Russian movie actors deceased in Old age
Here are 1 famous actors from Russia died in Old age:
Nikolai Timofeyev
Nikolai Timofeyev (December 26, 1921 Baku-September 25, 1999 Moscow) also known as N. Timofeyev, Nikolai Dmitriyevich Timofeyev or Nicola Timofejev was a Russian actor. He had one child, Yekaterina Nikolayevna Timofeyeva.
Timofeyev began his acting career in the late 1940s and went on to become a distinguished actor in Soviet theatre and cinema. He appeared in several films throughout his career, including "Carnival Night" (1956), "The Twelve Chairs" (1971), and "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" (1972). Timofeyev was also a prominent stage actor and worked at the Moscow Art Theatre for over three decades. He received numerous awards for his contributions to Soviet cinema and theatre, including the People's Artist of the USSR award in 1981. In addition to acting, Timofeyev was also a trained physicist and worked as a research scientist for several years. He passed away in Moscow in 1999 at the age of 77.
Despite his successful acting career, Timofeyev had initially enrolled in the Physics Department of Moscow State University but was drafted into the Soviet Army during World War II. After the war, he continued his studies and graduated in 1950. Throughout his career, Timofeyev played a range of roles, from comedic to dramatic, and was known for his versatility and depth as an actor. He was praised for his performances in classic Russian plays such as Chekhov's "The Seagull" and Gorky's "The Lower Depths." Timofeyev was also a well-respected teacher and mentor, and his students included many of the leading actors in Russian theatre and cinema. In addition to his work on stage and screen, Timofeyev was actively involved in the movement to improve working conditions for Soviet actors. He was a member of the Association of Theatre Workers and the Union of Cinematographers and served as a deputy in the Supreme Soviet. Timofeyev's legacy continues to influence Russian theatre and cinema to this day.
Aside from his successful acting and physics career, Nikolai Timofeyev was also known for his philanthropic works. He was actively involved in charitable organizations and initiated a fundraiser to build a new dormitory for young actors studying at the Moscow Art Theatre School. The dormitory was eventually built and named after him as a token of gratitude for his contributions to the institution. Timofeyev was also a prolific writer and authored several plays, including "A Third Party" and "The House by the River." In his later years, he suffered from Parkinson's disease and became an advocate for raising awareness about the condition. Despite his struggles with the disease, he continued to work and inspire others in his field until his passing in 1999. Today, Nikolai Timofeyev is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in Soviet theatre and cinema, and his legacy continues to inspire young artists in Russia and around the world.