Stepan Bubnov

Career overview

Stepan K. Bubnov was born on 27 December 1917 and died on 12 July 1996, living to the age of 78. A Soviet performer, he worked in both theatre and cinema, building a career that earned him official recognition. In 1967 he was awarded the title Honored Artist of the RSFSR, an honor that signified state acknowledgment of his contributions to the performing arts. Throughout his professional life he was credited under the stage name Степан Бубнов and also appeared as С. Бубно.

According to the Motion Picture Database, Bubnov’s body of work comprises thirty‑four known acting credits, reflecting a substantial presence on screen and, by implication, on stage. His activities placed him among the male actors of the Soviet Union who were active during the mid‑twentieth century, a period marked by extensive state‑supported theatrical and film production. While specific roles and productions are not listed in the source material, the number of credited appearances indicates a steady involvement in the industry over several decades. Bubnov’s career, therefore, can be characterized as that of a seasoned Soviet actor whose contributions were formally recognized and whose work spanned a considerable portion of the Soviet cinematic and theatrical landscape.