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Rebecca WeintraubAmerican Jewish actress.
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Early Life and Stage Career
Rebecca Fusfeld was born in Odessa, Russia, to a Jewish family. At the age of fifteen, she emigrated to the United States, where she began her stage career. She performed alongside renowned actors such as Jacob Adler, Boris Tomashevsky, Bertha Kalish, and Molly Picon.
Film Career
Weintraub transitioned to film acting and starred in several notable productions. Her filmography includes "Breaking Home Ties" (1922), "Uncle Moses" (1932), "Two Sisters" (1938), "Tevye" (1939), and "Three Daughters" (1949).
Personal Life
Weintraub was married to Sigmund Weintraub, a manager for the Jewish Theatre. They lived at 340 East Fifteenth Street in New York City.
Death
Rebecca Weintraub passed away in 1952 at a hospital in New York City. She had been widowed after her husband's passing.
Legacy
Weintraub is remembered as a prominent Jewish actress who made significant contributions to the Yiddish theatre and American cinema.
