Igor Nikolayev
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 17, 1960 in Kholmsk, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]
- Active Years
- 1995–2025 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Igor Nikolayev is a Russian actor and original music composer born on January 17, 1960, in Kholmsk, Russian SFSR, USSR. He is the son of the marinist poet Yury Nikolayev and a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Culture, where he studied in the class of composer Igor Yakushenko. During the early 1980s, he served as a keyboardist and arranger for Alla Pugacheva’s ensemble, Recital. His professional credits include work on projects such as Old Songs About the Main Thing, Old Songs about the Main Thing 2, Star Factory, Best Wishes!, Very New Year's movie, or Night at the Museum, Моя мелодия, Дуэты, and Secret For a Million. He is credited with 16 known works within the industry.
Career overview
Igor Nikolayev is a Russian actor and composer born on January 17, 1960, in Kholmsk, Russian SFSR. He is the son of the marinist poet Yury Nikolayev and a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Culture, where he studied in the pop branch under composer Igor Yakushenko. During the early 1980s, he served as a keyboardist and arranger in the ensemble Recital, which was led by Alla Pugacheva.
Throughout his career, Nikolayev has been credited for his work in both acting and original music composition. His filmography and television credits include appearances in Old Songs About the Main Thing, Old Songs about the Main Thing 2, Star Factory, Best Wishes!, and the Very New Year's movie. Additionally, he has been involved in productions titled Night at the Museum, Моя мелодия, Дуэты, and Secret For a Million. With 16 known credits listed in his professional profile, Nikolayev remains recognized for his contributions to the Russian entertainment industry as both a performer and a musical creator.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- У самого моря (2025) as Леонид Кораблёв
- Моя мелодия (2023) as Self - receives a surprise
- Фактор. BY (2021) as Self - Guest
- Дуэты (2021) as Self - Singer
- Zhara Music Awards (2018) as Self - Nominee
- Best Wishes! (2018)
- Hello, Andrey! (2017) as Self
- Hello, Andrey! (2017) Original Music Composer
- Secret For a Million (2016) as Self - Guest
- 10 самых... (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Королева игры (2014) Original Music Composer
- Tonight (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Very New Year's movie, or Night at the Museum (2007)
- Star Factory (2002) as Self - Producer
- Star Factory (2002)
- Old Songs about the Main Thing 2 (1997)
- Old Songs About the Main Thing (1996)
- Old Songs about the Main Thing (1995) as парень в лодке
- Old Songs about the Main Thing (1995) as постовой милиционер
- Old Songs about the Main Thing (1995) as гость из Швеции
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Igor Nikolayev best known for?
Igor Nikolayev is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Фактор. BY (2021), Secret For a Million (2016), Bid Coin Chef (2022).
When and where was Igor Nikolayev born?
Igor Nikolayev was born on January 17, 1960 in Kholmsk, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia].
How many credits does Igor Nikolayev have?
Igor Nikolayev has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Igor Nikolayev's background in cinema and television?
Igor Nikolayev is a Russian actor and original music composer born on January 17, 1960, in Kholmsk, Russian SFSR, USSR. He is the son of the marinist poet Yury Nikolayev and a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Culture, where he studied in the class of composer Igor Yakushenko. During the early 1980s, he served as a k...
Igor Nikolayev by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Фактор. BY (2021) as Self - Guest — aged about 61
- Secret For a Million (2016) as Self - Guest — aged about 56
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