Alexandre Volkoff (actor)

Alexandre Volkoff (1885-1942) was a Russian actor and film director who worked primarily in Europe. Born in Moscow, he began his career as an actor in the Russian theater before transitioning to cinema. With the outbreak of the Russian Revolution, he emigrated to France, where he became a prominent figure in the French film industry.

Volkoff directed a number of notable films during the silent era, often featuring themes of Russian history, folklore, and exile. His works are recognized for their visual style and ambition. Some of his best-known films include Kean (1924), Casanova (1927), and The White Devil (1930). He worked with several major European actors of the time, including Ivan Mosjoukine, his frequent collaborator, and Rudolf Klein-Rogge. His career declined somewhat with the advent of sound film, and he died in Rome in 1942.