Alla Nazimova
1879 - 1945
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Biography
Alla Nazimova was a Russian-American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She began her acting career in Russia and gained fame in the United States for her work in theater and silent films. Nazimova was known for her bold and innovative approaches to acting and production, often pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. She was a key figure in the development of modernist theater and film in the early 20th century.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I am not an angel and do not pretend to be. That is not one of my roles. But I am not the devil. I am a woman and a serious artist, and I would like so to be judged.
2
Since all the characters I play are in a certain sense me, the whole experience of my life shows in my roles.
3
I know every actress and every actor has ambitions to play this role and that role, but that's not so with Alla Nazimova. Alla Nazimova is ambitious to create new roles.
4
I have loved to tell stories over the dinner table. The fact is I've never written one, but I have told a lot of stories.
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Real life is only one kind of life—there are a thousand others.