Akim Tamiroff
Acting Born Oct 27, 1899 Died Sep 17, 1972 Tiflis, Russian Empire [now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia] 145 credits
Biography
Akim Tamiroff was a male actor born in Tiflis, Russian Empire, now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. His birthdate is listed as October 27, 1899. He was of Armenian ethnicity and trained at the Moscow Art Theatre drama school. Tamiroff arrived in the United States in 1923 on a tour with a troupe of actors and decided to stay. He developed a career in Hollywood despite having a thick Russian accent. Tamiroff is known to have appeared in numerous films and TV shows, with a total of 144 known credits. He passed away on September 17, 1972, at the age of 72.
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Career overview
Akim Tamiroff was an Armenian actor. He trained at the Moscow Art Theatre drama school. Tamiroff arrived in the US in 1923 on a tour with a troupe of actors and decided to stay. He developed a career in Hollywood despite his thick Russian accent.
Tamiroff's acting credits include a significant number of roles. He is known for his work in the film industry. The exact nature and extent of his acting credits are not specified, but it is mentioned that he had a notable career in Hollywood.
Tamiroff's career spanned many years, during which he appeared in numerous films. The exact number of his credits is not provided, but it is stated that he had 144 known credits.
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Career timeline
La Classe américaine
Don Quixote
Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti
Marquis de Sade: JustineDeath of a JewThe Great Bank RobberyThen Came Bronson
Great CatherineEither All or NoneThe Girl Who Couldn't Say No
A Rose for Everyone
Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.After the FoxAdultery Italian StyleHotel ParadisoThe Vulture
AlphavilleLord JimThe LiquidatorCrime on a Summer MorningMarco the Magnificent
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.The Black TulipTopkapiPanic ButtonAndy... Andy Silly Andy
The TrialThe Reluctant SaintA Queen for CaesarInvasion 1700
The DefendersUrsus and the Tartar PrincessSeduction Of The SouthThe Last JudgmentRomanoff and Juliet
Route 66Ocean's Eleven
Johnny RingoThe DuPont Show with June AllysonDesert Desperadoes
The RiflemanNaked CityNaked CityWestinghouse Desilu PlayhouseTouch of Evil
DuPont Show of the MonthYangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystThe Miracle Worker
AnastasiaThe Black Sleep
Matinee TheaterMr. ArkadinCartoucheThe Widow
Climax!They Who DareYou Know What Sailors Are
Desert Legion
Four Star Playhouse
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Black MagicOutpost in Morocco
RelentlessMy Girl Tisa
FiestaThe Gangster
A Scandal in Paris
Pardon My Past
Twenty Years AfterThe Miracle of Morgan's CreekDragon SeedCan't Help SingingThe Bridge of San Luis Rey
For Whom the Bell TollsFive Graves to CairoHis Butler's Sister
Reap the Wild WindTortilla Flat
The Corsican BrothersNew York Town
Full Filmography
145 titles- La Classe américaine (1993) as Dino's Friend (archive footage)
- Don Quixote (1992) as Sancho Panza
- Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti (1977)
- Marquis de Sade: Justine (1969) as Du Harpin
- Death of a Jew (1969) as Inspector Mehdaloun
- The Great Bank Robbery (1969) as Papa (Juan's father)
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Papa Bear
- Great Catherine (1968) as Sergeant
- Either All or None (1968) as Pigsty / Dean Light
- The Girl Who Couldn't Say No (1968) as Uncle Egidio
- A Rose for Everyone (1967) as Basilio
- Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. (1966) as Tanamashu
- After the Fox (1966) as Okra
- Adultery Italian Style (1966) as Max Portesi
- Hotel Paradiso (1966) as Hotel Proprietor
- The Vulture (1966) as Prof. Hans Koniglich
- Our Husbands (1966) as Cesare
- A Gangster From Brooklyn (1966) as Joe Montano
- Alphaville (1965) as Henri Dickson
- Lord Jim (1965) as Schomberg
- The Liquidator (1965) as Sheriek
- Crime on a Summer Morning (1965) as Frank Kramer
- Marco the Magnificent (1965) as The Old Man of the Mountain
- The Dolls (1965) as Monsignor Arendi (segment "Monsignor Cupido")
- The Blue Panther (1965) as Prof. Lambaré / Dr. Kha
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Chairman Georgi Koz
- The Black Tulip (1964) as Marquis de Vigogne
- Topkapi (1964) as Gerven the Cook
- Panic Button (1964) as Pandowski
- Andy... Andy Silly Andy (1964) as Bakker, brandmeester
- The Trial (1962) as Bloch
- The Reluctant Saint (1962) as Bishop Durso
- A Queen for Caesar (1962) as Pompey
- Invasion 1700 (1962) as Mielski Zasloba
- The Defenders (1961) as John Solasky
- Ursus and the Tartar Princess (1961) as Khan of the Tartars
- Seduction Of The South (1961) as O Zingaro
- The Last Judgment (1961) as Play director
- Romanoff and Juliet (1961) as Vadim Romanoff
- La moglie di mio marito (1961)
- The Bacchantes (1961) as Teiresias
- Route 66 (1960)
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) as Spyros Acebos
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Andy Baranov
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Tony
- Desert Desperadoes (1959) as The Merchant
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Demetru Lapesku
- Naked City (1958) as Emil Pappas
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Touch of Evil (1958) as 'Uncle' Joe Grandi
- Me and the Colonel (1958) as Szabuniewicz
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Governor (uncredited)
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957) as Colonel Peng
- The Miracle Worker (1957) as Mr. Anagnos
- Anastasia (1956) as Boris Adreivich Chernov
- The Black Sleep (1956) as Odo the Gypsy
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Mr. Arkadin (1955) as Jakob Zouk
- Cartouche (1955) as Il marchese di Salpiere
- The Widow (1955) as The Uncle
- Climax! (1954) as Albert Ganz
- They Who Dare (1954) as Captain George One
- You Know What Sailors Are (1954)
- Desert Legion (1953) as Pvt. Plevko
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mendoza
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Captain Torras
- Black Magic (1949) as Gitano
- Outpost in Morocco (1949) as Lieutenant Glysko
- Relentless (1948) as Joe Faringo
- My Girl Tisa (1948) as Mr. Grumbach
- Fiesta (1947) as Chato Vasquez
- The Gangster (1947) as Nick Jammey
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Emile Vernet
- Pardon My Past (1945) as Jim Arnold
- Twenty Years After (1944) as (archive footage)
- The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) as The Boss
- Dragon Seed (1944) as Wu Lien
- Can't Help Singing (1944) as Prince Gregory Stroganovsky
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944) as Uncle Pio
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) as Pablo
- Five Graves to Cairo (1943) as Farid
- His Butler's Sister (1943) as Popoff
- Reap the Wild Wind (1942) as The Lamb (uncredited) (voice)
- Tortilla Flat (1942) as Pablo
- The Corsican Brothers (1941) as Baron Colonna
- New York Town (1941) as Stefan Janowski
- North West Mounted Police (1940) as Dan Duroc
- The Great McGinty (1940) as The Boss
- The Way of All Flesh (1940) as Paul Kriza
- The Texas Rangers Ride Again (1940) as Mio Pio
- Untamed (1940) as Joe Easter
- Union Pacific (1939) as Fiesta
- King of Chinatown (1939) as Frank Baturin
- The Magnificent Fraud (1939) as Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado
- Honeymoon in Bali (1939) as Window Washer
- Disputed Passage (1939) as Dr. 'Tubby' Forster
- Paris Honeymoon (1939) as Mayor Peter Karloca
- Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 (1939) as Self
- Spawn of the North (1938) as Red Skain
- The Buccaneer (1938) as Dominique You
- Dangerous to Know (1938) as Stephen Recka
- Ride a Crooked Mile (1938) as Mike Balan
- The Soldier and the Lady (1937) as Ivan Ogareff
- Her Husband Lies (1937) as Big Ed Bullock
- High, Wide and Handsome (1937) as Joe Varese
- The Great Gambini (1937) as The Great Gambini
- King of Gamblers (1937) as Steve Kalkas
- This Way Please (1937) as Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
- Desire (1936) as Avilia
- The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) as Dr. Zaranoff
- The Jungle Princess (1936) as Karen Neg
- Woman Trap (1936) as Joe Ramirez de la Valle
- The General Died at Dawn (1936) as General Yang
- Anthony Adverse (1936) as Carlo Cibo
- Breakdowns of 1936 (1936) as Self
- Naughty Marietta (1935) as Rudolpho
- The Gay Deception (1935) as Spellek
- China Seas (1935) as Paul Romanoff
- The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) as Otamanu
- Black Fury (1935) as Sokolsky
- Reckless (1935) as Chef at Wedding (uncredited)
- The Winning Ticket (1935) as Guiseppe
- The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as Boris
- Go Into Your Dance (1935) as Mexican in La Cucaracha Cantina
- Paris in Spring (1935) as Cafe Manager
- Two-Fisted (1935) as Taxi Driver
- The Scarlet Empress (1934) as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Queen Christina (1934) as Pedro (uncredited)
- The Merry Widow (1934) as Manager at Maxim's
- Fugitive Lovers (1934) as Deaf-Mute Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Chained (1934) as Pablo, the Ranch Chef
- The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) as General Salazaro
- Sadie McKee (1934) as Riccori
- Now and Forever (1934) as French Jeweller (uncredited)
- The Great Flirtation (1934) as Paul Wengler
- Whom the Gods Destroy (1934) as Peter Korotoff
- Here Is My Heart (1934) as Manager of Hotel
- Straight Is the Way (1934) as Mr. Slavko (uncredited)
- Lady by Choice (1934) as Poupolis (uncredited)
- Storm at Daybreak (1933) as Gypsy Fiddler (uncredited)
- Gabriel Over the White House (1933) as Delegate to the Debt Conference (uncredited)
- Clear All Wires! (1933) as Hotel desk clerk (uncredited)
- The Devil's in Love (1933) as Adjutant
- Okay, America! (1932) as Bit Role (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Akim Tamiroff best known for?
Akim Tamiroff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marquis de Sade: Justine (1969), The Great Bank Robbery (1969), Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N. (1966), After the Fox (1966).
When and where was Akim Tamiroff born?
Akim Tamiroff was born on October 27, 1899 in Tiflis, Russian Empire [now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia]. They passed away on September 17, 1972.
How many credits does Akim Tamiroff have?
Akim Tamiroff has accumulated over 145 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1993.
What is Akim Tamiroff's background in cinema and television?
Akim Tamiroff was a male actor born in Tiflis, Russian Empire, now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. His birthdate is listed as October 27, 1899. He was of Armenian ethnicity and trained at the Moscow Art Theatre drama school. Tamiroff arrived in the United States in 1923 on a tour with a troupe of actors and decided to st...
Akim Tamiroff by the numbers
145credits
131films
14TV series
1932–1993active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Touch of Evil (1958) as 'Uncle' Joe Grandi — aged about 58
- The Trial (1962) as Bloch — aged about 62
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Governor (uncredited) — aged about 57
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Captain Torras — aged about 51
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Chairman Georgi Koz — aged about 64
- The Rifleman (1958) — aged about 58
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