Lithuanian actors died at age 58

Here are 1 famous actors from Lithuania died at 58:

Ivan Lebedeff

Ivan Lebedeff (June 18, 1894 Užpaliai-March 31, 1953 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Ivan B. Lebedeff, Ivan Basil Lebedeff or Jean Basil Lebedeff was a Lithuanian actor.

He died in myocardial infarction.

Lebedeff was widely known for his roles in Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s. He appeared in several silent films including "The Marriage Circle" (1924) and "The Man and the Moment" (1929). He also starred in early sound films such as "The Bat Whispers" (1930) and "Scarface" (1932).

Lebedeff was also a well-known stage actor, appearing in numerous productions on Broadway and in the West End. He was particularly renowned for his portrayal of the title character in the play "Rasputin" which opened on Broadway in 1928.

In addition to his acting career, Lebedeff was also an accomplished opera singer. He studied voice in Paris and performed with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City during the 1920s.

Despite his success in Hollywood and on the stage, Lebedeff saw his career decline in the 1940s. He appeared in only a few films during that decade and spent much of his time performing in nightclubs and cabarets.

Lebedeff died in Los Angeles in 1953 at the age of 58.

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