University of Wyoming
Akim Tamiroff (1899–1972) was an Armenian American actor best known for his work in film and television. Born Akim Mikhailovich Tamiroff on October 29, 1899, in the Russian Empire, he trained for nine years at the Moscow Art Theatre drama school. Fleeing the Russian Revolution, Tamiroff joined Nikita Balieff and other émigrés in Paris at the La Chauve-Souris touring revue, which first brought him to the United States in 1923. After several tours with the revue, he decided to settle permanently in the U.S. in 1927. He began his U.S. career with the Theatre Guild in New York, where he met his wife, Tamara Shayne. Tamiroff transitioned from stage to screen in 1932, appearing in notable films such as
This collection contains photographs of Akim Tamiroff’s professional career, photographs of family and friends, correspondence sent to his wife Tamara after his passing in 1972, artwork sent to him by Orson Welles, and article clippings about his career.
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There are no known other archival collections created by Akim Tamiroff at the date of processing.
This material was recieved from Tamara Tamiroff in 1984.
This collection was processed by Brittany Heye in January 2025.
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