Nicolas Koline | |
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Born | 7 May 1878 |
Died | 3 June 1973 Nyack, New York, United States |
Other names | Nikolai Fjodorowitsch Kolin |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1920-1955 (film) |
Nicolas Koline (1878–1973[1]) was a Russian stage and film actor. He established himself in Russia as a stage performer with the Moscow Art Theatre. He emigrated from Russia after the October Revolution of 1917 and came to France with La Chauve-Souris cabaret run by Nikita Balieff. In Paris he then joined Joseph Ermolieff's film company at Montreuil. He appeared in numerous French and German films during his career, initially often as a leading player during the silent era and later in supporting roles.[2][3]