Paul Valentine


Paul Valentine was an American film and television actor. He was also known as Valia Valentinoff and Val Valentinoff. He was married to Lili St. Cyr from 1946-50, and danced opposite her on stage.

Biography

Born in New York City he was educated at P.S. 40 and the Central Commercial High School.
He began 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 Balle.
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 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.

Personal life

Valentine was married twice, including to burlesque stripteaser Lili St. Cyr from 1946–49, he previously had a relationship with Sally Rand.

Death

He died in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 2006, aged 86.

Filmography