Russian actors who were born in 1980
Here are 24 famous actors from Russia were born in 1980:
Pavel Barshak
Pavel Barshak (December 19, 1980 Moscow-) also known as Pavel Dmitrievich Barshak is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and has appeared in numerous stage productions throughout Russia and Europe. Barshak is best known for his roles in films such as "Kokoko" (2012), "Leviathan" (2014), and "The Fool" (2014), which won multiple awards at international film festivals. He has also worked on television, including the popular series "The Method" (2015) and "Better Than Us" (2018). In addition to acting, Barshak is also a producer and has produced several theatrical productions in Moscow. He is known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters with nuance and depth.
Andrey Chadov
Andrey Chadov (May 22, 1980 Solntsevo District-) a.k.a. Andrei Aleksandrovich Chadov, Andrey Aleksandrovich Chadov or Andrei Chadov is a Russian actor.
He is known for his roles in popular Russian movies and TV shows such as "Brigada," "9th Company," "Heat," and "Dukhless." Chadov comes from a family of actors, with his father being a popular theatre actor and his mother being a film actress. He graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow and began his acting career on stage before transitioning to film and television. Chadov has won several awards for his performances, including the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "9th Company." In addition to his acting career, Chadov is also involved in charity work, supporting various organizations focused on helping children with disabilities.
Evgeniy Kulakov
Evgeniy Kulakov (August 17, 1980 Russia-) also known as Евгений Кулаков is a Russian actor. He has one child, Ilya Kulakov.
Kulakov began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. He is best known for his roles in the Russian TV series "Karpov" and "Voroniny". He has also appeared in several films including "The Doll" and "Kandahar". In addition to acting, Kulakov has also worked as a director, writer, and producer on various projects. He is considered to be one of the most talented and versatile actors in Russia and has won numerous awards for his work, including the TEFI Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Off-screen, Kulakov is known for his love of sports, particularly soccer, and is an avid supporter of the Russian national team.
Artyom Semakin
Artyom Semakin (July 12, 1980 Chelyabinsk-) a.k.a. Artyom Sergeevich Semakin is a Russian actor and film director. His child is called Sofia Semakina.
Semakin began his career as an actor in the early 2000s, appearing in various TV series and films. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2009 film "The Infidel" where he played the lead role of a young man searching for his true identity.
In addition to acting, Semakin has also directed several films and TV series. His directorial debut was the 2013 film "Final Cut" which premiered at the Kinotavr film festival in Sochi. He has since directed several other films and TV shows, including "Two Fates" and "The End of the World."
Outside of his work in the entertainment industry, Semakin is known for his philanthropy. He is actively involved in various charity organizations that support children with disabilities and serious illnesses.
Semakin is a graduate of the Moscow Art Theatre School and has been recognized for his contributions to the Russian film industry with several awards and nominations, including the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2011.
Basta
Basta (April 20, 1980 Rostov-on-Don-) also known as Василий Михайлович Вакуленко, Баста Хрю, Баста Бастилио, Ноггано, N1NT3ND0, Нинтендо or Dead Василь is a Russian singer, songwriter, film producer, film director, disc jockey, actor, screenwriter and record producer. His children are called Masha Vakulenko and Vasilisa Vakulenko.
Born in Rostov-on-Don in 1980, Basta is one of the most successful and widely recognised figures in the Russian music industry. He began his career in the early 2000s as a member of the hip-hop group Noggano, before branching out as a solo artist and releasing his first solo album, "Severe Illusion," in 2006. In addition to his music career, Basta has also worked extensively in film, both as a producer and director. He has starred in several Russian-language films, including "Black Lightning" and "Pyataya strazha." Basta is known for his versatility and creativity, as well as his outspoken political views. He is frequently involved in social and political issues, and has been a vocal supporter of the Russian opposition movement. Despite facing controversy and even censorship due to his outspoken views, Basta remains a beloved and respected figure in the Russian music and entertainment industry.
Yuri Chursin
Yuri Chursin (March 11, 1980 Moscow-) also known as Yuri Anatolyevich Chursin or Yuriy Chursin is a Russian actor. He has two children, Bogdan Chursin and Filipp Chursin.
Yuri Chursin began his acting career in 2001 with a minor role in the film "Boomer". However, he became widely recognized for his role in the highly acclaimed 2008 film "Mermaid". His performance earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, making him one of the most sought-after actors in Russia. Chursin has acted in a number of films, television series, and stage productions, and has won many awards throughout his career. In addition to his acting work, Chursin is also involved in charity work and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
Kirill Nikiforov
Kirill Nikiforov (July 9, 1980 Moscow-) is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 2001 and began his acting career in theater. Nikiforov starred in various productions of the Moscow Art Theatre, including in "The Cherry Orchard" and "The Seagull". He then transitioned into film and television, appearing in various Russian movies and TV series. Some of his notable roles include "Antikiller", "The Brigade", and "The Ninth Company". In addition to his acting career, Nikiforov is also known for his work as a voice actor, having provided voiceovers for animated films and TV shows.
Alexander Efimov
Alexander Efimov (January 15, 1980 Yekaterinburg-) also known as Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Yefimov, A.Efimov or Aleksandr Efimov is a Russian actor.
He has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theater productions throughout his career. Efimov is best known for his roles in the Russian films "The Peshawar Waltz," "God Bless the Woman," and "Metro." He has also starred in popular TV series such as "Kitchen," "Interns," and "Method." In addition to his acting work, Efimov is known for his charitable contributions and involvement in several Russian social initiatives. He has won several awards for his acting, including the Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2010. Outside of his career, Efimov enjoys traveling, reading, and practicing martial arts.
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Yuri Kolokolnikov (December 15, 1980 Moscow-) otherwise known as Uri Kolokol, Yuri Kolokol, Yuriy Kolokolnikov or Yuriy Andreevich Kolokolnikov is a Russian actor and film producer. His child is called Sophia Kolokolnikova.
Yuri Kolokolnikov is best known for his role in the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, where he portrayed Styr, Magnar of Thenn. He has also appeared in other international film and TV productions including The Duelist, McMafia, The Americans and The Transporter Refueled. In addition to his acting career, Yuri is also a successful film producer and has produced several critically acclaimed films including Help Gone Mad and The Territory. Yuri started his career in the entertainment industry as a musician, playing bass guitar in several bands before transitioning to film and television. He is renowned for his talent, dedication, and versatility both on and off-screen.
Rustam Kasymov
Rustam Kasymov (February 12, 1980 Dzerzhinsk-) is a Russian actor.
He was born and raised in Dzerzhinsk, Russia. Kasymov developed an interest in acting from a young age and participated in school plays and drama competitions. After completing his education, he moved to Moscow to pursue a career in acting.
Kasymov has worked in a variety of film, television, and theater productions. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has played a wide range of characters. Some of his notable performances include his role in the popular Russian TV series "The Road to Calvary" and his portrayal of Tsar Nicholas II in the historical drama "Blood Royal."
Apart from acting, Kasymov is also involved in charitable work. He has donated his time and resources to various organizations that work towards helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Denis Opryatnov
Denis Opryatnov (August 21, 1980 Saint Petersburg-) is a Russian film producer and actor.
He graduated from Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television in 2006 and went on to produce and act in numerous films. Opryatnov is known for his work on "Flight Crew" (2016), "The Snow Queen 3: Fire and Ice" (2016), and "Attraction" (2017). He has received several awards including the Golden Eagle Award for Best Picture for "Flight Crew" and the "30 years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Jubilee Medal for significant contribution to the development of Kazakh cinema. In addition to his film work, he is also a member of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia and is actively involved in philanthropy work.
Konstantin Balakirev
Konstantin Balakirev (May 25, 1980 Moscow-) also known as Konstantin Nikolaevich Balakirev is a Russian actor.
Balakirev studied acting at the Moscow Art Theater School and has since appeared in numerous films, television series, and stage productions in Russia. He is best known for his roles in the popular Russian TV series "Kadetstvo," "Krepostnaya," and "The Cohabited Time." Balakirev has also worked as a voice actor, providing the voice for the character of Tintin in the Russian dub of "The Adventures of Tintin" and the voice of Hiccup in the Russian dub of "How to Train Your Dragon." In addition to his acting career, Balakirev is also a skilled pianist and composer.
Maksim Kostromykin
Maksim Kostromykin (January 14, 1980 Kaliningrad-) also known as Maksim Aleksandrovich Kostromykin is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in 2003, and began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Kostromykin has appeared in numerous popular Russian TV series and films, including "The Ninth Company" (2005), "My Fair Nanny" (2004-2008), and "The Method" (2015-). He is known for his versatile acting range and has received several awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the MTV Russia Movie Awards for his role in "Rocketeers" (2013). In addition to acting, Kostromykin has also worked as a producer and screenwriter on various projects.
Yuriy Golubev
Yuriy Golubev (August 28, 1980 Saint Petersburg-) is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy in 2002. Golubev started his career on stage at the Mariinsky Theatre and has also appeared in several films and television series. He is best known for his roles in the films "The Geographer Drank His Globe Away" and "Fathers and Sons". In 2011, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia for his contributions to the Russian film industry. Besides acting, Golubev is also involved in promoting environmental protection and was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme in 2016.
Pavel Ponomaryov
Pavel Ponomaryov (January 30, 1980 Saint Petersburg-) also known as Pavel Ponomarjov or Pawel Ponomarov is a Russian actor.
He began his career in the late 90s, appearing in various theater productions in Saint Petersburg. He later moved to Moscow and started acting in films and television shows. Ponomaryov is known for his roles in popular Russian TV series such as "The Brigade", "Bandit Petersburg", and "Morphine". He has also appeared in several films including "Kandahar", "What Men Talk About", and "Salyut-7". In addition to his acting career, Ponomaryov is also a philanthropist and has established a charity organization that helps underprivileged children in Russia.
Anton Kuznetsov
Anton Kuznetsov (July 10, 1980 Moscow-) a.k.a. Anton Valentinovich Kuznetsov is a Russian actor.
He is best known for his work in the theater and for his roles in films and television series. Kuznetsov began his career in theater and received critical acclaim for his performances in productions of plays such as "Hamlet" and "The Seagull." He later transitioned to film and television, appearing in popular series such as "The Brigade" and "Kamenskaya."
In addition to his acting career, Kuznetsov is also a director and writer. He has directed several plays and short films and has also written scripts for film and television. Kuznetsov is a recipient of several awards for his work in theater and film, including the Golden Mask Award and the Nika Award.
Outside of his work in the entertainment industry, Kuznetsov is involved in philanthropic activities and is a supporter of several charitable organizations.
Stanislav Dovzhik
Stanislav Dovzhik (June 18, 1980 Taganrog-) a.k.a. Stanislav Valentinovich Dovzhik is a Russian film producer, film director, actor and screenwriter.
He is best known for his work on the 2017 drama film "Papa" which he produced and directed, and also starred in. Dovzhik started out in the industry as an actor, appearing in a number of Russian films and TV shows before moving into producing and directing. He has since worked on several other films, including the 2019 crime drama "The Confrontation." In addition to his film work, Dovzhik is also a prolific writer, having penned several screenplays for both film and television. His work has earned him critical acclaim, including numerous awards and nominations for his directing and producing.
Ilya Alekseyev
Ilya Alekseyev (September 27, 1980 Nizhny Novgorod-) is a Russian actor. He has two children, Vladislav Alekseyev and Vyacheslav Alekseyev.
Ilya Alekseyev was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia in 1980. He studied acting at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts in Moscow and began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Alekseyev has appeared in a number of popular Russian TV shows, including "The Brigade," "Kamenskaya," and "Lawyer." He has also acted in films, such as "The Inhabited Island" and "Return of Mukhtar." In addition to his acting career, Alekseyev is an accomplished musician and has released several albums. Among his hobbies are sports and cooking.
Igor Khripunov
Igor Khripunov (December 21, 1980 Saratov-) is a Russian actor.
He has gained his popularity by portraying various versatile characters in Russian TV dramas and films. Igor had a passion for acting since his childhood days and followed his dream by pursuing theater studies in Moscow. After completing his acting degree, he landed his first acting role on the popular TV series "Poor Nastya" which aired in 2003. Since then, Khripunov has appeared in numerous television series, such as "Realinie Patsani" (Real Guys) and "Method-2," and has worked in several films, including "The Turkish Gambit" and "Tarif Novogodniy." He has also showcased his talent on stage by performing in several theater productions. With his compelling acting skills and charming personality, Igor Khripunov has become a well-known actor in the Russian entertainment industry.
Yevgeny Pronin
Yevgeny Pronin (November 8, 1980 Klimovsk-) also known as Evgeniy Pronin is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Russian Academy of Theater Arts in Moscow and began his acting career in theater. Pronin is best known for his roles in the films "Garpastum" (2005) and "The Island" (2006), for which he received critical acclaim. He also starred in the popular TV series "Mata Hari" (2017) and "Gogol" (2019). Pronin has been nominated for several film and theater awards, including the Golden Mask Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2013. In addition to acting, Pronin is also a producer and has worked on a number of theater productions.
Vsevolod Polishchuk
Vsevolod Polishchuk (July 19, 1980-) also known as Seva Polishchuk or V. Polishchuk is a Russian actor, voice actor and disc jockey.
He was born in Moscow, Russia and began his career as a DJ in the late 90s. He performed in various clubs around Moscow and quickly gained popularity. In 2002, he started his acting career and appeared in a number of TV series and films. He is best known for his roles in the Russian TV series “Kamenskaya” and “The Brigade”, as well as for his performance in the film “Duhless”.
As a voice actor, Polishchuk has dubbed a number of popular films and TV series into Russian. He is the official Russian voice for Hollywood celebrities such as Channing Tatum, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, and others.
In addition to his acting and voice acting career, Polishchuk continues to perform as a DJ and has played in various clubs and festivals around Russia and Europe. He is known for his unique style which combines electronic dance music, hip-hop, and rock.
Polishchuk is also an active social media user and has a large following on Instagram and YouTube, where he shares his music and acting projects as well as personal moments from his life.
Anton Korshunov
Anton Korshunov (March 9, 1980 Ivanteyevka, Moscow Oblast-) is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in 2002 and began his acting career on stage. Korshunov is best known for his roles in Russian films and television series such as "The Idiot", "Mata Hari", and "The Pilot". In 2013, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Kinotavr film festival for his role in the movie "Celestial Wives of the Meadow Mari". In addition to acting, Korshunov has also worked as a voice-over artist, dubbing films and TV series into Russian. He is married to actress and TV presenter Elena Ksenofontova, and the couple has two children.
Aleksandr Notkin
Aleksandr Notkin (November 27, 1980 Saint Petersburg-) also known as Aleksander Notkin is a Russian actor.
He graduated from the Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy and went on to perform in various theater productions. Notkin gained popularity for his role in the TV series "The Streets of Broken Lights". He has also appeared in films such as "The Island", "The Admiral", and "Leningrad". In addition to his acting career, Notkin is also a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Russian. Notkin has been recognized for his talent as an actor, receiving awards such as the "Best Actor" award at the 2019 Eurasia International Film Festival.
Roman Artemiev
Roman Artemiev (April 17, 1980 Glazov-) also known as Roman Artemyev or Роман АРТЕМЬЕВ is a Russian actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 2003 and began his acting career on stage. In 2006, Artemiev made his film debut in the Russian comedy "PIter FM" and has since appeared in several other films and television shows.
Aside from his acting career, Artemiev has written and directed several films, including "The Pipeline" (2010) and "Black Nights" (2017). He has also produced numerous films, such as "Zoology" (2016) and "Bolshoi" (2020).
In addition to his work in film, Artemiev has also lent his voice to various animated films and television shows. He is known for his deep, distinctive voice and has been compared to American actor James Earl Jones.
Artemiev has received several awards and nominations for his work in film, including a Best Actor award at the Kinotavr Film Festival in 2011 for his role in "The Pipeline". He continues to be a prominent figure in Russian cinema and entertainment.