Mischa Auer

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Characters played by Mischa Auer

Nikita "Nikki" Starloff — And Then There Were None (1945)

Nikita "Nikki" Starloff is a prince among the invited guests and is accused of killing a couple while speeding in a car. He acknowledges his guilt after the recorded accusation, then dies when his drink is poisoned. His death begins the sequence that follows the nursery rhyme and alerts the group that the accusations are being enacted.

Zolotov — The Flame of New Orleans (1941)

Zolotov is a newly arrived Russian gentleman who recognizes Claire from St. Petersburg at Charles's party. He recounts stories about her to Bellows, causing Charles to challenge him to a duel. Zolotov denies certainty and claims he may have mistaken Claire for the woman he once knew.

Pepi — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

The leading man of Jeff's musical revue and a former Russian nobleman. He becomes the object of Betty's intense pursuit, further complicating the production and adding to the chaotic on-screen events.

Firing Squad Victim (uncredited) — Mata Hari (1931)

The Firing Squad Victim is the captured agent whose execution opens the story. Dubois offers to spare this prisoner's life in exchange for identifying the person being protected, but the agent refuses to reveal the information and is executed by firing squad.

Carlo — My Man Godfrey (1936)

Angelica's mooching protégé who participates in the scavenger hunt and is later thrown out of the Bullock household by Alexander.

Boris — Destry Rides Again (1939)

A Russian immigrant previously humiliated by Frenchy, he is appointed as Destry's deputy. He assists in capturing a gang member and tracking the murdered sheriff's body, but accidentally compromises Destry's plan for a secret judge.

Joe — She Wrote the Book (1946)

Joe is the bartender who masquerades as a count, one of the comic complications Jane encounters while she is mistaken for the novelist Lulu Winters in New York. The plot summary does not provide further details about his relationship with Jane or his part in the money scheme.

Mischa — Merry Go Round of 1938 (1937)

Mischa is one of the film’s four comic heroes and is played by veteran Hollywood scene stealer Mischa Auer. He joins Bert, Jimmy, and Billy in taking care of a cute little girl. The storyline centers on this caretaking situation, although the film’s specialty acts largely overshadow the plot.

Mike, Head Waiter — The Rage of Paris (1938)

Mike is the head waiter at the Savoy Grand Hotel and a friend of Gloria Patterson. He has saved $3,000 toward opening a restaurant but needs another $2,000, so he finances Gloria's plan involving Nicole and Bill. After the deception is exposed, he promises to make Nicole leave the country in exchange for $5,000.

Louvre Tour Guide (uncredited) — Arsène Lupin (1932)

Museum guide providing context during Louvre scenes.

Mischa Auer — Around the World (1943)

A member of Kyser's troupe, Mischa joins the tour and becomes Kyser's rival in a contest to collect historical relics. He acquires a ring said to have belonged to the Borgias, unaware that it conceals a secret Nazi document. After the Nazis take the ring, Mischa's removal of a map from its secret compartment enables Kyser to take the information to the Army.

Baron Rene de Montigny — It's All Yours (1937)

An ingenious baron who arrives in New York intending to marry the wealthy Linda Gray, Rene proposes to her. When she says she has no money, he refuses to marry a poor girl and offers to coach her in how to catch Jimmy instead. His courtship makes Jimmy jealous, and he knocks Jimmy out in a fight.

Career Overview

Mischa Auer has 159 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Olsen & Johnson in Hollywood Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Nathalie, Little Tough Guys in Society, She Wrote the Book. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
159
Birth Date
1905-11-17
Birth Place
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1375447), public domain (CC0).