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Leonid Obolensky

Acting Born Jan 21, 1902 Died Nov 17, 1991 Arzamas, Nizhniy Novgorod guberniya, Russian Empier 44 credits
44
Total Credits
1920–1987
68 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Leonid Obolensky was a Russian and Soviet actor. He was born on January 21, 1902, in Arzamas, Nizhniy Novgorod. Obolensky had a career in acting, with a total of 41 known credits. He passed away on November 17, 1991, at the age of 89. Throughout his acting career, Obolensky worked in various film and television projects.

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Career

Career overview

Leonid Obolensky was a Russian and Soviet actor. He began his acting career, which spanned over four decades. During this time, he appeared in numerous film and television productions.

Obolensky's extensive acting credits include 41 known roles. His work in the entertainment industry was primarily focused on acting, with no notable credits in other areas such as writing or directing. He continued to work in the industry until his death.

Obolensky passed away on November 17, 1991, at the age of 89.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Was Not There
A Million in a Wedding Basket
Russia Is YoungThe Legend of Princess OlgaEuropean StoryZudov, You're Fired!
TeenagerStrange Passions
Forgotten Things
SoulFact
At the End of Summer
MainaiForgive Me - Goodbye
Someone Else's
Walnut BreadYuliya Vrevskaya
A Very English MurderA Very English MurderSilence of Doctor IvensStarling and Lyre
Residence PermitThe Sorrows of Young Gerkulesov
Roll Call
Wait for Letters
An Ordinary Trip · Assistant Director
Dominated by Gold · Assistant DirectorPursuing Fame · Assistant Director
Siberians · Art Direction
The Four Visits of Samuel WolfeMarionettes · Sound Director
The Great Consoler · SoundThe Great Consoler · Sound Director
Diary of a Revolutionist · Sound Director
Glory Dealers · WriterGlory Dealers · Director
Albidum · Director
Эх, яблочко, куды котишься · Director
The Death RayThe Death Ray · Assistant DirectorBricks · Director
Aelita: Queen of MarsThe Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the Bolsheviks
At the Red Front

Full Filmography

44 titles
  • Was Not There (1987)
  • A Million in a Wedding Basket (1985) as Baron
  • Russia Is Young (1984) as отец Дэс-Фонтейнеса
  • The Legend of Princess Olga (1984) as volkhv Ilm
  • European Story (1984)
  • Zudov, You're Fired! (1984) as Yuri Yakovlevich
  • Teenager (1983) as count Sokolovsky
  • Strange Passions (1983)
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  • Forgotten Things (1982) as Jānis
  • Soul (1981)
  • Fact (1981) as Shepherd Aleksandras
  • At the End of Summer (1980)
  • Mainai (1979) as Doctor Ignas Didžiulis
  • Forgive Me - Goodbye (1979) as Starik
  • Someone Else's (1978) as Леонид Леонидович режиссер
  • Walnut Bread (1977) as Andriaus senelis
  • Yuliya Vrevskaya (1977)
  • A Very English Murder (1974) as лорд Уорбек
  • A Very English Murder (1974) as лорд Уорбек
  • Silence of Doctor Ivens (1974) as Zor
  • Starling and Lyre (1974) as Industrialist
  • Residence Permit (1972) as knyaz
  • The Sorrows of Young Gerkulesov (1972) as Boris Nikolaevich
  • Roll Call (1966)
  • Wait for Letters (1960)
  • An Ordinary Trip (1958) Assistant Director
  • Dominated by Gold (1957) Assistant Director
  • Pursuing Fame (1957) Assistant Director
  • Siberians (1940) Art Direction
  • The Four Visits of Samuel Wolfe (1934) as The reporter (uncredited)
  • Marionettes (1934) Sound Director
  • The Great Consoler (1933) Sound
  • The Great Consoler (1933) Sound Director
  • Diary of a Revolutionist (1932) Sound Director
  • Glory Dealers (1929) Writer
  • Glory Dealers (1929) Director
  • Albidum (1928) Director
  • Эх, яблочко, куды котишься (1926) Director
  • The Death Ray (1925) as Hard, leader of fascists
  • The Death Ray (1925) Assistant Director
  • Bricks (1925) Director
  • Aelita: Queen of Mars (1924) as Guest at Illegal Bal (uncredited)
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the Bolsheviks (1924) as The Dandy
  • At the Red Front (1920) as Red army soldier

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leonid Obolensky best known for?

Leonid Obolensky is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Russia Is Young (1984), Soul (1981), Walnut Bread (1977), Life on Mars (2006).

When and where was Leonid Obolensky born?

Leonid Obolensky was born on January 21, 1902 in Arzamas, Nizhniy Novgorod guberniya, Russian Empier. They passed away on November 17, 1991.

How many credits does Leonid Obolensky have?

Leonid Obolensky has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1987.

What is Leonid Obolensky's background in cinema and television?

Leonid Obolensky was a Russian and Soviet actor. He was born on January 21, 1902, in Arzamas, Nizhniy Novgorod. Obolensky had a career in acting, with a total of 41 known credits. He passed away on November 17, 1991, at the age of 89. Throughout his acting career, Obolensky worked in various film and television project...

Leonid Obolensky by the numbers

44credits
41films
3TV series
1920–1987active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Walnut Bread (1977) as Andriaus senelis — aged about 75
  • Russia Is Young (1984) as отец Дэс-Фонтейнеса — aged about 82
  • Soul (1981) — aged about 79

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