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Evgeni Leonov

Acting

Born September 2, 1926 · Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]

Died January 29, 1994

Also known as Evgeniy Leonov · Evgeny Leonov · Евгений Павлович Леонов

Biography

Yevgeny P. Leonov (2 September 1926 – 29 January 1994) was a famous Russian/Soviet actor who played main parts in several of the most famous Soviet films. Called "one of Russia's best-loved actors", he also provided the voice for many Soviet cartoon characters, including Winnie-the-Pooh.

Awards & recognition

  • State Prize of the Russian Federation · 1992
  • Order of Lenin · 1986
  • Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR · 1981
  • Lenin Komsomol Prize · 1978
  • People's Artist of the USSR · 1978
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  • USSR State Prize · 1976
  • People's Artist of the RSFSR · 1972
  • Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" · 1970
  • Order of the Badge of Honour · 1967
  • Merited Artist of the RSFSR · 1959

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