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Aleksandr Shirvindt
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Shirvindt in 2018
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Aleksandr Anatolyevich Shirvindt
19 July 1934 |
| Died | 15 March 2024 (aged 89) Moscow, Russia
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| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1952–2024 |
| Awards | People's Artist of the RSFSR |
Aleksandr Anatolyevich Shirvindt (born July 19, 1934 – died March 15, 2024) was a very famous Soviet and Russian actor. He worked in theatre and films. He was also a director and even voiced characters in cartoons! He was known as a People's Artist of the RSFSR, which is a high honor for artists. From 2000, he was the director of the Moscow Satire Theatre.
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About Aleksandr Shirvindt
Aleksandr Shirvindt was born in Moscow. His father was a violinist and music teacher. His mother worked for the Moscow Philharmonic Society.
Early Life and Career
In 1956, Shirvindt finished his studies at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. This was a big step for his acting career. In the same year, he started acting in movies. His first film was She Loves You! (1956).
Shirvindt acted in more than 40 films. He became well-known for his roles in many popular movies. He also used his voice for cartoon characters. For example, he voiced Aramis in the film Dog in Boots.
Shirvindt passed away on March 15, 2024. He was 89 years old.
Famous Roles
Aleksandr Shirvindt played many memorable characters. Here are some of his most famous roles:
Movie Roles
- Grandads-Robbers (1971): He played a spokesman.
- The Irony of Fate (1975): He was "Pavlik" in this very popular film.
- The Twelve Chairs (1976): He played a one-eyed chess player.
- Three Men in a Boat (1979): He was "Sir Samuel William Harris".
- Station for Two (1982): He played "Shurik", a pianist.
- The Irony of Fate 2 (2007): He returned as "uncle Pasha" in the sequel.
Voice Acting Roles
Shirvindt also lent his voice to several animated films.
- Dog in Boots (1981): He voiced "Pretty Boy".
- Alice in Wonderland (1981): He was the voice of the funny Cheshire Cat.
- Alice in Wonderland (2010): He again voiced the Cheshire Cat in the Russian version.
Awards and Recognition
Aleksandr Shirvindt received many important awards for his work. These awards show how much he was respected.
- Orders "For Merit to the Fatherland": He received this high honor four times. It is given for great contributions to the country.
- Order of Friendship of Peoples (1994): This award recognized his work in theatre and teaching.
- Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1974): This was an early recognition of his talent.
- People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989): This is one of the highest artistic titles in Russia.
- Chekhov's Medal (2010): An award named after the famous writer Anton Chekhov.
- Asteroid 6767 Shirvindt: In 2003, an asteroid was named after him! This is a very special way to be remembered.
See Also
- List of Russian actors
