Paul Baratoff was an American actor who is best known for Führe uns nicht in Versuchung, Der Unbekannte aus Rußland, and Zigeunerliebe.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Baratoff was born on June 6, 1873, in Riga, Latvia. He later moved to the United States, where he built his career in acting. Initially, he was active on stage before transitioning to film. His work spanned several years, including both silent films and sound productions.
Career
Baratoff’s acting career began primarily on stage. He ventured into silent films starting in 1921, appearing in titles like Ich hab’s getan and Zigeunerliebe. After a few years in silent cinema, he focused back on his stage performances. In the 1940s, he continued acting in films, including The Men in Her Life and Song of Russia.
Death and Legacy
Paul Baratoff passed away on October 23, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, USA. His contributions to both stage and film have left a mark in the entertainment industry, especially for his roles in early cinema. His legacy includes an impressive array of silent films and later sound productions that showcased his talent.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Vicious Circle | Taub |
| 1945 | A Royal Scandal | Russian General (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Song of Russia | Meschkov’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| 1942 | They Raid by Night | Gen. Heden |
| 1941 | The Men in Her Life | Manilov |
| 1922 | Führe uns nicht in Versuchung | |
| 1922 | Zigeunerliebe | Ben Zwi |
| 1922 | Der Unbekannte aus Rußland | |
| 1922 | Das Spiel ist aus | |
| 1922 | Der Lumpensammler von Paris | |
| 1921 | Ich hab’s getan | Short |