Russian actors who deceased in 2011
Here are 2 famous actors from Russia died in 2011:
Lev Borisov
Lev Borisov (December 8, 1933 Plyos, Ivanovo Oblast-November 15, 2011 Moscow) also known as Lew Borisow, L. Borisov or Lev Ivanovich Borisov was a Russian actor. He had two children, Tatyana Borisova and Nadezhda Borisova.
Lev Borisov graduated from the Boris Shukin Theatre Institute in Moscow in 1956 and made his debut in the film "The Forty-first" in 1956. He appeared in more than 100 films throughout his career, including "Ballad of a Soldier" (1959), "Office Romance" (1977), and "The Pokrovsky Gate" (1982). Borisov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1974 and was also a recipient of the State Prize of the Russian Federation. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray diverse characters in film and theater. Borisov passed away in Moscow in 2011 at the age of 77.
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Mikhail Kozakov
Mikhail Kozakov (October 14, 1934 Saint Petersburg-April 22, 2011 Ramat Gan) a.k.a. M. Kazakov, M. Kozakov, Mikhail Mikhailovich Kozakov or Михаил Михайлович Козаков was a Russian actor, screenwriter, voice actor and film director. He had five children, Manana Mikhailovna Kozakova, Ekaterina Mikhailovna Kozakova, Mikhail Mikhailovich Kozakov, Zoya Kozakova and Kirill Kozakov.
Kozakov was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. He began his career as a stage actor in the 1950s, performing at a number of theaters in Leningrad. He then moved to Moscow and joined the prestigious Maly Theatre, where he became a leading actor. He appeared in a number of classic plays, including "Hamlet," "Othello," and "The Cherry Orchard."
Kozakov made his film debut in 1964, in the movie "The First Three", directed by Aleksandr Mitta. He went on to act in several dozen films, including "Station for Two," "The Collegiate," and "It Can't Be!" He was also a prolific screenwriter, penning scripts for numerous films and TV shows.
In addition to his work in film and theater, Kozakov was a popular voice actor. He dubbed many foreign films and TV shows into Russian, including the American series "The Simpsons."
Later in his career, Kozakov turned to directing, helming several films and TV shows. He was also an accomplished producer, and his films won several awards at international film festivals.
Kozakov passed away in 2011 in Ramat Gan, Israel, where he had been living for several years. He was 76 years old.
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