Akim Tamiroff
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Akim Mikhailovich Tamiroff (Russian: Аким Михайлович Тамиров; 29 October 1899 – 17 September 1972), Tiflis, Russian Empire (now Tbilisi, Georgia) was an Armenian actor. He won the first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was born of Armenian ethnicity, trained at the Moscow Art Theatre drama school. He arrived in the US in 1923 on a tour with a troupe of actors and decided to stay. Tamiroff managed to develop a career in Hollywood despite his thick Russian accent. Description above from the Wikipedia article Akim Tamiroff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Akim Tamiroff Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Akim Tamiroff reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Akim Tamiroff's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Akim Tamiroff's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Magnificent Fraud, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Akim Tamiroff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Akim Tamiroff's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Akim Tamiroff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Dino's Friend (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Death of a Jew | Inspector Mehdaloun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Girl Who Couldn't Say No | Uncle Egidio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Gangster From Brooklyn | Joe Montano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alphaville | Henri Dickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lord Jim | Schomberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Andy... Andy Silly Andy | Bakker, brandmeester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Reluctant Saint | Bishop Durso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Bloch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | 'Uncle' Joe Grandi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst | Colonel Peng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Anastasia | Boris Adreivich Chernov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Widow | The Uncle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mr. Arkadin | Jakob Zouk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Girl Tisa | Mr. Grumbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Miracle of Morgan's Creek | The Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Wu Lien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Popoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Five Graves to Cairo | Farid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Baron Colonna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | New York Town | Stefan Janowski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great McGinty | The Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Disputed Passage | Dr. 'Tubby' Forster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Tony | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Magnificent Fraud | Jules LaCroix / President Alvarado | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Fiesta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Ride a Crooked Mile | Mike Balan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | This Way Please | Tartar Chieftain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | High, Wide and Handsome | Joe Varese | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Gambini | The Great Gambini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Steve Kalkas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Ivan Ogareff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Her Husband Lies | Big Ed Bullock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Desire | Avilia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Woman Trap | Joe Ramirez de la Valle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Story of Louis Pasteur | Dr. Zaranoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two-Fisted | Taxi Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Paris in Spring | Cafe Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Go Into Your Dance | Mexican in La Cucaracha Cantina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Is My Heart | Manager of Hotel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Manager at Maxim's | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lady by Choice | Poupolis (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Chained | Pablo, the Ranch Chef | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Now and Forever | French Jeweller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Riccori | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Bit Part (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Queen Christina | Pedro (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gabriel Over the White House | Delegate to the Debt Conference (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Akim Tamiroff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Akim Tamiroff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akim Tamiroff is "The Magnificent Fraud" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Akim Tamiroff acted in?
Akim Tamiroff has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Akim Tamiroff?
Other notable films include "Andy... Andy Silly Andy", "The Widow", and "My Girl Tisa".