Leonid Kanevsky
Biography
Leonid Semenovich Kanevsky is a Soviet, Russian, and Israeli theater, film, and dubbing actor, as well as a television presenter. He was born on May 2, 1939, in Kiev in a Jewish family, with his mother having studied piano at the Kiev Conservatory and his elder brother Alexander born in 1933. At the age of seventeen, he left for Moscow and entered the Shchukin College for the course of Vera Konstantinovna Lvova. From 1960 to 1967, he worked as an actor of the Moscow Lenin Komsomol. He was named an Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1984 and is a member of the Public Council of the Russian Jewish Congress.
Career overview
Leonid Semenovich Kanevsky is a Soviet, Russian, and Israeli theater, film, and dubbing actor, as well as a television presenter. Born on May 2, 1939, in Kiev in a Jewish family, his mother studied piano at the Kiev Conservatory before marrying and moving to the Caucasus with her husband. His older brother Alexander was born in 1933, followed six years later by Leonid.
At the age of 17, Kanevsky left for Moscow and entered the Shchukin College for the course of Vera Konstantinovna Lvova. From 1960 to 1967, he worked as an actor of the Moscow Lenin Komsomol. He holds the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, which he received in 1984, and is a member of the Public Council of the Russian Jewish Congress.
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58 titles- Пари (2025)
- Райский (2024) as генерал Райский Виктор Семенович
- Games 80 (2024) as Александр Юрьевич
- Olivier and the Robots (2023)
- Hot! (2019) as Leonid Kanevskiy
- What Men Talk About 3 (2018)
- Ilfipetrov (2013) as Narrator / From the author (voice)
- The Master and Margarita (2011) as Nikanor Ivanovich Bosoy (uncredited)
- Big Difference (2008) as Himself / Guest
- The investigation was conducted (2006) as ведущий
- Roots (2005) as Baroukh
- Rutenberg (2003) as Zemesh
- Late Marriage (2001) as Otary (as Leonid Kanevski)
- Jewish Vendetta (1995)
- Death in Cinema (1991)
- Candidate (1987)
- The Victims Have No Grievance (1986)
- Pippi Longstocking (1984) as Thief
- Monsieur Lenoir, Who... (1984) as Joseph
- Mary Poppins, Goodbye (1983) as Bob Gudetti
- Along Unknown Paths (1982) as Десятник - Миллионский
- D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers (1979) as Monsieur Bonacieux
- Hello, I've Arrived! (1979)
- Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (1977)
- Almanzor's Rings (1977) as Mukhamiel
- Amazing Berendeev (1976) as Nachalnik militsii
- Give Me Back My Rex (1975) as Elephant trainer (voice)
- Taste of Khalva (1975) as Худайкул - начальник стражи эмира
- Countermeasure (1975)
- The Magic Skin (1975)
- Adventures in the City which Doesn't Exist (1974) as Bonaventura
- Night of the Mistakes (1974)
- Homeboy (1974) as Robert Ivanovich
- Sergeev Seeking Sergeev (1974) as Narrator (voice)
- In the Rooms (1973)
- Some Words in Honour of Mr. De Molière (1973)
- Nylon 100% (1973) as Арчибальдик
- Land, Poste Restante (1973) as Maurizio
- Moby Dick (1972)
- Summer Is Gone ... (1972)
- The Pickwick Papers (1972)
- The Train Stops for Two Minutes (1972) as Conférencier
- Investigation Held by ZnaToKi (1971) as Александр Томин
- Physics at Half Past Nine (1971)
- The Amazing Boy (1971) as Apperkot
- Vaudeville On Vaudeville (1970)
- New Year's Abduction (1970) as director
- Commandant of Lauterburg (1969)
- The Diamond Arm (1969) as head smuggler's assistant
- The Red Tent (1969) as Italian Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Punisher (1968)
- На два часа раньше (1967) as ensemble administrator (uncredited)
- The Life and Ascension of Yuras Bratchik (1967)
- Mitya (1967)
- When the Harpsichord Plays (1966) as Illicit Dealer
- The City of Masters (1965)
- Forty Minutes 'Til Dawn (1964)
- Fuse (1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leonid Kanevsky best known for?
Leonid Kanevsky is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big Difference (2008), The investigation was conducted (2006), Lovers Like Us (1975), Investigation Held by ZnaToKi (1971).
When and where was Leonid Kanevsky born?
Leonid Kanevsky was born on May 2, 1939 in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine].
How many credits does Leonid Kanevsky have?
Leonid Kanevsky has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Leonid Kanevsky's background in cinema and television?
Leonid Semenovich Kanevsky is a Soviet, Russian, and Israeli theater, film, and dubbing actor, as well as a television presenter. He was born on May 2, 1939, in Kiev in a Jewish family, with his mother having studied piano at the Kiev Conservatory and his elder brother Alexander born in 1933. At the age of seventeen, h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The investigation was conducted (2006) as ведущий — aged about 67
- The Diamond Arm (1969) as head smuggler's assistant — aged about 30
- Investigation Held by ZnaToKi (1971) as Александр Томин — aged about 32
- Fuse (1962) — aged about 23
- D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers (1979) as Monsieur Bonacieux — aged about 40
- Big Difference (2008) as Himself / Guest — aged about 69
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