Julián de Meriche (1909–1974), born Vladimir Lipkies Chazan, was a Russian-born Mexican film actor and choreographer.[1]
De Meriche worked as a dancer in European music halls, then moved to Argentina where he worked in cinema in the '30s. He came to Mexico and participated by portraying supporting roles in many films from the 1940s until his death, often playing foreigners. De Meriche also worked as an actor and director in many stage, TV, cabaret performances. He was married to María Elena Velasco "La India María". One of their children is producer/director Iván Lipkies.