Actors who died on February 2

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on February 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1969 Boris Karloff

  Boris Karloff was an English actor best known for his iconic roles in horror films during the early 20th century, particularly for playing Frankenstein's monster in the Universal Pictures 'Frankenstein' series. [bio]

• 1995 Donald Pleasence

  Donald Pleasence was an English actor renowned for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in film, television, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in the "Halloween" film series as Dr. Sam Loomis and as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice." Pleasence's prolific career spanned over four decades, including over 200 film … [bio]

• 2008 Barry Morse

  Barry Morse was a British-Canadian actor best known for his roles on television, stage, and in film. He gained widespread fame for his portrayal of Lt. Philip Gerard in the television series "The Fugitive" (1963–1967) and as Professor Victor Bergman in the science fiction series "Space: 1999" (1975–1976). [bio]

• 2014 Philip Seymour Hoffman

  Philip Seymour Hoffman was a renowned American actor and director known for his extraordinary versatility and depth in portraying complex characters. Widely respected in film, theater, and television, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Truman Capote in the film 'Capote' (2005), and received multiple Oscar nominations throughout his career. Hoffman's unique ability to inhabit … [bio]