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Vladimir SamoylovActor, People's Artist of the USSR
Date of Birth: 15.03.1924
Country:  Ukraine |
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Biography of Vladimir Samoilov
Vladimir Yakovlevich Samoilov was born on March 15, 1924, in the city of Odessa, in the famous seaside city. From childhood, Vladimir Samoilov stood out for his great temperament, stubbornness, and desire to engage in interesting things.
Early Career and Theater
Vladimir Samoilov's debut was in the film "Unpaid Debt". He gained special attention for his roles as Shaumyan, Podvoysky, Nariman Narimanov, Shadurov, in films such as "Twenty Six Baku Commissars", "The Sixth of July", "Stars Never Fade", and "Special Assignment". He became a People's Artist of the USSR in 1984 and received numerous awards for his acting work.
While studying at the Odessa Theater School, Samoilov began performing in theater productions. After graduating, he was invited to work at the Odessa Theater of the Soviet Army. He later became an actor at the Odessa Russian Dramatic Theater named after A. Ivanov, the Kemerovo Regional Dramatic Theater named after A. Lunacharsky, and finally the Gorky Regional Dramatic Theater named after M. Gorky. During a theater tour in Moscow in 1968, Samoilov made a sensation with his performance as Richard III in a Shakespeare play and received invitations from several theater troupes in Moscow and Leningrad. He chose to join the Moscow Academic Theater named after Vladimir Mayakovsky, where he played for the majority of his career.
Acting Career
During his time in the theater, Samoilov played significant roles that garnered attention from critics and audiences alike. He played characters such as Velikatov, Copernicus, Fedor Kharitonov, Gorchakov, Yermolaev, and many others. Samoilov played approximately 250 roles in theater and over 100 in film.
While he was highly regarded in theater, Samoilov was best known to the wider audience as a film actor. He portrayed memorable characters in films such as "Talents and Fans", "Conversations with Socrates", and the musical comedy "Wedding in Malinovka". He also played powerful roles in films like "Crash" and "Siberiade". One of his most famous films, released in 1968 and still popular today, is "Wedding in Malinovka".
Personal Life and Legacy
Vladimir Samoilov was twice awarded the State Prize of the USSR for his roles in the films "Prize" and "Fathers and Sons". He passed away on September 8, 1999, in Moscow while rehearsing the role of King Lear in Shakespeare's tragedy. He was buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery next to his wife, actress Nadezhda Samoilova.
Samoilov's son, Alexander Vladimirovich Samoilov, is also an actor. He was born on October 29, 1952, in Kemerovo. The Samoilov family continues to contribute to the performing arts, with the younger generation also pursuing careers in acting.
