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Vasili Lanovoy
Born 1934-01-16Moscow, RSFSR, USSR
Lanovoy came to prominence through playing bold, dashing characters, combining heroic bravado with a sensitivity typical of Russian heroes, a tendency evident in many of his early features, however, he is best known for his roles in iconic 1970s World War II-themed films. In 2000s, Lanovoy appeared primarily in the roles of Soviet-era party bosses, such as Yuri Andropov in the 2005 TV film Brezhnev. In 2013, he played the role of Cardinal Richelieu in Russian movie The Three Musketeers.
Screen work
Movies & roles
SolarisRoleЧужой дедIgor StepanovichThe Mystery of Snow QueenRoleThe Last MoonsОнMartha's LineЮрийThe Three Musketeersкардинал РишельеAlexander Belyavsky. Fox's Personal FileSelf - Народный артист СССРPierчтец ПушкинаError of investigationRoleOne Love of My SoulNikolay KaramzinОфицерыгенералThe Golden Head on a ScaffoldRoleBrezhnevYuri AndropovThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint OlgaRoleSaga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red SunConstantine VIIIInterviews with Filmmakers: Vasiliy LanovoyRoleNight on the CordonSergeyA Chivalrous RomanceАлексий II Комнин - император ВизантииDedication to EveЗноркоInvisible TravellerRoleAn Unfamiliar Weapon, or Crusader 2RoleLady Into LassieIvan BerestovThe FallingKrutovTear of the Prince of DarknessBaron Preimann