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Maria Ouspenskaya: Biography, Facts and Career

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Maria Ouspenskaya
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Maria Alekseyevna Ouspenskaya (Russian: Мария Алексеевна Успенская; 29 July 1876 – 3 December 1949) was a Russian actress and acting teacher. She achieved success as a stage actress as a young woman in Russia, and as an older woman in Hollywood films. She was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dodsworth (1936) and Love Affair (1939). Ouspenskaya is the first Russian actress to be nominated for an Oscar.

Quick facts about Maria Ouspenskaya

  • Full name: Maria Ouspenskaya
  • Born: 1876-07-29
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q255808

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Who is Maria Ouspenskaya?

Maria Alekseyevna Ouspenskaya (Russian: Мария Алексеевна Успенская; 29 July 1876 – 3 December 1949) was a Russian actress and acting teacher.

What nationality is Maria Ouspenskaya?

Maria Ouspenskaya is United States.

When was Maria Ouspenskaya born?

Maria Ouspenskaya was born on 1876-07-29.

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