L. was born circa 1885 in Yekaterinoslav, Ukraine, to a poor family. He completed a school, then became a tinsmith.

In 1908 he entered into the Yiddish troupe of Mishurat, then went over to act with Rotshteyn and other itinerant troupes. From 1912-14 he acted with Eskin.

In 1920 he was mobilized for Denikins to Novo Cherkas and here, was forced to do difficult work, and he had [oysgehoykht] the soul under the [klep] of the [feyniker].

L. -- according to Grinshteyn -- was very much a talented actor. His character type, which he had produced, was copied by other actors
 

Sh. E. from Mark Leiptsiker.