Yevgeny Leonov | |
|---|---|
Евгений Леонов | |
 Postage stamp devoted to Leonov (2001) | |
| Born | Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov 2 September 1926 |
| Died | 29 January 1994 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow |
| Alma mater | Moscow Art Theatre School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1947–1994 |
| Title | People's Artist of the USSR (1978) |
| Spouse | Vanda Stoilova |
| Children | Andrei Leonov |
| Parent(s) | Pavel Vasilyevich Leonov Anna Ilyinichna Leonova |
| Awards | Order of Lenin |
Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov (Russian: Евгений Павлович Леонов; 2 September 1926 – 29 January 1994) was a Soviet and Russian actor who played main parts in several of the most famous Soviet films, such as Gentlemen of Fortune, Mimino and Striped Trip. Called "one of Russia's best-loved actors",[1] he also provided the voice for many Soviet cartoon characters, including Vinny Pukh (Winnie-the-Pooh).[2]
- ^ Death: Yevgeny Leonov. The Guardian (London). 23 February 1994.
- ^ Peter Rollberg (2009). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema. US: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 403–405. ISBN 978-0-8108-6072-8.