Actresses who died on July 30

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

• 1996 Claudette Colbert

  Claudette Colbert was a French-American actress renowned for her versatility and glamour during Hollywood’s Golden Age. An Academy Award winner, she starred in a range of genres, most famously in romantic comedies, dramas, and historical epics. [bio]

• 1996 Magda Schneider

  Magda Schneider was a German actress and singer, known for her work in films during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as for being the mother of the renowned actress Romy Schneider. [bio]

• 2016 Gloria DeHaven

  Gloria DeHaven was an American actress and singer, known for her work in Hollywood films during the Golden Age of cinema. She appeared in a range of musicals and romantic comedies throughout the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• 2022 Nichelle Nichols

  Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer, and voice artist, best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura in the Star Trek television series, making her a pioneer for African American women in television and science fiction. [bio]