Anatoli Papanov
Anatoli Papanov | |
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Анатолий Папанов | |
Papanov in 1979 | |
| Born | Anatoli Dmitriyevich Papanov 31 October 1922 |
| Died | 5 August 1987 (aged 64) |
| Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, theater director, pedagogue |
| Years active | 1937–1987 |
| Spouse | Nadezhda Karatayeva (m. 1945–1987; his death) |
| Children | 1 |
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Anatoli Dmitriyevich Papanov (Russian: Анатолий Дмитриевич Папанов, romanized: Anatoliy Dmitriyevich Papanov; 31 October 1922 – 5 August 1987) was a Soviet and Russian actor, drama teacher, and theatre director at the Moscow Satire Theatre where he served for almost 40 years. A prominent character actor, Papanov is mostly remembered for his comedy roles in a duo with his friend Andrei Mironov, although he had many dramatic roles as well. As a voice actor, he contributed to over one hundred cartoons. He was named People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and awarded the USSR State Prize posthumously.