Nicolas Roudenko

Biography

Nicolas Vladimir Roudenko was a French actor of Russian descent, born in Nice, France in 1909. He began working in cinema at 12, with uncredited roles in films by Marcel l'Herbier, before landing his breakout role as a young Napoleon in Abel Gance's 1927 film. Roudenko's performance as the young protagonist is remembered as one of the most notable child actors in the silent era, with his energetic and dramatic portrayal earning widespread acclaim. He died in 1976 at the age of 67.