Russian movie stars died in 1983
Here are 1 famous actors from Russian Empire died in 1983:
Grigori Aleksandrov
Grigori Aleksandrov (January 23, 1903 Yekaterinburg-December 16, 1983 Moscow) a.k.a. Grigori Alexandrov, Grigori Vasilyevich Aleksandrov, Mormonenko, G. V. Aleksandrov, T. Aleksandrov, Gregory Alexandrov, G. V. Alexandroff, Grigori Vasilyevich Marmonenko, G.V. Aleksandrov, G. Aleksandrova, Grigori Vasilyevich Mormonenko, Grigori Aleksandrow or G. Aleksandrov was a Russian screenwriter, film director, actor and film editor. He had one child, Duglas Aleksandrov.
Grigori Aleksandrov is best known for his collaboration with Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein. He co-wrote the scripts for Eisenstein's iconic films "Strike" and "Battleship Potemkin." He also served as the co-director and editor for "Battleship Potemkin," which is considered one of the greatest films of all time.
Aleksandrov went on to direct his own films, including the musical comedies "Jolly Fellows" and "Circus." He also acted in several films, including the lead role in "Volga-Volga," which he also directed.
During World War II, Aleksandrov served in the Red Army and directed propaganda films for the Soviet military.
After the war, he continued to work in film, but his political views brought him into conflict with Soviet authorities in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was briefly imprisoned and blacklisted, but he was eventually allowed to return to work in the film industry.
Aleksandrov also wrote several books about film theory and history, including "The Montage of Film Attractions" and "Film Language."
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