Etman Yudel Abramovich (1891–1965) — actor, director. Began his acting career in 1907. Performed in various cities in Russia until 1915, then was conscripted into the army. In 1917–26, led a Russian drama company in Vilnius. From 1926, worked in Riga at the Jewish theatre and was one of its leading actors. At the beginning of the Second World War, evacuated to Russia; worked in a military hospital and led amateur artistic activities. After 1944, worked in Daugavpils as director and actor; later — at the Latvian State Philharmonic.