Oleg Menshikov

Actor and director; notable for 'Burnt by the Sun'

Oleg Menshikov - Actor and director; notable for 'Burnt by the Sun'
Born

November 8th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Russia

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Born in 1960 in Russia, pursued a career in acting and directing. Gained recognition for performances in theater and film. Featured prominently in the film 'Burnt by the Sun', which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Also appeared in films like 'The Barber of Siberia' and television series such as 'The Irony of Fate 2'. Transitioned to directing, working on various theatrical productions. His contributions to Russian cinema and theater were significant, influencing the arts during the post-Soviet era.

Starred in 'Burnt by the Sun'

Appeared in 'The Barber of Siberia'

Directed several theatrical productions

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