Boris de Fast (July 6, 1890 – 1973) was a Russian actor, screenwriter, film editor and make-up artist.[1][2] Born in Feodosia, Crimea in the Russian Empire, he emigrated to France, where he worked in the film industry.[3] His rare performances in American films include a strange villainous performance in Tempest (1928) and a role in The Woman Disputed.[4]

Boris de Fast
BornJuly 6, 1890
Diedpost 1966
Other namesBoris Fastovich
Boris De Fas
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, film editor and makeup artist
Years active1924-1967 (film)

Selected filmography

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Actor

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Editor

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Screenwriter

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References

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  1. ^ Waldman p. 141
  2. ^ Positif (in French). Nouvelles éditions Opta. 1988.
  3. ^ "Boris de Fast - Unifrance". en.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  4. ^ Jeanne, René; Ford, Charles (1947). Histoire encyclopédique du cinéma: Le cinéma américain, 1895-1945 (in French). R. Laffont.
  5. ^ Marmin, Michel (1982). Le cinéma: grande histoire illustrée du 7e art (in French). Editions Atlas. ISBN 978-2-7312-0172-7.

Bibliography

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  • Waldman, Harry. Maurice Tourneur: The Life and Films. McFarland, 2001.
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