Actors who died on August 4

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on August 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1981 Melvyn Douglas

  Melvyn Douglas was an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances on stage, film, and television. Winning two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and a Tony Award, Douglas's career spanned more than five decades, making him one of Hollywood's respected character actors. [bio]

• 1999 Victor Mature

  Victor Mature was an American film, stage, and television actor, best known for his roles in classic Hollywood movies of the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Samson and Delilah,' 'My Darling Clementine,' and 'Kiss of Death.' [bio]