Theodore Kosloff was an American actor best known for his roles in The Tree of Knowledge, To Have and to Hold, and Sunny. Born in Moscow, Russia, he became notable in the silent film era and was also a talented ballet dancer.
Personal and Family Life
Theodore Kosloff was born Fijodor Mikailovitch Koslov on January 22, 1882, in Moscow. He immigrated to the United States in 1912. Kosloff was married to Maria Alexandra Baldina, though details about their family life are limited.
Career Highlights
Kosloff was a dark-complexioned actor who often played exotic or Latin romantic leads during the 1920s with Paramount Pictures. In addition to acting, he was a professional ballet dancer, trained at the Imperial Theatre in Moscow, and led his own Russian ballet company, which performed in London. After the introduction of sound in films, he shifted to work as a private dance instructor and choreographer.
Death and Legacy
Theodore Kosloff passed away on November 22, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to both film and ballet have left a mark, especially in the silent film era where his performances captivated audiences. His legacy continues to be remembered by film enthusiasts and historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Volga Boatman | 1926-05-23 | Stefan |
| The Affairs of Anatol | 1921-09-25 | Mr. Nazzer Singh (Hindu hypnotist) |
| Why Change Your Wife? | 1920-05-21 | Radinioff |
| The Golden Bed | 1925-01-25 | Marquis de San Pilar |
| The Woman God Forgot | 1917-10-27 | Guatemoco |
| The Little Adventuress | 1927-04-11 | Antonio Russo |
| Beggar on Horseback | 1925-06-05 | Prince in Pantomime |
| The Green Temptation | 1922-04-01 | Gaspard |
| Adam’s Rib | 1923-09-24 | Jaromir XIII – Deposed King of Morania |
| Feet of Clay | 1924-09-27 | Bendick |
| Forbidden Fruit | 1921-01-03 | Pietro Giuseppe |
| Something to Think About | 1920-10-16 | Clown |
| Law of the Lawless | 1923-07-22 | Sender |
| Madam Satan | 1930-09-20 | Electricity |
| Don’t Call It Love | 1924-01-06 | Luigi Busini |
| The King of Kings | 1927-04-19 | Malchus – Captain of the High Priest’s Guards |
| Darrere l’ombra de Natacha Rambova | 2019-07-06 | Various Roles (archive footage) |
| Triumph | 1924-04-27 | Varinoff |
| To Have and to Hold | 1922-10-29 | Lord Carnal |
| Woman Wise | 1928-01-08 | Abdul Mustapha |
| New Lives for Old | 1925-02-22 | De Montinbard |
| The Dictator | 1922-06-25 | Carlos Rivas |
| Fool’s Paradise | 1921-12-09 | John Roderiguez |
| Hollywood | 1923-08-19 | Theodore Kosloff |
| Stage Door | 1937-10-08 | Dance Instructor (uncredited) |
| Pas de deux et soli | 1909-01-01 |