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Lena Amsel
- Born
- Jul 27, 1898
- nationality
- Polish
Career
Active 1917 – 1923
Biography
About Lena Amsel
Lena Amsel was born on July 27, 1898, in Lódz, Poland, then part of the Russian Empire. She pursued acting from 1917 to 1923, appearing in films such as The Tragedy of Love (1923), Der allmächtige Dollar (1923), and The Countess of Paris (1923). Off screen, she was also a figure skater, a sportswoman of considerable skill.
Her life ended suddenly on November 2, 1929, in Paris, France, at age 31. She had challenged the artist André Derain to a race with their two Bugattis. Lena lost control of her car, which flipped over and caught fire, claiming her life and that of a friend. Her career was brief, but her films and her daring spirit left a mark.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Saturday 2nd of November 1929 (age 31)
- Years Active
- 1917-1923 (started around 18 years old; 6 years active)
- Birthplace
- Poland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Frequently asked
What happened on the day Lena Amsel died?
She died after challenging artist André Derain to a car race. She lost control of her Bugatti, which flipped and caught fire, killing her and a friend.
Did you know
- Lena Amsel was a professional figure skater as well as an actress.
- Her acting career lasted six years, from 1917 to 1923, with several notable films released in 1923.
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