Russian actors who deceased in 1968
Here are 1 famous actors from Russia died in 1968:
Ruben Simonov
Ruben Simonov (April 1, 1899 Moscow-December 5, 1968 Moscow) also known as Rouben Simonov, Simon, Ruben N., Ruben N. Simonov or Рубен Николаевич Симонов was a Russian actor and theatre director. He had one child, Eugene R. Simon.
Simonov was a prominent figure in Soviet theatre and acted in over 60 films throughout his career. He was one of the founders of the Moscow Art Theatre's Second Studio along with his wife, actress and director Vakhtangova. Simonov also served as the artistic director of the Maly Theatre from 1956 to 1967.
During World War II, Simonov worked as a war correspondent for the newspaper Pravda and his experiences during the war heavily influenced his later work. He was awarded the Stalin Prize six times for his contributions to Soviet theatre and film.
Simonov was known for his iconic portrayal of Lenin in the play "The Life of Lenin" and his role in the film "The Forty-First". He passed away in Moscow in 1968 and was buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery.
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