Russian actresses who were born in 1956
Here are 14 famous actresses from Russia were born in 1956:
Natasha Shneider
Natasha Shneider (May 22, 1956 Moscow-July 2, 2008 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Shneider, Natasha was a Russian musician, actor, singer and keyboard player.
She was best known for being a member and co-founder of the alternative rock band Eleven, which she formed with her husband, Alain Johannes. Prior to Eleven, Shneider played keyboards and sang backing vocals for the band, What Is This?, also featuring Johannes, and was briefly a member of the punk rock band, The Gadget Band.
Aside from her musical career, Shneider was also a successful actress, having appeared in several films including "Candy Mountain" and "Sacred Cargo," as well as television shows such as "Miami Vice" and "Duet." She also composed music for films and television, most notably for the HBO series "Carnivale."
Shneider passed away at the age of 52 from cancer. She was remembered by her family, friends, and fans as a talented and passionate musician who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Yelena Safonova
Yelena Safonova (June 14, 1956 Saint Petersburg-) also known as Elena Safonova, Yelena Vsevolodovna Safonova, Elena Vsevolodovna Safonova, E. Safonova or Elena Sofonova is a Russian actor. She has two children, Aleksandr Labarthe and Ivan Labarthe.
Safonova first rose to prominence in Soviet cinema with her role as Lara Antipova in the 1985 adaptation of Doctor Zhivago. She went on to star in several other films, including The Russian Singer and The Black Veil. In addition to her work in film, Safonova has also appeared in numerous stage productions, most notably as Liza in a Moscow production of The Queen of Spades. She has received several awards for her acting, including the State Prize of the Russian Federation in Literature and Art in 1999. In recent years, Safonova has become known for her work in television, including a recurring role on the popular Russian crime series The Method.
Yelena Zhukova
Yelena Zhukova (March 16, 1956 Saint Petersburg-) otherwise known as Elena Zhukova, Lena Joukova, Elena Joukova or Elena Yurevna Zhukova is a Russian production designer, film art director, actor and screenwriter.
She graduated from the Academy of Arts in Leningrad in 1981 and went on to work as an art director on various films, including "The Return of the Musketeers" and "Dreams of Alice". In 1992, she received the Nika Award for Best Art Direction for the film "Zoloto". Zhukova has also acted in a number of films, including "Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" and "The Captivating Star of Happiness". In addition to her work in film, she has designed sets for theatrical productions and operas. Zhukova is considered one of the most prominent and innovative production designers in Russia.
Tatyana Tashkova
Tatyana Tashkova (August 24, 1956 Volgograd-) a.k.a. Tatyana Vasilyeva or Tatyana Aleksandrovna Vasilyeva is a Russian actor.
She graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School and began her acting career on stage. She later went on to become a prominent film and television actress, with notable performances in films such as "The Pokrovsky Gate" and "The Captivating Star of Happiness." Vasilyeva also received critical acclaim for her performance in the TV series "The Idiot" and the play "The Seagull." In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a voice actor and a television presenter. Vasilyeva has received numerous awards for her acting, including the People's Artist of Russia award in 2000.
Natalya Andrejchenko
Natalya Andrejchenko (May 3, 1956 Moscow-) a.k.a. Natasha Andreichenko, Наталья Эдуардовна Андрейченко, Наталья Андрейченко, Natalya Andreychenko, Natalya Eduardovna Andrejchenko, Natasha Schell, Russian Mary Poppins, Natascha Andreichenko, Natalya Obmanutaya or Natalya Andreichenko is a Russian actor. She has two children, Nastassja Schell and Dmitriy Dunayevsky.
Natalya Andrejchenko began her acting career in the 1970s and became a prominent figure in Soviet cinema. She starred in many films, including the popular fantasy movies "The Snow Queen" (1986) and "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" (1984). She also appeared in the acclaimed drama "Little Vera" (1988), which was a breakthrough in Russian cinematic history for its frank depiction of the life of the Soviet youth.
In addition to her film work, Andrejchenko has also acted in theater productions, including plays by Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare. She is known for her versatility as an actress and has played a wide range of roles.
Throughout her career, Andrejchenko has received recognition and awards for her performances. She was awarded the People's Artist of the USSR in 1991, the Order of Friendship in 2003, and the Order of Honour in 2016.
Outside of acting, Andrejchenko is known for her charity work. She co-founded the charity organization "Children of the Earth" in 2001, which provides aid to children affected by war and environmental disasters.
Today, Natalya Andrejchenko continues to act in films and theaters in Russia and around the world.
Nadezhda Pavlova
Nadezhda Pavlova (May 15, 1956 Cheboksary-) a.k.a. Наде́жда Васи́льевна Па́влова, Nadia Pavlova, N. Pavlova or Nadejda Pavlova is a Russian actor and ballet dancer.
She was born in Cheboksary, Russia in 1956 and completed her ballet training at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg. After graduating, she joined the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Ballet) in 1974, where she eventually became a soloist. Pavlova's performances were highly acclaimed and she quickly gained recognition as one of the greatest ballerinas of her time.
In addition to her career in ballet, Pavlova also pursued acting and appeared in several films and television series throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Notably, she played the role of Madame Giry in the Russian production of "The Phantom of the Opera" in 1995.
Pavlova has been honored with numerous awards for her contributions to the arts. She was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia in 1995 and has received the Order of Merit for the Fatherland several times. Today, she is retired from ballet but remains an active figure in the Russian arts community.
Tatyana Orlova
Tatyana Orlova (July 1, 1956 Kolomna-) also known as Татьяна Орлова is a Russian actor.
Orlova graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School in 1978 and has since been a prominent figure in the Russian theatre scene. She is known for her performances in productions of Chekhov's plays, including Uncle Vanya and Three Sisters.
Orlova has also appeared in numerous films and television series, including the popular Russian crime drama The Rifleman of the Voroshilov Regiment. In 1996, she won the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Prisoner of the Mountains.
Outside of acting, Orlova is also a teacher at the Moscow Art Theater School and has coached such notable actors as Konstantin Khabensky and Elena Yakovleva.
Vera Glagoleva
Vera Glagoleva (January 31, 1956 Moscow-) also known as Vera Vitalyevna Glagoleva is a Russian actor and film director. Her children are called Anna Nakhapetova, Maria Nakhapetova and Anastasia Shebskaya.
Glagoleva graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts in Moscow and began her acting career in the 1970s. She gained recognition in the industry for her roles in films such as "Passport" (1990), "Without Witness" (1983) and "The Secret Passion of the Mashkovs" (1984).
In addition to acting, Glagoleva also pursued a career in film directing and produced several critically acclaimed films, including "One War" (2009), "Two Women" (2014) and "The Three Sisters" (2016).
Glagoleva was also an active philanthropist and established the Glagoleva Foundation for children with cerebral palsy in 2002. She was awarded an Order of Honor by the Russian government in 2008 for her contributions to culture and the arts.
Sadly, Glagoleva passed away on August 16, 2017, due to complications from cancer. She was 61 years old at the time of her death.
Tatiana Lavrentieva
Tatiana Lavrentieva (December 13, 1956 Taganrog-) a.k.a. Tatyana Lavrentyeva is a Russian actor.
She graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1981 and made her film debut in 1978. Lavrentieva has appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows throughout her career. Some of her notable film credits include "The Garage" (1980), "The Geographer Drank His Globe Away" (2013), "Attraction" (2017), and "Adventures of Mowgli: The Kidnapping" (2019). Lavrentieva has also received several awards for her performances, including the Best Actress Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival and the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Marina Ignatova
Marina Ignatova (March 19, 1956 Nizhny Novgorod-) also known as Marina Oktyabrevna Ignatova is a Russian actor.
Marina Ignatova started her career in the theater, where she performed in numerous plays at the Youth Theater in her hometown. She later moved to Moscow and joined the famous Moscow Art Theatre, where she continued to build her acting skills and gain recognition for her talent.
In addition to her theater roles, Marina has also appeared in a number of films and television series. Some of her notable performances include roles in the films "Burnt by the Sun" (1994) and "The Return" (2003), as well as in the television series "Kamenskaya" (2000) and "Gangster Petersburg" (2000-2002).
Throughout her career, Marina Ignatova has been recognized for her contributions to the arts. She has received several awards and nominations for her performances, including the Best Actress award at the Moscow International Film Festival in 1996. Today, she continues to be an active performer in both theater and film.
Galina Petrova
Galina Petrova (December 22, 1956 Kirishi-) also known as G. Petrova or Galina Leonidovna Petrova is a Russian actor.
Galina Petrova began her career in the 1970s, appearing in small roles in popular Soviet films and television series. She gained wider recognition for her leading role in the 1986 film "Twilight" directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. Petrova has since acted in numerous films, TV series, and theatrical productions. She is known for her versatility and range as an actor, portraying a wide variety of characters in drama, comedy, and historical films. In addition to her acting work, Petrova is also a prolific voiceover artist, lending her voice to numerous animated films and television series. Petrova has won several awards for her work, including the People's Artist of Russia and the Order of Honour. Today, she is considered one of the most respected and sought-after actors in Russia.
Elena Popova
Elena Popova (April 17, 1956 Saint Petersburg-) also known as Elena Kimovna Popova is a Russian actor.
She is best known for her work in theatre, having performed with the Maly Drama Theatre of Saint Petersburg for over 30 years. Popova has also appeared in several films and television series throughout her career. She has received numerous accolades for her achievements in acting, including the title of Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation. In addition to acting, Popova has also worked as a director and teacher at the Saint Petersburg Theatre Arts Academy.
Svetlana Smirnova
Svetlana Smirnova (April 25, 1956 Tatarstan-) a.k.a. Svetlana Stanislavovna Smirnova or Светлана Смирнова is a Russian actor and voice actor.
She received her education at the Moscow Art Theatre School and went on to work in theater, film, and television. Smirnova is perhaps best known for her work as a voice actor, with credits in numerous Russian-dubbed versions of American films, such as the voice of Ellen Ripley in the Russian dub of Alien. She has also lent her voice to animated films and television shows. In addition to her voice work, Smirnova has appeared in several films and television series, including "Hamlet" and "The Brothers Karamazov." She has received several awards for her work as an actor, including the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation in 2006.
Lyubov Firsova
Lyubov Firsova (March 1, 1956 Moscow-) is a Russian actor.
Lyubov Firsova is a Russian actor, painter, and theater director. She graduated from the VGIK (All-Union State Institute of Cinematography) in Moscow in 1978, and went on to have a successful acting career in both film and theater. She has appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including "The Master and Margarita" and "Voroshilov Sharpshooter".
In addition to acting, Firsova is also known for her work as a painter and theater director. She has exhibited her paintings in numerous galleries in Russia and abroad, and has directed productions at the Moscow Drama Theater and other theaters in Russia.
Firsova is a recipient of the title of "Honored Artist of the Russian Federation" and has been recognized for her contributions to Russian culture and the arts.