Anatoli Papanov

Anatoli Papanov

Anatoli Dmitrievich Papanov (Russian: Анато́лий Дми́триевич Папа́нов; 31 October 1922 in Vyazma, Smolensk Oblast – 7 August 1987 in Moscow, Soviet Union) was a popular Soviet film and theatre actor.

Papanov starred in some of the best and well-known Soviet films, often together with his friend, Andrei Mironov. Mostly known for his great performances in comedies, he also had serious and dramatic roles, such as that of the political prisoner in Cold Summer of 1953. Anatoli Papanov was honored as People's Artist of the USSR (1973).