Shimen Ruskin - Actor Profile

Shimen Ruskin

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 25, 1907
Birth Place: Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]

Shimen Ruskin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shimen Ruskin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shimen Ruskin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Shimen Ruskin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Miss Susie Slagle's, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shimen Ruskin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shimen Ruskin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shimen Ruskin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Love and Death Borslov Super Hit Similar →
1974 Energy Crisis Self Flop Similar →
1971 Fiddler on the Roof Mordcha Super Hit Similar →
1971 Shaft Dr. Sam Average Similar →
1968 The Producers The Landlord Hit Similar →
1953 Donovan's Brain Tailor Average Similar →
1950 Undercover Girl Janitor (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1950 Gun Crazy Cab Driver Super Hit Similar →
1949 Mr. Soft Touch Gus (Uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Body and Soul Shimen, the Grocer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Dark Passage Driver Hitting Kennedy (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Johnny O'Clock Dry Cleaner Guy Average Similar →
1946 Crack-Up Dissenter at Art Lecture (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 Deadline at Dawn Sam (Taxi Driver) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 The Mask of Diijon Guzzo Flop Similar →
1946 Miss Susie Slagle's O'Connor (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1946 From This Day Forward Artist in Shop Flop Similar →
1945 Hold That Blonde! Russian Waiter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Murder, My Sweet Elevator Operator (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 The Big Street Joe (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Dance Hall Charles 'Limpy' Larkin Average Similar →
1941 Lady from Louisiana Gaston Flop Similar →
1941 Citizen Kane Hireling (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1940 Comrade X Russian Bridegroom Average Similar →
1938 Having Wonderful Time Shrimpo Flop Similar →

Shimen Ruskin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shimen Ruskin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shimen Ruskin is "Miss Susie Slagle's" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shimen Ruskin acted in?

Shimen Ruskin has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shimen Ruskin?

Other notable films include "Citizen Kane", "Fiddler on the Roof", and "Love and Death".

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