Russian actors who deceased in 1979
Here are 2 famous actors from Russia died in 1979:
Léonide Massine
Léonide Massine (August 9, 1896 Moscow-March 15, 1979 Cologne) also known as Leonide Massine, Léonide Massine, Masine & Nikitina, Leonid Fedorovitch Miassine, Leonid Myasin or Leonid Fyodorovich Myasin was a Russian actor, dancer and choreographer. He had four children, Lorca Myasin, Tatiania Myasin, Peter Myasin and Theodor Myasin.
Massine is widely recognized as one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, having created over 50 ballets throughout his career. He first gained international attention with his work for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, where he collaborated with artists such as Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His innovative choreographic style combined classical dance with elements of pantomime and character dancing, and he was known for his ability to tell a story through movement. He continued to create works for companies around the world, including American Ballet Theatre and Ballet Nacional de Cuba. In addition to his dance career, Massine also appeared in several films, including the classic 1948 musical comedy "The Red Shoes."
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Nikolai Plotnikov
Nikolai Plotnikov (November 5, 1897 Vyazma-February 3, 1979 Moscow) also known as P. Plotnikov, Nikolai Sergeyevich Plotnikov or N. Plotnikov was a Russian actor.
He began his acting career in 1919 at the Kursk Drama Theater and later moved to Moscow to join the Moscow Art Theatre. Plotnikov was known for his ability to play comedic and dramatic roles with equal proficiency. He appeared in a number of popular films throughout his career, including "The Girl with a Hatbox" (1927), "The Living Corpse" (1932), and "The Road to Life" (1931). Plotnikov was honored with the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1950 and continued to work in theater and film until his death in 1979.
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