Russian movie stars died in 1962
Here are 2 famous actors from Russian Empire died in 1962:
Vladimir Sokoloff
Vladimir Sokoloff (December 26, 1889 Moscow-February 15, 1962 Hollywood) also known as Vladimir Nikolaevich Sokoloff, Vladimir Sokolov, Waldemar Sokoloff, Sokoloff, Vladimir Nikolayevich Sokoloff, Wladimir Sokolow, Wladimir Sokoloff, Vl. Sokoloff or Vladimir Alexandrovitch Sokoloff was a Russian actor.
He was born to a wealthy family in Moscow and later moved to France to study at the Sorbonne. Sokoloff eventually moved to the United States where he began his acting career in the 1920s. He appeared in over 100 films, often playing ethnic roles due to his distinctive accent and features. Some of his most notable roles include his portrayal of Pablo in "The Magnificent Seven" and Mr. Popescu in "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Sokoloff was also a talented pianist and composer, and his music was featured in several films. He continued to work in Hollywood until his death in 1962.
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Aleksandr Antonov
Aleksandr Antonov (February 13, 1898 Moscow-November 26, 1962 Soviet Union) otherwise known as Aleksandr P. Antonov, A. Antonov or Aleksandr Pavlovich Antonov was a Russian actor.
He is best known for his role in the Sergei Eisenstein film "Battleship Potemkin" (1925). Antonov played the character of Grigory Vakulinchuk, a sailor who sparked a mutiny on the titular ship. The film is considered a masterpiece of world cinema and Antonov's performance is one of the most iconic in film history.
Antonov began his acting career in the Moscow Art Theatre and later worked in various theatrical companies throughout the Soviet Union. He appeared in numerous films in the 1920s and 1930s, including "Storm over Asia" (1928) and "The Return of Maxim" (1937).
During World War II, Antonov served in the Red Army and was injured in battle. After the war, he continued to act in films and was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1957. He died in 1962 at the age of 64.
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