Deaths in the 1970s

Don Ellis

1934–1978 (age 44)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Don Ellis was an American jazz trumpeter and composer known for his innovative fusion of jazz and rock music.

Victor Milner

1893–1972 (age 79)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Victor Milner was an American cinematographer who won multiple Academy Awards for his work in Hollywood films.

Louis R. Loeffler

1897–1972 (age 75)

Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

Louis R. Loeffler was an American film producer and executive who worked in the entertainment industry.

Roger Edens

1905–1970 (age 65)

Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

Roger Edens was an American composer and musical arranger who won Academy Awards for his work in MGM musicals.

Max Munn Autrey

1891–1971 (age 80)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Max Munn Autrey was an American stuntman and actor known for his work in early Hollywood films.

Howard A. Anderson

1890–1979 (age 89)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Howard A. Anderson was an American special effects pioneer and cinematographer who contributed to innovative film techni...

Jan Fortune

1892–1979 (age 87)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Jan Fortune was an American actress who appeared in films during the early Hollywood era.

George DeNormand

1903–1976 (age 73)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

George DeNormand was an American actor who appeared in films during the silent and early sound film periods.

Sarah Ireland

1882–1977 (age 95)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Sarah Ireland was an American actress who appeared in early Hollywood films during the silent era.

Ted Mossman

1910–1977 (age 67)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Ted Mossman (1910-1977) was a Chicago-born individual who was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Alice Maison

1900–1976 (age 76)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Alice Maison (1900-1976) was a Detroit native whose final resting place is Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Gertrud Kiesler

1894–1977 (age 83)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Gertrud Kiesler (1894-1977) was a Budapest-born person interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Geraldine Hall

1905–1970 (age 65)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Geraldine Hall (1905-1970) was an Illinois resident buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Olive Stokes Mix

1887–1972 (age 85)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Olive Stokes Mix (1887-1972) was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Scotty Welbourne

1907–1979 (age 72)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Scotty Welbourne (1907-1979) was a North Carolina native buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Maynard L. Parker

1900–1976 (age 76)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Maynard L. Parker (1900-1976) was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Patrick Waltz

1924–1972 (age 48)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Patrick Waltz (1924-1972) was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Alexis Davidoff

1893–1972 (age 79)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Alexis Davidoff (1893-1972) was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Don Avalier

1912–1973 (age 61)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Don Avalier (1912-1973) was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Lloyd Perryman

1917–1977 (age 60)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Lloyd Perryman (1917-1977) was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Bobby Folsom

1898–1970 (age 72)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Bobby Folsom (1898-1970) was an Illinois resident buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Charles Haubiel

1892–1978 (age 86)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Charles Haubiel (1892-1978) was a Delta-area individual interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Ben Bard

1893–1974 (age 81)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Ben Bard (1893-1974) was a Milwaukee native buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Bernard Nedell

1893–1972 (age 79)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Bernard Nedell (1893-1972) was a New York City-born person laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Betty Ross Clarke

1896–1970 (age 74)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Betty Ross Clarke was an American woman who lived from 1896 to 1970.

Carl Spitz

1894–1976 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Carl Spitz was a German-born individual who lived from 1894 to 1976.

Chet Wolfrum

1910–1973 (age 63)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Chet Wolfrum was a Saint Paul resident who lived from 1910 to 1973.

Clare Randolph

1907–1972 (age 65)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Clare Randolph was a Chicago native who lived from 1907 to 1972.

Claude A. Watson

1885–1978 (age 93)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Claude A. Watson was an American from Manton who lived from 1885 to 1978.

Cyril Delevanti

1887–1975 (age 88)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Cyril Delevanti was a London-born actor who lived from 1887 to 1975.

Dale Van Sickel

1907–1977 (age 70)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Dale Van Sickel was an American stuntman and actor from Eatonton who lived from 1907 to 1977.

Dave Franklin

1895–1970 (age 75)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Dave Franklin was an American songwriter and composer who lived from 1895 to 1970.

David L. Loew

1897–1973 (age 76)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

David L. Loew was an American film producer who lived from 1897 to 1973.

Merle Oberon

1911–1979 (age 68)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Merle Oberon was a British-Indian actress who lived from 1911 to 1979.

Ethel Waters

1896–1977 (age 81)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Ethel Waters was an American singer, actress, and entertainer from Chester who lived from 1896 to 1977.

Joan Blondell

1906–1979 (age 73)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Joan Blondell was an American actress and dancer from Manhattan who lived from 1906 to 1979.

Wiard Ihnen

1897–1979 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Wiard Ihnen was an American art director and production designer from New York City who lived from 1897 to 1979.

Blossom Rock

1895–1978 (age 83)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Blossom Rock was an American actress from Philadelphia who lived from 1895 to 1978.

Mary Philips

1901–1975 (age 74)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Mary Philips was an American actress from New London who lived from 1901 to 1975.

Nella Walker

1886–1971 (age 85)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Nella Walker was an American actress known for her roles in silent and early sound films during the 1920s-1940s.

Doris Kenyon

1897–1979 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Doris Kenyon was an American actress who appeared in numerous silent films and early talkies throughout her career.

Clara Ward

1924–1973 (age 49)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Clara Ward was an American gospel singer and pianist who became one of the most influential gospel artists of the 20th c...

Dimitri Tiomkin

1894–1979 (age 85)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Dimitri Tiomkin was a Russian-American composer renowned for his film scores in Hollywood's Golden Age.

Russell Harlan

1903–1974 (age 71)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Russell Harlan was an American cinematographer acclaimed for his work on numerous Western films and dramas.

Betty Blythe

1893–1972 (age 79)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Betty Blythe was an American silent film actress who starred in numerous productions during the 1920s and 1930s.

Claire Windsor

1892–1972 (age 80)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Claire Windsor was an American silent film actress known for her leading roles in the 1920s.

Max Steiner

1888–1971 (age 83)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Max Steiner was an Austrian-American composer who pioneered film music and won multiple Academy Awards for his scores.

Hal Hopper

1912–1970 (age 58)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Hal Hopper was an American actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.

Hank Patterson

1888–1975 (age 87)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Hank Patterson was an American character actor known for his roles in Westerns and television series.

Jack Marshall

1921–1973 (age 52)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Jack Marshall was an American composer and musician who scored numerous films and television productions.