Leonid Kinskey was a Russian-born movie and television actor who enjoyed a long career. Kinskey is best known for his role as Sascha in the film Casablanca. He joined the road production of Al Jolson's musical Wonder Bar, before making his first film appearance, in the Trouble in Paradise. His looks and accent helped him gain supporting roles in numerous movies, including Duck Soup and Nothing Sacred. Kinskey continued to appear on television in the pilot episode of Hogan's Heroes.