Russian movie stars died at 58
Here are 2 famous actors from Russian Empire 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 Russian actor.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Lebedeff was born in Lithuania and grew up in Russia where he began his acting career. He made his way to Hollywood in the late 1920s and became well known for his portrayals of suave and sophisticated characters. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, including "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1934) and "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer" (1935). In addition to his acting work, Lebedeff was also a skilled opera singer and performed in several productions throughout his life. He was married twice and had two children.
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Ossip Runitsch
Ossip Runitsch (April 5, 1889 Saint Petersburg-April 6, 1947 Johannesburg) also known as Osip Runich, Ossip Runitch, Giuseppe Runitsch, Osip Ilyich Runich, Osip Ivanovich Runich or Osip Fradkin was a Russian actor, theatre director and theatrical producer.
He was born into a Jewish family in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Runitsch's career began in Russian theater in the early 20th century, and he quickly gained a reputation as a talented actor and director. In 1920, he moved to Italy, where he continued to work in theater and also began appearing in films.
Runitsch's most notable film role was as Grigori Rasputin in the 1932 French film "Rasputin". He also appeared in several Italian films in the 1930s, including "I Don Giovannino" and "Napoleone".
In the late 1930s, Runitsch left Europe and traveled to South Africa, where he continued to work in theater and established his own theater company. He also appeared in South African films, including "The Hostage" and "The Jackals".
Runitsch's life and career were cut short when he died unexpectedly in Johannesburg in 1947, just a day after his 58th birthday.
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