FINAL RESTING PLACES
GRAND VIEW MEMORIAL PARK 1341 GLENWOOD ROAD
GLENDALE, CA 91201
GLENDALE, CA 91201
HARRY LANGDON-Langdon is famous today for his work in silent comedies. With the coming of sound, Langdon found himself working at several studios before signing on at Columbia. He appeared in several comedy shorts for the studio, while also appearing in low budget films for studios like Monogram and P.R.C. Langdon also busied himself with co-writing screenplays for some Laurel and Hardy features. His last 4 shorts for Columbia teamed him with comedian El Brendel. Langdon died in 1944, and is at rest in the main mausoleum. As you go through the main entrance, he is just to the left.
FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK-GLENDALE 1712 S. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE CA. 91205
Forest Lawn is huge, well over 300 acres of rolling green hills and beautiful statuary. Many Hollywood legends are interred at this beautiful cemetery, however, Forest Lawn frowns upon celebrity grave hunters. The office does not provide a "who's buried where" map, and most likely, the staff will not help you locate the resting places of your favorite celebrities. In my own experiences visiting the cemetery, I have found it more helpful to ask the groundskeepers for directions. It is hard for me to understand Forest Lawn's policy since so many of the celebrities buried there worked most of their lives to make a name for themselves. As beautiful as the grounds are, with all it's artwork, churches, and a museum, it seems to me that the place likes to pretend it's not a cemetery at all.
ANDY CLYDE-Andy had the longest running series of shorts 2nd to the 3 Stooges. He passed away in his sleep in 1967. Andy is at rest at the top of the hill in the Whispering Pines section of the cemetery. As you pass through the main gates, and drive past the office, Whispering Pines is the first hill on your right. Andy is on the far right at the top of the hill, in Lot 810. NOTE: Be careful when trekking up the hill, as it can be very slippery.
REX WIMPY-A Director of Photography on many of the Columbia two-reelers. Rex died in 1972, and is buried in the Whispering Pines section, Lot 524, Space 2.
POLLY MORAN-Polly starred in 2 shorts for the studio. She is best remembered for her films co-starring Marie Dressler (who is at rest inside the massive Great Mausoleum on the grounds). Polly passed away in 1952, and is at rest in Whispering Pines, Lot 874, Space #5. NOTE: Her marker reads Polly Moran Malone.
FIFI D'ORSAY-Whispering Pines Lot 48T, Grave 4
JAMES PARROTT-Film director James, brother of comedian Charley Chase, died from a heart attack in 1939. He is at rest in Whispering Pines at Lot 1898. NOTE: Others buried in the Whispering Pines section include Fay Holden, Edward Everett Horton, Jack Oakie, Tom Mix, Alan Hale, Lawrence Tibbett, John Gilbert, Lucien Littlefield, Robert Woolsey, Richard Dix, and Universal's master of make-up, Jack P. Pierce. Pierce and Dix are both near the "Finding Of Moses".
CHARLEY CHASE-After a long career at the Hal Roach Studios, Charley came to work for Columbia in 1937. He was not only the star of his own series of shorts there, but he was also a writer, producer, and director for other Columbia shorts, including several with the 3 Stooges. He died as the result of a heart attack in 1940. Charley is at rest in the Sunrise Slope section, Lot 72, Grave 147. NOTE: Nearby are the large monuments of fellow comedian Joe E. Brown and Los Angeles based evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.
BARTON YARBOROUGH-Yarborough, who appeared in the Vera Vague short HIS AND YELL, died on December 16, 1951. He is at rest in the Resurrection Slope section, Lot 243, Space 9.
DICK ELLIOT-Elliot, a character actor, appeared in the Hugh Herbert comedy WIFE DECOY. He is better known for his role as "Mayor Pike" on THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. He died on December 22, 1961, and is at rest in Section H, Lot 101.
NAT CARR-This character actor played "Mr. Martin" in the 3 Stooges comedy PARDON MY SCOTCH. Nat is at rest in the Masonic section, Lot 379 (M).
LEON ERROL-Leon appeared in only a handful of Columbia shorts before making RKO his home studio. There he continued to churn out comedy shorts for the next 16 years before his death from a heart attack in 1951. He is at peace resting in the Eventide section in Lot 578.
ESTHER HOWARD-Often seen as the wife of Andy Clyde, Ms Howard passed away in 1965 from a heart attack. She lies at rest in the Eventide section, Lot 724.
CHARLIE HALL-Charlie passed away in 1959, and is at rest in the Eventide section, Lot 1928. He appeared in a few Columbia shorts, but is best remembered for his roles in the Laurel and Hardy comedies (most notably THEM THAR HILLS and A TIT FOR A TAT). NOTE: Actor Ralph "Dick Tracy" Byrd lies nearby under an olive tree.
JAMES W. HORNE-A longtime veteran writer and director of silent and sound comedies, including several starring Laurel and Hardy, Thelma Todd, and Edgar Kennedy. He directed only a handful of shorts at Columbia in the mid-1930's. He returned to the studio in 1938 to direct serials. He died in 1942 and is at rest in the Vesperland section of the grounds. He lies in Lot 844, Space # 2.
JOE BESSER-Joe starred in his own series of two-reelers before becoming more famous as "3rd Stooge". He was a seasoned veteran of stage, screen, and television ("Stinky" on THE ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW and "Jillson" on THE JOEY BISHOP SHOW) before passing away in 1988. His location is in the Dedication section, Lot 4404, Space #2A. The section is across the street from the Freedom Mausoleum.
LARRY FINE- Forever he will be known as the middle Stooge, Larry died in 1975 and rests in the Freedom Mausoleum. He is downstairs in the Sanctuary of Liberation. He is on the bottom row, to the right. His wife Mabel and son Johnny are next to him.
RUBY DANDRIDGE-Ruby is inside the Freedom Mausoleum in the Columbarium of Victory. Her ashes are with those of her daughter's, actress Dorothy Dandridge. Ruby appeared in the Billie Burke short, SILLY BILLY. NOTE: Also interred in the Freedom Mausoleum are George Burns and Gracie Allen, Clara Bow, Alan Ladd, Nat "King" Cole, Billy Barty, and Chico Marx. Just outside the Freedom Mausoleum, in a garden to the left of the entrance rests Walt Disney. Others nearby include Spencer Tracy, Errol Flynn, and Lionel Stander. In nearby private gardens rest the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Mary Pickford, Charlie Ruggles, Wesley Ruggles (an original Keystone Kop), Earl Caroll, and Judy Canova.
MISCHA BAKLEINIKOFF-The composer of Columbia's "emblem" theme, which is heard at the beginning of several early shorts and features, as well as the famous Screen Gems "Fanfare of Doom", is located in the Ascension section, Lot 8612. Nearby is "Our Gang" member Wally Albright and actor Ted Knight. Albright can be found along the back wall (look for the statue bearing his name). Ted Knight lies just behind a monument with the name "Shaw" on it. This monument is right along the road and easy to spot.
CONNIE CEZON-This actress was best known for her appearances in several of the Three Stooges shorts including "Corny Casanovas", and it's remake, "Rusty Romeos" (where she gets engaged to all Three Stooges) and "Up In Daisy's Penthouse." She also had a recurring role on "Perry Mason" as 'Gertie,' Mason's receptionist. Her location is currently unknown.
ROSCOE ATES -Roscoe appeared several Vitaphone comedy shorts (some co-starring Shemp Howard) before he moved on to appear in a few Columbia shorts in the early 1940's. He is probably most famous as cowboy star Eddie Dean's sidekick "Soapy Jones" in a series of westerns. He died in 1962 from lung cancer. He was cremated and is inside the Great Mausoleum in the Columbarium of Consecration, Niche #1882.
FRANKLIN PANGBORN-Franklin starred in one Columbia short, 1935's THE CAPTAIN HITS THE CEILING. He is best remembered for his sissy roles in a number of Hal Roach comedies, most notably Our Gang's WILD POSES. He died in 1958 and is interred in the Great Mausoleum's Columbarium of Security. NOTE: Also in this room are Clara Blandick ("Auntie Em" from THE WIZARD OF OZ) and actress Edna Mae Oliver (who co-starred with The Three Stooges in the MGM feature MEET THE BARON).
RUSSEL ASH-Actor appeared in Guinn "Big Boy" William's short THE CHAMP'S A CHUMP. Interred inside the Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Memory, Niche #19477
TED LORCH-American character actor with a long career in many motion pictures of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. He appeared in several Columbia comedies with The Three Stooges. He had a large role in one of the most memorable Stooge films, "Half-Wits Holiday" (1947). Lorch plays 'Professor Sedletz, who makes a bet with Vernon Dent (as Professor Quackenbush) that he can turn the boys into gentlemen. Great Mausoleum, Columbarium of Confidence, Niche #21226
IMPORTANT: The inside of the Great Mausoleum is a maze of never-ending hallways and dark corridors. Creepy music is piped through a sound system that echoes throughout the place, giving the building an appropriately spooky atmosphere. Searching for celebrities in this massive structure can be VERY difficult...but getting inside is even more of a challenge. A security guard is at the front gate and will question you about your business there, so if you say something like "To pay my respects to WC Fields", just get back in your car and call it a day...they won't let you in. Unless you have relatives interred inside, or know someone who does, be prepared to be turned away. Therefore, your best bet is to peer through a window on the opposite side of the mausoleum and commit a name to memory. Avoid the front gate altogether by going to the side entrance. Ring the buzzer and let the person at the front gate know who you are there to pay your respects to. It also helps to bring flowers. I know this may seem a bit strange and unethical, but this method has worked for me on several occasions (I have only been turned away once, and came back a few days later and was able to get in problem free). Once inside, peer to the left and at the top of the wall you will see the crypt of "Our Gang" director Gordon Douglas. The other way to gain access is to visit during the LAST SUPPER WINDOW presentation. Go to the front gate and they will let you in when you mention the presentation. You just have to be bold enough to cross over one of the roped off hallways near the presentation, and then you're off! Photography is not permitted inside the building, so if you plan on taking pictures, keep your camera concealed and use very fast film with no flash. Many of the greats are interred inside the Great Mausoleum : Red Skelton, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Marie Dressler, Theda Bera, Lon Chaney, the above mentioned W.C. Fields, Harold Lloyd, Ben Turpin, Joe Penner, Jean Harlow, and Irving Thalberg (just to name a few)!! Just keep in mind that there is always the chance that you could be busted snapping pictures...if that occurs, just act like you didn't know any better, but be prepared...you will likely be told to leave the grounds. Personally, I'd make the Great Mausoleum my last stop (no pun intended).
FOREST LAWN-HOLLYWOOD HILLS 6300 FOREST LAWN DRIVE BURBANK, CA 90068
Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills is a little more laid back than the Glendale location. There are no indoor mausoleums, so you won't have to hide any cameras. The staff seemed a bit more helpful in pointing out areas during one of my visits, but the policy of not disclosing the whereabouts of celebrities is still pretty much in effect. There are a lot of celebrities here as well.
BUSTER KEATON-Keaton, the "Great Stone Face", died in 1966 and is at rest by Court of Valor, near the statue of George Washington. He lies in lot #5512 in the back row. NOTE: Nearby rests comedians Stan Laurel and Marty Feldman, producer Harry Ackerman, and actors Telly Savalas and Don "Red Ryder" Barry. From the Washington statue, head to the garden section to find Stan Laurel. He is in the George Washington Section, 2nd Terrace, #512 (you will see his large white marker on one of the walls to the left). Just behind Stan, rests "Batman" creator Bob Kane.
JERRY HAUSNER-American motion picture and television actor of the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. His Columbia film roles consisted mainly of voicing the part of "Waldo" in the 'Mr. Magoo' animated shorts. He died in 1993 and is at rest in the Tenderness section, L-3217, Space G-1
WALLY VERNON-Wally appeared in the "Glove Slingers" short FRESH AS A FRESHMAN, and was later teamed with comedian Eddie Quillan for a series of shorts in the late 1940's that lasted until the mid-50's. He passed away after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in 1970. He is in the Vale of Peace section, Lot 4897, Space G-3.
JIMMIE DODD-He is best remembered as the loveable "Mouseketeer" on television's "The Mickey Mouse Club", but one of his earliest screen appearances was in the Andy Clyde short THE WATCHMAN TAKES A WIFE. Jimmie passed away in 1964, and rests in the Vale of Peace section, Lot 4791, Space #1.
GUINN "BIG BOY" WILLIAMS-Guinn passed away in 1962 from uremic poisoning. He lies in the Enduring Faith section, Lot 1694, Space G-1. Guinn starred in his own short, THE CHAMP'S A CHUMP and appeared in one of the "Glove Slingers" entries.
WALLY BROWN-Wally, who appeared opposite Tim Ryan in the Columbia short FRENCH FRIED FROLIC, died in 1961, and is in the Enduring Faith section, Lot # 1124. He is best remembered for his series of RKO features with fellow comedian Alan Carney. After his only short for Columbia, RKO paired Brown with Jack Kirkwood for a series of shorts. NOTE: Nearby rest Godfrey Cambridge, Horace Heidt, and Marjorie Main.
EDWARD HALL-This actor made his rounds at nearly all the major studios, resulting in several feature film appearances at Universal, Hal Roach, and Columbia. To date, he has been spotted in a few Columbia shorts (including I SPIED FOR YOU and HIS GIRLS WORST FRIEND). He suffered a heart attack and passed away on February 19, 1963. Ed and his wife, actress Flower Parry (Jackie Coogan's second wife) are located in the Guardian section, at the top of a hill overlooking Warner Brothers...a studio he hated.
VERNON DENT-A major supporting player in countless Columbia 2-reelers. He can be seen in several shorts and always gave a top notch performance. Vernon died in 1963, and rests in the Hillside section, Lot #3796. NOTE: Nearby lie the likes of Leo Durocher and George "Gabby" Hayes.
SI JENKS (HOWARD H. JENKINS)-Si has over 150 other films to his credit. He appeared in couple early Columbia shorts, most notably as a Major in the 3 Stooges short UNCIVIL WARRIORS. He also appeared in W.C. Fields' THE PHARMACIST , GONE WITH THE WIND, and the action-packed serial MANHUNT OF MYSTERY ISLAND. He died at the age of 94 in 1970. He rests in the Hillside section, Lot #5919, Grave 1. His marker reads Howard H. Jenkins.
KENNETH MacDONALD-Best known as a shady gangster-type in the Columbia shorts (especially those starring the 3 Stooges), MacDonald died in 1972, and is in the Sheltering Hills section, Lot #155.
HARRY "SNUB" POLLARD-A veteran of many silent screen comedies for Hal Roach and Weiss Brothers Productions, Snub also appeared in quite a few Columbia two-reelers in supporting roles only. He died in 1962 from a heart attack. He lies in Sheltering Hills, Lot #545.
NOAH BEERY JR-This actor appeared as "Terry" in GLOVE SLINGERS, the first entry in the series of the same name. He died in 1994, and is at rest in the Sheltering Hills section, towards the top of the section in the first or second row from the road.
BLANCHE PAYSON-Actress appeared in several Columbia two-reelers. She died on July 4, 1964, and is at rest in the Sheltering Hills section, Lot 1935, Space 4.
BILLY WEST-Billy appeared in a handful of Columbia two-reelers, but is best remembered as a Chaplin imitator in a series of clever silent comedies. In 1975, he died after suffering a heart attack while leaving the Hollywood Park Racetrack. He is in the Murmuring Trees section of the cemetery, Lot 1849, Space G-1.
BOB CLAMPETT-Renowned American animator of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Well-known for his innovative and influencial drawing style and animation directing. Worked for Warner Bros. for many years until producing the popular "Beany and Cecil" series of cartoons for television. At Columbia, Clampett worked as an uncredited story editor. He died in 1984, and is at rest in the Murmuring Trees section, Lot 6891.
MURIEL LANDERS-Ms Landers is best remembered for her role as "Tiny" in the later Joe Besser Stooge short SWEET AND HOT, but she had the lead in a solo short called TRICKY CHICKS for the studio. She passed away in 1978, and is in the Homebound Section, Lot 3886, Space #4.
UB IWERKS-The legendary, award-winning Disney animator of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. He was the first employee hired by Walt Disney for his new animation studio. Known for his artistry and drawing speed, he animated Mickey Mouse's first short "Plane Crazy" by himself in only two weeks. He directed many cartoon shorts for Columbia during the 1930's. He died at the age of 100 in 1971, and is at rest in the Courts of Remembrance, Columbarium of Remembrance.
JOHNNY DOWNS-A former "Our Gang" star, Johnny appeared in 2 starring Columbia shorts. He passed away on June 6, 1994, and is at rest in Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. His location is currently unknown.
MOUNT SINAI MEMORIAL PARK 5950 FOREST LAWN DRIVE BURBANK, CA. 90068
Right next to Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, this cemetery is the final resting place for Irwin Allen, Lee J. Cobb, Phil Silvers, and "Dead End Kid" Billy Halop.
JACK WHITE (PRESTON BLACK)-Brother to Jules (see Hollywood Forever Memorial Park) and a seasoned pro in the comedy field, Jack White got his start in the film industry in 1909. He worked for Mack Sennett, Fox Films, and Educational Comedies before heading to the Columbia Shorts Department as a producer, director, and writer. He died in 1984, and is in The Courts of Tanach, Crypt #55310.
SAM WHITE-Brother of Jules and Jack White. Sam directed a handful of early Columbia two-reelers. He passed away on August 5, 2006. His grave location is currently unknown. NOTE: Brother Ben White (1903-1966) is at rest in the Moses section, plot 14, L-6091 Space 2. Ben was a cinematographer in the 1920's.
DAVE FLEISCHER-This prolific American animator of the 1910s, 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s is best remembered for his work on the classic POPEYE cartoons. Fleischer later went to work for Columbia's cartoon department in the 1940's. He is the brother of famed animation producer Max Fleischer. He died in 1979 and is at rest in Plot Maimonides 5, L-8696, Space 1.
FRITZ FELD-Character actor Fritz Feld, who appeared in the Vera Vague short CUPID GOES NUTS, is at rest in Moses 6, Lot 6520, Space 2. He died in 1993.
EDDIE KANE-Character actor Kane appeared in the Vera Vague comedy DOCTOR, FEEL MY PULSE. He died in 1969 and is located in section Moses 5, Lot 8897
VALHALLA MEMORIAL PARK 10621 VICTORY BLVD. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
A friendly staff will help point you in the right direction if you get turned around in this cemetery, which is near the Burbank Airport.
JOHNNY ARTHUR-Best known for his roles in the OUR GANG shorts, Arthur appeared with Tom Kennedy in the Columbia short HALFWAY TO HOLLYWOOD. He died in 1950 and is currently at rest in an unmarked grave.
JOE DeRITA-Best known as the member of the 3 Stooges, "Curly-Joe", DeRita starred in 4 Columbia shorts in the late 1940's. Joe died in 1993, and his location is in Block D, Section 338, Lot 19. NOTE: Not too far away rests Oliver Hardy. He has a marker on the wall similar to that of Stan Laurel's at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills.
SYMONA BONIFACE-Ms Boniface is best remembered as the society matron who gets plastered with a pie in several 3 Stooges shorts. She died in 1950, yet continued to appear in the comedies for another few years (via stock footage). She laid in an unmarked grave until 2005, when a marker was donated to her by the Three Stooges Fan Club.
CLIFF NAZZARO-Character actor Nazzaro was teamed with both Billy Gilbert and George Givot in two-reelers for Columbia. He is better known for his vocal work as the voice of Egghead in a series of Warner Brothers cartoons. He died in 1961 ands is at rest in Block D, Section 5248.
STANLEY BLYSTONE-Co-star in several Columbia shorts, Blystone suffered a heart attack and died in 1956, just outside the Desilu (RKO) Studios. He is located in Section H.
"SLAPSIE" MAXIE ROSENBLOOM-Boxer-turned-actor, Rosenbloom starred in 4 shorts opposite another former boxer, Max Baer, Sr. He also co-starred in a series for Monogram starring Billy Gilbert and Shemp Howard. He died in 1976, and is in Block J, Section 9820, Lot 3.
FRED KELSEY-This veteran character actor could often be seen as a bumbling police officer in Columbia shorts that include titles like A BUNDLE OF BLISS, it's remake A BLISSFUL BLUNDER, and HISS AND YELL. He might be best remembered as a detective in THE LAUREL AND HARDY MURDER CASE. He played the same exact role in the remake, IF A BODY MEETS A BODY, this time opposite The 3 Stooges. Kelsey died in 1961, and is at rest in the area called Prayer, Block L, Section 999, Lot 27.
FRANK LACKTEEN-Usually cast as a villain, especially in the Columbia serials and comedy shorts, Lackteen died in 1968, and is in Lot 2, Section 6587, Memorial G.
JACK RICE-Often seen in RKO comedy shorts as the dimwitted brother-in-law of Edgar Kennedy, Rice appeared in a few Columbia shorts, and is at rest in Section 2294, Lot 6, Memorial C.
ARTHUR Q. BRYAN-He appeared in a few Columbia shorts, but is best known as the voice of Warner Brothers cartoon character Elmer Fudd. Bryan is at rest in Lot 7, Section 998. Memorial L.
GINO CORRADO-Character actor Gino Corrado is best known to fans of The 3 Stooges as the opera singer who spoils Curly's disguise in the classic short MICROPHONIES. Gino also appeared in countless films including CITIZEN KANE, CASABLANCA, and THE GREAT DICTATOR. He died in 1982, and remained in an unmarked grave until The Three Stooges Fan Club donated a marker in 2005. He is at rest in Lot 6, Section 237 in the Restland B Block (about 120 feet from curb 513).
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 SANTA MONICA
LOS ANGELES, CA. 90038
LOS ANGELES, CA. 90038
The perfect Hollywood graveyard. Many early film pioneers and settlers are buried here, including the likes of Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, and the woman who gave Hollywood it's name, Daeida Wilcox Beveridge. The knowledgeble staff is incredibly helpful, and a map pointing out the resting places of the famous is available in the office.
WALTER LONG-Best known for his appearances opposite Laurel and Hardy, Walter Long appeared in the 3 Stooges comedy THREE LITTLE PIGSKINS. He died in 1952, and is located Section 6, Grave 527. Also there is his wife, actress Luray Long.
HARRY COHN-He was the President of Columbia Pictures and the most hated, and feared, man in Hollywood. While in Arizona, he died of a heart attack in 1958. He is interred in a double-tomb monument with his wife and family. He is located in Section 8, Lot 86. Cohn picked the spot because he said he could see the studio from there.
HERMAN BING-Having appeared in the Collins and Kennedy short STAGE FRIGHTS, Bing was given a one-time starring short, OH WHAT A KNIGHT! He committed suicide in 1947, and is interred in Section 8 near the pond.
EL BRENDEL-A veteran of stage and screen, Brendel had a successful career playing a simple Swede. He was often paired with Tom Kennedy in a series of Columbia "scare" comedies. El died after suffering a heart attack in 1964, and is buried in Section 8 , Lot 39 near the pond.
CHARLES MIDDLETON-A character actor specializing in menacing roles, Middleton appeared as the butler in the Three Stooges comedy SPOOK LOUDER. He is at rest in Section 13, #105.
JACK "TINY" LIPSON-Actor who appeared in a number of Columbia shorts and in several uncredited feature film roles. He can be seen in the Three Stooges shorts THREE LITTLE PIGSKINS (as the referee), THREE LITTLE BEERS (as Jones, the foreman), and DIZZY DOCTORS (as the Chief of the Bureau of Missing Persons). Lipson can also be seen as KING VULTON in the Universal Serial FLASH GORDON (1936). He died in 1947 and is at rest in The Garden of Moses Plot., 6th row from the south, Grave 21.
AL CHRISTIE-Legendary comedy shorts producer Christie, though never having worked for Columbia, had early associations with Jack White and reportedly discovered comedian Charley Chase. He died in 1951. His producer-brother, Charles, is nearby. Both are interred in Section 8. NOTE: Section 8 of this cemetery also boasts the likes of many celebrities. Famed director Cecil B DeMille, Tyrone Power, Jr., Janet Gaynor, and Marion Davies (just to name a few).
BARBARA PEPPER-Ms Pepper died in 1969, and is interred under the name Barbara P. Endfield, in Section 2, Lot 12. She appeared in a few Columbia shorts, but is best remembered for her role on the television series "Green Acres".
MARJORIE WHITE-Ms. White is best known for her only Columbia shorts appearance, WOMAN HATERS, which is also the first Columbia appearance of the 3 Stooges. She died in a car accident in 1935 as is located in Section 13, Grave 538.
TOM KENNEDY-Tom starred in numerous two-reelers for Columbia and was often paired with Monty Collins, El Brendel, and Shemp Howard. Kennedy died from bone cancer in 1965. He ashes are located in a hallway in the B Building Crypt #345, between the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum and the Colonnade. This is the crypt of his daughter. Tom is unmarked. NOTE: Tom Kennedy was not the brother or half-brother of popular comedian Edgar Kennedy.
DUKE YORK-An actor and stuntman who appeared in 136 films, including several shorts and serials for Columbia. He is probably best known for his roles as various "Frankenstein"-like monsters in the Columbia shorts (notably those starring El Brendel and The 3 Stooges). Sadly, he committed suicide in 1952. He is interred inside the Abbey of Psalms Mausoleum, in Foyer F, Tier 2. His plaque reads Charles Sinsaugh "Duke York".
MINERVA URECAL-Ms. Urecal was seen in the Slim Summerville two-reeler BACHELOR DAZE, and a few other shorts. She died in 1966 after suffering a heart attack. She is interred in the Abbey of Psalms Mausoleum, Haven of Sanctuary, Tier 3, Niche 8.
ROSCOE KARNS-Only having appeared in two shorts for the studio, Karns turned in several other memorable performances throughout his career. He passed away in 1970, and is interred in the Abbey of Psalms Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Worship, #2047.
MEL BLANC-Known as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and several other Looney Tunes characters, the "Man of a Thousand Voices" appeared in the Andy Clyde short GOLD IS WHERE YOU LOSE IT. He also did some freelance voice work on several Columbia cartoons before Warner Brothers put a stop to his work for rival studios. He died in 1989, and is at rest in the Beth Olam Section 13. His tombstone reads "That's All Folks".
HARRY SEMELS-Grave location is currently unknown.
JOHN TYRRELL-Grave location is currently unknown.
GEORGE SIDNEY-Comedian Sidney, who was teamed briefly at Columbia with Charlie Murray for a series of shorts during the department's earliest years, died in 1945. He is in the Beth Olam Section 18; #73 (8 rows from the old mausoleum). NOTE: Not to be confused with the director of the same name who is at rest at Hillside Memorial Park.
JULES WHITE-The Columbia shorts head guy, Jules is located in the Beth Olam Mausoleum. He passed away in 1985, and is in section M-7, Crypt #1377.
BENJAMIN KLINE-The director of photography on many of the Columbia shorts and features passed away in 1974. He is located in the old Beth Olam Mausoleum in the Hall of Solomon Corridor M-11, Crypt #5496.
VICTOR TRAVERS-Character actor appeared in several Columbia shorts, as well as scripted several of the comedies. He died in 1948 and is interred in the old Beth Olam Mausoleum, Hall of Solomon, Foyer O , Tier 2, Niche 2
ARCHIE GOTTLER-As an accomplished film composer, director, and screenwriter, Archie Gottler worked on Columbia's very first series of two-reel comedies, "The Musical Novelties". He would go on to compose 19 film scores, direct 9 films, and write 7 screenplays. He died on June 24, 1959 and is at rest in the Beth Olam section of Hollywood Forever in the newer mausoleum. Hall T-3, #7114
HANK MANN (aka DAVID LIEBERMAN)-This former Sennett "Keystone Kop", who turned up in a handful of Columbia two-reelers , died in 1971. He is located in the Beth Olam section of Hollywood Forever, in the newer mausoleum. Corridor T-J-1-1 (first floor), in crypt #7672.
INGLEWOOD PARK CEMETERY 720 E. FLORENCE AVE. INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
CHARLIE MURRAY-Longtime Sennett comic Charlie Murray was teamed with George Sidney at Columbia during the shorts department's earliest years. He passed away in 1941, and is interred in the Mausoleum. Crypt #2230.
BUD JAMISON-Bud appeared in countless two-reel comedies and features. He passed away on September 30, 1944 and his location in the cemetery is currently unknown.
HOLY CROSS CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM 5835 W. SLAUSON AVE. CULVER CITY, CA 90230
The grounds here are beautiful and the staff very helpful. There are many celebrities at rest here, including Bing Crosby, John Candy, Spike Jones, and "Dracula" himself, Bela Lugosi.
HUGH HERBERT-Actor Herbert's screen credits include countless appearances in feature films for Warner Brothers, Universal, and RKO. Beginning in 1943, he was signed to star in his own series of comedy shorts for Columbia. He remained with Columbia until his death from a heart attack in 1952. He rests in Section D, Lot 267 in Grave #11. NOTE: Fellow comedian Edgar Kennedy is in the same section, to the far right under a tree.
DICK CURTIS-Curtis, best known for his roles as the bad guy in many serials, westerns, and the Hugh Herbert and 3 Stooges shorts, died in 1952. He is in Section H, Lot 415.
ALAN MOWBRAY-This actor, who had a prolific career as a character actor in countless films, starred in 2 Columbia shorts. He died in 1969, and is buried in Section N.
MACK SENNETT-Mack Sennett introduced the world to slapstick comedy. In 1913, the first custard pie ever thrown in a movie was thrown by Mabel Normand into the face of Fatty Arbuckle, on the Keystone lot in the movie "A Noise From the Deep". Mack Sennett discovered and hired Charlie Chaplin, whom he saw in a traveling show. He was also the man responsible for The Keystone Kops. In his later years, he never worked for Columbia as a producer or director, but it has been reported that he did sell several stories and ideas to Jules White. Many of his former employees sought refuge on the Columbia lot to carry on the Sennett tradition of good old fashioned slapstick. Sennett passed away in 1960 after suffering a heart attack. He is at rest in Section N, Lot 490, Grave #1. His headstone reads BELOVED KING OF COMEDY. NOTE: Nearby lies actress Mary Astor.
FRANK ALBERTSON-Albertson appeared in some of the earliest Columbia "Musical Novelties". He died in 1964, and lies at rest in Section P, Lot 309, Grave #1.
TIM RYAN-This actor/writer was married to actress Irene Ryan ("Granny" on television's BEVERLY HILLBILLIES). He co-wrote and appeared in a handful of Eastside Kids comedies, and was teamed with comedian Wally Brown for an entertaining Columbia short, FRENCH FRIED FROLIC. He also appeared in shorts with Billie Burke and Vera Vague. He died on October 22, 1956, and is at rest in Section Q Lot 369, Grave 5. He is unmarked.
WALTER CATLETT-One of Hollywood's most recognized character actors, Catlett starred in a handful of Columbia two-reelers from 1934 to 1940. He is buried in Section S, Tier 49 Grave #17.
CHRISTINE McINTYRE-The favorite leading lady of Columbia's short-subject's department died in 1984 from cancer. She is at rest in Section Z, Tier 6, Grave #15. She is buried under her married name Wilson.
DAWS BUTLER-A popular cartoon voice actor who worked on several Columbia cartoons beginning in the late 1940's, and was the voice of Beany on the local LA puppet show of Beany and Cecil on KTLA, Los Angeles, in the early 50s. He more widely known as the voice of many Hanna-Barbara Cartoon characters, including Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Snagglepuss, Augie Doggie, Elroy Jetson and Henry Orbit on the Jetsons, Quisp, Aesop's son, Cap'n Crunch, Hokey Wolf, Mr. Jinx and Dixie (of Pixie and Dixie), and Chilly Willy. He is at rest in the Mother of Sorrows, Section 515
EDDIE LAUGHTON-Prolific character actor of the 1930s and 40s. He appeared in numerous films, including several comedy shorts with The Three Stooges. He was married to actress Mary Eaton. Section G, Lot 533, Grave 5
JAMES C. MORTON-Often seen as a supporting player in RKO and Hal Roach comedies, Morton began appearing in Columbia shorts in 1935. He died in 1942, and his location within the cemetery is currently unknown.
HILLSIDE MEMORIAL PARK 6001 CENTINELA AVE.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
One of the most friendliest of the cemeteries you'll visit, the staff is incredibly helpful, and a guide to the star's resting places is available in the office.
MOE HOWARD-The gruff bossy leader of the Three Stooges, Moe Howard, passed away in 1975 a few months after middle Stooge Larry Fine. Moe's last years were spent touring college campuses, writing his memoirs (MOE HOWARD AND THE THREE STOOGES), and making a handful of memorable appearances on THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW. He is at rest in the Garden of Memories section in the Alcove of Love, Crypt #233. His son-in-law, Norman Maurer, rests nearby. Maurer wrote and drew a "3 STOOGES" comic book in the late 1940's and early 1950's, as well as becoming the team's manager and later feature film producer/director. He passed away in 1986.
BENNY RUBIN-A star of the stage, screen, and television, Rubin directed a few early Columbia two-reelers and later appeared opposite the 3 Stooges in some shorts in the 1950's. He also supplied voices in a few cartoon shorts for Columbia in the 1930's. He died in 1986, and is interred in the Mausoleum of Dedication.
LOU HOLTZ-This vaudeville star also appeared in 2 "Musical Novelties" shorts. He later appeared on the Rudy Vallee radio show that showcased some of the characters he created, most notably the "Maharaja" and his translator. As the "Maharaja", Holtz would spout gibberish, then change roles to give hilarious translations (does this sound familiar???) He died in 1980. He is in the Valley of Remembrance, Mausoleum C, Crypt 318. NOTE: You can also find the graves of Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor, Ben Blue, George Sidney (director), Max Factor, Milton Berle, and Al Jolson, who's monument is no stranger to drivers on Los Angeles' 405 Freeway.
CHAPEL OF THE PINES CREMATORY 1605 S. CATALINA LOS ANGELES, CA 90006
MAE BUSCH-More famous for her role as the screen wife of Oliver Hardy, Mae appeared in a few Columbia comedies. She died in 1946 after a short illness, and is in the mausoleum near the front door on the left, in Section R, 7 down from the top (at eye level).
BESS FLOWERS-Appearing in several Columbia shorts, Ms Flowers passed away in 1984, and was cremated. Her ashes scattered in the Rose Garden.
PHILLIP VAN ZANDT-Often seen with The Three Stooges, Van Zandt committed suicide in 1957 at the age of 53. The location of his grave is currently unknown.
HOME OF PEACE MEMORIAL PARK 4334 WHITTIER BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
A very nice staff will point you in the direction you are looking for. There are a few film legends buried here. After your visit, head across the street is Calvary Cemetery, final home to the likes of Lou Costello, Mabel Normand, 3 Stooges founder Ted Healy, and several other notables.
SHEMP HOWARD-Shemp had appeared countless feature films and shorts throughout his career. At Columbia, he appeared in his own starring series, as well as several Andy Clyde and "Glove Slingers" shorts. He is more famous for replacing brother Curly and becoming "3rd Stooge". Shemp died as the result of a heart attack in 1955. He is interred in the Chapel Mausoleum in the Eternal Light Corridor; EW215. NOTE: Also in the mausoleum are studio heads Louis B Mayer (MGM), and Carl Laemmle (Universal). Just outside the mausoleum is the crypt of the Warner Brothers.
JEROME "CURLY" HOWARD-Curly is without a doubt the most beloved of the Stooges. The victim of several strokes, Curly passed away in 1952. The youngest brother of Moe and Shemp Howard is at rest towards the back of the cemetery, in the Southwest Corner, Grave 1. NOTE: The parents of Curly, Shemp, and Moe are directly in front of Curly, with a headstone that reads "Horowitz".
ODD FELLOWS CEMETERY 3640 WHITTIER BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
BILLY GILBERT-Billy co-starred in a few early Columbia shorts before given his own, short-lived series. He is best known for his roles at the Hal Roach studios, opposite such comedians as Ben Blue, Franklin Pangborn, and Laurel and Hardy. He passed away in 1971, and was cremated. His ashes were scattered in the Rose Garden here in the cemetery.
SAN FERNANDO MISSION CEMETERY 11160 STRANWOOD SAN FERNANDO, CA 91345
BETTY COMPSON-More famous for her silent film roles than her Columbia appearances, Ms. Compson died in 1974, and is at rest in Section B, Lot 853, Grave #4.
ANITA GARVIN-Ms. Garvin appeared in some of the earlier Columbia shorts, including Andy Clyde's NOW IT CAN BE SOLD. She passed away in 1994 and is at rest in Section E in the Urn Garden, Row 67, #8.
EDDIE QUILLAN-Comedian Quillan was teamed with Wally Vernon for a series of shorts from the late 1940's to the mid-1950's. He died in 1990, and his grave location is currently unknown within the cemetery.
CHARLES LAMONT-Director Lamont worked briefly at Columbia, and is best remembered for his work at Universal, directing films for Abbott and Costello and the "Ma and Pa Kettle" series. He died in 1993, and his grave location is currently unknown within the cemetery.
LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETERY
CY SCHINDELL-Although Schindell is best remembered for his work in The 3 Stooges comedies, he also appeared in several Columbia shorts during the 1930's and 40's, Schindell is located in Section 118, Grave 10 in Row D.
ARTHUR HOUSMAN-Specializing in characters who are drunk, Housman appeared in a few Columbia comedy shorts (AM I HAVING FUN with Andy Clyde, PUNCH DRUNKS with The Three Stooges) and died on April 8, 1942. He is located in the Col. Mausoleum, Section 300, Row C Column 1.
JUNE GITTLESON-Grave location currently unknown.
GLEN HAVEN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
13017 N. LOPEZ CANYON ROAD
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91342
13017 N. LOPEZ CANYON ROAD
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91342
MONTE COLLINS-A veteran of screen comedy, Monte (or Monty) was teamed with Tom Kennedy for a series of shorts at Columbia. He was also seen as supporting player in many other two-reelers for the studio, as well as co-writer of several shorts. He died in 1951, and is at rest in Lot 179, Section 4, Grave C. His last work was for the Laurel and Hardy feature "UTOPIA", in which he is given the credit "Gags by Monty Collins".
OTHERS AND THEIR FINAL RESTING PLACES/LOCATIONS
JIM BACKUS-A screen, stage, radio and television figure, he is best known for being the voice of the Columbia/UPA cartoon character "Mr. Magoo," and for playing 'Thurston Howell' on the classic 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island." Perhaps his best known film role was as James Dean's father in "Rebel Without a Cause." His other films include "Pat and Mike," "Man of a Thousand Faces," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and "Myra Breckinridge." He is at rest at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, Section D, #203
CLYDE A. BRUCKMAN-He is revered today as one of the greatest comedy writers in film history. He worked closely with Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd in the 1920's, directed films for W.C. Fields, and went on to write several classic Columbia two-reelers (as well as direct one, the 3 Stooges short HORSES COLLARS). In January 1955 he was out of work and broke. He borrowed a gun from Buster Keaton and after eating a dinner he could not afford, he shot himself. There are two stories regarding the death of Clyde Bruckman; One says he shot himself in the restroom of the cafe on Santa Monica Blvd, and the other story states he did it in the phone booth. His last real work was writing for the syndicated ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW and writing for Buster Keaton on his local Los Angeles tv show on KTTV. He is at rest in Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California. Lawn Plot-AG, Lot 1610, Space 1.
EMIL SITKA-The Columbia shorts wouldn't be the same without this wonderful actor's contributions. Emil began appearing in Columbia's comedy shorts in 1946 all the way up until the unit closed it's doors in 1957. Probably his most popular role is that of the Justice of Peace in the 3 Stooges comedy BRIDELESS GROOM in which he desperately tries to get Shemp Howard married, but can never quite make it past the line "Hold Hands You Love Birds". Emil is at rest in site #139 at the Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo, CA.
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