Yakov Smirnoff
Biography
Yakov Smirnoff works in acting. Born January 24, 1951 in Odesa, Ukraine. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- King of the Hill (1997) as Yakov Smirnoff (voice)
- Night Court (1984) as Yakov Korolenko
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- Major Dad (1989)
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) as National Security Advisor
- The Money Pit (1986) as Shatov
- Toon In with Me (2021) as Self
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Vladimir
- Heartburn (1986) as Contractor Laszlo
- What a Country! (1986) as Nikolai Rostapovich
- Moscow on the Hudson (1984) as Lev
- Weekend Warriors
- Awful Nice (2013) as Himself
- George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom (1989) as Self - Burns Russian Fan (uncredited)
- Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985) as himself
- Yakov Smirnoff: What A Country! (1994) as Self
- Yakov: Live From Branson! (2012) as Himself
- Yakov Smirnoff: As Long As We Both Shall Laugh (2004) as himself
- Yakov Smirnoff: Just Off the Boat (1994)
- Yakov Smirnoff From Moscow...Idaho (1991) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yakov Smirnoff best known for?
Yakov Smirnoff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Whole Ten Yards (2004), Edward Scissorhands (1990).
When and where was Yakov Smirnoff born?
Yakov Smirnoff was born on January 24, 1951 in Odesa, Ukraine.
How many credits does Yakov Smirnoff have?
Yakov Smirnoff has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2021.
What is Yakov Smirnoff's background in cinema and television?
Yakov Naumovich Pokhis (Russian: Яков Наумович Похис; born 24 January 1951), better known as Yakov Smirnoff (Russian: Яков Смирнов; /ˈsmɪərnɒf/), is a Ukrainian-American comedian, actor and writer of Jewish origin. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Ukraine, then immigrated to the United States in 1977 in or...
Yakov Smirnoff by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 11
- King of the Hill (1997) as Yakov Smirnoff (voice) — aged about 46
- Night Court (1984) as Yakov Korolenko — aged about 33
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Vladimir — aged about 34
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) — aged about 32
- Major Dad (1989) — aged about 38
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