Leonid Leonidov

Leonid Leonidov studied at M.S. Schepkin Higher Theatre School and Richelieu Lyceum. The recorded working language is Russian. The field of work recorded is theatre, acting and directing. Employment is recorded with Moscow Art Theatre. Distinctions recorded are Order of Lenin, People's Artist of the USSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and People's Artist of the RSFSR.

• Name — Leonid Leonidov • Birth Name — Leonid Meyerovich Volfenzon • Born — 3 June • Birthplace — Odessa, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire • Died — 6 August 1941 • Place of death — Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union • Occupation — * Actor • theatre director • pedagogue • Years Active — 1896–1941

Born Leonid Meyerovich Volfenzon in a Jewish family in Odessa, he worked in the Moscow Art Theatre from 1903. His roles included Dmitri Karamazov, Othello, Lopakhin. In 1920s and 1930s he also appeared in several films. Konstantin Stanislavski called him "the only Russian tragic actor." Leonidov was honored with People's Artist of the USSR in 1936.[1]

• The Iron Heel (1919) as Wickson • The Wings of a Serf (1926) as Ivan the Terrible • His Excellency (1927) as Governor von Wahl / Rabbi • Marionettes (1934) as The Munitions Manufacturer

Leonid Leonidov was recorded at birth as Леонид Меерович Вольфензо́н. The authorities additionally record the headings Leonid Mironovich Leonidov and L. His recorded language was Russian. One child is recorded: Yury Leonidowitsch Leonidov.

Leonid Leonidov is recorded with the occupation theatre director. Recorded with the occupation drama teacher. Recorded with the occupation stage actor. Recorded as having received Order of Lenin, People's Artist of the USSR and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.