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Yury Katin-YartzevActor
Date of Birth: 23.07.1921
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Yuri Katin-Yartsev: A Legendary Actor and Esteemed Professor
- The Talented Actor
- The Iconic Film Star
- Thomas in Mark Zakharov's "The Very Same Munchhausen"
- Trubitsyn in Eldor Urazbaev's detective film "Visit to the Minotaur"
- Prokopy in Gennady Vasiliev's historical film "Rus iznachalnaya"
Yuri Katin-Yartsev: A Legendary Actor and Esteemed Professor
The Adored TeacherYuri Vasilyevich Katin-Yartsev, a revered figure in Soviet theatre and cinema, left an unforgettable mark on the students of the B.V. Shchukin Theatre School. His presence commanded respect and admiration, with students and faculty rising to greet him as he passed through the halls. His diminutive stature, lean physique, and wispy white hair around his bald pate evoked both amusement and awe.
The Talented Actor
Born in Moscow on July 23, 1921, Yuri Katin-Yartsev began his theatrical journey at the B.V. Shchukin Theatre School in 1939. After only a month of study, he was conscripted into the Red Army, and two years later, war erupted.
Upon his demobilization in 1946, Katin-Yartsev returned to the school, where he encountered a generation of students who had studied under Yevgeny Vakhtangov, the legendary director. The influence of these mentors on the young actor was profound, leading him to stay on at the school.
In 1950, Katin-Yartsev graduated and joined the Moscow Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya, where he remained for the rest of his life. Concurrently, he began teaching at his alma mater. For many years, he was considered the preeminent استاد of acting, nurturing the talents of numerous acclaimed actors, including Natalia Gundareva, Konstantin Raikin, Yuri Bogatyrev, Natalia Varley, Veniamin Smekhov, Yuri Vasiliev, Galina Belyaeva, and Leonid Yarmolnik.
The Iconic Film Star
Katin-Yartsev's film career began in 1954 with a minor role in Vladimir Basov's "School of Courage." However, it was not until the early 1970s, at the age of fifty, that he gained significant recognition.
In 1973, his portrayal of Purishkevich in the historical drama "Agony" and his performance as an astronomer in the television series "Seventeen Moments of Spring" brought him wide acclaim. But it was his portrayal of Giuseppe-Pinocchio in the children's fairytale "The Adventures of Pinocchio" that cemented his popularity.
With over a hundred film roles and more than seventy television appearances to his credit, Katin-Yartsev left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Among his most notable works are:
Thomas in Mark Zakharov's "The Very Same Munchhausen"
A grenadier in Naum Birman's musical comedy "Three Men in a Boat, Not Counting the Dog"
Trubitsyn in Eldor Urazbaev's detective film "Visit to the Minotaur"
Suvorov in Karaman Mgeladze and Giuli Chkhonelidze's historical biography "Bagration"
Prokopy in Gennady Vasiliev's historical film "Rus iznachalnaya"
The Enduring LegacyYuri Katin-Yartsev's last performance was as Habsburg-Puzankov in Gennady Poloka's tragicomic extravaganza "The Return of the Battleship," which was released posthumously. His passing left a void in the hearts of his students, colleagues, and countless fans who had been touched by his artistry and kindness. Today, he remains an enduring icon of Russian theatre and cinema.
