Famous people and celebrities who died in 2011

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 2011. 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. 2 Anne Francis

  American magazine cover girl, five years old. she was a full-time professional model by seven years of age. at eleven she made her broadway debut and was signed to a hollywood contract at sixteen. while she was busy, she didn't become a star. her films include "portrait of jennie", "so young, so bad", "portrait of jennie", "portrait of susan" (1948), …

• Jan. 2 Pete Postlethwaite

  Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

• Jan. 15 Susannah York

  British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films. she is also an author of screen plays as well as children's books. the fascinating blonde, blue-eyed, leading lady was born in a remote scottish village and graduated from london’s royal academy of dramatic art. she was the nude lesbian in "the killing of sister george" 1968, …

• Feb. 3 Maria Schneider

  Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.

• Feb. 12 Betty Garrett

  American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals. later, she became a tv and film character actress. garrett's 60-year career began at mgm. her films include "big city", 1946, "neptune's daughter", 1949, and "my sister eileen," 1956. she starred in the latter with jack lemmon. they reunited 43 years later, on "the long way home", a tv …

• Feb. 12 Kenneth Mars

  American actor and comedian (b. 1935)

• Feb. 16 Len Lesser

  American actor (born in 1922)

• March 17 Michael Gough

  Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

• March 23 Elizabeth Taylor

  British-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain. after learning ballet, she performed once before the queen.

• March 27 Farley Granger

  American actor, who trained in a small theater as a child and signed a contract with nbc studios at 17. before being drafted in the navy in 1944, he only made two films. he moved on to films such as "they live by night," 1949 and "rope," 1948, and "strangers on a train," 51. later, he added tv to the …

• April 9 Sidney Lumet

  American screenwriter and producer (d. 2011).

• April 17 Michael Sarrazin

  Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

• May 3 Jackie Cooper

  American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor. he was nominated to the best actor oscar in 1930 for his roles as "skippy" and "the champ", and in 1935 for "treasure island."

• May 5 Dana Wynter

  Actress german-english (d. 2011).

• May 17 Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• May 27 Jeff Conaway

  American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home". he was a fashion model in his youth and traveled with a band for three years as a guitarist and singer. at 19 he made his first film, "jennifer on my mind." he was a part of "grease" and then landed the lead role on "taxi," for three …

• May 30 Clarice Taylor

  Virginia, united states -- actress. (nurse bailey - nurse).

• June 3 James Arness

  American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975. this was a huge success and has remained popular for over 20 years.

• June 23 Peter Falk

  Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

• June 26 Edith Fellows

  American singer and actress (d.2011)

• July 15 Googie Withers

  Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost)

• July 22 Linda Christian

  Tampico, mexico -- actress. (athena vips, battle zone).

• Aug. 3 Bubba Smith

  Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.

• Sept. 11 Andy Whitfield

  Andy whitfield was a welsh actor known for his role as spartacus in the television series spartacus: blood and sand.

• Oct. 6 Diane Cilento

  Queensland, australia -- actress. (agony & ecstasy. wicker man).

• Oct. 15 Betty Driver

  English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920)

• Nov. 19 John Neville

  Actor english-canadian (d. 2011).

• Dec. 7 Harry Morgan

  American actor and director (d. 2011)

• Dec. 16 Nicol Williamson

  Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

• Dec. 26 Pedro Armendáriz

  Jr., mexican-american actor and producer (b. 1940)