Semyon Svashenko
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1904 in Derhachi, Ukraine
- Died
- November 23, 1969
- Active Years
- 1925–1968 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Semyon Svashenko was a male actor born in Derhachi, Ukraine, on September 13, 1904. His stage name in the original language is spelled using Cyrillic characters. Known primarily for his work in acting, he accumulated twenty-seven known credits throughout his career. His active life in the film and television industry spanned multiple projects before his death on November 23, 1969, at the age of sixty-five. Biographical details regarding his personal life, specific character roles, and awards are not documented in the available records, which focus strictly on his vital dates, place of birth, and known acting credits within the database.
Career overview
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Name: Semyon Svashenko (Stage Name: Семён Свашенко).
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 27.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: September 13, 1904.
Day of Death: November 23, 1969 (65 years old).
Place of Birth: Derhachi, Ukraine.
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Semyon Svashenko was an actor.
He had 27 known credits.
He was born on September 13, 1904, in Derhachi, Ukraine.
He died on November 23, 1969, at the age of 65.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- War and Peace (1968) as Russian soldier
- War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky (1966) as Russian soldier
- An Optimistic Tragedy (1963) as sailor
- Duel (1961)
- Ballad of a Soldier (1959) as Old Ukrainian
- Gloomy Morning (1959) as episode
- Pages of the Past (1958)
- Quiet Flows the Don (1957) as Garandzha (uncredited)
- The Gadfly (1955) as Marcone
- Admiral Ushakov (1953) as Officer (uncredited)
- The Horsemen (1950) as herder
- The Battle of Stalingrad (1949) as Tank commander (uncredited)
- Kubans (1939)
- A Border on Lock (1937)
- By the Bluest of Seas (1936) as Fishing kolkhoz chaiman
- Aerograd (1935) as Partisan (uncredited)
- Dokhunda (1934) as Sabir
- Fata Morgana (1931)
- Night Raids (1931) as Kulak
- Perekop (1930) as Kalmyk soldier (uncredited)
- Earth (1930) as Vasyl
- Blown Up Days (1930) as Hero of labour
- Two Women (1930) as Krekshina's husband
- Arsenal (1929) as Tymish
- The Exhibit from Panopticon (1929) as Horodynskyi's son
- Zvenigora (1928) as Timoshka, First Grandson
- Arsenaltsy (1925) as Ensign
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Semyon Svashenko best known for?
Semyon Svashenko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War and Peace (1968), War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky (1966), An Optimistic Tragedy (1963), Ballad of a Soldier (1959).
When and where was Semyon Svashenko born?
Semyon Svashenko was born on September 13, 1904 in Derhachi, Ukraine. They passed away on November 23, 1969.
How many credits does Semyon Svashenko have?
Semyon Svashenko has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 1968.
What is Semyon Svashenko's background in cinema and television?
Semyon Svashenko was a male actor born in Derhachi, Ukraine, on September 13, 1904. His stage name in the original language is spelled using Cyrillic characters. Known primarily for his work in acting, he accumulated twenty-seven known credits throughout his career. His active life in the film and television industry s...
Semyon Svashenko by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ballad of a Soldier (1959) as Old Ukrainian — aged about 54
- War and Peace (1968) as Russian soldier — aged about 63
- War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky (1966) as Russian soldier — aged about 61
- Arsenal (1929) as Tymish — aged about 24
- Earth (1930) as Vasyl — aged about 25
- Quiet Flows the Don (1957) as Garandzha (uncredited) — aged about 52
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