Alla Nazimova
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 3, 1879 in Yalta, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire
- Died
- July 13, 1945
- Active Years
- 1920–2019 (100 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Alla Nazimova was an American film and theatre actress, screenwriter, and film producer. Born Mariam Edez Adelaida Leventon in Yalta, Crimea, on June 3, 1879, she later emigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1927. Known professionally as Nazimova, she also used the name Alia Nasimoff. After being signed by producer Henry Miller, she made her Broadway debut in New York City in 1906, achieving critical and popular success. She remained a prominent Broadway star for years, frequently performing in the plays of Henrik Ibsen. Nazimova died on July 13, 1945, at the age of 66. Her career included 27 known acting credits.
Career overview
Alla Nazimova was an American film and theatre actress, screenwriter, and film producer who was born in Yalta, Taurida Governorate, in the Russian Empire on June 3, 1879. Also known as Alia Nasimoff, she emigrated to the United States and became a naturalized citizen in 1927. Her professional career included 27 known credits in the entertainment industry.
She made her Broadway debut in New York City in 1906 after being signed by producer Henry Miller. The performance was met with both critical and popular success. Nazimova quickly established herself as a major Broadway star, maintaining that status for years. During this period, she frequently acted in the plays of Henrik Ibsen. Her popularity in the theatre was significant enough that a venue was named in her honor. She died on July 13, 1945, at the age of 66.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
36 titles- Behind Natacha Rambova's Shadow (2019) as Various Roles (archive footage)
- The Legend of Rudolph Valentino (1961) as Self (archive footage)
- Since You Went Away (1944) as Zofia Koslowska
- The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944) as Doña Maria - The Marquesa
- In Our Time (1944) as Zofia Orwid (as Nazimova)
- Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) (1942) as Self (archive footage)
- Blood and Sand (1941) as Senora Augustias
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- Escape (1940) as Emmy Ritter
- My Son (1925) as Ana Silva
- The Redeeming Sin (1925) as Joan
- Madonna of the Streets (1924) as Mary Carlson / Mary Ainsleigh
- Salomé (1923) as Salomé
- Salomé (1923) Producer
- A Doll's House (1922) as Nora Helmer
- A Doll's House (1922) Writer
- A Doll's House (1922) Producer
- Camille (1921) as Marguerite Gautier
- Madame Peacock (1920) as Jane Goring / Gloria Cromwell
- Madame Peacock (1920) Writer
- Madame Peacock (1920) Producer
- Madame Peacock (1920) Adaptation
- Billions (1920) as Princess Triloff
- Billions (1920) Editor
- The Heart of a Child (1920) as Sally Snape (as Nazimova)
- Stronger Than Death (1920) as Sigrid Fersen
- The Brat (1919) as The Brat
- The Brat (1919) Writer
- Out of the Fog (1919) as Faith / Eve
- The Red Lantern (1919) as Mahlee & Blanche Sackville
- Toys of Fate (1918) as Zorah / Hagah
- Eye for Eye (1918) as Hassouna
- Eye for Eye (1918) Director
- A Woman of France (1918) as Louise
- Revelation (1918) as Joline
- War Brides (1916) as Joan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alla Nazimova best known for?
Alla Nazimova is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Since You Went Away (1944), Salomé (1923), Salomé (1923), Camille (1921).
When and where was Alla Nazimova born?
Alla Nazimova was born on June 3, 1879 in Yalta, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire. They passed away on July 13, 1945.
How many credits does Alla Nazimova have?
Alla Nazimova has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2019.
What is Alla Nazimova's background in cinema and television?
Alla Nazimova was an American film and theatre actress, screenwriter, and film producer. Born Mariam Edez Adelaida Leventon in Yalta, Crimea, on June 3, 1879, she later emigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire. She became a naturalized United States citizen in 1927. Known professionally as Nazimova, she a...
Alla Nazimova by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Since You Went Away (1944) as Zofia Koslowska — aged about 65
- Salomé (1923) as Salomé — aged about 44
- Camille (1921) as Marguerite Gautier — aged about 42
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