Arkady Raikin Comedian

Arkady Isaakovich Raikin (Russian: Аркадий Исаакович Райкин; October 24 [O.S. October 10] 1911 – December 17, 1987) was a Soviet stand-up comedian, theater and film actor, and stage director. He led the school of Soviet and Russian humorists for about half a century.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 24, 1911
Birth place	Latvia , Riga , Russian Empire
Nationality	Soviet Union
Date of death	December 17, 1987
Place of death	Moscow , Soviet Union