Actors who died on August 8

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on August 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1984 Richard Deacon

  Richard Deacon was an American character actor best known for his roles in classic television sitcoms such as 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Leave It to Beaver'. [bio]

• 1988 Alan Napier

  Alan Napier was an English actor best known for his role as Alfred the butler in the 1960s television series 'Batman.' Napier had a long and varied career in film, television, and theatre, often cast in roles that highlighted his imposing stature and refined demeanor. [bio]

• 1988 Félix Leclerc

  Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and actor who significantly influenced Quebec's cultural landscape and folk music scene.

• 2014 Charles Keating

  English-American actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly in the soap opera 'Another World' where he played Carl...