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
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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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