Raven De La Croix, born Lynn Christie Martin on August 24, 1947, in Manhattan, New York, is an American actress, burlesque performer, and cult-film icon whose name is inseparable from the outrageous cinema of Russ Meyer. Best remembered for her starring role in Meyer’s 1976 film Up!, De La Croix became one of the most … Read More “Raven De La Croix Excess, ferocity, and fearless spectacle” »
Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland was born on July 1, 1916, and lived a life that spanned more than a century, dying in Paris on July 26, 2020, at the age of 104. British by birth and American by career, she was one of the defining actresses of classical Hollywood cinema and, by the time … Read More “Olivia de Havilland Grace, resolve, and the long arc of Hollywood history” »
Valentina de Angelis, born June 12, 1989, is an American actress whose career began in childhood and unfolded largely within the New York film and television scene. She is best known for her performance as Young Bo in the 2003 drama Off the Map, her first major acting role, as well as for recurring roles … Read More “Valentina de Angelis A quiet presence shaped by New York realism” »
Sujata Day, born Sujata Choudhury on June 27, 1984, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is an American actress, model, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her work in Issa Rae’s breakout web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and its HBO successor Insecure, where she became a familiar and grounding presence within a new … Read More “Sujata Day A voice shaped by comedy, culture, and creative control” »
Shannon Day, born Sylvia Day on August 5, 1896, was an American silent film actress whose career unfolded mostly in supporting roles during the 1920s, the kind of work that kept films moving without ever demanding the spotlight. She was part of the vast, often-overlooked workforce of early Hollywood: dependable, adaptable, and prolific, even if … Read More “Shannon Day The quiet professional of early Hollywood” »
Marceline Day, born Marceline Newlin on April 24, 1908, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was an American motion picture actress whose career spanned the silent era and the early years of sound film. Beginning as a child performer in the 1910s, she rose to prominence during the 1920s before quietly exiting the industry in the early … Read More “Marceline Day Silent-era actress of Hollywood’s lost generation” »
Kathryn Felicia Day, born June 28, 1979, in Huntsville, Alabama, is an American actress, singer, writer, and producer best known for her groundbreaking work in web-based entertainment. She emerged as one of the defining figures of early digital storytelling through her creation and starring role in The Guild, a web series that blended comedy, gaming … Read More “Felicia Day Actress, writer, producer, and digital media pioneer” »
Vicky Dawson, born July 5, 1961, is an American film and television actress best known for her leading role as Pam MacDonald in the cult slasher film The Prowler (1981). She also gained early recognition for her performance opposite Lee Remick in the television drama Breaking Up (1978). Her career spans film, television movies, and … Read More “Vicky Dawson Film and television actress” »
Marpessa Dawn, born on January 3, 1934, and also known as Gypsy Marpessa Dawn Menor, was an American-born, French-based actress, singer, and dancer. She is best remembered for her luminous performance as Eurydice in Marcel Camus’s internationally acclaimed film Black Orpheus (1959), a role that brought her global recognition and enduring cultural significance. Dawn was … Read More “Marpessa Dawn Actress, singer, dancer” »
Adria Dawn was born on May 24, 1974, in Champaign, Illinois. She is an American actress, filmmaker, and acting educator whose career spans television, film, and socially focused media production. She is best known for her role as April Tuna on Ryan Murphy’s cult television series Popular, which aired from 1999 to 2001. Her performance … Read More “Adria Dawn Actress, filmmaker, educator” »