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Boris Thomashefsky(1868-1939)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Boris Thomashefsky
Boris Thomashefsky was born on 12 May 1868 in Kyiv, Kyiv Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]. He was an actor and writer, known for Bar-Mitzvah (1935), Hear Ye, Israel (1915) and The Jewish Crown (1915). He was married to Bessie Baumfeld-Kaufman (actress). He died on 9 July 1939 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 12, 1868
DiedJuly 9, 1939(71)
BornMay 12, 1868
DiedJuly 9, 1939(71)
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Known for

Bar-Mitzvah (1935)
Bar-Mitzvah
  • Israel
  • 1935
Hear Ye, Israel
  • Actor
  • 1915
The Jewish Crown
  • Actor
  • 1915
The Period of the Jew
  • Actor
  • 1915

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Actor

  • Bar-Mitzvah (1935)
    Bar-Mitzvah
    • Israel
    • 1935
  • Hear Ye, Israel
    • 1915
  • The Jewish Crown
    • 1915
  • The Period of the Jew
    • 1915

Writer

  • Bar-Mitzvah (1935)
    Bar-Mitzvah
    • play
    • 1935

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 12, 1868
    • Kyiv, Kyiv Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]
  • Died
    • July 9, 1939
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Bessie Baumfeld-Kaufman (actress)1891 - July 9, 1939 (his death, 4 children)
  • Relatives
    • Michael Tilson Thomas(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Playwright: "Bar-Mitzvah" (filmed as Bar-Mitzvah (1935))
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Articles

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    Uncle of actor Paul Muni.

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