Shimen Ruskin
Acting Born Feb 25, 1907 Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania] 24 credits
Biography
Shimen Ruskin works in acting. Born February 25, 1907 in Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Love and Death
Energy Crisis
Kojak
ShaftFiddler on the Roof
The Producers
Gun CrazyUndercover Girl
Mr. Soft Touch
Dark PassageBody and SoulJohnny O'Clock
Crack-UpFrom This Day ForwardDeadline at DawnMiss Susie Slagle'sThe Mask of Diijon
Hold That Blonde!
Murder, My Sweet
The Big Street
Citizen KaneLady from Louisiana
Comrade X
Having Wonderful Time
Full Filmography
24 titles- Kojak (1973) as Ben Hillel
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Hireling (uncredited)
- Shaft (1971) as Dr. Sam
- Fiddler on the Roof (1971) as Mordcha
- The Producers (1968) as The Landlord
- Dark Passage (1947) as Driver Hitting Kennedy (uncredited)
- Gun Crazy (1950) as Cab Driver
- Murder, My Sweet (1944) as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Love and Death (1975) as Borslov
- Comrade X (1940) as Russian Bridegroom
- Crack-Up (1946) as Dissenter at Art Lecture (Uncredited)
- Body and Soul (1947) as Shimen, the Grocer (uncredited)
- The Big Street (1942) as Joe (uncredited)
- Johnny O'Clock (1947) as Dry Cleaner Guy
- Hold That Blonde! (1945) as Russian Waiter (uncredited)
- From This Day Forward (1946) as Artist in Shop
- Energy Crisis (1974) as Self
- Deadline at Dawn (1946) as Sam (Taxi Driver) (uncredited)
- Mr. Soft Touch (1949) as Gus (Uncredited)
- Undercover Girl (1950) as Janitor (uncredited)
- Miss Susie Slagle's (1946) as O'Connor (uncredited)
- Having Wonderful Time (1938) as Shrimpo
- Lady from Louisiana (1941) as Gaston
- The Mask of Diijon (1946) as Guzzo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shimen Ruskin best known for?
Shimen Ruskin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kojak (1973), Citizen Kane (1941), Shaft (1971), Fiddler on the Roof (1971).
When and where was Shimen Ruskin born?
Shimen Ruskin was born on February 25, 1907 in Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania].
How many credits does Shimen Ruskin have?
Shimen Ruskin has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1975.
Shimen Ruskin by the numbers
24credits
23films
1TV series
1938–1975active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Hireling (uncredited) — aged about 34
- Fiddler on the Roof (1971) as Mordcha — aged about 64
- Love and Death (1975) as Borslov — aged about 68
- Gun Crazy (1950) as Cab Driver — aged about 43
- Dark Passage (1947) as Driver Hitting Kennedy (uncredited) — aged about 40
- Kojak (1973) as Ben Hillel — aged about 66
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