Nicolas Koline was an American actor known for his roles in La cible, Variétés, and La maison du mystère. He was born Nikolai Fjodorowitsch Kolin on May 7, 1878, in Russia and passed away on June 3, 1973, in Nyack, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Nicolas Koline was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He left his country after the October Revolution and pursued his acting career in France and Germany. Initially, he trained to become a teacher before deciding to become an actor at the age of 29. He spent his final years living in New York.
Career
Koline began his film career in Germany with his first movie, “Geheimnisse des Orients,” in 1928. Throughout his career, he appeared in several films, showcasing his talent as a character actor. His work included both silent films and talkies, reflecting the changing landscape of cinema during his lifetime.
Death and Legacy
Nicolas Koline died on June 3, 1973, in Nyack, New York. He left behind a diverse body of work that spanned several decades and countries. His contributions to early cinema continue to be recognized by film historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Varieté | 1935-10-04 | The old clown |
| Der Tiger Akbar | 1951-01-11 | Nicky, clown |
| Le Brasier ardent | 1923-08-04 | Le mari |
| Geheimnisse des Orients | 1928-10-18 | Ali |
| The Three Maxims | 1936-01-01 | Niki |
| L’angoissante aventure | 1920-11-19 | |
| Michel Strogoff | 1926-06-30 | |
| Gift im Zoo | 1952-01-23 | Wärter Mathias |
| Justice d’abord | 1921-01-02 | |
| Napoléon | 1927-04-07 | Tristan Fleuri |
| Die Treppe | 1950-09-14 | Opa |
| Nachtwache | 1949-10-20 | Karnickelmann |
| Tonelli | 1943-07-12 | Janko, Musik-Clown |
| Le chant de l’amour triomphant | 1923-09-21 | Antonio |
| Âme d’artiste | 1924-10-07 | Le souffleur Morris, père adoptif d’Helen |
| 600000 francs par mois | 1926-07-02 | Anatole Galupin |
| Film ohne Titel | 1948-01-23 | Kaminsky |
| Tragödie einer Leidenschaft | 1949-03-25 | |
| Kean | 1924-02-14 | |
| La Maison du mystère | 1923-01-02 | Rudeberg |
| La dame masquée | 1924-04-01 | Uncle Michel |
| Nuit de carnaval | 1922-11-10 | |
| Illusion | 1941-12-30 | |
| Vers la lumière | 1921-12-09 | Mentikoff |
| Le chiffonnier de Paris | 1924-09-19 | |
| Calvaire d’amour | 1923-12-05 | |
| La cible | 1925-02-13 | |
| Le prince charmant | 1925-03-27 | |
| Nuits de princes | 1938-01-27 | |
| Orient-Express | 1944-12-01 | |
| Les saltimbanques | 1930-03-13 | |
| Hurra! Ich lebe! | 1928-12-21 | Pieter Kruis |
| Bonaparte et la révolution | 1972-11-24 |