Russian movie stars died in 1965
Here are 2 famous actors from Russian Empire died in 1965:
Mikhail Astangov
Mikhail Astangov (November 3, 1900 Warsaw-April 20, 1965 Moscow) also known as M. Astangov, Mikhail Fyodorovich Ruzhnikov, M.F. Ruzhnikov or Mikhail Fyodorovich Astangov was a Russian actor.
He graduated from the school of drama at the Moscow Art Theater in 1924. Throughout his career, Astangov appeared in over 70 films, including "The Return of Vasil Bortnikov" (1953) and "True Friends" (1954), in addition to his work in the theater. He was awarded the Stalin Prize (Second Class) for his role in the 1958 film "The Young Guard." Astangov also directed several films, including "The Country Doctor" (1940) and "The Great Warrior Skanderbeg" (1953). He was honored with the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1950.
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Hamo Beknazarian
Hamo Beknazarian (May 19, 1891 Yerevan-April 27, 1965 Moscow) also known as Hamo Bek-Nazarov, Amo Bek-Nazarian, Ambartsum Ivanovich Bek-Nazarov, H. Bek-Nazarov, Amo Bek-Nasarov, Amo Bek-Nazarov, A. Bek-Nazarovi, Aleqsandre Bek-Nazarovi, Hamo Bek-Nazaryan or Amo Beknazarov was a Russian film director, screenwriter, actor and athlete.
Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Hamo Beknazaryan began his career as a wrestler in Russia in the early 1900s. He later became interested in theater and film, and in 1923 he directed his first film, "Zare". Beknazaryan was known for his innovative style and use of montage in his films, which included "Pepo", "In the Mountains of Armenia", and "My Heart is in the Highlands". He also acted in several films, including "Ivan the Terrible" and "The Five". Beknazaryan was considered a leading figure in Armenian and Soviet cinema, and his work was celebrated internationally. He died in Moscow at the age of 73.
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