Russian actresses who were born in 1900
Here are 5 famous actresses from Russia were born in 1900:
Yekaterina Mazurova
Yekaterina Mazurova (November 18, 1900 Ivanovo-October 8, 1995) also known as Ye. Mazurova or I. Mazurova was a Russian actor.
She was born in a family of factory workers and began her acting career in a factory theater. Mazurova later joined the Ivanovo Drama Theater and performed on stage for over three decades. She also appeared in a few films in the 1930s and 1940s, including "The Big Life" and "Treasure Island".
Mazurova was known for her expressive eyes and ability to convey deep emotions through her performances. She was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1950 for her contributions to theater and film.
After retiring from acting, Mazurova continued to be involved with the theater as a director and teacher. She also wrote a book about her experiences in theater called "Moments and Meetings". Mazurova was recognized as a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1979 for her lifetime achievements in the arts.
In addition to her successful career in theater and film, Yekaterina Mazurova was also an active participant in the cultural life of her community. She was a member of the Communist Party and served as deputy to the Ivanovo City Council for many years. Mazurova was also a vocal advocate for the rights of women and workers, and was involved in various cultural and educational initiatives. Despite facing censorship and other obstacles during her career, Mazurova remained committed to her art and to her principles, and her legacy continues to inspire aspiring actors and artists today.
Eugenie Leontovich
Eugenie Leontovich (March 21, 1900 Moscow-April 3, 1993 New York City) also known as "Madame" was a Russian actor, playwright and acting teacher.
She was part of the Stanislavski theatrical dynasty and was renowned for her striking stage presence, distinctive voice and powerful performances. Leontovich trained at the Moscow Art Theatre and later became a prominent leader in the American theatrical world. She made her Broadway debut in 1923 and went on to work in film and television as well. In addition to her acting career, Leontovich also taught at the American Theatre Wing and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She was known for her tough love approach to teaching and for her ability to inspire her students to reach new levels of creativity and expression. Over the course of her long and illustrious career, Leontovich received numerous honors and awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actress and an Emmy Award for her work in television.
During her early years, Eugenie Leontovich traveled widely around Europe with her mother before they finally settled in the United States in the 1920s. Her first successful run in a Broadway show as a supporting actress came in 1924's Zona Gale's Miss Lulu Bett. She continued to graze Broadway stages, however her breakthrough role was playing Agnes Eggling in Lillian Hellman's Watch on the Rhine. The play was a huge hit and had a successful run of 378 performances. She played the character of Anfisa in the film Three Sisters in 1966, and her role in Woody Allen's 1980 film Stardust Memories was her final on-screen appearance. Leontovich passed away in 1993, at the age of 93, in New York City.
Barbara von Annenkoff
Barbara von Annenkoff (February 13, 1900 Saint Petersburg-November 5, 1979 Baden-Baden) was a Russian actor.
She began her acting career in Russia and then moved to Germany in the 1920s where she appeared in numerous films. She is known for her role in the film "Menschen am Sonntag" (People on Sunday) (1930). She continued to act in films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, appearing in both German and international productions. During World War II, she was briefly detained by the Gestapo for expressing anti-Nazi sentiment. After the war, she continued to act in films and on stage. Von Annenkoff was also a respected acting teacher, teaching at the Acting School of Baden-Baden.
In addition to her acting career, Barbara von Annenkoff was also a talented painter and sculptor. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany. She was married to German actor Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur and the couple had a son, Michael Stahl. Barbara von Annenkoff was known for her dedication to her craft and her unwavering principles, both in her personal and professional life. She passed away in Baden-Baden at the age of 79.
Yelena Gogoleva
Yelena Gogoleva (April 19, 1900 Russian Empire-) also known as Yelena Nikolayevna Gogoleva is a Russian actor.
She was born in the city of Rostov-on-Don and began her acting career at the age of 18 in a traveling theater troupe. Gogoleva later joined the Moscow Art Theatre and became a prominent stage actor, performing in a number of plays including Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" and Maxim Gorky's "The Lower Depths". In 1935, she made her film debut in Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg's acclaimed silent film "The New Babylon". She went on to appear in a number of Soviet films throughout the 1930s and 40s, including "Volga-Volga" and "Circus". Despite being a popular actress, her career was cut short by her husband's arrest during Stalin's purges. Gogoleva was later exonerated and continued to act in films, television and on stage until the 1980s.
In addition to her acting career, Yelena Gogoleva was also known for her work as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films into Russian. She was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1976 for her contributions to Soviet cinema and theater. Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Gogoleva was also actively involved in politics, serving as a member of the Supreme Soviet from 1962 to 1974. She later became a member of the Communist Party and remained politically active throughout her life. Gogoleva passed away on May 26, 1981, at the age of 81, in Moscow, Russia.
Tina Blagoi
Tina Blagoi (January 31, 1900 Moscow-March 21, 1986 Eureka) also known as Valentina Ivanovna was a Russian actor.
She began her career in the theater, performing with the Moscow Art Theatre and the Russian State Academic Drama Theatre. Blagoi gained popularity for her nuanced and emotionally resonant portrayals of complex characters.
In 1935, she made her film debut in the Soviet drama "The Three Million Trial." Blagoi went on to appear in numerous acclaimed Soviet films, including "The Return of Maxim" (1937), "Shchors" (1939), and "The Unforgettable Year 1919" (1951).
Blagoi was also a noted teacher of acting, and taught at the Moscow Art Theatre School from 1944 to 1973. In 1973, she emigrated to the United States with her family and settled in Eureka, California. Despite the language barrier, she continued to teach acting to a new generation of students, and even wrote a book on her craft, "The Art of Acting," which was published posthumously in Russian.
Blagoi received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including the State Prize of the USSR in 1950 and the Order of Lenin in 1980. She is remembered as one of the great actors and teachers of her time.
Blagoi's career spanned several decades and she worked alongside some of the most notable actors and directors of her time. She was particularly celebrated for her performances in period dramas, playing characters that were both complex and compelling. Blagoi's work in film also included collaborations with prominent Soviet directors such as Sergei Eisenstein and Boris Barnet. In addition to teaching acting, she also directed productions at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Blagoi's legacy continues to inspire generations of actors and her contributions to the world of cinema and theater are widely recognized.