Alla Nazimova

Russian-American actress (1879–1945)
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Alla Nazimova
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Summary

Alla Nazimova was born on May 21, 1879[1], in Yalta[2]. She died on July 13, 1945[3], in Los Angeles[4]. She worked as a film producer[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,712 views/month, #6,576 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12], Russian Empire[13]
  • Occupation: actor[14], film director[15]
  • Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16]
  • Sex or gender: female[17]
  • Sexual orientation: lesbianism[18]
  • Commons category: Alla Nazimova[19]
  • Unmarried partner: Pavel Nikolaevich Orlenev[20], Charles Bryant[21], Glesca Marshall[22], Ona Munson[23]
  • Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[24]
  • Family name: Nazimova[25]
  • Given name: Alla[26]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Alla Nazimova[27]
  • Commons gallery: Alla Nazimova[28]
  • Student of: Constantine Stanislavsky[29], Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko[30]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[31]
  • Described by source: New Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Nazimova, Alla (1878-1945), actress[33], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
  • Name in native language: Марем-Идес Левентон[36]
  • Start of work period: 1916[37]

Why It Matters

Alla Nazimova has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

She has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Arzner[40], a film director[41], 1897–1979[42], of United States[43], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[44].

FAQs

Where was Alla Nazimova born?

Alla Nazimova's place of birth was Yalta[2].

Where did Alla Nazimova die?

Alla Nazimova passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Alla Nazimova do for work?

Alla Nazimova worked as a film producer[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9].

What awards did Alla Nazimova receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Who did Alla Nazimova influence?

Alla Nazimova has been cited as an influence by Dorothy Arzner[40].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . allanazimova.com. allanazimova.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures. afi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 14w ago · R. Bardghji · 2026-07-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Russian-American actress (1879–1945)
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  7. 21w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sexual orientation → lesbianism
    Manner of death → natural causes
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    Described by source → New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Nazimova, Alla (1878-1945), actress, Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921
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