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| ~Gregory Ratoff~ Born: April 20, 1897 in St. Petersburg, Russia Died: December 14, 1960 in Solothurn, Switzerland |
| ~Los Angeles Times~ December 14, 1960 |
Gregory Ratoff was an actor, director and writer during his years in Hollywood. Off screen he was
considered a chief jester to movie moguls and the stars.
The Russian-born comedian studied at the St. Petersburg Dramatic School before spending 18
months on the German-Russian front during World War I. He came to the United States after
producer Lee Shubert spotted him performing in Paris.
Ratoff was credited with giving many top-name stars their start, including Ann Sothern, Ingrid
Bergman, Linda Darnell and Susan Hayward.
— UPI in the Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 1960
considered a chief jester to movie moguls and the stars.
The Russian-born comedian studied at the St. Petersburg Dramatic School before spending 18
months on the German-Russian front during World War I. He came to the United States after
producer Lee Shubert spotted him performing in Paris.
Ratoff was credited with giving many top-name stars their start, including Ann Sothern, Ingrid
Bergman, Linda Darnell and Susan Hayward.
— UPI in the Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 1960
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