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Gregory Ratoff Biography

Birth Name:Gregory Ratoff

Birth Place:Samara, Russia

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Studied law at the University of St․ Petersburg in Russia
  • In 1923, he got married to actress Eugenie Leontovich
  • Moving to the United States in 1922, he became a naturalized citizen
  • Performed in the original Broadway production "Castles in the Air․"
  • Purchased the original rights to the James Bond franchise in 1955
  • Directed the 1953 Broadway production "The Fifth Season․"
  • During World War I, he served in the Russian army

Awards

  • 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
  • 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner