Russian actresses who deceased in 2000
Here are 2 famous actresses from Russia died in 2000:
Lila Kedrova
Lila Kedrova (October 9, 1918 Saint Petersburg-February 16, 2000 Sault Ste. Marie) also known as Lila Kedrowa, Lila Kédrova or Elizaveta Nikolayevna Kedrova was a Russian actor.
She studied at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts in Moscow and began her acting career in the 1940s. Kedrova later gained international recognition for her role as Madame Hortense in the 1964 film "Zorba the Greek", for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout her career, Kedrova appeared in several films, including "The Longest Day" (1962), "The Trial" (1962), and "Torn Curtain" (1966). She also had success on stage, appearing in numerous productions in Europe and the United States.
Kedrova continued to work in film and theater until her death in 2000. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998 for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Irra Petina
Irra Petina (April 18, 1908 Saint Petersburg-January 19, 2000 Austin) also known as Petina, Irra was a Russian singer and actor.
She began her career in the Russian cabaret circuit in the 1920s before immigrating to the United States in the 1930s. She quickly established herself as a popular performer in New York City's Yiddish theater scene and also appeared in several Hollywood films, including "Ninotchka" and "The Good Earth". In addition to her acting and singing career, Petina was also a talented writer, penning several plays and memoirs about her life and experiences. She eventually settled in Austin, Texas, where she continued to perform and remained an active member of the local arts community until her death in 2000.
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