Actors

Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira Portrait Session 1974

Horrifying Facts About Cassandra Peterson, The Real Elvira

Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira, has led a life was every bit as terrifying—and titillating—as the films she presented to audiences.
September 30, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Actress Sylvia Sidney (1910-1999) in a publicity shot from the 1930’s, United States.

Otherworldly Facts About Sylvia Sidney, The Actress With A Rollercoaster Life

Sylvia Sidney gained a reputation for being difficult and it destroyed her career. Then, in the 80s, in a strange twist of fate—it saved it.
September 25, 2024 J. Clarke
Actor River Phoenix (1970 - 1993), star of "Stand By Me," playfully poses during a 1988 Los Angeles, California, photo portrait session. Phoenix, a rising young film star, tragically died in 1993 outside a Sunset Strip nightclub of a drug overdose.

Stormy Facts About River Phoenix, Hollywood’s Lost Heartthrob

When River Phoenix collapsed outside the Viper Room, he was with his girlfriend—and she recently broke her silence on the details of that night.
September 23, 2024 David O'Shea
Actress Inger Stevens in a scene from the movie "The World, The Flesh and The Devil"

Ominous Facts About Inger Stevens, Hollywood’s Star-Crossed Starlet

Inger Stevens was a Golden Globe-winning actress with a closet full of skeletons. Haunted by her demons, she would never be able to escape the shadow of death.
September 23, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Dean Martin Jr. Capt. Martin posing with a USAF F-4 phantom. He was assigned to the 196th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 163rd Tactical Fighter Group.

Memorable Facts About Dean Martin Jr., Golden Boy Gone Wrong

Singer. Actor. Professional tennis player. Fighter pilot. Dean Martin Jr. had the world at his feet—so where did it all go so wrong?
September 16, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Picture shows Natacha Rambova, the wife of actor Rudolph Valentino.

Chaotic Facts About Natacha Rambova, The Queen Of Hollywood Scandal

Hollywood heartthrub Rudolph Valentino was so in love with Natacha Rambova that he actually went to jail just to marry her.
August 26, 2024 J. Clarke
Portrait of Gypsy Rose Lee

Revealing Facts About Gypsy Rose Lee, The Best Burlesque Performer

Gypsy Rose Lee was one of the most mesmerizing burlesque dancers in history—but though she bared all, her darkest truths remained hidden.
August 26, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Portrait of Jane Greer

Undisclosed Facts About Jane Greer, The Noir Actress That Never Was

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.
August 19, 2024 Brendan Da Costa
Black and white portrait of Sue Lyon looking at the camera

Unsettling Facts About Sue Lyon, Kubrick’s Doomed Lolita

Sue Lyon shot to fame for her performance in the film "Lolita." But the controversial nature of the role was closer to reality than anyone knew.
July 22, 2024 Sarah Ng
John Cazale and Meryl Streep attend a party at the Hotel Pierre in New York City on November 19, 1976.

Unforgettable Facts About John Cazale, The Greatest Supporting Actor

In his tragically short but illustrious career, John Cazale became a propelling inspiration for not one, but two of Hollywood’s hottest stars of all time.
July 22, 2024 Byron Fast
Joanna Moore in publicity portrait for the film 'Monster On The Campus', 1958.

Tragic Facts About Joanna Moore, The Star Who Lost It All

Beautiful Joanna Moore had a TV and film career, a gorgeous husband, and two beautiful kids. Watching it all come tumbling down will break your heart.
July 11, 2024 Byron Fast
Rosalind Russell (1907-1976), US actress, wearing a long dress with a black fur stole, circa 1940.

Tough Facts About Rosalind Russell, The Stubborn Starlet

Old Hollywood actress Rosalind Russell had no interest in playing sophisticated leading ladies, and this look at her unusual life might just explain why.
July 10, 2024 J. Clarke


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