Solomon Mikhoels was an American actor who is best known for The Circus, Jewish Luck, and A Greater Promise. He was born on March 16, 1890, in Dvinsk, Russian Empire, and died on January 19, 1948, in Minsk, BSSR, USSR.
Personal and Family Life
Solomon Mikhoels, born Shloyme Vovsi, grew up in a Jewish family in Dvinsk. He pursued a career in acting and became an influential figure in the Yiddish theater scene. Despite facing numerous challenges during his life, including the oppressive Stalinist regime, he remained dedicated to his craft.
Death and Legacy
Mikhoels died in a road accident on January 19, 1948, in Minsk. His death was viewed by many as a tragic loss to the artistic community, particularly among Jewish performers. Today, he is remembered as a victim of the Stalinist regime and his contributions to theater and film are celebrated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Цирк | 1936-05-25 | Cameo |
| Еврейское счастье | 1925-11-12 | Menachim Mendel |
| Лунный камень | 1935-11-05 | |
| Le Manuscrit sauvé du KGB | 2018-01-24 | Self – Actor (archive footage) |
| Возвращение Нейтана Беккера | 1932-12-03 | |
| An Appeal to the Jews of the World | 1941-01-01 | |
| Le Dernier Complot de Staline | 2011-08-26 | Self (archive footage) |
| Большой концерт народов, или Дыхание чейн-стокса | 1991-02-01 | Self (uncredited) (archive footage) |