Every Major Actor who Died in November 2025

November 2025 was a tough month for film and TV fans, with the industry saying goodbye to a remarkable group of performers from around the world. Below, we’ve gathered every major actor whose death was noted for November, with quick, factual snapshots of their careers, plus the exact date and age at passing.

Diane Ladd

Oscar-nominated for ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’, ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Rambling Rose’, Diane Ladd died on November 3, 2025, at age 89. She also won a Golden Globe for the sitcom ‘Alice’ and amassed more than 200 screen credits over seven decades. Media reports noted she died at home in Ojai, California, with her daughter Laura Dern sharing tributes and later confirmation of cause. Ladd’s passing was widely covered by major outlets.

Pauline Collins

British stage and screen star Pauline Collins, who won the Olivier and Tony for ‘Shirley Valentine’ and earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination for the film adaptation, died on November 5, 2025, at age 85. Earlier, she rose to fame in ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ and later led series such as ‘Forever Green’ and ‘The Ambassador’. Reports noted she had been living with Parkinson’s disease and died at a care home in Highgate, London. Obituaries came from UK and international press.

Elina Salo

Finnish actor Elina Salo, a frequent collaborator of Aki Kaurismäki and the Finnish voice of Little My in ‘Moomin’, died on November 4, 2025, at age 89. Her film work spans more than 50 titles across cinema and TV since the 1950s. Family confirmations via Finnish media followed by updates on international pages marked her passing. Salo’s legacy includes multiple Jussi Awards.

Elizabeth Franz

Tony-winning stage actor Elizabeth Franz, also seen in films like ‘Sabrina’ and on TV in ‘Gilmore Girls’, died on November 4, 2025, at age 84. Reports cited cancer and complications from treatment, with confirmation from her husband. Franz won the 1999 Tony for ‘Death of a Salesman’ and later reprised Linda Loman in a TV adaptation. Her death was reported by industry trades and mainstream outlets.

Tatsuya Nakadai

Japanese screen legend Tatsuya Nakadai—celebrated for ‘Harakiri’, ‘Yojimbo’, ‘Kagemusha’ and ‘Ran’—died on November 8, 2025, at age 92 (his death was announced publicly on November 11). He was a towering figure of postwar Japanese cinema and received numerous national honors, including the Order of Culture. Coverage clarified the exact date via his agency after initial confusion. Obituaries and agency statements were carried widely in Japanese and international media.

Homayoun Ershadi

Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, known internationally for ‘Taste of Cherry’ and ‘The Kite Runner’, died on November 11, 2025, at age 78. State-media reports and international outlets cited cancer as the cause. He was buried at Behesht-e Sakineh in Karaj, with tributes acknowledging his bridge between Iranian and global cinema. Obituaries summarized a late-blooming but influential screen career.

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland, Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee for ‘Anna’, died on November 11, 2025, at age 84. She appeared in more than 200 credits across film and television, including roles in ‘JFK’ and ‘Bruce Almighty’. Representatives confirmed she died in the early hours in California after entering hospice care days earlier. The news was reported by entertainment outlets in the U.S. and abroad.

Jonathan Pienaar

South African actor Jonathan Pienaar, whose screen work included ‘Yizo Yizo’, ‘Isidingo’ and ‘Blood Diamond’, died on November 10, 2025, at age 63. Local press reported he died at home, with tributes from colleagues across South African media. His four-decade career spanned film, television and stage. Follow-up reports mentioned heart failure as the likely cause.

Kamini Kaushal

Veteran Indian actor Kamini Kaushal, star of classics from ‘Neecha Nagar’ to later roles in ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, died on November 13, 2025, at age 98. She worked across seven decades and won the Filmfare Best Actress award for ‘Biraj Bahu’. Indian outlets and updated reference pages confirmed the date and age. Tributes emphasized her early collaborations with Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand.

Rosa Rosal

Philippine screen icon and humanitarian Rosa Rosal died on November 15, 2025, at age 97. Known for 1950s–60s film roles and later Red Cross leadership, she remained a revered public figure. Reports from Philippine media cited septic shock secondary to pneumonia and kidney failure as the cause. Public viewing was scheduled in Taguig following her passing.

Hark Bohm

German actor, writer and director Hark Bohm, long associated with New German Cinema and collaborators like Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Fatih Akin, died on November 14, 2025, at age 86. Beyond directing, he acted in and wrote numerous films and taught film studies. Notices came from German media, the Berlinale, and trade databases. His 2025 Cannes title ‘Amrum’ underscored his decades-long influence.

Spencer Rocco Lofranco

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for ‘Jamesy Boy’, ‘Unbroken’ and ‘Gotti’, died on November 18, 2025, at age 33. His death in British Columbia was announced by family and investigated by local authorities, as reported by U.S. media. Lofranco had continued to work in film and TV after his breakout in ‘Jamesy Boy’. Obituaries were carried by trades and mainstream outlets.

Carl Ciarfalio

Stuntman–actor Carl Ciarfalio, whose credits include ‘Casino’, ‘In the Line of Fire’ and wearing the Thing suit in the unreleased ‘The Fantastic Four’ (1994), died on November 19, 2025, at age 72. His passing was announced by his wife, with subsequent trade coverage detailing his hundreds of contributions across film and TV. Reference pages later recorded his death date and place.

Udo Kier

Udo Kier, the German cult star of ‘Flesh for Frankenstein’, ‘Blood for Dracula’, ‘Blade’ and collaborations with Lars von Trier and Gus Van Sant, died on November 23, 2025, at age 81. Obituaries noted his death in Palm Springs and summarized a five-decade career spanning more than 200 screen roles. International outlets published appreciations of his singular screen presence.

Dharmendra

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, celebrated for ‘Phool Aur Patthar’, ‘Sholay’ and hundreds more, died on November 24, 2025, at age 89. Indian media reported his passing at home in Mumbai and carried official tributes from national leaders. Coverage also described memorial rites and industry remembrances. His career spanned six decades of Hindi cinema.

Jack Shepherd

English actor, playwright and director Jack Shepherd, known on TV for ‘Bill Brand’ and ‘Wycliffe’ and on film for ‘Wonderland’ and ‘The Golden Compass’, died on November 24, 2025, at age 85. Obituaries chronicled his Olivier-winning stage work and long tenure in British theatre. Notices from UK outlets confirmed the date and age.

Biyouna

Algerian star Biyouna—actor, singer and comedian seen in films like ‘Délice Paloma’ and series such as ‘Nass Mlah City’—died on November 25, 2025, at age 73. Reports from Francophone and North African media cited a long illness and detailed her multi-hyphenate career across music and screen. Tributes highlighted her cultural impact across the Maghreb and France.

Lee Soon-jae

South Korea’s veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, whose screen work stretched from ‘Yongary, Monster from the Deep’ to recent dramas and variety, died on November 25, 2025, at age 91. Korean and international outlets reported the news with details of funeral arrangements at Asan Medical Center. Memorial coverage emphasized his decades as a leading elder in Korean entertainment.

Ingrid van Bergen

German film and television actor Ingrid van Bergen, seen in ‘Roses for the Prosecutor’ and ‘Town Without Pity’, died on November 28, 2025, at age 94. Reports from German and Swiss outlets confirmed her death in Lower Saxony. Her long career included more than a hundred screen roles and later reality-TV popularity.

Lise Bourdin

French actor and former model Lise Bourdin—remembered for Billy Wilder’s ‘Love in the Afternoon’—died on November 28, 2025, at age 99. Notices from France and international trades confirmed she died two days before her 100th birthday. Her film career concentrated in the 1950s before retiring from screen work.

If we missed someone you had in mind, drop their name below—who stood out most to you this month, and which performance of theirs do you think people should revisit in the comments?