Actors who died on December 14

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on December 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1964 William Bendix

  William Bendix was an American film, radio, and television actor, best known for playing working-class characters, notably in the radio and television show "The Life of Riley" and films including "Wake Island" and "The Blue Dahlia." [bio]

• 1997 Stubby Kaye

  Stubby Kaye was an American comic actor and singer known for his roles in Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, especially in the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1998 Norman Fell

  Norman Fell was an American actor best known for portraying landlord Stanley Roper on the television sitcom 'Three's Company' and its spin-off 'The Ropers.' His career spanned several decades with appearances in both film and television. [bio]