Famous people and celebrities who died in 1999

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1999. 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. 12 Betty Lou Gerson

  American voice actress (born 1914).

• Jan. 21 Susan Strasberg

  American actress, who made her film debut in 1954. she was then cast as the lead in "the diary of anne frank" (1955). she was the daughter of lee strasberg, an acting teacher. at 13 years old she made her first stage appearance. the next year she appeared on tv as juliet. she grew up surrounded by actors and found …

• Jan. 30 Huntz Hall

  Nyc, new york -- actor. (cyclone gas pump girls, the rating game).

• March 5 Richard Kiley

  American actor. he was a polished performer with many sides who alternated between musical and dramatic roles. he is best known for his role as the lead actor in "man of la mancha" and also appeared in "blackboard jungle" (1955).

• March 21 Ernie Wise

  British comedian for over 40 years, who was partnered with eric morecambe from the time he died on 5/28/1984. in 1998, a book was published about the comic partnership of morecambe & wise. they met at the same audition in spring 1939. in 1940, they appeared on the same program "youth takes a bow". they did not make it to …

• April 4 Faith Domergue

  American actress (d. 1999).

• April 10 Jean Vander Pyl

  American actress and voice artist (b. 1919)

• April 14 Anthony Newley

  British-american singer and actor. he was a broadway star by the time he turned 30, writing, directing, and starring as the title character in the 1962 broadway smash, "stop the world, i want to get off." he was an original creative genius, even though he didn't make it big as an actor in hollywood.

• April 14 Ellen Corby

  American actress and character actor, first seen on screen in 1933. her roles included the prim spinster or the nosey neighbor. she was nominated for two academy awards for her work, "i remember mama" 1948 and "madame bovary", 1949. "visit to a small planet" 1960. she was a regular on the tv series "the waltons", winning three emmy awards as …

• April 28 Rory Calhoun

  American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return". he was handsome and dark, and one of the most savage villains on tv in the 1970s.

• May 2 Oliver Reed

  British actor. he is a tall, powerful leading man who is often cast in sultry roles. his films include "the curse of the werewolf", 1962, "the jokers," 1996, and "the three musketeers," 1972. his 53 films include parts in ken russell films "women in love", "the devils", and "tommy".

• May 8 Dirk Bogarde

  He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman. he was also one of the most prominent box-office stars in the 1960s. he has appeared in over 60 films during his 31-year career. he chose to work with european art-house directors rather than pursue the commercial route. this decision has produced a variety of classic films and beautifully-crafted portrayals.

• June 11 DeForest Kelley

  Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr. leonard 'bones' mccoy in the star trek franchise.

• June 23 Buster Merryfield

  British actor (born 1920).

• July 1 Sylvia Sidney

  Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp. sabotage. beetlejuice. demon).

• July 1 Edward Dmytryk

  Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny)

• July 12 Rajendra Kumar

  Actor and producer from pakistani-indian (d. 1999).

• Aug. 4 Victor Mature

  American actor. a dark, handsome supporting or leading man. his career spans all genres of film from horror to romance to drama.

• Sept. 5 Allen Funt

  Brooklyn, new york -- television host and creator (candid cam)

• Sept. 9 Ruth Roman

  American singer and actress (d. 1999).

• Sept. 17 Frankie Vaughan

  English actor and singer (d. 1999).

• Oct. 6 Amália Rodrigues

  Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

• Oct. 7 Deryck Guyler

  British actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.

• Oct. 16 Jean Shepherd

  Multi-media comedian and writer from america. he is fluent in storytelling and radio raconteur and has been performing on multiple media for more than two decades. he is the author of many books and articles for various magazines. he also produced the television series and screenplay for "a christmas story", a classic mgm movie. he hosted numerous radio shows. his …

• Oct. 26 Hoyt Axton

  American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

• Nov. 3 Ian Bannen

  Scottish actor on the stage, tv and film. bannen made his stage debut at the gate theatre in 1947, after he graduated from radcliffe college. bannen went on to play leading roles and support roles in more than 40 films. he was nominated for an oscar for his 1965 role in "the flight of the phoenix." age 71, he was …

• Nov. 21 Quentin Crisp

  British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue hair, vermilion lips and make-up. he was a well-known local character who was often harassed, ridiculed, and even beaten up.

• Dec. 3 Madeline Kahn

  American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles. the memorable and hilarious turns she made in "blazing saddles", "young frankenstein" and other comedy roles were characterized by wriggling hips, flouncy gestures, and a nasal, lisping voice that made each line unique. she was unique, and a lady who had her own agendas.

• Dec. 18 Robert Bresson

  He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years. his reputation as one the most austere cinematographers is his. his first films were made during the german occupation. he began to lose his style in the 1950s and his vision became bleak and full of regrets about his failures. jansenist is the most common view that …

• Dec. 26 Curtis Mayfield

  Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.