Elya Baskin is a Russian-American Latvian actor known for his work on Spider-Man 2 . And, of course, he has continued playing guest roles in TV series like The West Wing, Alias, The Closer, Criminal Minds, Heroes and Cold Case. About being an actor, he said: "This is the strangest, most dangerous, insecure, and wonderful life. I wouldn't choose anything else other than this". He emigrated to the United States in 1976 and became a United States citizen on April 1, 1985. He is married to Marina Baskin since 1995. They have one child, a daughter named Michelle Baskin.
Son of Zalman and Frieda Baskin. Has a daughter, Michelle.
Immigrated to the United States in 1976.
Attended Moscows prestigious Theatre and Variety Arts College. Won a Festival of Young Actors Award at the Moscow Comedy Theatre.
Became a United States citizen on April 1, 1985.
Elya Baskin played a mental patient in the original MacGyver series, (Season 1 Episode 21), he was instrumental in assisting MacGyver in his mission.
Also played on the remake of MacGyver helping out MacGyver in season 1 episode 4 (Wire Cutter).
