Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
46
Gender
Male
Birthday
1947-03-02
Day of Death
1989-02-02 (42 years old)
Place of Birth
Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Also Known As
Yuri Bogatyryov
Юрий Богатырев
Yuriy Bogatyryov
Юрий Богатырёв
Yuri Bogatyryov
Biography
Yuri Bogatyryov was a renowned Soviet actor born on March 2, 1947, in Riga, Latvia. He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1968 and quickly became one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Bogatyryov is best known for his collaborations with director Nikita Mikhalkov, including standout performances in films such as "Slave of Love" (1976), "An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano" (1977), and "Five Evenings" (1979). His role in the 1981 film "Kinfolk" further solidified his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor. Bogatyryov's talent extended to the stage, where he performed at the Sovremennik Theatre. Tragically, his life was cut short when he died on February 2, 1989, in Moscow. Despite his untimely death, Yuri Bogatyryov remains a significant figure in Soviet and Russian cinema.
