Yuriy Nikulin
Biography
Yuriy Nikulin was a Soviet and Russian actor and clown. Born on December 18, 1921, in Demidov, Smolenskaya obla, he is known for his work in various film genres. Nikulin was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1990. He received the Order of Lenin, a prestigious state award, twice in his lifetime. Nikulin's acting style and comedic skills made him an outstanding comedian, with a range in genres including slapstick comedy. He is recognized as a prominent figure in Russian comedy, with a career spanning numerous film and television appearances.
Career overview
Yuriy Nikulin was a well-known actor who starred in many popular films. He was known for his effortless style and precise delivery, as well as his mastery of timing. His comedic skills made him an outstanding performer.
Nikulin showed his range in a variety of genres, including slapstick comedy. He was a versatile actor who was able to adapt to different types of roles and performances. His skills as a comedian were highly regarded, and he is often considered one of the best Russian comedians.
Throughout his career, Nikulin appeared in numerous films, with a total of 49 known credits. He was a prominent figure in the Soviet and Russian film industry, and his work continues to be remembered and appreciated today.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- Legends of Cinema (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Георгий Вицин. Не надо смеяться (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Георгий Вицин. Отшельник (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- When Idols Were Gone (2005) as Himself / ArchiveFootage
- To Remember (1993) as Narrator
- Клуб «Белый попугай» (1993)
- Captain Krokus (1991) as introductory and concluding remarks
- Scarecrow (1983) as Nikolay Bessoltsev - Lena's grandfather
- I Don't Want to Be a Grown-Up (1982) as Kloun
- Here, Not Far Away (1979)
- Bobik Visiting Barbos (1977) as Bobik (voice)
- Clowns and Children (1977)
- Twenty Days Without War (1976) as Major Vasily Nikolaevich Lopatin
- Pyotr Martynovich And The Years Of Great Life (1976) as Himself
- The Adventures of Travka (1976)
- They Fought for Their Motherland (1975) as pvt. Nekrasov
- Yeralash (1974)
- Old Men: Robbers (1972) as Николай Мячиков
- Point, Point, Comma... (1972) as Alexey's father
- Telegram (1972) as Fyodor Fyodorovich
- Parad-Alle (1971)
- 12 Chairs (1971) as janitor Tikhon
- Deniska's Stories (1970) as сосед Дениски из похожего дома
- The Diamond Arm (1969) as Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov
- The Diamond Arm (1969) Songs
- New Girl (1969)
- Seven Old Men and One Girl (1968) as грабитель («Балбес»)
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1967) as Balbes
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1967) Songs
- Сказки русского леса (1967) as Balbes
- Andrei Rublev (1966) as Patrikey
- The Little Runaway (1966)
- Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures (1965) as «Balbes» (segment "Operation Y")
- Голубой огонек - в первый час (1965) as Self
- Fantasizing (1965)
- Big "Wick" (1964) as Петя-Петушок (нлвелла «Влип»)
- Come Here, Mukhtar! (1964) as Glasychev
- Give Me a Complaints Book (1964) as продавец
- Strictly Business (1963) as Thief (segment "Makes the Whole World Kin")
- Fuse (1962)
- No Fear, No Blame (1962) as clown
- Young-Green (1962) as Nikolai
- Bootleggers (1962) as «Балбес»
- Sovershenno seryozno (1961) as «Балбес» (новелла «Пёс Барбос и необычный кросс»)
- My Friend, Kolka! (1961) as Vasya
- Dog Barbos and Unusual Cross (1961) as «Балбес»
- The Man from Nowhere (1961) as Militsioner (uncredited)
- When the Trees Were Tall (1961) as Kuzma Kuzmich Iordanov
- The Taming of the Shrew (1961) as Boys' Choir Master
- The Unamenables (1959) as Vasily Klyachkin
- A Girl with Guitar (1958) as Pyromancer Loser
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yuriy Nikulin best known for?
Yuriy Nikulin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including To Remember (1993), The Stand (2020), Yeralash (1974), Point, Point, Comma... (1972).
When and where was Yuriy Nikulin born?
Yuriy Nikulin was born on December 18, 1921 in Demidov, Smolenskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR. They passed away on August 21, 1997.
How many credits does Yuriy Nikulin have?
Yuriy Nikulin has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2016.
What is Yuriy Nikulin's background in cinema and television?
Yuriy Nikulin was a Soviet and Russian actor and clown. Born on December 18, 1921, in Demidov, Smolenskaya obla, he is known for his work in various film genres. Nikulin was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1990. He received the Order of Lenin, a prestigious state...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Andrei Rublev (1966) as Patrikey — aged about 44
- The Diamond Arm (1969) as Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov — aged about 47
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1967) as Balbes — aged about 45
- 12 Chairs (1971) as janitor Tikhon — aged about 49
- Fuse (1962) — aged about 40
- Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures (1965) as «Balbes» (segment "Operation Y") — aged about 43
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