A. was born on 2 February 1893 in Kishinev, Bessarabia.

He finished a four-class folkshul.

For several years, as a youngster, he was employed in a sewing notions (tselnik) business.

He acted in various troupes since 1912 in Russia. His specialty was as a young prostake and comic. He is a member of Kharkov's Yiddish Artists Union.

A. acted in Poland for six years, and in 1927 he was manager of a troupe in Poland.

Further information on his fate is unknown.