Yevgeny Leonov | |
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Евгений Леонов | |
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]