July 18

1993 – John Beck who produced the American version of “King Kong vs. Godzilla,” passed away at the age of 83.

1993 – Davis Roberts who appeared in the films “Westworld” and “The Demon Seed,” and in the TV series’ “Kolchak; The Night Stalker,” “Star Trek” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” also passed away at the age of 76.

1986 – Buddy Baer who played the title role in “Giant From the Unknown,” passed away at the age of 71.

1973 – Jack Hawkins, who appeared in the films “Tales That Witness Madness” and “Theatre of Blood,” passed away at the age of 62.