Famous people and celebrities who died in 1964

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1964. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 21 Joseph Schildkraut

  Actor (cleopatra diary of anne frank), died at 68

• Jan. 29 Alan Ladd

  Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.'

• Feb. 6 Micco Aguinaldo

  First President of the Philippines

• Feb. 16 Aleila Clark

  Pioneering astronomer known for her work on galaxy clusters.

• Feb. 28 Markas Vrublevskis

  Renowned Lithuanian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

• March 23 Peter Lorre

  Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director. lorre was a bank clerk in vienna and received stage training. his first appearance in zurich was in zurich. he was virtually unknown after seven years of stage work in germany, austria, and switzerland. then came a few supporting roles in german films.

• April 5 Douglas MacArthur

  American general who played a major role in the Pacific campaign of World War II and the Korean War.

• April 14 Rachel Carson

  American marine biologist employed in the u.s. fish and wildlife service for 16 year. carson worked for the usfws to help her mother, a sick niece, and her adopted son. she also wrote "the sea around us" in 1951 and "silent spring" 1962. two other books on ocean life were published at the same time. despite constant attempts to discredit …

• May 3 Diana Wynyard

  English actress (d. 1964).

• May 10 Carol Haney

  Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35

• May 27 Amun Nehru

  Indian independence activist and political leader.

• May 29 Bosten Sturges

  Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

• June 2 Orby Kelly

  Irish aviator who made significant contributions to early aviation.

• June 23 Joseph Eaton

  Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

• July 4 Gaby Morlay

  French actress in film. she was queen victoria's actress in entente cordiale (1939).

• Aug. 6 Cedric Hardwicke

  English-american actor and director (d. 64)

• Aug. 6 Aoki Sōseki

  Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

• Aug. 12 Ian Fleming

  James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908)

• Aug. 27 Gracie Allen

  American comedian and actress (born 1895).

• Sept. 14 Vasily Grossman

  Soviet writer and journalist known for his work during World War II.

• Sept. 28 Harpo Marx

  American comedian, most well-known for his role as harpo, the mute and blond-wigged harpo of the nimble-witted marx brothers. his films included "monkey business", "horsefeathers," and "duck soup," his final film. he started his career in vaudeville before moving into comedy and films. his first broadway appearance in "i'll say she is" in 1924 was his first.

• Oct. 10 Eddie Cantor

  American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies. he is also known for his tears-and-laughter comedy routines and popping eyes. he was a vaudeville performer and burlesquer, but he became a star in musical comedy during the 1920s. cantor was one of the many investors that suffered a financial loss during the 1929 crash.

• Dec. 1 Jarry Haldane

  Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

• Dec. 11 Sam Cooke

  American singer with amazing singing talent. his mix of gospel and pop laid the foundations of modern soul music. before his tragic death, he had 29 top forty hits.

• Dec. 11 Percy Kilbride

  Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76

• Dec. 14 William Bendix

  Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

• Dec. 18 Merville Fitch

  Pioneer in the field of genetics, known for the discovery of genetic recombination.