
Leonid Kinskey
- Date of Birth: 1903-04-18
- Date of Death: 1998-09-08
- Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Biography
Leonid Kinskey (April 18, 1903 – September 8, 1998) was a Russian-born movie and television actor who enjoyed a long career. Kinskey is best known for his role as Sascha in the film Casablanca (1942... Leonid Kinskey (April 18, 1903 – September 8, 1998) was a Russian-born movie and television actor who enjoyed a long career. Kinskey is best known for his role as Sascha in the film Casablanca (1942). Kinskey was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He fled the Russian Revolution and acted on stage in Europe and South America before arriving in New York City in 1921. He joined the road production of Al Jolson's musical Wonder Bar, before making his first film appearance, in the 1932 Trouble in Paradise. His looks and accent helped him land supporting roles in numerous movies, including Duck Soup and Nothing Sacred, and on television, well into the 1960s. It is said that he got perhaps his best-known role, Sascha in Casablanca, because he was a drinking buddy of star Humphrey Bogart. Kinskey was in the pilot episode for Hogan's Heroes, but turned down a regular role in the series because he thought the subject matter was being taken too lightly. Kinskey was married three times. His second wife was actress Iphigenie Castiglioni, to whom he remained married until her death in 1963. He was married to Tina York from 1983 to his death. He died of complications of a stroke in Fountain Hills, Arizona, at the age of 95. Description above from the Wikipedia article Leonid Kinskey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Everything Happens at Night
Comedy, Drama • 1939 December

The Sheik Steps Out
Comedy • 1937 September

Rhythm on the Range
Western • 1936 July

Guestward, Ho!
Comedy • 1960 September

On Your Toes
Comedy • 1939 October

A Trip to Paris
Adventure, Comedy • 1938 May

Outside of Paradise
Comedy, Music, Romance • 1938 February

He Stayed for Breakfast
Comedy • 1940 August

Cinderella Swings It
Comedy, Drama • 1943 January

Gobs and Gals
Comedy • 1952 May