Actors who died on December 30

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on December 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Lew Ayres

  Lew Ayres was an American actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 'Johnny Belinda' and for starring as Paul Bäumer in the 1930 film adaptation of 'All Quiet on the Western Front.' His career spanned over five decades in film and television. [bio]

• 2023 Tom Wilkinson

  Tom Wilkinson was a highly respected English actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He was acclaimed for his versatile performances in both dramatic and comedic roles, notably in films such as 'The Full Monty', 'In the Bedroom', and 'Michael Clayton.' [bio]