Famous people and celebrities who died in 1990

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1990. 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. 5 Arthur Kennedy

  Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

• Jan. 15 Gordon Jackson

  Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975. he also won the british actors of the year award in 1974. jackson won an emmy for his portrayal as hudson, the hard-upper-lip butler in 1976. he was seen in "the professions" from december 1977 to february 1983.

• Jan. 20 Barbara Stanwyck

  Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944. "sorry, wrong number" 1948. she began acting in films in 1929 and continued to do so until 1964. an emmy was awarded to her for a tv series she produced between 1965-1969.

• Jan. 24 Madge Bellamy

  Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie")

• Jan. 25 Ava Gardner

  American actress. she was onscreen since 1941, in more than 60 films. her life was full of passion and beauty. legend tells us that her first film test was a failure. the studio heads told her, "she couldn't act, she didn’t talk, but she's sensational." on the morning of 8/23/1941 she arrived in hollywood along with her oldest sister, and …

• Feb. 8 Del Shannon

  American singer and songwriter. at the age of 14, he began his professional career as a musician when he learned to play guitar. he was already performing in school plays and as a d.j. by 1960. in 1961, "runaway" was his first number-one hit. it was followed by "hats off to harry". he made his first trip to england in …

• Feb. 24 Johnnie Ray

  American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era. his songs were heavy on emoting and earned him the title prince of wails. his 1951 no. 1 single, "cry", made him an instant success and made him a bobbysox star. he was on the pop charts with r'n'b from 1951 to 1959, when he moved into supper clubs and extended overseas tours. his …

• April 3 Sarah Vaughan

  American singer, known as "the divine one", and well-known for her black jazz. she was able to control her vibrato and had a two-octave range. she recorded dozens of outstanding masterpieces over a 45-year career. she also wore two different faces: one was a brilliant jazz singer and the other was a stunning pop diva.

• April 14 Thurston Harris

  American singer (born 1931)

• April 15 Greta Garbo

  Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen. she was born in stockholm to a close-knit family in a cold water flat. in 1920, her father died. in her teens, she was a model with her flawless apricot skin and honey-colored hair. she was 19 when she was cast in "gosta berling." she was noticed internationally …

• April 23 Paulette Goddard

  Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

• May 6 Charles Farrell

  Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie")

• May 10 Susan Oliver

  American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv. she appeared in hundreds of episodes between the mid-'50s and mid-'70s. her work onscreen ranged from "father knows best", to "night gallery," and she was a regular on "days of our lives" in the mid-'70s. ann howard, a popular soap opera called "peyton place", was her longest-running tv role. her directing …

• May 16 Jim Henson

  American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer. henson won seven emmys and was inducted into academy of tv arts and sciences hall of fame 1987.

• May 18 Jill Ireland

  British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s. her films include "the mechanic", 1972, "love and bullets", 1979, and "the evil that men do," 1984. she was a former professional ballerina. she was married to david mccallum in 1957-1967. she was often seen in movies with charles bronson her second husband. they were married in 1968. they …

• June 2 Rex Harrison

  British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage. he has won an academy award and three tony awards. new york theater critics award, a golden globe award and order of merit of the italian public. over 40 movies and plays have featured him, including the iconic role of professor henry higgins from "my fair lady".

• June 20 Ina Balin

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.'

• June 29 Irving Wallace

  American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people. he may have been one the five most popular contemporary authors. his novels, many of them adapted into movies, were the main reason for his immense popularity. his works include "the chapman report", 1960, "the prize," 1962, and "the fan club," 1975. he also co-authored …

• July 15 Margaret Lockwood

  Indian-born british actress, well-known for her performances in film and on stage. she was a strong leading lady who was a charming inga(c]nue in her '30s, boring villainess star of the ’40s, and likedable character actress of the '50s. her films include "lorna doone," 1935; "the lady vanishes," 38; "the wicked lady," 45; and "cast a dark shadow," 56. in …

• July 19 Eddie Quillan

  Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town")

• July 23 Georges Flamant

  Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86

• July 27 Elizabeth Allan

  Actress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).

• Aug. 17 Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records. she was a beloved entertainer in america, known for her talents as a singer and dancer, humorist and stage, film, and tv actress, author, and wife and mother.

• Sept. 4 Irene Dunne

  American actress, winner of five oscars, dies from heart failure at the age of 91. she was born in 1898.

• Oct. 20 Joel McCrea

  American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns. he then entered film as a stuntman and wrangler, as well as an extra in 1922. in 1929, he began to play lead roles and the next year he was promoted to a feature role. his career was a mix of straight dramas and sophisticated …

• Oct. 27 Ugo Tognazzi

  Italian comedian, actor, and director. his most well-known and beloved role was that as gay cabaret owner in la cage aux follies. he won the cannes best actor award for this film in 1981.

• Nov. 12 Eve Arden

  Eve Arden was an American actress known for her role as the principal in the TV series 'Our Miss Brooks.'

• Dec. 2 Robert Cummings

  American actor. he was an eternal youth, but he looked 60 years old. in 1931, he made his broadway debut by presenting himself as blade stanhope conway and pretending to be british. he feigned a southern drawl to present himself as brice hutchens in hollywood. later, he reclaimed his name and began making films starting in 1935. these included "king's …

• Dec. 7 Joan Bennett

  American actress. she and her sister constance appeared on-screen starting in 1928. she was a part of the tv soap "dark shadows" from 1967 to 1970. she made 75 films over a 50 year career. in the 1930s she was a blonde inga(c).nue. she then became a sultry brunette in the 1940s in films like "scarlet street" or "the woman …