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Leonid Kinskey

Born
Apr 18, 1903 · Aged 95
Died
Sep 8, 1998
Place of birth
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Gender
Male
Movie credits
76
TV credits
21
Also known as (1)
  • Leonid Kinsky

Biography

Leonid Kinskey (April 18, 1903 – September 8, 1998) was a Russian-born movie and television actor who enjoyed a long career. Kinskey is best known for his role as Sascha in the film Casablanca (1942). Kinskey was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He fled the Russian Revolution and acted on stage in Europe and South America before arriving in New York City in 1921. He joined the road production of Al Jolson's musical Wonder Bar, before making his first film appearance, in the 1932 Trouble in Paradise. His looks and accent helped him land supporting roles in numerous movies, including Duck Soup…