Actor. Born in Demidov, Russia, he started his acting career as a clown at the Moscow State Circus. After breaking into Russian cinema, he became best known for his roles in the comedies. His many credits include "Andrei Rublev" (1961), "Stariki-razboyniki" (1971), "'12 stulev" (1976), "Dvadtsat dney bez voiny" (1976) and "Chuchelo" (1983). In a 1995 national poll in Russia, "The Diamond Arm" (1969), starring Yuri Nikulin was voted the best Russian comedy ever. He died at age 75 after surgery in Moscow, Russia.
Actor. Born in Demidov, Russia, he started his acting career as a clown at the Moscow State Circus. After breaking into Russian cinema, he became best known for his roles in the comedies. His many credits include "Andrei Rublev" (1961), "Stariki-razboyniki" (1971), "'12 stulev" (1976), "Dvadtsat dney bez voiny" (1976) and "Chuchelo" (1983). In a 1995 national poll in Russia, "The Diamond Arm" (1969), starring Yuri Nikulin was voted the best Russian comedy ever. He died at age 75 after surgery in Moscow, Russia.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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