Gregory Gaye

Gregory Gaye

Deceased · Born: Oct 10, 1900 · Died: Aug 23, 1993

Personal Details

BornOct 10, 1900 St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Spouse
  • Frances Lee Kent

    ( Dec 1, 1944 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Janet Riesenfeld aka Raquel Rojas

Relatives
  • George Gaynes (Niece or Nephew)
  • Iya Abdy (Sibling)

Biography

Gregory Gaye, a renowned actor of the silver screen, made his mark on the world of cinema with his captivating performances in various films throughout his illustrious career. Born on October 10, 1900, in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, Russian Empire, which is now known as Russia, Gaye's early life was marked by a deep passion for the art of acting.

Gaye's impressive acting repertoire includes notable roles in films such as "Dodsworth" (1936),a critically acclaimed drama that showcased his remarkable talent, as well as "Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe" (1953),a science fiction classic that cemented his status as a versatile actor. His later years saw him take on roles in films like "Meteor" (1979),a thrilling disaster movie that further solidified his reputation as a talented thespian.

Gaye's personal life was marked by two significant marriages. His first wife, Frances Lee Kent, was a loving partner who stood by his side, and later, he married Janet Riesenfeld, also known as Raquel Rojas, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Sadly, Gregory Gaye's life came to a close on August 23, 1993, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Career

1979
Meteor
Meteor as Russian Premier
1978
Keefer
Keefer as Priest
1969
Topaz
Topaz as Meeting Co-Ordinator (uncredited)
1966
Batman: The Movie
Batman: The Movie as Soviet Delegate (uncredited)
1962
Hitler
Hitler as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
1961
Blue Hawaii
Blue Hawaii as Paul Duval (uncredited)
1960
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Freeman (Casino Owner) (uncredited)
1959
Disneyland
Disneyland as Major Mashovksy
1958
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame as Vladimir Klinkoff (uncredited)
1957
Bailout at 43,000
Bailout at 43,000 as Dr. Franz Gruener
1955
King of the Carnival
King of the Carnival as Zorn (as Gregory Gay)
Creature with the Atom Brain
Creature with the Atom Brain as Dr. Wilhelm Steigg
1954
Charge of the Lancers
Charge of the Lancers as Cpl. Bonikoff
1953
Savage Mutiny
Savage Mutiny as Carl Kroman
Flame of Calcutta
Flame of Calcutta as Amir Khasid
Remains to Be Seen
Remains to Be Seen as Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Juggler
The Juggler as Harry (uncredited)
1952
The World in His Arms
The World in His Arms as Colonel Paul Shushaldin
1951
The Magic Carpet
The Magic Carpet as Caliph Ali
Peking Express
Peking Express as Stanislaus
The Whip Hand
The Whip Hand as Sweitart (uncredited)
Harbor of Missing Men
Harbor of Missing Men as Captain Koretsky (as Gregory Gay)
1949
Black Magic
Black Magic as Chambord / Monk (as Gregory Gay)
1947
Blackmail
Blackmail as Jervis (as Gregory Gay)
The Trespasser
The Trespasser as Mr. E. Charles
1946
Passkey to Danger
Passkey to Danger as Mr. Warren
1945
Cornered
Cornered as Perchon, German Banker
The Tiger Woman
The Tiger Woman as Joe Sapphire (as Gregory Gay)
I Love a Mystery
I Love a Mystery as Dr. Han (Uncredited)
A Song to Remember
A Song to Remember as Young Russian (uncredited)
1944
Seven Doors to Death
Seven Doors to Death as Henry Butler aka Gregor (as Gregory Gay)
1943
One Dangerous Night
One Dangerous Night as Dr. Eric Budenny (as Gregory Gay)
1942
The Secret Code
The Secret Code as Nazi Agent Feldon
Fall In
Fall In as Karl, Nazi Wiretapper
Casablanca
Casablanca as German Banker Refused by Rick (uncredited)
1941
They Dare Not Love
They Dare Not Love as Von Mueller
1940
1939
Paris Honeymoon
Paris Honeymoon as Count Georges De Remi
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Count Alexis Rakonin
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Vassilly - Slave in Ballet
Hotel for Women
Hotel for Women as Fernando Manfredi
1938
Straight Place and Show
Straight Place and Show as Vladimir Borokov - Russian Jockey
Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938 as Prince Boris (archive footage) (uncredited)
Love, Honor and Behave
Love, Honor and Behave as Count Humbert
1937
Tovarich
Tovarich as Count Frederic Brekenski
First Lady
First Lady as Prince Boris Gregoravitch
Lancer Spy
Lancer Spy as Capt. Freymann
Wise Girl
Wise Girl as Prince Leopold
1936
Dodsworth
Dodsworth as Baron Kurt Von Obersdorf
Under Your Spell
Under Your Spell as Count Raul Du Rienne
That Girl from Paris
That Girl from Paris as Paul Joseph DeVry (uncredited)
1934
British Agent
British Agent as Mr. Kolinoff
1932
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime as Rudolph Kammerling
1931
Kept Husbands
Kept Husbands as Mons. Prinz (uncredited)
1930
Renegades
Renegades as Dmitri Vologuine
1929
They Had to See Paris
They Had to See Paris as Prince Ordinsky (uncredited)