Famous people and celebrities who died in 1985

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1985. 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. 14 Jetta Goudal

  Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

• Jan. 18 Wilfrid Brambell

  Irish actor and performer (d. 1985)

• Jan. 26 James Cameron

  James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

• Feb. 21 Ina Claire

  Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.'

• Feb. 21 Louis Hayward

  Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors)

• Feb. 27 J. Pat O'Malley

  English-american actor and singer (b. 1904)

• March 8 Edward Andrews

  Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

• March 21 Michael Redgrave

  Bristol, england -- actor (browning version lady vanishes).

• March 30 Harold Peary

  Actor (herb bleondie, willy) dies from a heart attack at 76

• April 16 Scott Brady

  American actor. he was the brother to lawrence tierney. both were actors and alcoholics. scott was bisexual.

• May 7 Dawn Addams

  British actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood. she married the italian prince massimo in 1954, and they had a turbulent 17-year marriage. she married james white in 1974.

• May 13 Leatrice Joy

  Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

• June 1 Richard Greene

  Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).

• Aug. 7 Grayson Hall

  Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

• Aug. 8 Louise Brooks

  Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

• Aug. 13 Marion Martin

  Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67

• Aug. 14 Gale Sondergaard

  Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Aug. 25 Samantha Smith

  American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).

• Aug. 28 Ruth Gordon

  American actress, born in 1915. she is well-known for her eccentric roles, such as the hilarious comedy "harold and maude". in 1968, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in rosemary's baby. gordon is the author or at least a dozen plays and screenplays. she was the mother of one child and two marriages.

• Aug. 29 Evelyn Ankers

  Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67

• Sept. 6 Johnny Desmond

  Singer (your hit parade) dies from cancer at 65.

• Sept. 27 Lloyd Nolan

  San francisco, california -- actor ("a tree grows in brooklyn, peyton place")

• Sept. 30 Simone Signoret

  German-born actress, who won the best actress oscar for the movie "room at the top" and the best foreign film award in 1977 for the film "madame rosa". her film career began in 1942, when she was an extra in the movie "le prince charmant". she changed her name from "casque d'or" to "signoret" in order to avoid being deported. …

• Oct. 2 Rock Hudson

  American actor. he was a matinee idol and symbol of the hollywood golden age of lighthearted romance and wholesome heroes. in 1957, he was nominated to the academy award as best actor in the film "giant", and he won the golden globe four times for favorite film male.

• Oct. 10 Yul Brynner

  Russian-american actor. he was dynamic, mysterious, and well-known for his sharp gaze and shaven hair. he was the son of a mongolian mining engineer, and a gypsy mom who died shortly after his birth. his first eight years were spent in china. after his mother died, he was sent to paris to live with his maternal grandmother. after attending school …

• Nov. 1 Phil Silvers

  Phil silvers was an american actor and comedian best known for his role as sergeant bilko in the television series the phil silvers show.

• Nov. 6 Sanjeev Kumar

  Sanjeev kumar was an acclaimed indian actor known for his versatile performances in hindi cinema, including roles in classic films like sholay and angoor.

• Nov. 19 Stepin Fetchit

  American actor, singer, and dancer (b. 1902)

• Dec. 12 Anne Baxter

  Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family. in 1946, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in "the razor's edge", and in 1956 was nominated to the oscar for best actress for "all about eve". she took over the role of margo channing from lauren bacall in broadway's production of "applause" in 1971. in …