Alla Nazimova

Birth Name:

Mariam Edez Adelaida Leventon

Birth Place:

Crimea, Ukraine

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor

Alla Nazimova

Was the godmother to former First Lady Nancy Reagan
Studied method acting at the Moscow Art Theatre with the Stanislavsky company
Was primarily known for her take on character roles in silent films
Would frequently perform in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and Anton Chekhov
In 1927, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States
Was given the honor of having a theater on Broadway named after her
Was taught English by the mother of actor Richard Barthelmess

1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner