Actor
Born Feb 13, 1873 · Kazan, Russian Empire
Active 1915–1938 · Awards: Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class, Order of noble Bukhara, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, People's Artist of the RSFSR
Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was a Russian opera singer. Possessing a deep and expressive bass voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited with establishing the tradition of naturalistic…