January 21
- 2009 – Charles H. Schneer who produced the films “Earth vs the Flying Saucer,” “Clash of the Titans,” “Valley of Gwangi,” “Jason and the Argonauts” and “20 Million Miles To Earth,” passed away at the age of 88.
- 2005 – Steve Susskind, who appeared in the films “Friday the 13th part III,” “A Gnome Named Gnorm,” and the TV shows “Alien Nation” and “Tales From The Crypt,” passed away at the age of 62.
- 2001 – Comedian Sandy Baron passed away at the age of 73. He appeared in the film “Leprechaun 2,” the TV movie “The Munster’s Scary Little Christmas,” playing “Grampa.” He was also a guest coffin opener on the original “Svengoolie” show.
- 1999 – Susan Strasberg, who appeared in the films “Psycho Sisters,” “The Manitou” and the 1973 TV movie “Frankenstein,” passed away at the age of 60.
- 1978 – William Girdler, director of such films as “Asylum of Satan”, “Three on a Meathook”, “Grizzly”, “Day of the Animals”, “The Manitou”.
- 1959 – Iconic producer/director Cecil B. DeMille, passed away at the age of 77. He was executive producer of the films “War of the Worlds” and “When Worlds Collide.”
- 1938 – Innovative French filmmaker, Georges Méliès passed away at the age of 76.
