Victoria Fyodorova

Actress and author in film and theater

Victoria Fyodorova - Actress and author in film and theater
Born

1946
79 years ago

Died

September 5th, 2012
12 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

Born in Russia, later emigrated to the United States. Began a career in acting and became recognized for performances in both film and theater. Participated in various productions, gaining acclaim for her skills on stage and screen. Also authored works reflecting her experiences and insights from the entertainment industry. Continued to engage with the arts until her passing in 2012.

Starred in the film 'The Brothers Karamazov'

Performed in 'The Sound of Music' on stage

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