Russian movie stars died in 1953

Here are 2 famous actors from Russian Empire died in 1953:

Vsevolod Pudovkin

Vsevolod Pudovkin (February 16, 1893 Penza-June 30, 1953 Jūrmala) also known as Wselowod Pudovkin, Wsewolod Pudowkin, Vsevolod Poudovkine, V.I. Pudovkin, V. Pudovkin, Все́волод Илларио́нович Пудо́вкин, Vsevolod Illarionovich Pudovkin or Всеволод Пудовкин was a Russian film director, actor, screenwriter, production designer, teacher, film art director and film editor.

He was an influential figure in the development of Soviet-era filmmaking and made several notable films including "Mother" (1926), "The End of St. Petersburg" (1927), and "Storm Over Asia" (1928). Pudovkin was known for his innovative use of editing techniques, which he believed were essential in conveying a film's emotional impact. He also wrote extensively on film theory and was a teacher at the State Institute of Cinematography in Moscow. Pudovkin's contributions to the development of the film medium have had a lasting impact on the art form, and his work continues to be studied and celebrated today.

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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 Russian actor.

He began his acting career in Russia in 1914 and quickly became a well-known stage actor. Lebedeff eventually made his way to Hollywood and began acting in American films. He appeared in over 40 movies, often playing exotic and foreign characters. Lebedeff was known for his deep voice and striking appearance, which made him a popular supporting actor in Hollywood during the 1920s and 1930s. However, due to his heavy accent and typecasting, Lebedeff's career began to decline in the 1940s. He continued to act in films, though less frequently, until his death in 1953.

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