Actors who died on July 21

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on July 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Herb Edelman

  Herb Edelman was an American actor best known for his work in television and film, particularly for his roles in 'The Odd Couple' and 'The Golden Girls.' [bio]

• 2005 Long John Baldry

  Influential English-Canadian blues singer, songwriter, and voice actor who was a key figure in the British blues scene.

• 2006 Mako Iwamatsu

  Renowned Japanese-American actor and voice artist known for diverse roles in film and television.

• 2017 John Heard

  John Heard was an American actor best known for his roles in films such as 'Home Alone' and 'Big.' He had a prolific career in both film and television spanning several decades. [bio]