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Ludmila MaksakovaTheatre actress
Date of Birth: 26.09.1940
Country:  Russia |
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Early Life and Education
Lyudmila Vasilievna Maksakova was born on September 26, 1940, in Moscow, Russia. Her mother, Maria Petrovna Maksakova, was born in 1902. Maksakova studied at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute from 1957 to 1961.
Career
TheatreMaksakova joined the Vakhtangov Theatre in 1961, making her debut in the role of Masha Chubukova in "The Wife of the Chef." She went on to play iconic roles such as Adelma in "Princess Turandot," Baroness in "Gentlemen Glembai," Dzairia in "Jokes and a Clown," and George Sand in "Summer in Nohant."
In 1980, Maksakova's portrayal of Anna Karenina became a milestone in her career. She also excelled in roles such as the Duchess of Marlborough in "A Glass of Water," Katerina in "Guilty Without Guilt," and the Countess in "The Queen of Spades."
Film and Television
Maksakova has an extensive film and television career. She has worked with notable directors such as Grigori Chukhrai, Iosif Kheifits, and Alexei Smirnov. Her notable roles include Nina in "Once Upon a Time, an Old Man and an Old Woman," Tanya in "Tatiana's Day," and Baroness in "The End of 'Saturn'."
Teaching
Maksakova is a distinguished professor of acting at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. She is known for her ability to nurture the individuality of her students.
Personal Life
Maksakova is married to Peter Andreas Igenbergs, who was born in 1937. They have two children: Maxim Andreevich Maksakov (born 1970) and Maria Petrovna Maksakova-Igenbergs (born 1977).
Honors and Recognition
Maksakova has received numerous awards and honors, including:- People's Artist of Russia (1980)
- Member of the Union of Theatre Workers (1962)
- Member of the Union of Cinematographers (1970)
- State Prize of the Russian Federation (1995)
- K. Stanislavsky Prize (1996)
