Russian movie stars born in 1903
Here are 6 famous actors from Russian Empire were born in 1903:
Georgy Millyar
Georgy Millyar (November 7, 1903 Moscow-June 4, 1993 Moscow) a.k.a. Y. Millyar, G. Millyar, Yu. Millar, Yu. Millyar, Georgij Miljar, Georgi Frantsevich Milliar, Georgy Frantsevich Millyar, Georgi Frantsevich Millyar, Georgi Milliar, Georgiy Millyar, Georgy Milliar, Georgy Frantsevich Milliar or Yu. Milyar was a Russian actor and screenwriter.
Millyar was best known for his comedic roles in Soviet and Russian films. He started his acting career in 1924 with MOSFILM studio and went on to appear in more than 80 films throughout his career. Millyar's most memorable roles were in "Carnival Night" (1956) and "The Twelve Chairs" (1971). He also wrote screenplays for several films such as "The Circus" (1936) and "Be Healthy!" (1967). Along with his successful acting and screenwriting career, Millyar was also a well-known theater actor. He was awarded the People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1968 and the Order of Lenin in 1973 for his contributions to Soviet and Russian cinema.
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Nikolay Cherkasov
Nikolay Cherkasov (July 27, 1903 Saint Petersburg-September 14, 1966 Saint Petersburg) also known as Nikolai Konstantinovich Cherkasov, Nikolai Tscherkassow, N. Cherkasov, Nikolay Konstantinovich Cherkasov or Nikolai Konstantinowitsch Tscherkassow was a Russian actor. He had one child, Andrei Cherkasov.
Cherkasov graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinema in 1926 and immediately began working in the Bolshoi Drama Theater. He gained fame for his role as Alexander Nevsky in Sergei Eisenstein's film of the same name in 1938. Cherkasov continued to act in various films, including "Ivan the Terrible" (1944), which also directed by Eisenstein. In addition to his acting career, Cherkasov served as a director of the Bolshoi Drama Theater from 1941 to 1966. Cherkasov was awarded the Stalin Prize for his acting in "Ivan the Terrible" in 1946. Despite being an important figure in the Soviet film industry, Cherkasov was involved in a scandal in 1948 as he was accused of harboring anti-Soviet sentiments along with other actors and artists. However, he was reinstated in the Communist Party in 1954.
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Andrei Fajt
Andrei Fajt (August 29, 1903 Nizhny Novgorod-January 16, 1976 Moscow) also known as Andrej Fait, A.A. Fajt, A. Fayt, A.A Fajt, A. Fajt, Andrei Fait, A. Fait, Andrei Andreyevich Fajt, Andrey Fayt, Andrei Andreyevich Veit or Andrei Veit was a Russian actor. He had one child, Yuli Fajt.
Fajt was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and began his career as an actor in 1924 in a theatrical production of "The Inspector General". He later joined the Moscow Art Theater and performed in several productions throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Fajt also appeared in numerous films, including the iconic Soviet film "The Battleship Potemkin" in 1925. He was known for his ability to portray a wide range of emotions and characters, from comedic roles to serious dramatic roles. Fajt was awarded the title People's Artist of the USSR in 1969 for his contributions to Soviet theater and cinema. He passed away in Moscow in 1976 at the age of 72.
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Grigori Aleksandrov
Grigori Aleksandrov (January 23, 1903 Yekaterinburg-December 16, 1983 Moscow) a.k.a. Grigori Alexandrov, Grigori Vasilyevich Aleksandrov, Mormonenko, G. V. Aleksandrov, T. Aleksandrov, Gregory Alexandrov, G. V. Alexandroff, Grigori Vasilyevich Marmonenko, G.V. Aleksandrov, G. Aleksandrova, Grigori Vasilyevich Mormonenko, Grigori Aleksandrow or G. Aleksandrov was a Russian screenwriter, film director, actor and film editor. He had one child, Duglas Aleksandrov.
Grigori Aleksandrov is best known for his collaboration with Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein. He co-wrote the scripts for Eisenstein's iconic films "Strike" and "Battleship Potemkin." He also served as the co-director and editor for "Battleship Potemkin," which is considered one of the greatest films of all time.
Aleksandrov went on to direct his own films, including the musical comedies "Jolly Fellows" and "Circus." He also acted in several films, including the lead role in "Volga-Volga," which he also directed.
During World War II, Aleksandrov served in the Red Army and directed propaganda films for the Soviet military.
After the war, he continued to work in film, but his political views brought him into conflict with Soviet authorities in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was briefly imprisoned and blacklisted, but he was eventually allowed to return to work in the film industry.
Aleksandrov also wrote several books about film theory and history, including "The Montage of Film Attractions" and "Film Language."
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Mikhail Kalatozov
Mikhail Kalatozov (December 28, 1903 Tbilisi-March 26, 1973 Moscow) also known as Mikheil Kalatozishvili, Mikhail Kalatozishvili, Michail Kalatosow, Mijail Kalatozov, Mickail K. Kalatozov, Mikhail Konstantinovich Kalatozov or Michail Kalatasow was a Russian cinematographer, film director, screenwriter, actor and film producer. His child is called Giorgi Kalatozishvili.
Kalatozov began his career as a cinematographer in the silent era of Soviet cinema. He later became a director in the 1930s, but his work during that time was not well received by Soviet authorities. It wasn't until the 1950s and 1960s that Kalatozov gained international recognition for his films such as "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957) and "I Am Cuba" (1964).
Kalatozov was known for his innovative camera techniques and visual storytelling style that often relied on long takes, tracking shots, and close-ups to capture the emotion of his characters. He was also a master of black and white photography and utilized it effectively in many of his films.
In addition to his work in film, Kalatozov was also a respected theater director and worked at the Moscow Academic Art Theater in the 1950s.
Kalatozov died in 1973 at the age of 69 in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great filmmakers in the history of Soviet and Russian cinema.
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Jerzy Pichelski
Jerzy Pichelski (November 27, 1903 Saratov-September 5, 1963 Warsaw) was a Russian actor.
He was born in Saratov, Russia to Polish parents. Pichelski was a prominent figure in the Polish theater scene during the early 20th century, known for his dynamic performances and versatility in various roles. He appeared in over 70 films, and some of his most notable works include "The Eighth Day of the Week," "The Last Stage," and "The Illumination." Pichelski was also a celebrated stage actor, known for his roles in classical plays such as "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet." He was recognized for his contributions to Polish culture with numerous awards, including the Gold Cross of Merit and the Order of Polonia Restituta. Pichelski passed away in 1963 at the age of 59 in Warsaw, Poland.
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