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Boas Young, Dean of Jewish Actors in U.s., Dies in Florida; Was 85

December 23, 1955
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Boas Young, dean of Jewish actors in America, died here at the age of 85, Mr. Young had been informed only a few weeks ago of the death of his wife, Clara, also a famed actress, in Russia several years ago. Born in Poland, Mr. Young first performed in the United States in 1889. Stranded in Europe during World War I, he did not return to this country for a second time until 1920.

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