Adolf Edgar Licho (born Adolf Edgar Lichowetzer; 13 September 1876 – 11 October 1944) was a Russian-German
actor,
screenwriter, and
film director.[1] He was born of
Jewish parentage in
Kremenchug which was then part of the
Russian Empire, but emigrated to Germany to work in the theatre and then later in
silent films. Following the
Nazi Party's takeover in 1933 he went into exile, first in Austria and France and later in the United States. In
Hollywood he played minor roles until his death in 1944.
Adolf Edgar Licho (born Adolf Edgar Lichowetzer; 13 September 1876 – 11 October 1944) was a Russian-German
actor,
screenwriter, and
film director.[1] He was born of
Jewish parentage in
Kremenchug which was then part of the
Russian Empire, but emigrated to Germany to work in the theatre and then later in
silent films. Following the
Nazi Party's takeover in 1933 he went into exile, first in Austria and France and later in the United States. In
Hollywood he played minor roles until his death in 1944.