Tamara Glebova was an American actress and director who is best known for Ligeya, Spring Song, and Devyatoe yanvarya.
Personal and Family Life
Tamara Glebova was born on July 5, 1894, in St. Petersburg, which was part of the Russian Empire at the time. She had two marriages, first to Vladimir Afanasyev, from whom she divorced, and later to Aleksandr Averbakh until her passing in 1944. Glebova had two children with Afanasyev, adding a family dimension to her life as an artist.
Death and Legacy
Tamara Glebova passed away in 1944 in Novosibirsk, RSFSR, USSR. Her contribution to film as both an actress and director established her as a notable figure in early cinema. Glebova’s works continue to be remembered in film history, particularly her performances in significant films of her era.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Ligeya | Director, Writer | Short |
| 1925 | Devyatoe yanvarya | Imperatritsa Aleksandra Fyodorovna | Film |
| 1938 | Vragi | Polina Bardina | Film |
| 1941 | The Girl from Leningrad | Medsestra | Film |
| 1941 | Spring Song | Natalya Mikhailovna Voronva (as T. Glebova) | Film |
| 1941 | Priklyucheniya Korzinkinoi | Chlen zhuri (uncredited) | Short |