Tetsu Nakamura

Tetsu Nakamura

Satoshi Nakamura (November 2, 1941 - November 22, 2019) was a Japanese actor and television personality known for his work in both film and TV during the 1960s and 1970s. Nakamura gained early recognition for his roles in jidaigeki (period dramas), where he often portrayed noble or samurai characters. He appeared in a number of popular films, including The Wolves (1971) and The Execution Game (1969), a genre known for its intense action and complex characters. Nakamura also starred in numerous TV shows, including the series The Devil's Ballad (1975). Known for his strong screen presence and versatility, he became a recognizable face in Japanese entertainment. In the 1980s, he transitioned to a career behind the scenes, working as a producer and director.


Known for films such as: The Manster

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor known for his work in film noir and crime dramas. Neal gained prominence with his role in "Detour" (1945), a classic of the film noir genre, where he played the troubled protagonist trapped in a grim narrative. His career included performances in films such as "Bowery at Midnight" (1942) and "My Dog Shep" (1946). Despite his significant contributions to noir cinema, Neal's career was marked by personal and legal troubles, which affected his Hollywood standing. Neal's work in classic film noir has earned him recognition and respect among fans of the genre for his compelling and intense performances.


Known for films such as: Detour

Mary Nolan

Mary Nolan

Mariam Imogene Robertson (December 18, 1902 – October 31, 1948) was an American actress, dancer, and singer whose career briefly spanned silent films, early talkies, and stage performance. Born Mary Imogene Robertson in Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career as a Ziegfeld Follies showgirl before moving into European cinema under the name Imogene Robertson. After returning to Hollywood in 1927, she adopted the name Mary Nolan and appeared in several films for Universal and MGM. She is best remembered for roles opposite Lon Chaney in "West of Zanzibar" (1928) and John Gilbert in "Desert Nights" (1929), as well as appearances in "Outside the Law" (1930) and other early sound-era productions. Despite early promise, her career declined in the 1930s, and she later performed on the nightclub circuit. Nolan died in Los Angeles in 1948 at the age of 45.


Known for films such as: Desert Nights

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

Marilyn Pauline "Kim" Novak (born February 13, 1933) is an American actress celebrated for her work in film during the 1950s and 1960s. Novak gained fame with her roles in films such as "Picnic" (1955), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and "Vertigo" (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, where her performance was widely acclaimed. She was known for her striking screen presence and ability to portray complex characters. Although Novak did not win an Academy Award, her contributions to cinema were recognized with several nominations and honors. Her distinctive style and memorable performances have left a lasting impact on classic Hollywood film and continue to be celebrated in film history.


Known for films such as: The Man With The Golden Arm

Ramón Novarro

Ramón Novarro

Ramón Gil Samaniego (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Mexican actor and one of Hollywood’s biggest silent-era stars, promoted by MGM as a “Latin lover.” Born in Durango, Mexico, he moved to Los Angeles with his family during the Mexican Revolution and entered films in the late 1910s after working as a dancer and extra. He rose to fame in the 1920s with major roles in films such as "Scaramouche" (1923) and the epic "Ben-Hur" (1925), which made him an international star. Novarro continued his success into the early sound era with films like "The Pagan" (1929), "Mata Hari" (1931), and "Laughing Boy" (1934), often cast opposite major MGM stars such as Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. After leaving MGM in the mid-1930s, his career declined, and he appeared only occasionally in smaller roles. Novarro was murdered in 1968 in Los Angeles at the age of 69.


Known for films such as: The Pagan