Born in Stambul [Istanbul], he was allowed to perform there in the Yiddish theatre with "amateurs," as well as sing Turkish and Yiddish songs in cabarets.

In 1900 he came to Kavkaz (Caucasus - ed.) and, owning a Turkish "pass, was given the right to live throughout the entirety of Russia. He traveled around with Kompaneyets and later with other troupes.

He acted in comical roles and was an excellent professional in art tishlerey, and used to, from time to time, find employment in this calling.

M. E. from A. G. Kompaneyets.