A Visit to Woodlawn Cemetery

Last May we paid a visit to Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, which is the final resting place of a number of well-known actors.

Glenn Ford is in the Woodlawn mausoleum:

Nearby is Hal Smith, who was the voice of Owl in THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH (1977). Smith had a lengthy career as a voice actor and was also known for his work in episodic television, including playing Otis on THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. The cemetery has posted photos of a few well-known actors to guide visitors.

George Bancroft (STAGECOACH):

Character actor Lynne Overman:

William Bishop:

Barbara Billingsley's gravestone mentions her famous role on TV's LEAVE IT TO BEAVER:

Other well-known television actors buried at Woodlawn are Ted Bessell of THAT GIRL...

...and Doug McClure of THE VIRGINIAN:

Cathy Downs of MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946):

Paul Henreid (CASABLANCA) and his wife:

Actor Leo Carrillo, who also served on the California Beach and Parks Commission, where he helped the state acquire Hearst Castle and other significant landmarks.

On the same day we made a brief stop at Los Angeles National Cemetery in Westwood a short drive away and paid our respects at the grave of actor Jack Holt, father of Tim and Jennifer Holt:

We had previously visited the cemetery briefly in February.

Coming soon: A visit to Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village.

Additional photo posts on the final resting places of historic Hollywood figures: A Visit to Forest Lawn Glendale, Part 1, A Visit to Forest Lawn Glendale, Part 2, A Visit to the Forest Lawn Museum, A Visit to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (2014), A Visit to Westwood Village Memorial Park - The Musicians, A Visit to Westwood Village Memorial Park - The Comedians, A Visit to Westwood Village Memorial Park - The Actors, A Visit to Westwood Village Memorial Park - Writers, Directors, and More, A Visit to Holy Cross Cemetery, Part 1, A Visit to Holy Cross Cemetery, Part 2, A Visit to Holy Cross Cemetery, Part 3, A Visit to Desert Memorial Park, Los Angeles National Cemetery, A Visit to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Part 1, A Visit to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Part 2, A Visit to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Part 3, A Visit to Forest Lawn Cathedral City, A Visit to Oakwood Memorial Park, A Visit to Hillside Memorial Park, Part 1, A Visit to Hillside Memorial Park, Part 2, and A Visit to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (2019).