List of Famous people who died at 85

Victor Varconi was a Hungarian actor who initially found success in his native country, as well as in Germany and Austria, in silent films before relocating to the United States, where he continued to appear in films throughout the sound era. Varconi also appeared in British and Italian films.

James Neil Hamilton was an American stage, film and television actor, best known for his role as Commissioner Gordon on the Batman TV series of the 1960s.

David Cohen (1887–1972) was a rabbi, talmudist, philosopher, kabbalist, and a disciple of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook. A noted Jewish ascetic, he took a Nazirite vow at the outbreak of World War I.

Rolf Kukowitsch was a German football coach who managed several clubs in East Germany.

Walter Scott Bradley was an American composer, pianist, arranger, and conductor.

Alberto de Almeida Cavalcanti was a Brazilian-born film director and producer. He was often credited with the single name Cavalcanti.