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Aleksandr Kalyagin

Acting Born May 25, 1942 Malmyzh, Kirovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR 103 credits
103
Total Credits
1962–2016
55 Years Career Span
15
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Aleksandr A. Kalyagin, born 25 May 1942 in Malmyzh, Kirovskaya oblast of the RSFSR, USSR, is a Soviet and Russian actor and director. He has been credited in 96 film and television productions, primarily as an actor. Kalyagin holds the title People’s Artist of Russia, awarded in 1983, and is a laureate of the State Prizes for his contributions to theatre and cinema. He is a member of the Public Chamber of Russia. Among his most recognized screen performances are the 1975 comedy Hello, I’m Your Aunt! and the 1984 adaptation of Dead Souls. His stage name is rendered in Russian as Александр Калягин.

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Career

Career overview

Aleksandr A. Kalyagin was born on 25 May 1942 in Malmyzh, Kirovskaya oblast, within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic of the USSR. He pursued a career as both an actor and a director, working primarily in Soviet and Russian film and theatre. Over the course of his professional life he accumulated ninety‑six credited performances, as recorded by the Motion Picture Database.

Kalyagin achieved widespread recognition for his performances in the 1975 comedy Hello, I'm Your Aunt! and the 1984 adaptation of Dead Souls. His contributions to the performing arts were acknowledged by the state; he was awarded the title People’s Artist of Russia in 1983 and received the State Prizes for his work in theatre and cinema. In addition to his artistic activities, he has served as a member of the Public Chamber of Russia.

In official records his stage name appears as Александр Калягин, and he is listed under the male gender category. The database identifies him primarily as an actor, with a total of ninety‑six credited roles spanning film and television. His career continues to be referenced in public and cultural institutions, reflecting his longstanding presence in Russian performing arts.

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Career timeline

Legends of CinemaLegends of CinemaНовые приключения кота Леопольда
The New Adventures of Leopold the Cat. Avalanche from the Mountains
Viktor Shklovsky and Roman Jakobson: Life is a NovelGogol the Bird
Георгий Бурков. Гамлет советского кино
Rud and Sam
PhotoBoulevard Binding
Lady for One Day
Chekhov and Co.Chekhov and Co.Chekhov and Co.
The Scoundrel 2The Scoundrel 2 · Director
To RememberThe Children of Iron GodsThe Children of Iron GodsIvan & AbrahamGrandmother's Tales
The KeyThe Gamblers: XXIRubinchik And...The Manuscript
The Case of Sukhovo-KobylinHow Is It Going, Crucians?
We Strangely Met
VaskaTartuffeComedy of Lysistrata
The Life of Klim SamginPress Center
Kreutzer SonataAnother LifeSo We Will Win!Dialogue (A Mole and an Egg)Leopold the Cat's Car
The Last RoadLeopold the Cat's Polyclinic
GoldfishMy Friend · Director
Dead SoulsDead SoulsThe Scoundrel, or Running On the SpotKing MindaugasPark
Koe-chto iz Gubernskoy Zhizni
Leopold the Cat's Birthday
In Front of a Closed DoorAgony: The Life and Death of RasputinEsopA Fairy Tale Told at NightAnd I'm With You Again...
Snapshot Around the Family TableThe Old New YearThe AppointmentAdam Marries Eve
InterrogationTale of TalesBy Faith and Honor
The DollOrdinary ChildrenConfusion of FeelingsPlayers
Заседание парткомаAn Unfinished Piece for Player PianoThe OrphansIn Profile and Full FaceThe Life and Death of Ferdinand Luce
A Slave of LoveThe Princess and the PeaJarosław DąbrowskiVesnukhin's Fantasies
Leopold the CatLeopold the CatLeopold the CatVariant 'Omega'Taste of Khalva
Every day of Dr. KalinnikovaAt Home Among Strangers, a Stranger Among His OwnFavorite RolesLong-Haired WonderNight of the Mistakes
A Man Before His TimeA Month in the CountryBlack PrinceRabbit ReservationChildhood. Boyhood. Youth

Full Filmography

103 titles
  • Legends of Cinema (2016) as Self - Народный артист РСФСР
  • Legends of Cinema (2016) as Self
  • Новые приключения кота Леопольда (2016)
  • The New Adventures of Leopold the Cat. Avalanche from the Mountains (2015)
  • Viktor Shklovsky and Roman Jakobson: Life is a Novel (2009) as Viktor Shklovsky (voice)
  • Gogol the Bird (2009)
  • Георгий Бурков. Гамлет советского кино (2008) as Self
  • Rud and Sam (2007) as Сэм
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  • Photo (2003)
  • Boulevard Binding (2003)
  • Lady for One Day (2002) as Judge
  • Chekhov and Co. (1998) as полковник Пискарёв
  • Chekhov and Co. (1998) as Иван Гауптвахтов
  • Chekhov and Co. (1998) as Егор Шмахин
  • The Scoundrel 2 (1994) as San Sanych Lubomudrov
  • The Scoundrel 2 (1994) Director
  • To Remember (1993) as Narrator
  • The Children of Iron Gods (1993)
  • The Children of Iron Gods (1993) as Foreman
  • Ivan & Abraham (1993) as Mardoche
  • Grandmother's Tales (1993) as (voice)
  • The Key (1992)
  • The Gamblers: XXI (1992)
  • Rubinchik And... (1992)
  • The Manuscript (1992)
  • The Case of Sukhovo-Kobylin (1991) as Иван Антонович Расплюев
  • How Is It Going, Crucians? (1991) as Человечек, глава преступной организации
  • We Strangely Met (1990)
  • Vaska (1989)
  • Tartuffe (1989)
  • Comedy of Lysistrata (1989)
  • The Life of Klim Samgin (1988) as Ivan Mitrofanov
  • Press Center (1988) as Solomon Shor
  • Kreutzer Sonata (1987)
  • Another Life (1987) as Fariz Amirovich Rzayev
  • So We Will Win! (1987)
  • Dialogue (A Mole and an Egg) (1987) as Mole (voice)
  • Leopold the Cat's Car (1987) as Леопольд
  • Mu-mu (1987) as Author (voice)
  • The Last Road (1986)
  • Leopold the Cat's Polyclinic (1986) as Leopold the Cat
  • Goldfish (1985)
  • My Friend (1985) Director
  • Dead Souls (1984) as Чичиков
  • Dead Souls (1984) as Chichikov
  • The Scoundrel, or Running On the Spot (1984) as Сан Саныч Любомудров
  • King Mindaugas (1984) as Kestutis
  • Park (1984) as Gena
  • Leopold the Cat Asleep and Awake (1984) as Leopold (voice)
  • Koe-chto iz Gubernskoy Zhizni (1983)
  • Leopold the Cat's Birthday (1982) as Леопольд
  • In Front of a Closed Door (1981) as Dashdemirov
  • Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin (1981) as narrator (voice)
  • Esop (1981) as Esop
  • A Fairy Tale Told at Night (1981) as Michel
  • And I'm With You Again... (1981)
  • The Treasure of the Cat Leopold (1981) as Леопольд
  • Leopold the Cat's Television (1981) as Леопольд
  • Snapshot Around the Family Table (1980) as Filip Halunga
  • The Old New Year (1980) as Пётр Полуорлов
  • The Appointment (1980)
  • Adam Marries Eve (1980)
  • Interrogation (1979) as Seyfi Ganiyev
  • Tale of Tales (1979) as Little Grey Wolf (voice)
  • By Faith and Honor (1979)
  • The Doll (1978) as Suzin
  • Ordinary Children (1978) as Igor Vladimirovich, Olya's father, surgeon
  • Confusion of Feelings (1978) as Виктор Семёнович
  • Players (1978)
  • Заседание парткома (1977) as Григорий Фроловский (старший диспетчер)
  • An Unfinished Piece for Player Piano (1977) as Mikhail Vassilyevich Platonov
  • The Orphans (1977) as Denis Kuskov
  • In Profile and Full Face (1977) as Н.П. Чередниченко (новела «Большая любовь Н.П. Чередниченко»)
  • The Life and Death of Ferdinand Luce (1977) as Schwartzman - Producer
  • Who Am I? (1977) as Narrator (voice)
  • A Slave of Love (1976) as Kalyagin
  • The Princess and the Pea (1976) as Second King
  • Jarosław Dąbrowski (1976) as Colonel Tucholko
  • Vesnukhin's Fantasies (1976) as Principal
  • Leopold the Cat (1975) as All characters (voice)
  • Leopold the Cat (1975) as All Characters (voice)
  • Leopold the Cat (1975)
  • Variant 'Omega' (1975) as Franz Maggil
  • Taste of Khalva (1975) as главный повар эмира
  • Hello, I'm Your Aunt! (1975) as Babbs Baberley
  • The Little Animals of Anthony van Leeuwenhoek (1975) as Левенгук
  • Every day of Dr. Kalinnikova (1974) as Sergei Petrovich Krasik
  • At Home Among Strangers, a Stranger Among His Own (1974) as Vanyukin
  • Favorite Roles (1974) as Аркадий Счастливцев
  • Long-Haired Wonder (1974)
  • Night of the Mistakes (1974)
  • A Man Before His Time (1973) as Nikon Bukeyev
  • A Month in the Country (1973) as Иcлaeв
  • Black Prince (1973) as Даниил Бийчук «Даник»
  • Rabbit Reservation (1973)
  • Childhood. Boyhood. Youth (1973) as Karl Ivanovich
  • The Pickwick Papers (1972)
  • Dramatic Passages. N.V.Gogol (1971) as Бурдюков
  • The Fifteenth Spring (1971) as Astakhov
  • Justification of Paganini (1969)
  • Unfinished Symphony (1968) as Франц Шуберт
  • Lights (1968) as Shurka
  • Fuse (1962)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Aleksandr Kalyagin best known for?

Aleksandr Kalyagin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including To Remember (1993), The Key (1992), The Life of Klim Samgin (1988), Press Center (1988).

When and where was Aleksandr Kalyagin born?

Aleksandr Kalyagin was born on May 25, 1942 in Malmyzh, Kirovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR.

How many credits does Aleksandr Kalyagin have?

Aleksandr Kalyagin has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2016.

What is Aleksandr Kalyagin's background in cinema and television?

Aleksandr A. Kalyagin, born 25 May 1942 in Malmyzh, Kirovskaya oblast of the RSFSR, USSR, is a Soviet and Russian actor and director. He has been credited in 96 film and television productions, primarily as an actor. Kalyagin holds the title People’s Artist of Russia, awarded in 1983, and is a laureate of the State Pri...

Aleksandr Kalyagin by the numbers

103credits
86films
17TV series
1962–2016active years

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