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Akim Tamiroff Biography
Birth Name:Akim Mikhailovich Tamiroff
Birth Place:Tbilisi, Georgia
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- After arriving in the U․S․ in 1923 with a troupe of touring actors, he decided to stay in the country permanently
- Out of 500 applicants, he was chosen to attend the Moscow Art Theatre school of drama
- Is widely recognized for his thick Russian accent
- Often takes on the role of mischievous characters
- Was born in the same town as fellow filmmaker Sergei Parajanov
- Was called the greatest screen actor by director Orson Welles
Awards
- 1937Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1944Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1944Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner