ACTORS that died in
2006
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2006. The pantheon dataset contains 419 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Philippe Noiret, Mako, Jack Palance, Alida Valli, and Claude Jade. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (9), New York City (6), and Beverly Hills, California (3).
2006 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Actors
The year 2006 saw the passing of many beloved actors, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like Philippe Noiret, Mako, and Jack Palance and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2006, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2006 based on cultural impact.
Philippe Noiret
French Actor
Oct 1, 1930 - Nov 23, 2006
Age 76
HPI: 74.43
Mako
Japanese Actor
Dec 10, 1933 - Jul 21, 2006
Age 73
HPI: 72.16
Jack Palance
American Actor
Feb 18, 1919 - Nov 10, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 69.73
Alida Valli
Croatian Actor
May 31, 1921 - Apr 22, 2006
Age 85
HPI: 68.78
Claude Jade
French Actor
Oct 8, 1948 - Dec 1, 2006
Age 58
HPI: 67.49
Shelley Winters
American Actor
Aug 18, 1920 - Jan 14, 2006
Age 86
HPI: 67.10
Glenn Ford
Canadian Actor
May 1, 1916 - Aug 30, 2006
Age 90
HPI: 65.24
Tina Aumont
American Actor
Feb 14, 1946 - Oct 28, 2006
Age 60
HPI: 63.56
Jack Warden
American Actor
Sep 18, 1920 - Jul 19, 2006
Age 86
HPI: 63.21
Rocío Dúrcal
Spanish Actor
Oct 4, 1944 - Mar 25, 2006
Age 62
HPI: 61.98
Peter Boyle
American Actor
Oct 18, 1935 - Dec 12, 2006
Age 71
HPI: 61.77
Red Buttons
American Actor
Feb 5, 1919 - Jul 13, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 60.15
Mickey Hargitay
Hungarian Actor
Jan 6, 1926 - Sep 14, 2006
Age 80
HPI: 59.94
Paul Gleason
American Actor
May 4, 1939 - May 27, 2006
Age 67
HPI: 59.89
Richard Bright
American Actor
Jun 28, 1937 - Feb 18, 2006
Age 69
HPI: 59.60
Chris Penn
American Actor
Oct 10, 1965 - Jan 24, 2006
Age 41
HPI: 59.35
Deaths by Month in 2006
January 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Shelley Winters (HPI: 67.10), Chris Penn (HPI: 59.35), and Anthony Franciosa (HPI: 59.17).
February 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Richard Bright (HPI: 59.60), Andreas Katsulas (HPI: 58.74), and Dennis Weaver (HPI: 58.06).
Al Lewis
Feb 3, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 54.34
Nadira
Feb 9, 2006
Iraqi Actor
HPI: 48.23
Andreas Katsulas
Feb 13, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 58.74
Darry Cowl
Feb 14, 2006
French Actor
HPI: 54.16
Richard Bright
Feb 18, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 59.60
Dennis Weaver
Feb 24, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 58.06
Don Knotts
Feb 24, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 55.79
Darren McGavin
Feb 25, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 51.12
March 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Rocío Dúrcal (HPI: 61.98), Maureen Stapleton (HPI: 59.02), and Dana Reeve (HPI: 54.74).
April 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Alida Valli (HPI: 68.78), Rajkumar (HPI: 54.78), and Proof (HPI: 52.69).
May 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Paul Gleason (HPI: 59.89).
July 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Mako (HPI: 72.16), Jack Warden (HPI: 63.21), and Red Buttons (HPI: 60.15).
August 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Glenn Ford (HPI: 65.24), Bruno Kirby (HPI: 59.27), and Viktor Pavlov (HPI: 54.63).
September 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Mickey Hargitay (HPI: 59.94), Tetsurō Tamba (HPI: 59.10), and Patricia Kennedy Lawford (HPI: 59.05).
Robert Earl Jones
Sep 7, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 53.18
Mickey Hargitay
Sep 14, 2006
Hungarian Actor
HPI: 59.94
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
Sep 17, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 59.05
Elizabeth Allen
Sep 19, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 49.04
Edward Albert
Sep 22, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 49.43
Tetsurō Tamba
Sep 24, 2006
Japanese Actor
HPI: 59.10
Padmini
Sep 24, 2006
Indian Actor
HPI: 52.48
October 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Tina Aumont (HPI: 63.56), Jane Wyatt (HPI: 54.28), and Arthur Hill (HPI: 51.59).
November 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Philippe Noiret (HPI: 74.43), Jack Palance (HPI: 69.73), and Leon Niemczyk (HPI: 58.14).
Adrienne Shelly
Nov 1, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 47.70
Marian Marsh
Nov 9, 2006
Trinidadian Actor
HPI: 48.64
Jack Palance
Nov 10, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 69.73
Ruth Brown
Nov 17, 2006
American Actor
HPI: 53.85
Philippe Noiret
Nov 23, 2006
French Actor
HPI: 74.43
Lyubov Polishchuk
Nov 28, 2006
Russian Actor
HPI: 53.90
Leon Niemczyk
Nov 29, 2006
Polish Actor
HPI: 58.14
December 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Claude Jade (HPI: 67.49), and Peter Boyle (HPI: 61.77).
