Actors who died on October 6

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on October 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1992 Denholm Elliott

  Denholm Elliott was an acclaimed English actor known for his extensive work in film, television, and theatre. Distinguished by his versatile character performances, Elliott became one of the most respected British actors of his generation. [bio]

• 1996 Ted Bessell

  Ted Bessell was an American television and stage actor best known for playing Donald Hollinger, the boyfriend and eventual fiancé of Marlo Thomas’s character Ann Marie on the hit sitcom 'That Girl' (1966–1971). He later worked as a television director. [bio]

• 2000 Richard Farnsworth

  Richard Farnsworth was an American actor and stuntman known for his work in classic films and for his acclaimed performances in later life. He received Academy Award nominations for his roles in 'Comes a Horseman' (1978) and 'The Straight Story' (1999). Farnsworth began his Hollywood career as a stuntman in the 1930s before becoming a prominent character actor. [bio]

• 2018 Scott Wilson

  Scott Wilson was a renowned American actor best known for his memorable roles in the film 'In Cold Blood' and the popular TV series 'The...