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Boris Chirkov
Chirkov as Maxim.jpg
as Maxim in The Youth of Maxim (1935)
Born
Boris Petrovich Chirkov

(1901-08-13)13 August 1901
Brianka, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire
Died 28 May 1982(1982-05-28) (aged 80)
Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Occupation Actor, pedagogue
Years active 1926–1982

Boris Petrovich Chirkov (born August 13, 1901, in Brianka – died May 28, 1982, in Moscow) was a famous Soviet and Russian actor. He was also a pedagogue, which means he taught others, likely about acting. He appeared in about 50 movies during his long career, from 1928 to 1975. Boris Chirkov was highly honored, receiving four Stalin Prizes and being named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1950. In 1975, he also received the title of Hero of Socialist Labour, a very high award for his contributions.

Meet Boris Chirkov: A Star of Soviet Cinema

Boris Chirkov was a very important actor in the Soviet Union. He was known for his ability to play many different kinds of characters. His performances often brought stories to life for audiences across the country.

His Amazing Acting Career

Boris Chirkov started acting in 1926 and continued for over 50 years! He starred in many films that became very popular. He was especially famous for playing a character named Maxim in a series of movies.

The Maxim Films

One of Boris Chirkov's most famous roles was as Maxim. He played this character in several films, starting with The Youth of Maxim in 1935. He continued to play Maxim in The Return of Maxim (1937) and The Vyborg Side (1938). These movies told the story of a young worker who becomes a revolutionary. People loved his portrayal of Maxim.

Awards and Special Honors

Boris Chirkov received many important awards for his acting. He won the Stalin Prize four times. This was a very high honor in the Soviet Union, given for great achievements in arts and sciences. He won these prizes in 1941, 1947, 1949, and 1952. He was also given the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1950. This title recognized him as one of the best artists in the country. In 1975, he received the Hero of Socialist Labour award, which was a top civilian honor.

Films He Starred In

Here is a list of some of the movies Boris Chirkov appeared in:

  • My Son (1928) - Patashon
  • Luna sleva (1929) - Orskiy
  • Rodnoy brat (1929) - Grishka
  • Alone (1931) - Man Talking on the Phone
  • Pesnya o shchastye (1934) - Chief disciplinary section
  • Chapaev (1934) - Peasant
  • The Youth of Maxim (1935) - Maksim
  • Girl Friends (1936) - Senka
  • Lenochka i vinograd (1936)
  • The Return of Maxim (1937) - Maksim
  • The Defense of Volotchayevsk (1937) - Old Man
  • The Great Citizen (1938) - Maksim, the investigator
  • Chelovek s ruzhyom (1938) - Yevtushenko
  • The Vyborg Side (1938) - Maksim
  • Minin and Pozharsky (1939) - Roman
  • The New Teacher (1939) - Stepan Ivanovich Lautin
  • Boyevoy kinosbornik 3 (1941) - (segment "Antosha Rybkin")
  • This Is the Enemy (1942)
  • Aleksandr Parkhomenko (1942) - Nestor Makhno
  • Antosha Rybkin (1942) - Antosha Rybkin
  • The Front (1943) - Udivitelnyy
  • Partizany v stepyakh Ukrainy (1943) - Grandfather Taras
  • Kutuzov (1944) - Lavilov
  • Ivan Nikulin: Russian Sailor (1945) - Zakhar Fomichyov
  • The Great Glinka (1946) - Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka
  • The Court of Honor (1948) - Andrey Vereyskiy akademik
  • Three Encounters (1949) - Nikanor Samoseev
  • Dream of a Cossack (1951) - Kondratyev
  • The Miners of Donetsk (1951) - Stepan Nedolya
  • The Boarder (1953)
  • True Friends (1954) - Chishov
  • Dimitrovgradtsy (1956) - Sobolev
  • For the Power of the Soviets (1956) - Secreatary Chernoivanenko
  • Svoimi rukami (1956) - Rudenko
  • Ryadom s nami (1958) - Stletov
  • Dorogoy moy chelovek (1958)
  • Kievlyanka (1958) - Yakov Petrovich Sereda
  • Mechty sbyvayutsya (1959) - Pavel Andreyevich Leshchuk
  • Poteryannaya fotografiya (1959)
  • Nasledniki (1960)
  • Svoya golova na plechakh (1961) - Kolkhoz Chairman
  • Gorizont (1962) - Likhobaba
  • A Trip Without a Load (1963) - Ded na aerodrome
  • Greshnyy angel (1963) - Religioznyy starik
  • Kain XVIII (1963) - Lavatory Worker
  • The Alive and the Dead (1964) - Gavrila Biryukov
  • Möcüzälär adasi (1964)
  • Golubaya chashka (1964)
  • Artakarg handzararutyun (1966) - Police spy
  • Pervyy posetitel (1966)
  • Myatezhnaya zastava (1967)
  • Seven Old Men and a Girl (1970, TV Movie)
  • Shutite? (1971) - (segment "Vanderbul' bezhit za gorizont")
  • Izhorskiy batalon (1972) - Vanechka
  • Po sobstvennomu zhelaniyu (1973)
  • Rosa (1975)
  • Gorozhane (1976) - Stariy master
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