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Inna Churikova
Actor

Inna Churikova

5 Oct 1943Born
14 Jan 2023Died
79Age at death
60Credits

Biography

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater. Born in Belebey, Bashkir ASSR, she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s. She studied at the Stanislavsky Theater's drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute.

Churikova gained fame with films like "No Path Through Fire" (1968) and "The Beginning" (1970), directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov. Over her career, she appeared in more than 80 films.

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She received numerous prestigious film awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards.

Her theater career was equally distinguished. She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre. Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhov's "The Seagull," which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. She also received the Stanislavsky Award (2014) for her contributions to theatrical arts​.

Inna Churikova passed away on January 14, 2023.

Titles and Recognitions (by year):

- Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1977) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the USSR (1991) - For her significant contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France) (2010) - Honored for her outstanding contributions to the arts.

- Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.

Major Awards (by year):

- Locarno International Film Festival Award (1969) - Best Actress for "No Path Through Fire".

- Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival (1984) - For her role in "Wartime Romance".

- Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR (1985) - For her role in the film "Vassa".

Nika Award:

- Best Actress for "Adam’s Rib" (1991).

- Best Supporting Actress for "Bless the Woman" (2004).

Golden Eagle Award:

- Best Supporting Actress for "The Idiot" (2004).

State Prize of the Russian Federation (1996) - For her role in Chekhov's "The Seagull".

Stanislavsky Award (2014) - For her outstanding contributions to theater.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2023Patient No. 1Film: Zhena Genseka
  2. 2022Peppermint GingerbreadFilm
  3. 2019AudienceFilm
  4. 2018DinosaurSeries (20 episodes)
  5. 2016Autumn MemoriesFilm: Vera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova
  6. 2015The Best Day EverFilm
  7. 2015No BordersFilm: Nina Polyanskaya
  8. 2015Save My SpeechFilm: old Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice)
  9. 2015Lie for SalvationFilm
  10. 2015The Land of OZFilm: Mother of the Sofa Warriors
  11. 2015YankovskyFilm
  12. 2013Aquitaine LionessFilm
  13. 2011Burnt by the Sun 2: CitadelFilm: Old Woman
  14. 2009Because It's MeFilm
  15. 2008Guilty Without GuiltFilm
  16. 2007MarriageFilm: Фёкла Ивановна
  17. 2007Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years LaterFilm: стоматолог
  18. 2007Keep ForeverFilm
  19. 2005Винтовая лестницаSeries: Ольга Михайловна Горчакова (8 episodes)
  20. 2005The Barbarian and the HereticFilm: Антонида Васильевна
  21. 2004The Moscow SagaSeries (22 episodes)
  22. 2004The Wise ManFilm: Мамаева
  23. 2003Bless the WomanFilm: Кунина
  24. 2003The IdiotSeries: Lizavéta Prokófyevna (10 episodes)
  25. 2002Casus BelliFilm
  26. 2000The Romanovs: A Crowned FamilyFilm: Writer
  27. 2000Secrets of Palace CoupsSeries: Anna Ioanovna (10 episodes)
  28. 1995What a Mess!Film: Praskov'ya Krolikova
  29. 1994The SeagullFilm: Аркадина
  30. 1994Ryaba, My ChickenFilm: Ася Клячина
  31. 1994The Year of the DogFilm: Vera Morozova
  32. 1993The DelegationFilm: Chloe
  33. 1990MotherFilm: The Mother
  34. 1990Adam's RibFilm: Nina Yelizarovna
  35. 1989HamletFilm
  36. 1988Three Girls in BlueFilm: Ира
  37. 1988I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a WomanFilm
  38. 1988The Cat Who Walked by HerselfFilm: Cat (voice)
  39. 1986Messenger BoyFilm: Ivan's mother
  40. 1984Dead SoulsFilm: Lady, nice in every respect
  41. 1984Dead SoulsSeries: дама приятная во всех отношениях (5 episodes)
  42. 1983War-Time RomanceFilm: Vera
  43. 1983VassaFilm: Vassa
  44. 1981ValentinaFilm: Anna Khoroshikh
  45. 1981Khalif the StorkFilm: Fairy (voice) / фея
  46. 1979The Very Same MunchhausenFilm: Jacobine von Münchhausen
  47. 1979The ThemeFilm: Sasha Nikolayeva
  48. 1976I Wish to SpeakFilm: Elizaveta Uvarova
  49. 1970The BeginningFilm: Pasha Stroganova
  50. 1967No Path Through FireFilm: Tanya Tyotkina
  51. 1967The Elusive RevengersFilm: Belokuraya Zhozi
  52. 1967Elder SisterFilm: Nelli 'Sorceress'
  53. 1966The CookFilm: Varvara
  54. 1966You Youth!Film
  55. 1965Where Are You Now, Maxim?Film
  56. 1965Thirty-threeFilm: Roza Lyubashkina
  57. 1965Father FrostFilm: Marfusha
  58. 1964Walking the Streets of MoscowFilm: (uncredited)
  59. 1962FuseSeries (1 episode)
  60. 1961Clouds Over BorskFilm: Rayka

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