Russian movie stars died at 63
Here are 3 famous actors from Russian Empire died at 63:
Mikheil Gelovani
Mikheil Gelovani (January 6, 1893 Kutaisi Governorate-December 21, 1956 Moscow) also known as M. Goldvani, Михаи́л Гео́ргиевич Гелова́ни or Mikhail Georgievich Gelovani was a Russian actor.
Gelovani starred in over 40 Soviet films, but is most famous for his role as Joseph Stalin in several propaganda films. He was honored with the Order of Lenin and the Stalin Prize for his contributions to Soviet cinema. In addition to his acting career, Gelovani was also a professor of acting and served as the head of the acting department at the Moscow Art Theatre. He worked closely with director and playwright Konstantin Stanislavsky, and was a pioneer in the development of modern acting techniques in the Soviet Union. Gelovani's legacy continues to influence modern Russian theatre and 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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Ivan Pereverzev
Ivan Pereverzev (August 21, 1914 Znamensky District, Oryol Oblast-April 23, 1978 Moscow) a.k.a. Ivan Fyodorovich Pereverzev, Irving Perev or I. Pereverzev was a Russian actor. He had three children, Sergei Pereverzev, Alyona Pereverzeva and Fedor Pereverzev.
Throughout his career, Pereverzev acted in over 50 films and was a renowned stage actor in his home country of Russia. He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1937 where he studied under the legendary Konstantin Stanislavski. Pereverzev was known for his ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles, and was highly respected by his peers and audiences alike. In addition to his work in film and theatre, he also had a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to popular cartoons and animated films. Despite passing away in 1978, Pereverzev's legacy as one of Russia's most talented actors lives on.
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