Anatoly Borisovich Kuznetsov
Russian actor and director known for films

Born
1930
95 years ago
Died
March 7th, 2014
11 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Russia
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A prominent actor and director in Russian cinema, contributions spanned several decades. Directed numerous theatrical productions and earned acclaim for performances in various films. Achieved recognition for work in classic Russian cinema and modern theatrical pieces. Remained influential in the Russian arts community until passing in 2014.
Directed and starred in 'The Seagull'
Acted in 'The Twelve Chairs'
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