Aleksandr Grave

Aleksandr Konstantinovich Grave (September 8, 1920 – March 5, 2010) was a Russian actor with a long and distinguished career who played over 150 roles at the Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow.

Early life

Grave was born on September 8, 1920, in Moscow. From 1938 to 1942 he studied acting at the Shchukin Theatrical School of the Vakhtangov Theatre and later graduated in 1942. He served in the Red Army entertainment unit in World War II, Berlin, Germany, and was decorated for his artistry and lifting the spirits of soldiers at the time when they were fighting the Nazis.

Career

After fighting in the war, Grave began his career as a Russian actor, playing in 31 movies. His first film was Bespokoynoe Khozyaystvo, in 1946. Grave was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1971.

Death

Aleksandr Grave died on March 5, 2010, aged 89, of undisclosed causes.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://forum.bcdb.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=107709; Russian actor Aleksandr Grave dies at 89

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