Xenia Desni

Biography

Xenia Desni was a Ukrainian actress who made her mark in the silent film era, starring in notable productions like "The Tower of Silence" (1925) and "William Tell" (1923). Born Ksenia Desnytska in Oster, Russian Empire, she fled with her family during the Russian Revolution and began her acting career in vaudeville. Her daughter, actress Tamara Desni, followed in her footsteps to become a British film star of the 1930s and 1940s.