Vladimir Simonov (actor)
Vladimir Simonov | |
|---|---|
| Владимир Симонов | |
Simonov in 2012 | |
| Born | Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov 7 June 1957 Oktyabrsk, Kuybyshevskaya Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Died | 8 November 2025 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2025 |
Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov (Russian: Владимир Александрович Симонов; 7 June 1957 – 8 November 2025) was a Soviet and Russian actor of stage and screen.
Early life and education
Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov was born on 7 June 1957 in Oktyabrsk (then in the USSR).[1][2]
He graduated from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute (Alla Kazanskaya’s course) in 1980.[2]
Career
Simonov appeared in many stage productions, and more than 100 films.[2]
After graduating, he joined the Vakhtangov Theatrecompany. From 1983 until 1987, he worked at the Moscow Art Theatre, appearing in leading and supporting roles, before returning to Vakhtangov.[2]
He worked with many well-known stage and film directors.[2]
Death
Simonov died from a cardiac arrest on 8 November 2025, at the age of 68.[3]
Recognition and awards
Simonov was honoured as a People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 2001.[4]
In 2012, he was awarded the Mayor of Moscow prize for literature and the performing arts.[2]
He was awarded the theatre prize Crystal Turandot in 2016.[5]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sashka | Lieutenant Volodka | |
| 1984 | Offered for Singles | Mitya | |
| 1988 | Criminal Talent | Kaplichenkov | [6] |
| 2000 | The Wedding | Vasily Borodin | |
| 2004 | Children of the Arbat | Budyagin | |
| 2006 | Bramble, During the Summer | Rodion Viktorovich | |
| 2011 | Samara | ||
| 2012 | Rzhevsky Versus Napoleon | Mikhail Kutuzov | [7] |
| 2014 | Kitchen | Gennady Sokolov | |
| 2015 | Dukhless 2 | Varennikov | |
| 2015 | The Land of Oz | Bard | |
| 2016 | The Queen of Spades | Golovin | |
| 2018 | House Arrest | Eduard Kargopolov | |
| 2020 | Psycho | Nikolay Stepanovich | |
| 2021 | A Dog Named Palma | Ivan Lysko | |
| 2022 | Mira | old man |
References
- ^ "Владимир Симонов" (in Russian). Vakhtangov Theatre. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Vladimir Simonov / Eug. Vakhtangov Theatre". Eug. Vakhtangov Theatre. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Умер народный артист РФ Владимир Симонов: причина смерти, последние дни" [People's Artist of the Russian Federation Vladimir Simonov died: cause of death, last days]. NEWS.ru (in Russian). 9 November 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Почётное звание присвоено указом президента России № 1267 от 1 ноября 2001 года
- ^ "Театральный актёр Владимир Симонов получил приз "Хрустальная Турандот"". Rossiya Segodnya (in Russian). 27 June 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Страница Владимира Симонова на сайте Театра им. Вахтангова
- ^ "Ржевский против Наполеона — Актёры". Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
External links
- Vladimir Simonov at IMDb
- Vladimir Simonov discography at Discogs