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Roman Kartsev
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Roman Kartsev in 2011
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Roman Antshelevich Katz
20 May 1939 Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
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| Died | 2 October 2018 (aged 79) Moscow, Russia
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| Occupation | Actor, humorist |
| Years active | 1960–2018 |
| Spouse(s) | Viktoria Kassinskaya |
| Awards | People's Artist of the Russian Federation (1999) |
Roman Kartsev (born Roman Katz; May 20, 1939 – October 2, 2018) was a very famous Russian actor and humorist. He was known for his funny performances on stage, in theaters, and in movies.
Roman Kartsev received special awards for his talent. He was named an Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1990 and a People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 1999. These titles are like big honors for artists in Russia. He worked at the Moscow Theater of Miniatures. For many years, he performed in a popular comedy duo with Viktor Ilchenko. They were known as Kartsev and Ilchenko.
Early Life and Family
Roman Kartsev was born in the city of Odessa. At that time, Odessa was part of the Soviet Union. His parents were Sura-Lea Fuksman and Antshel Katz. Roman was named after his grandfather, who was a synagogue cantor. In his family, they spoke Yiddish.
Before World War II, Roman lived with his parents in Tiraspol. His father played football for a team there. During the war, Roman and his mother and brother moved to Omsk for safety. After the war ended in 1946, his family returned to Odessa.
Acting Career
Roman Kartsev started his acting career in 1960. He became very well-known for his unique humor. His performances often made people laugh. He was especially famous for his work with Viktor Ilchenko. They created many memorable comedy acts together.
Kartsev also appeared in many films and TV shows. He played different kinds of characters. His roles often showed his great talent for comedy and drama. He continued to perform and act for nearly 60 years.
Famous Roles in Movies
Roman Kartsev acted in several popular films. Here are some of his notable movie roles:
- In 1988, he played Schwonder in the film Heart of a Dog.
- In 1991, he was Solomon in the movie Promised Heaven.
- He also appeared in the 2000 film Old Hags as Joseph Lazovsky.
- In 2005, he played Maximilian Andreevich Poplavsky in The Master and Margarita miniseries.
- One of his later roles was in 2010, as an Odessa taxi driver in In the Style of Jazz.
Legacy
Roman Kartsev passed away in 2018 in Moscow. He is remembered as one of Russia's most beloved humorists and actors. His work continues to entertain audiences. He left a lasting mark on Russian stage and cinema.
Filmography
- 1967 – Arkady Raikin (documentary) as cameo
- 1975 – Waves of the Black Sea as entrepreneur
- 1977 – The Magic Voice of Gelsomino as School Teacher
- 1979 – Dumas in the Caucasus as Lefer
- 1985 – A Long Memory as Uncle Yasha
- 1985 – Goldfish (TV performance) as cameo
- 1988 – Heart of a Dog as Schwonder
- 1989 – The Evil Spirit as Shcherbaty
- 1989 – The Bindler and the King as Lazar Boyarsky
- 1991 – Promised Heaven as Solomon
- 1992 – Apartment (mini-series) as Henry Ivanovich Valenchik
- 1993 – Prediction as patriot and anti-communist
- 2000 – Old Hags as Joseph Lazovsky
- 2005 – The Master and Margarita as Maximilian Andreevich Poplavsky, Berlioz's Uncle
- 2008 – Smile of God, or Purely Odessa story as Mikhail Perelmuter
- 2010 – In the Style of Jazz as Odessa taxi driver
