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Russian actors who were born in 1948

Here are 6 famous actors from Russia were born in 1948:

Sergei Bodrov

Sergei Bodrov (June 28, 1948 Khabarovsk-) a.k.a. Sergey Vladimirovich Bodrov, Sergey Bodrov, Sergej Bodrow, Sergey Bodrov Sr. or Sergei Vladimirovich Bodrov is a Russian film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor. His children are called Sergei Bodrov, Jr. and Asia Bodrova.

Sergei Bodrov got his start as an actor in the 1970s, appearing in numerous Soviet films. In the 1990s, he started to transition into directing and quickly became one of Russia's most acclaimed filmmakers. He directed the critically acclaimed films "Brother" and "Brother 2," which became instant classics in Russian cinema. He also directed "Prisoner of the Mountains," which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 68th Academy Awards.

Bodrov tragically died in 2002 while filming "The Messenger" in the Caucasus mountains. His son, Sergei Bodrov Jr., who was also an actor and filmmaker, died in the same location in an avalanche in 2002. Despite their untimely deaths, both Sergei Bodrov Sr. and Jr. left indelible marks on Russian cinema and their legacy continues to be celebrated today.

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Igor Kostolevsky

Igor Kostolevsky (September 10, 1948 Moscow-) also known as Igor Matveyevich Kostolevsky, Igor Kostelewski, Igor Kostolevski or I. Kostolevskiy is a Russian actor. He has one child, Aleksey Kostolevsky.

Kostolevsky began his acting career in the 1970s, first appearing on stage in Moscow's prestigious Taganka Theater. He gained national recognition for his roles in several Soviet films, including "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed" (1979) and "The Pokrovsky Gates" (1982). Kostolevsky has continued acting throughout his career and has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including the Order of Honor of Russian Federation. In addition to his acting career, Kostolevsky is also known for his work as a television host and producer. He has been involved in several popular television programs and documentaries in Russia.

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Vladimir Steklov

Vladimir Steklov (January 3, 1948 Karaganda-) also known as Vladimir Aleksandrovich Steklov is a Russian actor. He has two children, Glafira Steklova and Agrippina Steklova.

Steklov graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1972 and then worked at the Moscow Art Theatre. He gained nationwide recognition for his roles in movies such as "We'll Live Till Monday" (1968) and "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" (1972). Throughout his acting career, Steklov has worked with renowned directors such as Andrey Tarkovsky and Karen Shakhnazarov. In addition to acting, Steklov has also worked as a voice actor and has dubbed over 50 foreign movies and TV shows into Russian. He has received several awards for his work, including the People's Artist of Russia in 2000. Steklov continues to act in films and on stage.

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Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu (December 27, 1948 Châteauroux-) also known as Gerard Depardieu, Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu, Depardieu or G. de Pardieu is a Russian actor, film producer, businessperson, film director and television producer. He has four children, Guillaume Depardieu, Julie Depardieu, Roxanne Depardieu and Jean Depardieu.

Depardieu began his acting career in the 1970s and quickly rose to international fame with his roles in French films such as "Les Valseuses" and "La Femme d'à côté". He then went on to appear in numerous Hollywood films, including "Green Card" and "Cyrano de Bergerac", for which he won a Best Actor BAFTA and a Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival.

In addition to his successful acting career, Depardieu has also dabbled in producing and directing films. He has also been involved in several business ventures, including co-owning a chain of restaurants and a vineyard in France.

Despite his success, Depardieu has not been without controversy. In 2013, he controversially became a Russian citizen and publicly praised Russian president Vladimir Putin. He has also been accused of sexual assault, although he has denied the allegations.

Throughout his career, Depardieu has been widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, with his performances often praised for their intensity and emotional depth.

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Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov (January 27, 1948 Riga-) also known as Mikhail Nikolaevitch Baryshnikov, Mikhail Baryshinikov, Misha, Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov or Михаи́л Никола́евич Бары́шников is a Russian actor, television producer, ballet dancer and choreographer. He has four children, Alexandra Lange Baryshnikova, Anna Katerina Baryshnikov, Peter Andrew Baryshnikov and Sofia-Luisa Baryshnikova.

Baryshnikov began his ballet career in 1960, joining the Vaganova Ballet School in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). He joined the Kirov Ballet (now Mariinsky Ballet) in 1967 and quickly rose to become the company's principal dancer. In 1974, he defected to Canada while on tour with the Kirov Ballet and later moved to the United States.

Baryshnikov went on to dance with the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet. He also worked as a choreographer and director, founding the White Oak Dance Project in 1990. Baryshnikov has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts, including a Kennedy Center Honor in 2000 and the National Medal of Arts in 2017.

In addition to his dance career, Baryshnikov has also appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Turning Point," "White Nights," and "Sex and the City." He has also produced several television specials and documentaries for PBS.

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Mikhail Nikolayevich Zadornov

Mikhail Nikolayevich Zadornov (July 21, 1948 Jūrmala-) also known as M. Zadornov is a Russian actor, writer and comedian.

He gained popularity in the 1990s with his satirical stand-up comedy focused on the cultural and social differences between Russians and Westerners. Zadornov has also written several books, including collections of his humorous essays and memoirs. In addition to his comedy career, he has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the popular Russian series "The Blackout" and "Kamenskaya." Zadornov was also a member of the Russian parliament from 1999 to 2003, where he served on the Committee on Culture and Tourism.