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Anatoly Kuznetsov
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Born
Anatoly Borisovich Kuznetsov

(1930-12-31)31 December 1930
Died 7 March 2014(2014-03-07) (aged 83)
Moscow, Russia
Occupation Actor

Anatoly Borisovich Kuznetsov (Russian: Анатолий Борисович Кузнецов; born December 31, 1930 – died March 7, 2014) was a famous actor from the Soviet Union and later Russia. He is best known for his role as Fyodor Sukhov, a brave Red Army soldier, in the popular 1970 film White Sun of the Desert. His cousin, Mikhail, was also an actor. In 1979, Anatoly Kuznetsov was given the special title of People's Artist of the RSFSR. He lived and worked in the city of Moscow for most of his life.

Who Was Anatoly Kuznetsov?

Early Life and Career

Anatoly Kuznetsov was born and grew up in Moscow. His father, Boris Kuznetsov, was a well-known Russian singer. Anatoly first studied music at the Ippolitov-Ivanov Music School. However, he soon decided to become an actor instead. He went on to graduate from the famous Moscow Art Theatre School in 1955.

After finishing his studies, he started working at the Moscow Film Actor Theater in 1958. He began his film career while still a student. One of his first big roles was in the movie Dangers Trails, where he played one of the main characters.

His Most Famous Role

Anatoly Kuznetsov became very famous for his role as Fyodor Sukhov in the 1970 film White Sun of the Desert. This movie was a huge hit and is still loved by many people today. His character, Sukhov, became an iconic figure in Russian cinema.

Later Life and Legacy

Throughout his career, Anatoly Kuznetsov appeared in many films and stage plays. He was known for his strong performances and his ability to play many different types of characters. His work earned him the high honor of "People's Artist of the RSFSR" in 1979. This award recognized his great contributions to Russian and Soviet arts.

Passing Away

Anatoly Kuznetsov passed away on March 7, 2014. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

Могила актёра Анатолия Кузнецова
The grave of Anatoly Kuznetsov in the Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow.

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