Russian actresses who deceased in 1974
Here are 2 famous actresses from Russia died in 1974:
Olga Baclanova
Olga Baclanova (August 19, 1896 Moscow-September 6, 1974 Vevey) otherwise known as Olga Vladimirovna Baklanova, Baclanova, Olga Baklanova or Russian Tigress was a Russian actor.
She started her career as a ballet dancer and later transitioned into acting in theater and films. Baclanova appeared in several European and American films, including "The Docks of New York" and "Freaks". The latter film, directed by Tod Browning, catapulted her to international stardom and she became one of Hollywood's most recognizable actresses in the 1930s. She was known for her versatility as an actress and was praised for her ability to play a wide range of characters, from femme fatales to comedic roles. After the peak of her career in the 1930s, she continued to act in films and on stage until the 1960s. Baclanova lived in Switzerland in her later years and passed away in Vevey in 1974 at the age of 78.
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Maria Maksakova, Sr.
Maria Maksakova, Sr. (April 8, 1902 Astrakhan-August 11, 1974 Moscow) a.k.a. Mariya Petrovna Maksakova, Maria Petrovna Sidorova, Maria Sidorova or Mariya Maksakova was a Russian actor. Her child is called Lyudmila Maksakova.
Maria Maksakova Sr. was a prominent stage and film actress of her time. She graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1923 and joined the Moscow Art Theatre where she worked for over 20 years, often appearing as the lead in classical plays. She starred in many notable Soviet films during the 1930s and 1940s, including "The Return of Maxim," "Minin and Pozharsky," and "The Kuban Cossacks."
Maksakova was awarded the title of People’s Artist of the USSR in 1950 for her contributions to the Soviet theatre and cinema. She was also a renowned teacher of acting, mentoring generations of young actors at the Moscow Art Theatre School.
Maksakova was married to the Soviet actor and director, Petr Sidorov, before her marriage to Ivan Maksakov, who was also an actor. Her daughter, Lyudmila Maksakova, followed in her footsteps and became a well-known opera singer.
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