Robert Allan Ackerman Director/Producer Friday, 30th June 1944 - Monday, 10th January 2022 (77) Theater, film and tv director/producer
Stephen Aintree Actor Monday, 14th January 1957 - Tuesday, 18th January 2022 (65) Busy British character actor whose Twitter account desc ribed him thus: Actor. Writer (M. A Screenwriting with Distinction). Musician. Dr Who fan. LFC fan. Tour guide. Short.
Louie Anderson Comedian/Actor Tuesday, 24th March 1953 - Friday, 21st January 2022 (68)
Hartmut Becker Friday, 6th May 1938 - Saturday, 22nd January 2022 (83)
Jean-Jaques Beineix Director/Producer Tuesday, 8th October 1946 - Thursday, 13th January 2022 (75) A lifelong movie lover who worked his way up to directing features. Was assistant director working with a variety of big name French directors and even worked on Jerry Lewis infamous The Day the Clown Cried. Made his feature debut with the magnificent Diva (1981).
Ana Bejerano Singer 1962 - Sunday, 2nd January 2022 Singer for the Spanish band Mocedades having replaced Amaya Uranga in 1984 (long after the band's hit "Eres tú" scored 2nd place in Eurovision 1973).
Peter Bogdanovich Director/Critic/Author/Actor Sunday, 30th July 1939 - Thursday, 6th January 2022 (82) Perhaps an embodiment of the ultimate film nerd wishfullfilment fantasy. Film devotee, critic, interviewer, biographer and author. A chance meeting with Roger Corman gave him the opportunity to write and direct and launched him on a successful, occasionally headline grabbing, Hollywood career. The Last Picture Show is a towering achievement.
Bogdanovich died from complications of Parkinson's disease at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.
Dee Booher Wrestler/Actor Friday, 6th August 1948 - Friday, 7th January 2022 (73) Dee Booher aka Queen Kong aka Matilda the Hun, sometime singer, roller derby skater, wrestler, phone sex operator, dominatrix, film and video star and author. Standing 6'3" after awkward teenage years she took self defence classes which led to wrestling. Made her professional debut wrestling a bear for 15 minutes for $500.
Ray Boyle Thursday, 28th June 1923 - Thursday, 6th January 2022 (98)
Bill Bryden Director/Writer/Producer Sunday, 12th April 1942 - Wednesday, 5th January 2022 (79) Theater director with, among others, tenures at The Royal Court and National Theatres. Oddly pops up as a writer on Walter Hill's western, The Long Riders, and among his film directing credits, a segment of the arty Aria.
Marlon Bundo Pet - Saturday, 15th January 2022 Marlon Bundo, former vice president Mike Pence’s family pet and star character in a number of books by Charlotte Pence Bond.
Carleton Carpenter Actor/Magician/Songwriter/Novelist Saturday, 10th July 1926 - Monday, 31st January 2022 (95)
Barbara Chilcott Sunday, 10th September 1922 - Saturday, 1st January 2022 (99)
Stephen Churchett Thursday, 10th April 1947 - Tuesday, 11th January 2022 (74)
Joan Copeland Actor Thursday, 1st June 1922 - Tuesday, 4th January 2022 (99) Perennial stage and screen actress clocking up 5 years on the CBS soap, Search for Tomorrow among others. The sister of playright, Arthur Miller, who tried to disuade her from a theatrical career. Coincidentally Copeland and Arthur's future wife, Marilyn Monroe, were both early attendees at Lee Strasbourg's renowned Actor's Studio. Made her broadway debut as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet in 1945. Copeland enjoyed something of breakout success when she took over the lead in "Pal Joey" after Eleanor Parker quit just before the play opened in 1976. 2009 found her still treading the boards in Tennessee Williams' "Suddenly Last Summer".
Barry Cryer Comedy Writer/Actor Saturday, 23rd March 1935 - Thursday, 27th January 2022 (86) Although he achieved recognition as a performer and game show panellist, his function as a gag writer for other comic talents made him the backbone of 70s and 80s British comedy. Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, Bob Hope, Tommy Cooper and Kenny Everett all benefited from his talents.
Nicholas Donnelly Actor 1938 - Monday, 10th January 2022 Need a British policeman? Nicholas Donnelly seems to have been just the ticket appearing as a variety or rozzers of varying rank over 30 years or so. Also fondly remembered in Grange Hill.
Joe Dunne Stuntman/Actor/2nd Unit Director Sunday, 27th October 1935 - Friday, 14th January 2022 (86) Doubled for Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther films and has inumerable credits on both sides of the Atlantic for stunts, stunt co-ordinating and 2nd Unit action directing.
Maria Ewing Opera Singer/Actor Monday, 27th March 1950 - Sunday, 9th January 2022 (71) Made her debut fresh out high school in 1968 performing Rigoletto at the Meadowbrook Festival. Singing both soprano and mezzo-soprano, she has embodied work in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, as Mélisande in Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande as well as Carmen, Dorabella in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, and Strauss's Salome.
Leonard Fenton Thursday, 29th April 1926 - Saturday, 29th January 2022 (95)
Mark Forest Bodybuilder/Actor Friday, 6th January 1933 - Friday, 7th January 2022 (89) Beefcake bodybuilder and actor snatched up by Italian cinema in the wake of Steve Reeves for their Hercules/Maciste cycle of movies.
Ron Franklin Sportscaster Monday, 2nd February 1942 - Tuesday, 18th January 2022 (79)
Donald Gee Actor Tuesday, 28th September 1937 - Friday, 14th January 2022 (84)
Cristian Ghilli 2002 - Thursday, 6th January 2022 World junior skeet champion crowned in 2021 at the World Cup in Lima, Peru and gold medallist in the individual, team and Mixed Team competition in the European Championship in Osjiek in Croatia. Died from wounds in a hunting accident.
Jody Gibson Madam/Actor - Sunday, 2nd January 2022 Sister of soap actress Amy Gibson, was up for a role in Jaws 2 in 1977. Later moving to Hollywood in 1984 she started a small modelling agency that morphed into an escort agency. Sentenced in 2000 for 3 years for felony pimping but out in 22 months. Turned her experiences into several books such as Secrets of a Hollywood Super Madam and styling herself Jody "Babydol" Gibson.
Thích Nhat Hanh Thích Nhất Hạnh Buddhist monk Monday, 11th October 1926 - Saturday, 22nd January 2022 (95)
Howard Hesseman Actor/Comedian Tuesday, 27th February 1940 - Saturday, 29th January 2022 (81) Started with improvisational comedy, Hesseman moved on to acting using the name Don Sturdy but soon reverted and by 1978 had assumed his most well known role, that of John “Dr. Johnny Fever” Caravella on WKRP in in Cincinnati.
Dwayne Hickman Actor Friday, 18th May 1934 - Sunday, 9th January 2022 (87) Like his brother, Darryl, Dwayne began his career as a child actor and his youthful looks served him well most notably as high schooler, Dobie Gillis and several 'Swingin' Sixties' movies. Later moved into production, directing TV episodes.
Max Julien Sunday, 1st January 1933 - Saturday, 1st January 2022 (89) Multi-talented actor/writer/designer who started off-broadway perhaps remembered best for his association with several 'blaxploitation' classics notably appearing as Goldie in The Mack, and co-scriptwriter on Cleopatra Jones.
Kathryn Kates Thursday, 29th January 1948 - Saturday, 22nd January 2022 (73)
Jo Kendall Actor Saturday, 17th February 1940 - Saturday, 29th January 2022 (81) Prolific British actress of TV, radio and stage equally at home with comedy or drama.
Hardy Krüger Actor Thursday, 12th April 1928 - Wednesday, 19th January 2022 (93)
Cheslie Kryst Miss USA 2019/Presenter Sunday, 28th April 1991 - Sunday, 30th January 2022 (30)
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks 1936 - Wednesday, 26th January 2022
Richard Leakey Tuesday, 19th December 1944 - Sunday, 2nd January 2022 (77) Kenyan palaeoanthropologist, conservationist and politician. Followed his parents into the field of paleoanthropology making several important finds in the field. A relentless campaigner for conservation despite near fatal injuries in a plane crash in 1993.
Leon Lissek Thursday, 19th January 1939 - Thursday, 13th January 2022 (82)
George Little Tuesday, 6th November 1928 - Saturday, 8th January 2022 (93)
Vachik Mangassarian Actor 1943 - Monday, 24th January 2022
Emmaretta Marks Singer/Actress Thursday, 15th March 1945 - Tuesday, 4th January 2022 (76)
Donald May Actor Tuesday, 22nd February 1927 - Friday, 28th January 2022 (94)
Charles McGee Tuskegee Airman Sunday, 7th December 1919 - Sunday, 16th January 2022 (102) Tuskegee airman and veteran of 409 combat missions over thirty years in three conflicts (WWII, Korea and Vietnam). In 2020 promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General. Recipient of Legion of Merit,
Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star among others.
Martin McKeand Friday, 16th August 1935 - Friday, 21st January 2022 (86)
Gloria McMillan Actor Friday, 13th March 1936 - Wednesday, 19th January 2022 (85)
Sister Janet Mead Nun/Singer/Musician 1938 - Wednesday, 26th January 2022 Sister Janet Mead became an unlikely rock star when she set The Lord's Prayer to music in 1973. Sister Janet devoted her life to charitable causes being awarded Australian of the Year in 2004. Died from cancer aged 83.
Meat Loaf Singer/Musician/Actor Saturday, 27th September 1947 - Thursday, 20th January 2022 (74) Marvin Lee Aday, nicknamed "Meat Loaf" by his football coach, made his way to LA and formed a band called Meat Loaf Soul, after some success he joined the touring cast of the musical, Hair, this in turn led to a part in the Jim Steinman penned More Than You Deserve. His cult fandom was assured after taking roles in The Rocky Horror Show (on stage and subsequent film). Finally the long gestating collaboration with Jim Steinman became Bat Out of Hell in 1977.
Yvette Mimieux Actor Thursday, 8th January 1942 - Monday, 17th January 2022 (80) Elfin, bright-eyed actress with whom George and the rest of us in the audience became besotted in 1960's The Time Machine. Typed as innocents for a number of years although grabbed some meatier material later in life. Devotee and practitioner of the arts, she was an accomplished painter herself.
Moses J. Moseley Model/Actor Thursday, 23rd December 1993 - Wednesday, 26th January 2022 (28) Pursued modelling career after substantial weight loss eventually catching the eye of casting directors. Cultdom assured after becoming am armless, jawless zombie pet on The Walking Dead.
Thierry Mugler Fashion Designer Tuesday, 21st December 1948 - Sunday, 23rd January 2022 (73)
Rachel Nagy Singer - Saturday, 15th January 2022
Henny Orri Actress Tuesday, 16th June 1925 - Tuesday, 4th January 2022 (96) A graduate of the Amsterdam Drama School, Henny was predominently a stage performer with a handful of TV and film credits.
Valentine Palmer Wednesday, 24th July 1935 - Monday, 10th January 2022 (86)
Sidney Poitier Sunday, 20th February 1927 - Thursday, 6th January 2022 (94) Following his discharge from the US army in 1944, Poitier joined the American Negro Theater in New York which led to film work and his breakout role in No Way Out (1950). Subsequenty he carved out a unique and astonishing career with many memorable performances in many memorable films: The Defiant Ones (1958), The Bedford Incident (1965), To Sir, With Love (1967), In the Heat of the Night (1967) to name but a few. Made his directorial debut with Buck and the Preacher (1972).
Peter Robbins Actor/DJ Friday, 10th August 1956 - Tuesday, 25th January 2022 (65) Born Louis G. Nanasi, Robbins became the definitive voice of comic strip character, Charlie Brown, in a series of beloved animated specials. Made many more TV appearances before moving on from acting in 1972.
George Rossi Wednesday, 28th September 1960 - Wednesday, 5th January 2022 (61)
Bob Saget Actor/Presenter/Comedian Thursday, 17th May 1956 - Sunday, 9th January 2022 (65) After making his debut on CBS' The Morning Program he was cast as Danny Tanner in the soon to be popular sitcom Full House. By the third season in 1989 he was also presenting America's Funniest Home Videos. Served as a board member for Scleroderma Research Foundation, a cause he supported as the disease had taken the life of his sister. Died while on tour in Orlando, Florida.
Burke Shelley Musician Monday, 10th April 1950 - Monday, 10th January 2022 (71) Singer, bassist and occasional keyboardist for the band, Budgie, from 1968 onwards.
Ronnie Spector Singer Tuesday, 10th August 1943 - Wednesday, 12th January 2022 (78) Member of the Ronettes from 1957 with sister, Estelle Bennett, and cousin, NedraTalley. She married their producer, Phil Spector, in 1968 for what would be a turbulent 4 years. Later went solo or collaborated with such diverse individuals as George HArrison and Joey Ramone. Died from cancer.
Carol Speed Actor Wednesday, 14th March 1945 - Friday, 14th January 2022 (76)
Morgan Stevens Actor/Writer Tuesday, 16th October 1951 - Wednesday, 26th January 2022 (70)
Viktor Strizhov Виктор Стрижов Sunday, 12th August 1928 - Thursday, 13th January 2022 (93)
Michel Subor Actor Monday, 25th February 1935 - Monday, 17th January 2022 (86) Handsome French actor paired with Bardot in La Bride sur le Cou, but made a bigger impression in Jean-Luc Godard's Le Petit Soldat. Appeared in international hits What's New Pussycat and Topaz and became something of a stock player in the films of Claire Denis.
Died in a traffic accident.
André Leon Talley Journalist/Editor Saturday, 16th October 1948 - Tuesday, 18th January 2022 (73)
Serge Tolstoy Friday, 20th October 1922 - Tuesday, 4th January 2022 (99)
Gaspard Ulliel Actor Sunday, 25th November 1984 - Wednesday, 19th January 2022 (37) French actor in international features who made his screen debut aged 12. Won a César award in 2017 for Best Actor in Juste la fin du monde. Died as a result of injuries sustained in a skiing accident.
Gary Waldhorn Actor Saturday, 3rd July 1943 - Monday, 10th January 2022 (78) Studied acting in the USA and made stage appearnces there before returning to the UK and West End Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. Probably best known as Councillor David Horton, Alice's father, in The Vicar of Dibley.
Robert Wall Martial Artist/Actor/Stuntman/Writer/Producer Tuesday, 22nd August 1939 - Sunday, 30th January 2022 (82)
Jay Wolpert Thursday, 29th January 1942 - Monday, 3rd January 2022 (79)
