Marguerite De La Motte (June 22, 1902 – March 10, 1950) was an American film actress whose name is most closely tied to the silent era, especially the swashbuckling adventure pictures that defined early Hollywood glamour. With a dancer’s discipline and a camera-ready elegance, she became one of the familiar faces audiences associated with Douglas … Read More “Marguerite De La Motte — silent-era poise, Fairbanks’ favorite foil” »
Yvonne De Carlo (born Margaret Yvonne Middleton; September 1, 1922 – January 8, 2007) was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer who did something rare: she became a major Hollywood glamour star in the 1940s–50s and later reinvented herself as a television icon. In the public mind she’s often remembered as Lily Munster—cool, elegant, deadpan—but … Read More “Yvonne De Carlo — glamour, grit, and two lives on-screen” »
Frances Day (born Frances Victoria Schenk; December 16, 1907 – April 29, 1984) was an American actress and singer who became especially popular in the United Kingdom during the 1930s, carving out a career that moved from nightclub notoriety to West End stages, film work, and eventually British television. Early career and rise in Britain … Read More “Frances Day — cabaret firebrand turned British TV fixture” »
Jacqueline Alice Irene Newlin (November 7, 1906 – May 25, 1995), known professionally as Alice Day, was an American film actress whose career flourished during the silent and early sound eras. She began as one of Mack Sennett’s famous Bathing Beauties and went on to appear in dozens of films during the 1920s and early … Read More “Alice Day — silent-era leading lady and Bathing Beauty alumna” »
Kristin Landen Davis (born February 23, 1965) is an American actress and producer best known as Charlotte York on Sex and the City (1998–2004), a role she reprised in the two feature films and in the revival series And Just Like That…(2021–2025). Her career also includes a defining mid-’90s turn as Brooke Armstrong on Melrose … Read More “Kristin Davis — poised romantic idealist turned producer” »
Alycia Delmore (born 1977) is an American actress best known for her work in both film and theater. She gained significant recognition for her role in Lynn Shelton’s 2009 comedy film Humpday, where she played Anna, the wife of Ben (played by Mark Duplass). Delmore has had a diverse career that includes notable roles in … Read More “Alycia Delmore” »
Carmen Dell’Orefice (born June 3, 1931) is a legendary American model, often cited as the world’s oldest working model as of 2012. With a career spanning over seven decades, she became an iconic figure in the fashion world, gracing the covers of prominent magazines, walking in fashion shows, and remaining active in the industry well … Read More “Carmen Dell’Orefice” »
Dorothy Dell (born Dorothy Goff; January 30, 1915 – June 8, 1934) was an American actress and beauty queen who gained prominence in the early 1930s. She is best remembered for her role in the film Little Miss Marker (1934) and for her tragic death at the age of 19. Early Life and Career Born … Read More “Dorothy Dell” »
Yasmin Deliz (born June 2, 1987) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She is best known for her role in the 2009 film Next Day Air and for her work as a co-host on mun2’s music video countdown show Vivo and the reality television show The Chicas Project. Early Career Deliz’s career began … Read More “Yasmin Deliz” »
Dana Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American actress known for her roles in television dramas and feature films. She rose to fame with her portrayal of Colleen McMurphy on the hit ABC series China Beach (1988-1991), which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Delany is also recognized for her extensive voice work, particularly … Read More “Dana Delany” »