Russian movie stars died at 80
Here are 1 famous actresses from Russian Empire died at 80:
Tamara Shayne
Tamara Shayne (November 25, 1902 Perm-October 23, 1983 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Tamara Shane, Tamara Nikoulin or Тамара Никулина was a Russian actor.
She died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Tamara Shayne began her acting career in the Soviet Union, making her film debut in the 1926 silent film "The Devil's Wheel". She went on to appear in numerous Soviet films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often starring in leading roles. In 1947, she married American film director Mark Sandrich and moved to the United States.
After relocating to Hollywood, Shayne continued her acting career, appearing in American films and television shows throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Some of her notable film appearances include "An American in Paris" (1951) and "The Earrings of Madame de..." (1953). She also made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "Gunsmoke" and "Perry Mason".
In addition to her acting work, Shayne was also a talented singer and dancer. She performed in a number of musicals and operettas throughout her career, including the 1954 Broadway production of "The Three Penny Opera".
Despite spending much of her career in the United States, Shayne remained proud of her Russian heritage and continued to speak Russian fluently throughout her life.
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