Vladimir Zeldin

Russian actor and stage performer

Vladimir Zeldin - Russian actor and stage performer
Born

February 10th, 1915
110 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Russia

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Born in 1915, an influential actor in Russian theater and film took part in a career spanning over seven decades. The stage repertoire included numerous performances at the Moscow City Council Theater and the Satire Theatre in Moscow. This actor gained recognition for roles in classic Russian productions and also participated in the film industry, with significant contributions to film adaptations of literary works. A lifelong dedication to the craft resulted in national acclaim and a reputation as a master of performance.

Performed in 'War and Peace'

Appeared in 'The Cranes Are Flying'

Starred in 'The Twelve Chairs'

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