Russian actors who deceased in 1998
Here are 4 famous actors from Russia died in 1998:
Rolan Bykov
Rolan Bykov (November 12, 1929 Kiev-October 6, 1998 Moscow) also known as Rolan Antonovich Bykov, Roland Anatolyevich, R. Bykov, Rolan Bokov or Rolan Bõkov was a Russian actor, film director, poet, songwriter, screenwriter and voice actor. His children are called Oleg Bykov and Pavel Sanaev.
Bykov started his career in acting after he graduated from the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School. He began with minor roles in films and later on, he started to get bigger roles in films such as "The Cranes Are Flying" and "I Am Cuba". Bykov has won several awards for his work in film directing and acting including the USSR State Prize, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and the title of People's Artist of the USSR. In addition to his work in film, Bykov was also a talented poet and songwriter, composing over 50 poems and songs that were performed by his contemporaries. He was also actively involved in politics and often used his platform to advocate for human rights and social justice issues. Bykov passed away in Moscow at the age of 68.
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Valeri Frid
Valeri Frid (January 13, 1922 Tomsk-September 7, 1998 Moscow) also known as Valeri Semyonovich Frid or V. Frid was a Russian screenwriter and actor.
Frid was best known for his work as a screenwriter for the famous Soviet film studio Mosfilm. He wrote scripts for popular films such as "The Cranes Are Flying" and "Walking the Streets of Moscow." In addition to his work behind the scenes, Frid appeared in several films as an actor, including "The Unsent Letter" and "The Chairman." He was a recipient of the USSR State Prize for his contributions to Soviet cinema. Frid passed away in Moscow at the age of 76.
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Caspar Wrede
Caspar Wrede (February 8, 1929 Vyborg-September 25, 1998 Helsinki) a.k.a. Casper Wrede, Caspar Wrede af Elimä, Casper Gustav Kenneth Wrede or Baron Caspar Wrede af Elimä was a Russian film director, theatre director, actor and television producer.
Wrede started his career as a theatre director in Finland but gained international recognition with his films such as "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" (1970) and "The Hireling" (1973). He was also known for his work in television, producing and directing shows like "The Onedin Line" and "The Spoils of War". In addition to his work in the arts, Wrede was also an accomplished sailor, winning several international regattas and serving as a member of the Finnish Olympic sailing team. He was awarded several honors throughout his lifetime, including the Order of the Lion of Finland and the Order of the British Empire.
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Leonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey (April 18, 1903 Saint Petersburg-September 8, 1998 Fountain Hills) also known as Leonid Kinsky, The Mad Russian, L. Kinsky or Mad Russian was a Russian actor and singer.
Kinskey is best known for his memorable roles in several classic Hollywood films, including "Casablanca" where he played Sascha, the bartender who famously said "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.", and "The Marx Brothers’ ‘A Night at the Opera’" where he played the role of the comic character, Driftwood. Kinskey began his career in vaudeville and later transitioned to film and television. During World War II, Kinskey served in the U.S. Army and entertained troops in various productions. In addition to his contributions to the entertainment industry, Kinskey was also known for his philanthropic work and was an advocate for environmental causes later in his life.
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