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Handsome, rugged American leading man John Russell (whose credits are often confused with those of child actor Johnny Russell) attended the University of California, where he was a student athlete. Serving in the US Marine Corps in WW II, he earned a battlefield commission and decorations for valor at Guadalcanal. His dark good looks brought him to the attention of a talent scout after the war and he began playing second leads and occasional heavies in major productions. In the 1950s, he branched into television and starred in several popular series, most notably Lawman (1958). His appearances were sporadic after the 1960s, though he was a memorable villain in Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider (1985).

American character actor. Raised in New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio, Beddoe was the son of a professor at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music who happened also to be the world-famous Welsh tenor, Dan Beddoe. Although Don Beddoe intended a career in journalism, he took an interest in theatre and became involved first with amateur companies and then with professional theatre troupes. He debuted on Broadway in 1929 and kept up a decade-long career on the stage. Although said to have made some minor appearances in silent films, Beddoe made his real transfer to film work in 1938. He appeared in a wide range of supporting roles in literally scores of films, often as either a fast-talking reporter or as a mousey sort. He became one of the most readily familiar faces in Hollywood movies, despite remaining almost unknown by name outside the industry. Following service in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War, he continued to work steadily in small roles, complementing them with television work. Despite advancing (and very ripe old) age, he remained quite active, supplementing his acting work with a second career in real estate. He died in 1991.

Lino Robi was born on 27 March 1931 in Milan, Italy. He was an actor, known for Gamma (1975), Neapolitan Carousel (1954) and Ci troviamo in galleria (1953). He died on 19 January 1991 in Milan, Italy.

John Rosenberg was born on 25 September 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Day of the Jackal (1973), Tales of the Unexpected (1979) and ITV Playhouse (1967). He died on 19 January 1991 in London, England, UK.

George Kamel was born on 15 September 1913 in Tyler, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Wings Over the Pacific (1943), You Can't Beat the Law (1943) and Blazing Guns (1943). He died on 19 January 1991 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Olney Cazarré was born on 14 May 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Passaporte Para o Inferno (1976), Doramundo (1978) and O Supermanso (1974). He died on 19 January 1991 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ellen Southbrook was born on 15 May 1894 in Beresford, South Dakota, USA. She was an actress, known for The Philco Television Playhouse (1948). She died on 19 January 1991 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA.

Pancho Villar was born on 31 October 1911 in Asturias, Spain. He was an actor, known for Excuse My Glove (1936). He died on 19 January 1991 in Maryland, USA.

Eila Rinne was born on 18 June 1920 in Viipuri, Finland. She was an actress, known for Seitsemän veljestä (1989), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Jossain on railo (1949). She was married to Kalevi Kahra and Ensio Teikko. She died on 19 January 1991 in Helsinki, Finland.

Marcel Chaput was born on 14 October 1918 in Hull, Québec, Canada. He died on 19 January 1991 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.