Background
Gureikin, Sergei was born in 1900.
Gureikin, Sergei was born in 1900.
Pupil of N. Massalitinov.
As a teenager, took part in the Civil War. With the White Army as a junior officer. Joined a theatre group in Germany, 1920.
Moved to Paris. Worked as a taxi driver during the day, and acted in the evenings. Appeared in the Brothers Karamazov, Uncle Vania, and Krechinskii’s Wedding. Became a famous emigre actor.
Acted also as к compere. Russian Paris knew him well for his appearances at every cultural event.