Maksim Munzuk
Acting
Born May 2, 1910 · Mezhegey, Tandynskiy kozhuun, Russian Empire
Died July 28, 1999
Also known as Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk · Максим Мунзук · Максим Монгужукович Мунзук
Biography
Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (Russian: Макси́м Монгужу́кович Мунзу́к; 15 September 1912 ⟨on other accounts, 2 May 1910⟩ – 28 July 1999 in Kyzyl, Tyva, Russia) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala. Maxim Munzuk was a versatile and creative person. He was actor, director, singer, collector of musical folklore, composer, and teacher. He played a huge number of roles of the most varied characters and directed the Tuvan musical-drama theatre. He was awarded the titles of People's Artist of the RSFSR and of the Tuvan ASSR, and was also awarded the State Prize of the Republic of Tuva.
Awards & recognition
- Merited Artist of the RSFSR · 1957
- Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
- People's Artist of the RSFSR
