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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” »

Evelyn Daw was born Evelyn Pearl Shuck on November 16, 1912, in Geddes, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Walter and Edith Shuck, both of whom came from pioneer families that had settled in South Dakota. From an early age, Daw showed a talent for performance, singing in her church choir and appearing in … Read More “Evelyn Daw Singer and actress” »

Julienne Davis was born on September 26, 1963, in Los Angeles, California. Raised in Southern California, she showed early artistic ambition and left home at seventeen to pursue a career in classical ballet in New York City. After discovering she was considered too tall for corps de ballet auditions, she redirected her focus toward fashion … Read More “Julienne Davis Actress, singer, model” »

DeLoach was born in Waycross, Georgia, as the eldest of three children to David and Terri DeLoach. Her father owned a wood products company, while her mother worked as a superintendent of schools in Pierce County. Growing up on a farm, DeLoach became involved in the pageant world at a young age, winning numerous state … Read More “Nikki DeLoach” »

Born: Marilyn Adele Dunlap, March 5, 1924Died: February 11, 2011 (aged 86)Occupation: Actress, Model, WriterYears Active: 1940s–1980s Myrna Dell was an American actress, model, and writer best known for her work in B-pictures, particularly in film noir thrillers and Westerns. She was one of the last of Hollywood’s glamour girls, and her career spanned several … Read More “Myrna Dell” »

Born: Claudia Dell Smith, January 10, 1909Died: September 5, 1977 (aged 68)Occupation: Actress, ShowgirlYears Active: 1925–1944 Claudia Dell was an American showgirl and actress, known for her work in stage productions, films, and later radio and television. She was a popular performer during the 1920s and 1930s, with notable appearances in Broadway shows and Hollywood … Read More “Claudia Dell” »