Alla Nazimova
Alla Nazimova (Russian and Ukrainian: Алла Назимова; 4 June [O.S. 22 May] 1879 – July 13, 1945) was a Russian-American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer. She is perhaps best known as simply Nazimova, but also went under the name Alia Nasimoff. She emigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire. In 1927, Nazimova became a naturalized citizen of the United States. She was considered the great exponent of Ibsen on Broadway. She was also influential in the film industry in the silent era and continued to play character roles until the end of her life.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Alia Nasimoff Leventon Mariam Edez Adelaida Nazimova |
|---|---|
| Birth date | May 22, 1879 |
| Birth name | Miriam Edez Adelaida Leventon |
| Birth place | |
| cause of death | |
| Date of death | July 13, 1945 |
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- http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchresult..cfm?parent_id=542585&word=
- http://gardenofallah.com/GOA_original.asp
- http://www.allanazimova.com
- http://www.periodpaper.com/index.php/1910-alla-nazimova-russian-stage-film-actress-print
- http://www.virtual-history.com/movie/person/2008/alla-nazimova
- http://www.waltlockley.com/gardenofallah/gardenofallah.htm
- https://wfpp.cdrs.columbia.edu/pioneer/ccp-alla-nazimova