Paul Valentine

Biography

Born William Daixel on March 23, 1919, in New York City, Paul Valentine began his career at 14 with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and later danced with prominent ballet companies under pseudonyms. He transitioned to film and television, appearing in notable roles such as Albert Forest in "Something to Live For" (1952) and Joe Stephanos in "Out of the Past" (1947). Valentine married burlesque stripteaser Lili St. Cyr in 1946 and remained married until her divorce in 1949.