American actor in 20th century
Paul Valentine |
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| Born | William Daixel
(1919-03-23)March 23, 1919
New York City, U.S. |
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| Died | January 27, 2006(2006-01-27) (aged 86)
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
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| Other names | Val Valentinoff
Vladimir Valentinov |
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| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
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| Years active | 1947–1984 |
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| Spouse(s) | Flevur Ali Khan (1952–2006)
Lili St. Cyr (1946–1949; divorced) |
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Paul Valentine (born William Daixel; March 23, 1919 – January 27, 2006) was an American film and television actor.[1] He was married to Lili St. Cyr from 1946 to 1950 and danced opposite her on stage.[2][3]
Biography
Born in New York City he was educated at P.S. 40 and the Central Commercial High School.[4]
He began his career at the age of 14 with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and later used the names Val Valentinoff and Vladimir Valentinov with the Fokine Ballet and Mordkin Ballet.[5]
From 1937 he made his Broadway debut in Virginia, then appeared in theatre, TV, and night clubs. In 1944 he met Lili St. Cyr and choreographed her act,[6] the pair marrying in Tijuana in 1946.
He debuted in motion pictures in 1947 in Out of the Past; his penultimate film appearance was in 1984's remake of that film.
Valentine was married twice, including to burlesque stripteaser Lili St. Cyr from 1946 to 1949. He previously had a relationship with Sally Rand.
He died in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 2006, aged 86.
