Russian actors who were born in 1925
Here are 10 famous actors from Russia were born in 1925:
Pyotr Todorovsky
Pyotr Todorovsky (August 26, 1925 Bobrynets-May 24, 2013 Moscow) otherwise known as P. Todorovskiy, Pyotr Yefimovich Todorovsky, Пётр Ефи́мович Тодоро́вский, Pyotr Todorovskiy or P. Todoroskiy was a Russian screenwriter, film director, cinematographer, actor and film score composer. He had one child, Valery Todorovsky.
Todorovsky began his career in the film industry in the 1950s as a cinematographer, working on movies such as "The Youth of Maxim" and "The Cranes Are Flying". He later transitioned into directing and gained critical acclaim with his 1975 film "Mirror for a Hero". Some of his other notable works include "Intergirl", "The Country of Deaf" and "Sweet Dreams". Todorovsky was known for his ability to capture the depth of human emotion in his films and was awarded numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of the Red Banner of Labor and the Award of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of cinematography.
Kirill Lavrov
Kirill Lavrov (September 15, 1925 Saint Petersburg-April 27, 2007 Saint Petersburg) also known as K. Lavrov, Kirill Yuryevich Lavrov, Kira or Kirill Yurevich Lavrov was a Russian actor. He had two children, Mariya Lavrova and Sergey Lavrov.
Lavrov started his acting career in 1948 and appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He was a prominent figure in the Soviet film industry and worked with celebrated directors such as Sergei Eisenstein and Andrei Tarkovsky. Lavrov's most notable roles are in films such as "Andrei Rublev", "The Cranes Are Flying", "Hamlet", "The Journalist", and "Kashtanka". He received numerous awards and honours throughout his career, including the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, and was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1988. In addition to his acting career, Lavrov was also known for his philanthropic work and was actively involved in preserving Saint Petersburg's cultural heritage.
Innokenty Smoktunovsky
Innokenty Smoktunovsky (March 28, 1925 Shegarsky District-August 3, 1994 Moscow) also known as Innokentiy Mikhailovich Smoktunovsky, Smoktunovich, I. Smoktunovskiy, Innochentij Smoktunovskj, I. Smoktunovsky, Innokenti Mikhailovich Smoktunovsky, Innokenti Smoktunovsky, "king of Soviet actors", Innokenty Smoktunovich, I.Smoktunovskiy, Innokentiy Mikhaylovich Smoktunovich, Innokenty Mikhailovich Smoktunovich or Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy was a Russian screenwriter, voice actor and actor. His children are called Nadezhda Smoktunovskaya, Filipp Smoktunovsky and Maria Smoktunovskaya.
Innokenty Smoktunovsky was born to a family of Lithuanian descent in the Shegarsky District of Russia. He studied acting at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute in Moscow, and made his professional debut in 1944. Smoktunovsky went on to become one of the most renowned Russian actors of the 20th century, earning the title of "king of Soviet actors" due to his exceptional talent and versatility.
Throughout his career, Smoktunovsky starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and stage productions, including his iconic performance as Hamlet in a 1964 adaptation of the Shakespearean play. He also worked as a screenwriter and voice actor, lending his voice to several animated films.
Smoktunovsky received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Russian theatre and cinema, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR. He remained active in his profession until his death in 1994 at the age of 69.
Boris Novikov
Boris Novikov (July 13, 1925 Ryazhsk-July 25, 1997 Moscow) otherwise known as Boris Kuzmich Novikov or B. Novikov was a Russian voice actor and actor.
He began his career as a voice actor in the 1950s and quickly became recognized for his talent. Some of his most notable voice acting roles include providing the Russian voiceovers for Marlon Brando in "The Godfather" and for Anthony Hopkins in "The Silence of the Lambs." In addition to his work as a voice actor, Novikov also appeared in several films, including "Big School-Break" and "The Woman I Love." He was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1978, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Russian cinema and theater. He continued to work in the entertainment industry until his death in 1997 at the age of 72.
Nikolai Prokopovich
Nikolai Prokopovich (November 4, 1925 Tula-February 24, 2005 Moscow) a.k.a. N. Prokopovich or Nikolai Konstantinovich Prokopovich was a Russian actor.
He began his acting career in 1954 and went on to become a prominent figure in the Soviet and Russian theater and film industries. Prokopovich was known for his powerful performances and was often cast in supporting roles due to his ability to bring depth and nuance to a character. Some of his most notable film appearances include "The Commissar" (1967), "The Brothers Karamazov" (1969), and "The Irony of Fate" (1976). He was also a recipient of the State Prize of the USSR for his work in theater. Outside of his acting career, Prokopovich was active in politics and was a member of the Supreme Soviet of Russia. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy as one of Russia's greatest actors.
Viktor Uralsky
Viktor Uralsky (June 26, 1925 Moscow-March 16, 2009 Moscow) also known as Victor Uralsky, Viktor Vladimirovich Uralsky, Viktor Uralskij, V. Uralsky or Viktor Uralskiy was a Russian actor. He had one child, Irina Uralskaya.
Uralsky started his acting career in the late 1940s and quickly rose to fame in the Soviet Union as a prominent character actor. He starred in numerous films and TV shows, including "The Dawns Here are Quiet," "White Sun of the Desert," and "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed." Uralsky was known for his intense and dramatic performances, particularly in wartime dramas.
Aside from his successful career as an actor, Uralsky was also a respected theater director. He worked at the Maly Theatre, one of the oldest and most prestigious theaters in Moscow, and directed productions of works by Chekhov and Gogol. In addition, he taught acting at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts.
Despite his success, Uralsky was known for being humble and down-to-earth. He remained committed to his craft and continued working until his death in 2009 at the age of 83. Today, he is remembered as one of the most talented and influential actors of his generation.
Sergei Yakovlev
Sergei Yakovlev (August 4, 1925 Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast-January 1, 1996 Moscow) also known as Sergei Sergeyevich Yakovlev, Sergey Yakovlev, S. Yakovlev or Sergei A. Yakovlev was a Russian actor. He had four children, Lyubov Fomina, Ingrida Yakovleva, Aleksandr Yakovlev and Anton Yakovlev.
Yakovlev graduated from the Shchukin Theatre School in Moscow in 1950 and began his acting career in the late 1940s. He was known for his comedic roles, but also had a successful career in dramatic roles. Some of his most notable film appearances include "The Diamond Arm," "Office Romance," and "The Irony of Fate." Yakovlev received numerous awards for his acting, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1984, and the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1995. He passed away in 1996 in Moscow at the age of 70. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest actors in the history of Russian cinema.
Aleksei Vanin
Aleksei Vanin (January 9, 1925 Rebrikhinsky District-May 22, 2012 Moscow) a.k.a. Aleksei Zakharovich Vanin, A. Vanin, Alexey Vanin or Aleksey Vanin was a Russian actor.
He was born in the Tambov Oblast of Russia and graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1948. He went on to become a prominent actor in the Soviet Union, appearing in over 70 films and numerous theatrical productions. Vanin was best known for his roles in films such as "The Diamond Arm" (1969) and "The Twelve Chairs" (1971). He was also a popular voice actor, dubbing foreign films into Russian. In addition to his successful acting career, Vanin was also a respected teacher at the Moscow Art Theatre School. He passed away in Moscow at the age of 87.
Vadim Vilsky
Vadim Vilsky (August 24, 1925 Chișinău-November 17, 2001 Moscow) also known as V. Vilsky or Vadim Konstantinovich Vilsky was a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1948 and went on to have a successful career in both film and theater. Vilsky appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, including the critically acclaimed "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957) and "The Diamond Arm" (1969). He was also a prominent figure in the Moscow theater scene, where he worked at the Pushkin Theater and the Moscow Art Theatre. In addition to his acting career, Vilsky was also a teacher at the Moscow Art Theatre School and a member of the Union of Cinematographers of the USSR. He passed away in Moscow in 2001 at the age of 76.
Gleb Plaksin
Gleb Plaksin (August 16, 1925 Lyon-November 21, 2008 Moscow) also known as Gleb Vasilyevich Plaksin, G. Plaksin or Gleb Plaxin was a Russian actor.
Plaksin was born in Lyon, France, to a family of Russian immigrants. His family moved back to the Soviet Union when he was three years old. Plaksin began studying acting in Moscow in 1945 and later graduated from the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. He started his acting career in the theater, performing in various productions throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
Plaksin also starred in numerous films throughout his career, including "The Flight" (1970), "The Pokrovsky Gate" (1982), and "The Cranes are Flying" (1957), which won the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. He was highly regarded for his portrayals of complex and nuanced characters on screen.
Plaksin was a recipient of the People's Artist of the USSR award and was also awarded the Order of Lenin, the highest civilian award in the Soviet Union. He continued acting until his death in Moscow in 2008 at the age of 83.