Saturday, 21 March 2026

Dana Wynter

Born: 8 June 1931, Berlin, Germany
Died: 5 May 2011, Ojai, California, USA 

Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Second Officer Anne Davis


















Kathryn Greenaway

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Miss Jackson - WRENS (uncredited)

















Thursday, 19 March 2026

Edward R. Murrow

Born: 25 April 1908, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Died: 27 April 1965, Pawling, New York, USA

Edward R. Murrow was an American radio and television reporter especially prominent during the Second World War years.

Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Edward R. Murrow

















Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Irv Kupcinet

Born: 31 July 1912, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 10 November 2003, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Irv Kupcinet was a professional (American) footballer with the Philidelphia Eagles in 1935. After injuring his shoulder he became a sportswriter and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and later a commentator for Chicago television news. He appeared in a handful of films mainly the 1950s and 1960s.
Father of Karyn Kupcinet.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Distinguished Gentleman at Train Station (uncredited)

Irv is nearest to us on the right, being chased by Arthur O'Connell.

James Waters

Born: 29 December 1925, Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 12 December 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Army Sergeant 1st Class

James Waters is sitting on the far right, next to Arthur O'Connell.




Lloyd Le Vasseur

Born: 29 April 1902, Ishpeming, Marquette, Michigan, USA
Died: 4 December 1963, in Michigan, USA

Lloyd Le Vasseur was the County Clerk of Marquette, Michigan in real life and was given the role in his only film appearance.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Court Clerk

This is Lloyd Le Vasseur's big moment in the film as he stands to address the jury.





Lawrence K. Paquin

Born: 5 January 1896, Michigamme, Michigan
Died: 31 March 1977, USA

Lawrence K. Paquin spent much of his professional life on stage and screen, appearing in many films especially while he was living in New York.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

Lawrence K. Paquin is on the far right of this group of jurors. Many of the extras in this film were local residents of Marquette, Michigan where the film was made.






Chuck Ramsay

Born: 1934, Cheboygan, Michigan, USA
Died: 7 January 2026, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA

When the film 'Anatomy of a Murder' was being filmed in Marquette, Michigan, local broadcaster Chuck Ramsay was given a small part as the orderly. In his 45 year career he became a local broadcasting legend covering news and sports items for Michigan radio stations and Wisconsin television channels. Chuck Ramsay was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2003.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Orderly (uncredited)

Chuck Ramsay on the left in a scene with James Stewart and Royal Beal. Chuck was paid $90 for his appearance.

Danny the Dog

Born: unknwon
Died: unknown

Danny the Dog was a cairn terrier who was trained by Bob Blair and appeared in several films as well as at least two television series. 

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Muff (uncredited)

Also used in this film was a dog called Snuffy. 
I am not sure which one of the dogs is in this picture.



















Royal Beal

Born: 2 June 1899, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 20 May 1969, Keene, New Hampshire, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Sheriff Battisfore





















Arthur O'Connell

Born: 29 March 1908, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 18 May 1981, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Parnell Emmett McCarthy






















Don Ross

Born: 4 April 1920, Missoula, Montana, USA
Died: 15 January 2011, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Duane 'Duke' Miller

George C. Scott is on the right.








Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Ned Wever

Born: 27 April 1899, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 6 May 1984, Laguna Hills, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dr. Raschid

Ned Wever is on the right, with Joseph N. Welch.






With James Stewart and

Joseph Kearns

Born: 12 February 1907, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Died: 17 February 1962, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Lloyd Burke





















Orson Bean

Born: 22 July 1928, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Died: 7 February 2020, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dr. Matthew Smith






















Kathryn Grant

Born: 25 November 1933, Houston, Texas, USA
Died: 20 September 2024, Hillsborough, California, USA

Kathryn Grant was the second wife of Bing Crosby.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Mary Pilant






















George C. Scott

Born: 18 October 1927, Wise, Virginia, USA
Died: 22 September 1999, Westlake Village, California, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Claude Dancer

With James Stewart and Lee Remick.










Noel Dyson

Born: 23 December 1916, Newton Heath, Manchester, England, UK
Died: 29 June 1995, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Press for Time (1966) as Mrs. Corcoran (the lady mayor)















Frances White

Born: 1 November 1938, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

Press for Time (1966) as Liz Corcoran
















A Little Bit of Wisdom: The Party's Over (1976)(Season 3, Episode 5) as Linda Clark

Very few clips of this comedy series starring Norman Wisdom exist.















Monday, 16 March 2026

Howard McNear

Born: 27 January 1905, Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 3 January 1969, San Fernando Valley, California, USA 

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dr. Dompierre




















Sunday, 15 March 2026

Brooks West

Born: 22 February 1916, Hillsboro, Texas, USA
Died: 7 February 1984, Los Angeles, California, USA

Brooks West was married to Eve Arden.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dist. Atty. Mitch Lodwick






















Thursday, 12 March 2026

Russ Brown

Born: 30 May 1892, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 19 October 1964, Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as George Lemon






















Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Joseph N. Welch

Born: 22 October 1890, Primghar, Iowa, USA
Died: 6 October 1960, Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA 

Joseph N. Welch was not an actor. He was a real life attorney of law handling high profile political cases.

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Judge Weaver






















Monday, 9 March 2026

Gwenda Ewen

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

The Hand (1960) Nurse Johns



















Saturday, 7 March 2026

Julian Holloway

Born: 24 June 1944, Watlington, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Died: 16 February 2025, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK

Son of actor Stanley Holloway.

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Adrian (uncredited)

Julian Holloway is on the right, with Kenneth Haigh.










Mal Evans

Born: 27 May 1935, England, UK
Died: 4 January 1976, Los Angeles, California, USA

Mal Evans was the tour manager for the Beatles amongst other things.

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Stagehand (uncredited)

Mal Evans carries a double bass between John Lennon and Anna Quayle.











Dougie Millings

Born: 30 July 1913, Manchester, England, UK
Died: 20 September 2001, London, England, UK

Dougie Millings was a real-life tailor who created the distinctive round-collared suits the Beatles wore in 1963 when they first achieved national notoriety.

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Dickie, the tailor (uncredited)

Dougie Millings is on the left, with a seated Norman Rossington and John Junkin.










Tony Allen

Born: unknown
Died: 31 March 2020, United Kingdom

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Sound Man (uncredited)














Robin Ray

Born: 17 September 1934, Fulham, London, England, UK
Died: 28 November 1998, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

Son of actor and comedian Ted Ray.

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as T.V. Floor Manager















Noel Trevarthen

Born: 10 January 1938, Auckland, New Zealand
Died: 3 December 1999, Auckland, New Zealand

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Reporter (uncredited)

Interviewing George Harrison.












Anne Clune

Born: 11 January 1934, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Died: 1994, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Reporter (uncredited)

Anne Clune is watching the reporter on the right interviewing John Lennon. Sheila Aza is in the background.











Friday, 6 March 2026

Norman Florence

Born: 3 January 1933, Cape Town, South Africa
Died: 17 December 1996, Wales, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Club Doorman (uncredited)














Thursday, 5 March 2026

Pat Grimsdell

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Schoolgirl (uncredited)














Susan Whitman

Born: 1946

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Schoolgirl (uncredited)

Susan Whitman is the blonde girl on the right. Tina Williams has the darker hair. I would love to know who the blonde girl on the left is.









Michael Trubshawe

Born: 7 December 1905, Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
Died: 21 March 1985, West Sussex, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Casino Manager (uncredited)

Michael Trubshawe is on the left, with Bruce Beeby.










Tina Williams

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Schoolgirl (uncredited)

Tina Williams is on the right. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are in the doorway.











Pattie Boyd

Born: 17 March 1944, Taunton, Somerset, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Jean (uncredited)

Pattie Boyd is between Prudence Bury and Paul McCartney.










Prudence Bury

Born: 1942

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Rita (uncredited)

Prudence Bury is on the left, with Pattie Boyd and Paul McCartney.











Kenneth Haigh

Born: 25 March 1931, Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Died: 4 February 2018, London, England, UK 

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Simon Marshall (uncredited)














Caron Gardner

Born: 9 January 1941, London, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Party Guest (uncredited)














Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Clare Kelly

Born: 25 February 1922, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Died: 18 February 2001, Bath, Somerset, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Barmaid (uncredited)















Terry Hooper

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Casino Croupier (uncredited)

Terry Hooper is in the middle. Victor Harrington is on the right.












Alison Seebohm

Born: 5 May 1939, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Died: 22 February 2015, Taunton, Somerset, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Secretary















Victor Spinetti

Born: 2 September 1929, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, UK
Died: 18 June 2012, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as T.V. Director, Richard
















John Junkin

Born: 29 January 1930, Ealing, London, England, UK
Died: 7 March 2006, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Shake















Amanda Humby

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

Cup Fever (1965) as Hovis

Left to right: Amanda Humby, Susan George and Olivia Hussey.















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