Evgeniy Samoylov
Acting•Born April 15, 1912•Died February 17, 2006 (age 93)•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.
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Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayApril 15, 1912
Day of DeathFebruary 17, 2006
Place of BirthSt. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
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