Igor Petrenko
Biography
Igor Petrovich Petrenko is a Russian actor of cinema and theater, born on August 23, 1977, in Potsdam, German Democratic Republic. He was born into the family of Soviet soldiers. His father, Pyotr Vladimirovich Petrenko, was a lieutenant colonel and a candidate of chemical sciences, while his mother, Tatyana Anatolievna Petrenko, was a professional translator from English. When he was three years old, his family moved to Moscow. During his childhood, his main hobbies included gymnastics, judo, and sambo, and English was among his favorite school subjects. In 2002, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, presented him with The State Prize of Russia. He is a male actor known for acting with 65 known credits listed on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Igor Petrovich Petrenko is a Russian actor of cinema and theater, born on August 23, 1977, in Potsdam, German Democratic Republic, into the family of Soviet soldiers. His father, Pyotr Vladimirovich Petrenko, was a lieutenant colonel and a candidate of chemical sciences, while his mother, Tatyana Anatolievna Petrenko, worked as a professional translator from English. When he was three years old, his family moved to Moscow. During his childhood, his main hobbies included gymnastics, judo, and sambo, and his favorite school subjects included the English language.
In his professional career, Petrenko is known for acting, with sixty-five known credits listed in his biographical profile. His work spans both cinematic and theatrical productions in Russia. In recognition of his contributions, he received The State Prize of Russia in 2002 from the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.
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65 titles- Нюрнбергская история (2025)
- Смерш 3 (2025)
- The Love Story of the Soviet Union (2025) as Константин Павловский
- Rodnina (2025) as Rodnina's Father
- Истребители. Битва за Крым (2024)
- Admiral Kuznetsov (2024) as Admiral Kuznetsov
- The Dugout (2024) as Кравцов
- Love of the Soviet Union (2024) as Konstantin Pavlovskiy
- Fedya. People's Football Player (2024)
- ZIG ZAG Gang (2023)
- Doctor Kracsnov (2023) as Андрей Николаевич Краснов
- Nurnberg (2023) as Bablenkov
- Chernobyl (2022) as Nikolaev
- Chief of Intelligence (2022) as Александр Михайлович Коротков
- Union of Salvation. Time of Anger (2022)
- Barentsevo more (2022) as Лаури Тарни
- Смерш. Продолжение (2022)
- Africa (2022) as Евстафьев
- Ad Libitum (2021) as President of Ad libitum
- Playing With Fire (2021)
- Mission «Sky» (2021) as Oleg Soshnikov
- Master (2021) as Eryomin
- The Barents Sea (2021)
- Snow (2021)
- Copywriters (2020)
- Winter (2020) as Alexandr
- Union of Salvation (2019) as Baranov, grenadier of the Chernigov regiment, demoted major
- Alchemist. Elixir of Faust (2018) as Андрей Невельский
- Pilgrim (2018)
- Frontier (2018) as Владимир
- Decision: Liquidation (2018) as Егор, агент ФСБ
- Sleepers (2017) as Андрей Родионов
- Чёрная кошка (2016) as Виктор Каратов
- Viking (2016) as Varyazhko
- Posledniy yanychar (2015) as Ермолай
- The Mystery of Snow Queen (2015) as Van
- Рождённая звездой (2015)
- Неподсудные (2015)
- Dad for Rent (2014)
- Sherlock Holmes (2013) as Sherlock Holmes
- 7 Main Wishes (2013)
- Bulag: Sacred Spring (2013) as Sergey
- How to Get a Woman (2013)
- Separation (2012)
- Dreams from the Plasticine (2012) as Boris
- Отставник 2 (2010) as капитан Зимин
- We Are from the Future 2 (2010) as Sergei 'Borman' Filatov
- The Interceptor (2009) as Matvey Sobolev
- And you, Brutus?! The World History of Betrayals (2009) Director
- Тарас Бульба (2009)
- Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba (2009) as Andriy Bulba
- Когда её совсем не ждёшь (2007)
- A Hero of Our Time (2007) as Печорин
- Wolfhound of the Grey Dog Clan (2006) as Luchezar
- Princess Mary (2006)
- Cavaliers of the Starfish (2004) as Игорь
- A Driver for Vera (2004) as Viktor
- Name-Day (2004) as Виктор
- Carmen (2003) as Sergey
- The Star (2002) as Travkin
- Conditioned Reflex (2001)
- Black Room (2000)
- Fort Boyard Russia (1998) as Self
- Дорогая
- Owner of Moscow
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Igor Petrenko best known for?
Igor Petrenko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pirates of Malaysia (1964), Viking (2016), Ten Wanted Men (1955), Fort Boyard Russia (1998).
When and where was Igor Petrenko born?
Igor Petrenko was born on August 23, 1977 in Potsdam, German Democratic Republic [now Federal Republic of Germany].
How many credits does Igor Petrenko have?
Igor Petrenko has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2025.
What is Igor Petrenko's background in cinema and television?
Igor Petrovich Petrenko is a Russian actor of cinema and theater, born on August 23, 1977, in Potsdam, German Democratic Republic. He was born into the family of Soviet soldiers. His father, Pyotr Vladimirovich Petrenko, was a lieutenant colonel and a candidate of chemical sciences, while his mother, Tatyana Anatolievn...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fort Boyard Russia (1998) as Self — aged about 20
- Viking (2016) as Varyazhko — aged about 38
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