The most beautiful Soviet actors: names, photos, short biography and iconic roles

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

In the USSR there was no shortage of beautiful actors in Soviet cinema. Millions of women fell in love with them, and representatives of the strong half of humanity dreamed of being like them. Of course, everyone has their own concept of beauty, but these, recognized by all, the most beautiful actors of the USSR had great charisma and were very bright personalities. Masses of fans followed their personal lives and film careers. In the article we will present interesting details from the biography of the most beautiful actors. You will learn a lot of interesting things about the idols of the past.

The most beautiful actors of Soviet cinema

Your attention is presented to the rating of men who were real sex symbols in the USSR. Each of them had their own characteristic roles, by which the viewer knows and remembers them. Someone all his life played ordinary Soviet merry hard workers, someone exemplary party leaders, and someonecharming hooligans and villains. They all have one thing in common - the huge popularity and love of the Soviet people. The most beautiful actors of Soviet cinema (photo posted in the article) have always been under the scrutiny of the public, they were constantly surrounded by a halo of gossip and rumors.

Andrey Mironov

One of the most handsome Soviet male actors. He was born on the most feminine holiday - March 8th. His parents were representatives of the art world - popular actors Maria Mironova and Alexander Menaker. Not surprisingly, their son followed the example of parents who adored their work. After all, Andrei was practically born on the stage (his mother's contractions began right in the theater). During the war, the Menaker family lived in Tashkent, then they moved to the capital.

The boy grew up as a very active child, he loved to play football, Cossack robbers and other games with the boys in the yard. He did not like school and studied rather mediocrely, but he enjoyed authority in the class, because he was a merry fellow and a joker. Thanks to his parents, Andrei talked a lot with famous actors, composers and singers. Looking at them, the boy also decided to connect his future life with the world of art. After school, Mironov entered the Shchukin school. The young man easily charmed all members of the selection committee. His talent was obvious to everyone, in addition, he was incredibly energetic and charged those around him with his energy. The audience most of all remember such pictures with the participation of Mironov as: "Beware of the car","Diamond Hand" (in this film, Andrei revealed to the public another of his talents - he amazingly performed the song "Island of Bad Luck"), "Old Robbers" and others. He repeatedly got into the rating of the most beautiful male actors of the USSR.

Vladimir Korenev

The famous Ichthyander from the movie "Amphibian Man" - Vladimir Korenev. He is also one of the most handsome male actors in Soviet cinema. He was born in the summer of 1940 in the seaside city of Sevastopol (her father served in the Navy). As a teenager, the young man became seriously interested in the theater, he even began to go to the drama club. After graduating from school, Korenev entered GITIS. He was one of the brightest students, he was often praised by teachers. After the institute, a talented young man was showered with offers to act in films by famous directors. Vladimir considers his best film roles: "Light of a Distant Star", "Children of Don Quixote" and "Amphibian Man". After the release of films with Kornev, he immediately managed to win the love of the audience, despite the fact that there were not so many main roles in his career. The famous actor loved the theater more. He believed that there is direct contact with the public, and this was the most important thing for Vladimir. Today Korenev is engaged in teaching activities. He teaches the secrets of acting to the younger generation.

Alexander Abdulov

Repeated winner of the ratings of the most beautiful Soviet actors (according toversions of many popular women's magazines). After the role of Ivan in the magical film "Magicians" Alexander won the hearts of millions of women. He was not only an amazing actor, but also a top-notch voice artist and director.

Abdulov was born in 1953 in Tobolsk. Parents were creative people: dad is a director, and mom is a make-up artist. From childhood, his father instilled in the boy a love for the theater. It was he who first brought little Sasha to the stage (in the play "Kremlin Chimes"). The boy grew up very inquisitive and creative, did not like to sit in one place for a long time. In addition to the theater, he was also attracted to music. He played the guitar well and had a strong, beautiful voice. Alexander also managed to actively engage in sports. He attended the fencing section, the boy really liked this occupation. In addition, this skill was useful to him during the filming of the film "Ordinary Miracle". Few people know, but Alexander the first time failed to enter the Shchukin school. However, this trouble did not stop the young man. The following year, he made another attempt and entered GITIS. In 1985, he played the role of the handsome Volodya in the film "The Most Charming and Attractive". After the release of the picture, Alexander woke up famous. Then there were roles in such films as: "Ordinary Miracle", "Do not part with your loved ones", "Formula of Love", "Magicians" and others. Alexander became famous as a versatile actor who could play in a film of any genre, in addition, he always starred without stuntmen. Having lived a bright, eventful life,the actor passed away in early 2008 from lung cancer.

Vasily Lanovoy

The path to fame of the most beautiful Soviet actor was not easy, but he was able to overcome all difficulties and in the end received well-deserved fame. Vasily was born at the beginning of the winter of 1935 in the capital. The family moved from Ukraine, because there was no work there, and the father could not feed his household. The war became another terrible test for the Lanov family. Children and parents lost contact with each other for a long time, because when the war began, Vladimir and his sister were visiting their grandmother in Ukraine. The boy's interest in the theater arose after watching the play "Tom Sawyer", which was staged by the local drama club. Vladimir was eager to start studying in a circle and playing on stage. His parents supported the idea of the son, the only thing they asked was not to forget about studying. The boy soon began to play the main roles in many performances, all the teachers advised him to enter the theater. After school, Lanovoy entered the Shchukin School. Tall, stately, with a memorable appearance, he easily passed the competitive selection, although there were a lot of applicants. However, Vasily abruptly changed his mind about entering the theater and took the documents to Moscow State University, deciding to become a journalist. In the first year in his life there was a turning point - he was offered a role in the film "Matriculation". The release of the picture brought immense popularity to Vasily, and the young man himself finally decided that the world of cinema and theater was for him. Lanovy consolidated his success by participating in the following films:"Pavel Korchagin", "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina".

Vyacheslav Tikhonov

The list of the most beautiful male actors of Soviet cinema (photo in the article) would be incomplete without the charming Vyacheslav Tikhonov. He was the idol of many women who admired his ability to masterfully transform into any image on the screen.

Vyacheslav was born in February 1928 in the small town of Pavlovsky Posad. The boy's father was the main breadwinner of a large family, he worked at a weaving factory. As a child, Vyacheslav tried to copy his dad in everything, he was an example for him to follow. The mother of the future great actor worked as a kindergarten teacher. The boy grew up as a calm and homely child, he preferred reading adventure novels and detective stories to noisy games in the yard with the boys. His love for cinema appeared in his childhood. Tikhonov admired Boris Babochkin (in the role of Chapaev) and dreamed of becoming an actor too. But on his way to his dream there was a terrible test - the Great Patriotic War: when it began, Vyacheslav, who was just 13 years old, went to the factory as a turner. After the victory, the young man entered the Automotive Institute, but his childhood dream haunted him. This was the main reason why Tikhonov left the institute and went to the theater, to the course of the famous acting teacher - Boris Bibikov. After graduation, Vyacheslav began to actively invite to act in films. Moreover, the role of intelligent teachers and representatives of science was assigned to him. That was his role in"Let's Live Until Monday" Then there was the role of Prince Bolkonsky in the film "War and Peace" (Furtseva herself advised him for this role). But he became truly famous after the role of the intelligence officer Isaev-Stirlitz in "Seventeen Moments of Spring". Still, such a charming hero was hard to forget.

Nikolai Rybnikov

The actor was born and raised in Borisoglebsk in a working-class family. His father was a mechanic, and his mother was engaged in creating family comfort. Nikolai's parents were very fond of the theater. Especially the father, who sometimes played on the stage of the local Maly Theater. He dreamed that his son would become a famous actor, and as soon as the boy grew up a little, he took him to a theater group. However, the happy life did not last long. In 1941, the war began, and Rybnikov Sr. went to the front, and Nikolai, his brother and mother moved to Stalingrad. Soon a funeral came from the front. The mother then fell seriously ill and died a couple of months later. So, at the age of 12, the boy became an orphan, his aunt (mother's sister) was engaged in his upbringing. Nikolai wanted to fulfill his father's dream, especially since the stage attracted him quite strongly. He went to the capital to enter the theater institute. Members of the selection committee noticed the talented young man immediately. He easily passed all the tests and was enrolled in VGIK. Teachers often noted Nikolai's frantic temperament and ability to cope with even the most difficult dramatic role. Rybnikov had the chance to demonstrate his talent to the public in 1954. Directed by Alov and Naumovoffered him the role of Kotka Grigorenko in the film "Anxious Youth". The work of the young actor was highly appreciated by discerning critics, who left many positive reviews for the film.

The most important picture in Rybnikov's career, which brought him all-Union fame and the love of the audience, was "Spring on Zarechnaya Street", where he played the merry fellow Sasha Savchenko. The image of this simple, never discouraged guy became a symbol of that time. Also in the piggy bank of Nikolai are roles in such popular films as: "Height", "Girls", "Girl without an Address", "Seventh Heaven" and others. Directors working with the actor have always noted that he works very hard on the role and puts a piece of his soul into each one. Many women believe that Nikolai occupies a leading position among the most beautiful Soviet male actors (photo in the article).

Igor Kostolevsky

The list of works in the theater and cinema of this popular actor has more than 70 roles. This athletic young man, with regular features and bottomless eyes, was considered the main "sex symbol" of the USSR. He broke more than a dozen young girls' hearts. The boy was born in Moscow, in a we althy family. His father was the head of Exportles. Igor grew up naughty and was very fond of petty pranks and various pranks. Teachers often complained about him to his parents and kicked the boy out of the classroom. The father wanted his son to get a serious profession that would give him the opportunity to earn a lot of money andopens up career opportunities. However, Igor entered GITIS, although his parents were against such an idea. The role in the film "Star of Captivating Happiness" brought the young man popularity. Many directors learned about him, who began to invite Igor to their films. He was assigned the role of a romantic hero, a real knight of his time. Then there were roles in the films "Nameless Star" and "Tehran-43". After them, the adoration of the audience fell upon the handsome young man.

Vladimir Ivashov

This man often became the winner of the ratings of the most beautiful Soviet actors. He was born in the late summer of 1939. His parents were representatives of working professions and people far from the world of art. From childhood, the boy was taught to be independent, he learned to cook early and helped his mother with the housework. Volodya also loved to craft and made unusual models of aircraft and cars. Another passion of the boy was the theater. After school, he entered VGIK. Moreover, Vladimir passed the entrance tests without difficulty, the young man did not even experience excitement. In his third year, he became famous. Popularity gave him the role of Alyosha Skvortsov in the drama "The Ballad of a Soldier". The next film that strengthened Ivashov's popularity was the comedy "Seven Nannies". And his Pechorin from the movie "Hero of Our Time" was warmly received by critics.

Oleg Yankovsky

At the end of the list of the most beautiful Soviet male actors, I would like to recall Oleg Yankovsky. He could handle any image, he had a hugecharisma and a bright, memorable appearance. This is one of the most beautiful Soviet actors, the dream man of many women. He was born in 1944 in Kazakhstan. The actor's family was often subjected to repression, because of which they lived rather poorly. The boy loved football and loved to read books. Soon the Yankovsky family moved to Saratov. He ended up at the theater school by chance, the rector of the institute confused him with his brother Nikolai and informed Oleg that he was enrolled and was expected in the classroom. At first, none of the teachers could imagine that this young man with poor articulation would become a great actor. In 1967, Oleg played in the film "Shield and Sword", after which he became famous. Many directors wanted to shoot in their films a tall actor with masculine features. Then Yankovsky starred in the military drama Two Comrades Were Serving. Then in the fairy tale "Ordinary Miracle". She was a huge success with the audience. But the most important film in the career of an actor can be considered "The Same Munchausen".