Paul Leyssac
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About
Paul Andri Jurgensen Leyssac (21 June 1881 – 20 August 1946) was a Danish writer, stage actor, and film actor born in Copenhagen, Denmark. In addition to his performing career, he worked as a translator of the writings of Hans Christian Andersen.
Leyssac's Broadway career spanned from 1920 to 1945, opening with George Washington in 1920 and concluding with The Tempest in 1945. Among his stage credits were The Would-Be Gentleman, The Cherry Orchard, Hedda Gabler, and L'Aiglon. During his time in the theater, he was associated with the Civic Repertory theatrical group led by Eva Le Gallienne.
His film work included the 1937 British production Victoria the Great, in which he portrayed Abraham Lincoln, as well as Head Over Heels that same year. He subsequently appeared in the American productions Arise, My Love (1940), Paris Calling (1941), and Assignment in Brittany (1943).
Personal Details
- Born
- June 21, 1881
- Hometown
- Copenhagen, DENMARK
- Died
- August 20, 1946
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