, in ...

23. Ginger Rogers

Actress | Kitty Foyle

Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri on July 16, 1911, the daughter of Lela E. Rogers (née Lela Emogene Owens) and William Eddins McMath. Her mother went to Independence to have Ginger away from her husband. She had a baby earlier in their marriage and he ...

24. Gregorio Casal

Actor | Chanoc en las garras de las fieras

Gregorio Casal was born on July 13, 1935 in San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico. He was an actor and director, known for Chanoc en las garras de las fieras (1970), Chanoc contra el tigre y el vampiro (1972) and Mercenarios de la muerte (1983). He died on April 25, 2018 in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, ...

25. Henri Kichka

Self | Kichka: Life Is a Cartoon

Henri Kichka was born on April 14, 1926 in Brussels, Belgium. He died on April 25, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

26. India Adams

Actress | The Roommates

India Adams was a 'ghost singer', a voice double for Cyd Charisse in The Band Wagon (1953) (her most famous number being "That's Entertainment") and for Joan Crawford in Torch Song (1953). This was kept under wraps for a long time, the actress having had to sign a gag order as part of her contract ...

27. Indra Devi

Self | The Red Rowe Show

Indra Devi was born on May 12, 1899 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. She was married to Siegrid Knauer and Jan Strakaty. She died on April 25, 2002 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

28. Joe Wright

Actor | Silver Bullet

Joe Wright was born on October 28, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Joseph Anthony Wright. He was an actor and writer, known for Silver Bullet (1985), S.C.R.E.W.D. (2006) and Poison Ivy (1985). He had become rich in his later years and bought himself a mansion. He died on April 25, 2009 ...

29. John Havlicek

Self | The Final Game

John Havlicek is an American professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA championships, four of them coming in his first four seasons with the team.

In the National Basketball Association he is one of four players to have won eight ...

30. Karin Priester

Self | Phoenix Runde

Karin Priester was born on December 29, 1941. She died on April 25, 2020 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

31. Larry Flash Jenkins

Actor | Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Larry Flash Jenkins was born on May 10, 1955 in Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Fletch (1985) and Mr. Mom (1983). He was married to Michelle, Harriet Michele Lark and Jean Coleman. He died on April 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, ...

32. Margarita Xirgu

Actress | Alma torturada

Margarita Xirgu was born on June 18, 1888 in Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was an actress, known for Alma torturada (1917), La reina joven (1916) and Blood Wedding (1938). She was married to Josep Arnall. She died on April 25, 1969 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

33. Marino Casem

Marino Casem was born on June 23, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He was married to Betty Jean McCain. He died on April 25, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

34. Michael Anderson

Director | Logan's Run

London-born Michael Anderson began his career in films as an office boy at Elstree studios. By 1938, he had progressed up the ladder to become assistant director for distinguished film makers Noël Coward, David Lean and Anthony Asquith. Shortly after, during wartime with the Royal Signals Corps (...

35. Michael Bryant

Actor | Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Michael Bryant was born on April 5, 1928 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969), The Ruling Class (1972) and Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). He was married to Judith Coke and Josephine Martin. He died on April 25, 2002 in Richmond, London, England, UK.

36. Michele Alboreto

Self | Formula 1

Michele Alboreto was born on December 23, 1956 in Milan, Italy. He was married to Nadia Astorri. He died on April 25, 2001 in Klettwitz, Germany.

37. Michirô Endô

Actor | Bakuretsu toshi

Born in Fukushima, 1950. Formed punk band The Stalin in 1980. Their radical performances and unconventional methods of expression bring them attention, in 1982 they appear in "Burst City", directed by Sogo Ishii (Now, Gakuryu Ishii). Makes their debut the same year. After disbandment in 1985, he ...

38. Murray Matheson

Actor | Twilight Zone: The Movie

Urbane, grey-eyed, silver-haired Australian-born character actor, notable for his smooth manner and clipped upper-class English diction. A grazier's son, Matheson first worked as a clerk in a bank in Geelong, Victoria. However, his overriding ambition to become an actor caused him to abscond to ...

39. Olga Grey

Actress | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

Olga Grey was born on November 10, 1896 in Budapest, Hungary. She was an actress, known for Intolerance (1916), A Bold Impersonation (1915) and His Lesson (1915). She died on April 25, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

40. Paul L. Smith

Actor | Maverick

Paul L. Smith was born on June 24, 1936 in Everett, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Maverick (1994), Popeye (1980) and Dune (1984). He was married to Eve Smith. He died on April 25, 2012 in Ra'anana, Israel.

41. Per Olov Enquist

Writer | Hamsun

After graduating from high school, Enquist studied literature at Uppsala University. After completing his studies, he turned to journalism: he wrote for the features section of several newspapers and appeared as a presenter on cultural television programs. Enquist interrupted his journalistic work ...

42. Ravi Vallathol

Writer | Revathikkoru Pavakkutty

Ravi Vallathol was born on November 25, 1952 in Malappuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986), Dhruvam (1993) and Aanaval Mothiram (1990). He was married to Geethalakshmi . He died on April 25, 2020 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

43. Remo Belli

Sound_department | Leo Sonnyboy

Remo Belli was born on June 22, 1927 in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. He is known for Leo Sonnyboy (1989), Journey of Hope (1990) and The Butterfly's Dream (1994). He died on April 25, 2016 in Pasadena, California, USA.

44. Richard Benedict

Actor | Ocean's Eleven

Actor/director Richard Benedict was born Joseph Sciurba in Sicily. He came to the US with his family when he was seven. He was a prizefighter before journeying to Hollywood to break into the movies. His stocky, somewhat menacing appearance got him tough-guy and henchman roles, although he did get ...

45. Richard Haydn

Actor | The Sound of Music

London-born character actor George Richard Haydon was noted for his put-on nasal delivery and pompous, fussy manner. Haydn had a laborious start to his show business career, selling tickets in the box office of London's Daly Theatre. This was followed by an unsuccessful stint with a comedy act in ...

46. Robert Mandell

Music_department | Omnibus

Robert Mandell was born on August 29, 1929 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Omnibus (1952), New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts (1958) and Screenplay (1986). He was married to Ruth. He died on April 25, 2020 in Leicester, England, UK.

47. Rosita Moreno

Actress | El último varon sobre la Tierra

Rosita Moreno was born on March 18, 1907 in Madrid, Spain. She was an actress, known for El último varon sobre la Tierra (1933), Tango Bar (1935) and De la sartén al fuego (1935). She was married to Shauer, Melville. She died on April 25, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

48. Sasha Lakovic

Actor | Miracle

Has played 37 career NHL games with the Calgary Flames and the New Jersey Devils.

Played in various leagues as the East Coast Hockey League, International Hockey League, Roller Hockey International, and the West Coast Hockey League on his way to the NHL.

49. Saul Bass

Director | Why Man Creates

Saul Bass was born in New York City in 1920 and is a widely acclaimed graphic designer with a career spanning over 40 years. Among his most famous works are the title sequences for such classic films as The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), North by Northwest (1959), and Psycho (1960). Bass used his ...

50. Shukhrat Abbasov

Director | Malenkiy chelovek v bolshoy voyne

Shukhrat Abbasov was born on January 16, 1931 in Kokand, Uzbek SSR, USSR [now Uzbekistan]. He was a director and writer, known for Malenkiy chelovek v bolshoy voyne (1990), Drama lyubvi (1972) and Mahallada Duv-duv Gap (1960). He died on April 25, 2018.

51. Susan Jacks

Actress | Primetime: What Would You Do?

Singer/songwriter Susan Jacks was born as Susan Pesklevits on August 19, 1948 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, one of eight siblings.

A striking blonde with a sweet and angelic voice, Susan first started singing at age seven on the radio on Saturday afternoons. Her family moved to British ...

52. Tito Vilanova

Self | UEFA Champions League

Tito Vilanova was born on September 17, 1968 in Bellcaire d'Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. He was married to Montse Chaure. He died on April 25, 2014 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

53. Virginia Gibson

Actress | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Virginia Gibson was born on April 9, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Funny Face (1957) and Stop, You're Killing Me (1952). She died on April 25, 2013 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA.

54. Vytautas Barkauskas

Composer | Jausmai

Vytautas Barkauskas was born on March 25, 1931 in Kaunas, Lithuania. He was a composer and actor, known for Feelings (1968), The Day of Retribution (1975) and Laiptai i dangu (1966). He died on April 25, 2020 in Kaunas, Lithuania.