Elena Melnikova
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 31, 1954
- Active Years
- 1978–2020 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Elena Melnikova is an actress born on December 31, 1954, in the USSR. She is credited with 26 known works throughout her career. Her filmography includes roles in Young Wife, Miss Millionersha, Rowan Nights, Censorship Has No Access to My Memory, Whose Are You, Old People?, Star Assignment, When Leaving, Leave, and The Lynx Returns. Additional credits listed for the actress include Ryabinovye nochi, which was released in 1985, as well as Territoriya from 1979 and Molodaya zhena from 1979. Beyond her acting work, an individual named Elena Melnikova is also recognized as a producer for projects such as King and Jester, Captain Volkonogov Escaped, and the 2026 production Korol i Shut. Navsegda.
Career overview
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Source [1]: Stage Name: Елена Мельникова. Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 26. Birthday: December 31, 1954. Also Known As: Елена Мельникова, Yelena Melniko.
Source [2]: Known for: Young Wife, Miss Millionersha, Rowan Nights, Censorship Has No Access to My Memory, Whose Are You, Old People?, Star Assignment, When Leaving, Leave, and The Lynx Returns.
Source [3]: Actress: Ryabinovye nochi (1985), Territoriya (1979), Molodaya zhena (1979). Born: 31 December 1954 in the USSR.
Source [4]: Producer: King and Jester (2023), Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021), Korol i Shut. Navsegda (2026). Note: This source refers to a producer, but the prompt asks for an overview of her acting career. I should check if this is the same person. Source [1] and [2] focus on acting. Source [4] says "Elena Melnikova. Producer:..." I will focus on the acting credits as requested, but I must be careful not to conflate the producer with the actress unless the sources explicitly link them as the same person. However, the prompt asks for a career overview of Elena Melnikova (Acting). I will stick to the acting credits.
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Name: Elena Melnikova (also known as Yelena Melniko or Елена Мельникова).
Birth: December 31, 1954, in the USSR.
Profession: Actress.
Credits: 26 known credits.
Specific Acting Credits:
Ryabinovye nochi (1985) / Rowan Nights.
Territoriya (1979).
Molodaya zhena (1979) / Young Wife.
Miss Millionersha.
Censorship Has No Access to My Memory.
Whose Are You.
Old People?.
Star Assignment.
When Leaving, Leave.
The Lynx Returns.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Elena Melnikova, also known as Yelena Melniko or Елена Мельникова, is an actress born on December 31, 1954, in the USSR. Her professional career includes 26 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Acting Work.
Her acting work includes several notable titles. She is recognized for her roles in Ryabinovye nochi, also referred to as Rowan Nights, which was released in 1985. Other credits include Territoriya from 1979 and Molodaya zhena, also known as Young Wife, from 1979. Her filmography also features Miss Millionersha, Censorship Has No Access to My Memory, Whose Are You, Old People?, Star Assignment, When Leaving, Leave, and The Lynx Returns.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- The Pythagorean Theorem (2020)
- Moscow Mother Montreal (2016)
- The Last Moons (2014) as обитательница пансиона
- The Funeral Party (2006) as Nina's Mother
- Taxist (2004)
- Chasing Two Hares (2001) as Настя
- Simple Truths (1999) as завуч школы
- Censorship Has No Access to My Memory (1992)
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1989)
- Whose Are You, Old People? (1988)
- Miss Millionersha (1988) as Vera
- Free Fall (1988)
- The Lynx Returns (1987)
- An Umbrella for Lovers (1986)
- Ivan Babushkin (1986)
- Snipers (1986)
- Through All the Years (1985)
- Rowan Nights (1985)
- In Broad Daylight (1983)
- Star Assignment (1983)
- Kidnapping of the Century (1982) as Lena
- Men Without Women (1981)
- Territory (1979) as Lyudochka
- When Leaving, Leave (1979) as Катя Лосева
- Young Wife (1979)
- Seagulls Never Fly Here (1978) as Fesha
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Elena Melnikova best known for?
Elena Melnikova is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Modesty Blaise (1982), The Lynx Returns (1987).
When and where was Elena Melnikova born?
Elena Melnikova was born on December 31, 1954.
How many credits does Elena Melnikova have?
Elena Melnikova has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2020.
What is Elena Melnikova's background in cinema and television?
Elena Melnikova is an actress born on December 31, 1954, in the USSR. She is credited with 26 known works throughout her career. Her filmography includes roles in Young Wife, Miss Millionersha, Rowan Nights, Censorship Has No Access to My Memory, Whose Are You, Old People?, Star Assignment, When Leaving, Leave, and The...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lynx Returns (1987) — aged about 32
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