Honored. art. Of the RSFSR (1933). In 1904-11 studied painting in Paris, in Florence. In 1911-12 he performed on stage Vintage t-RA (St. Petersburg). In 1924-35 actor of the Moscow art Theater 2nd, 1913-23 and 1935-47 in the troupe of the Moscow art theatre. Character actor, a brilliant performer cameo roles. Starred in the movie.