Mikhail Bulgakov
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- May 15, 1891 in Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]
- Died
- March 10, 1940
- Active Years
- 1965–2024 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
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Full Name: Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (also Mikhail Afanasievich Bulgakov).
Dates: 15 May 1891 – 10 March 1940 (aged 48).
Nationality/Role: Russian and Soviet novelist, playwright, and writer. Also a medical doctor.
Birthplace: Kiev, Russian Empire.
Family: First of six children; family of a theology professor; belonged to the intellectual elite of Kyiv.
Works: The Master and Margarita (posthumous masterpiece), The White Guard, Ivan Vasilievich, Flight (also called The Run or Beg), and The Days of the Turbins.
Censorship: Some works (including Flight and works between 1922 and 1926) were banned by the Soviet government and Joseph Stalin for allegedly glorifying emigration and White generals.
Film/TV: Known for big screen adaptations of his books, including Beg (1971) and Master i Margarita (2006).
Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (15 May 1891 – 10 March 1940) was a Russian and Soviet novelist, playwright, and medical doctor. Born in Kiev, Russian Empire, he was the first of six children in a family of a theology professor that belonged to the intellectual elite of Kyiv. His literary works include the novel The Master and Margarita, which was published posthumously, as well as The White Guard, Ivan Vasilievich, The Days of the Turbins, and Flight, also known as The Run or Beg. Some of his works, including Flight and those written between 1922 and 1926, were banned by the Soviet government and Joseph Stalin for glorifying emigration and White generals. His books
Career overview
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Subject: Mikhail Bulgakov (Writing).
Name: Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov.
Dates: 15 May 1891 – 10 March 1940.
Nationality/Role: Russian and Soviet novelist, playwright, and writer. Also a medical doctor.
Notable Works:
Novel: The Master and Margarita (published posthumously, called a masterpiece of the 20th century).
Novel: The White Guard.
Plays: Ivan Vasilievich, Flight (also called The Run), and The Days of the Turbins.
Censorship: Flight, all works between 1922 and 1926, and others were banned by the Soviet government and Joseph Stalin for allegedly glorifying emigration and White generals.
Film Adaptations: Beg (1971) and Master i Margarita (2006).
Personal Context: First of six children; family of a theology professor; family belonged to the intellectual elite of Kyiv.
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Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was a Russian and Soviet novelist, playwright, and writer. Born on May 15, 1891, he was also a medical doctor. His literary contributions include the novel The White Guard and several plays, such as Ivan Vasilievich, Flight (also known as The Run), and The Days of the Turbins. His novel The Master and Margarita was published posthumously and has been described as one of the masterpieces of the 20th century.
Paragraph 2: Censorship and Film Adaptations.
Bulgakov's career faced significant challenges from the Soviet government and Joseph Stalin. Certain works, including Flight and all of his writings produced between 1922 and 1926, were banned because they were decided to glorify emigration and White generals. Despite these restrictions, his books have been adapted for the big screen. Notable film adaptations include Beg in 1971 and Master i Margarita in 2006.
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"Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was a Russian and Soviet novelist, playwright, and writer. Born on May 15, 1891, he was also a medical doctor. His literary contributions include the novel The White Guard and several plays, such as Ivan Vasilievich, Flight (also known as The Run), and The Days of the Turbins. His novel The Master and Margarita was published posthumously and has been described as one of the masterpieces of the 20th century.
Bulgakov's career faced significant challenges from the Soviet government and Joseph Stalin. Certain works, including Flight and all of his writings produced between 1922 and 1926, were banned because they were decided to glorify emigration and White generals. Despite these restrictions, his books have been adapted for the big screen. Notable film adaptations include Beg in 1971 and Master i Margarita in 2006."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- The Master and Margarita (2024) Novel
- Bulgakov. This World is Mine! (2023) as Himself
- The Seventh Proof (2019) Novel
- The Run (2019) Theatre Play
- Legends of Cinema (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Moliere (The Cabal of Saints) (2013) Novel
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) Short Story
- The White Guard (2012) Novel
- The Master and Margarita (2011) Novel
- Morphine (2008) Novel
- Battle of the Psychics (2007) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Мастер и Маргарита (2006) Novel
- The Master and Margarita (2005) Novel
- No Such Thing As New (2003) Book
- Theatrical Romance (2003) Novel
- A. P. (2002) Author
- The Fatal Eggs (1995) Novel
- Incident in Judaea (1991) Novel
- Pilát Pontský onoho dne (1991) Novel
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (1991) Author
- Red Island (1991) Novel
- Mistr a Markétka (1991) Novel
- The Master and Margarita (1990) Novel
- The Master and Margarita (1990) Novel
- After The Revolution (1990) Novel
- Heart of a Dog (1988) Novel
- Zoyka's Apartment (1988) Author
- The Cabal of Hypocrites (1988) Author
- Moliére (1986) Theatre Play
- Theatre Night (1985) Theatre Play
- Molière (1979) Theatre Play
- Uova fatali (1977) Novel
- The Days of the Turbins (1976) Theatre Play
- Heart of a Dog (1976) Novel
- Dni Turbinovcov (1976) Theatre Play
- Days of the Turbins (1976) Theatre Play
- Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973) Theatre Play
- Some Words in Honour of Mr. De Molière (1973) Theatre Play
- The Master and Margarita (1972) Novel
- Pilate and Others (1972) Novel
- The Flight (1971) Novel
- The Last Days (1968) Theatre Play
- The Flight (1968) Novel
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Novel
- The Master and Margarita Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mikhail Bulgakov best known for?
Mikhail Bulgakov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Master and Margarita (2024), A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012), Battle of the Psychics (2007), Sweet Tasks (2019).
When and where was Mikhail Bulgakov born?
Mikhail Bulgakov was born on May 15, 1891 in Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]. They passed away on March 10, 1940.
How many credits does Mikhail Bulgakov have?
Mikhail Bulgakov has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2024.
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Subject: Mikhail Bulgakov. Goal: Write a factual identity profile (90-130 words). Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Full Name: Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (also Mikhail Afanasievich...
Mikhail Bulgakov by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Battle of the Psychics (2007) as Self (Archive Footage) — aged about 116
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