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Ippolit Rapgof
actor, writer
- Born:
- 1860-09-07, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
- Died:
- 1918, Russia
- Professions:
- actor, writer
Biography
A creative pioneer of the early Russian screen, Ippolit Rapgof was born in Saint Petersburg on September 7, 1860. Blending the arts of performance and prose, he made a lasting mark as both an actor and a writer during cinema's formative years. He is most recognized for his work on the 1914 production 'Sonka zolotaya ruchka' and the 1915 drama 'Doch isterzannoy Pol'shi.' Rapgof’s life and career reached their conclusion in 1918, amidst the shifting tides of Russia.
