Actors who died on June 19

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on June 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2013 James Gandolfini

  James Gandolfini was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the conflicted mob boss in the award-winning HBO series 'The Sopranos.' His performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in television history, earning him multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards. [bio]

• 2016 Anton Yelchin

  Anton Yelchin was a Russian–American actor best known for his roles in both independent films and major Hollywood productions, including portraying Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek reboot film series. [bio]

• 2020 Ian Holm

  Ian Holm was an acclaimed English actor known for his versatility and wide-ranging performances in film, television, and theatre, earning critical recognition across a career that spanned more than five decades. [bio]