Evgeniy Samoylov

Evgeniy Samoylov

Acting
April 15, 1912 (Age 113) - February 17, 2006
St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Biography

Yevgeny Samoylov (16 April 1912 – 17 February 2006) was a celebrated Soviet and Russian stage and screen actor known for his heroic and charismatic performances from the 1930s through the 1990s. Born in Saint Petersburg, he trained in theatre and was invited to Moscow by Vsevolod Meyerhold, launching a distinguished stage career before becoming a prominent film star. Samoylov won multiple Stalin Prizes and was named People’s Artist of the USSR in 1974. He was also the father of actress Tatiana Samoilova.

Actor Details

Birthday

April 15, 1912 (Age 113)

Place of Birth

St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Known For

Acting

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