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Yuri Nikulin

Soviet and Russian actor and clown (1921-1997)

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Occupation

Clown

Born in

Demidov

Born

December 18, 1921

Zodiac

Sagittarius

27,641

days lived

75

age at death

Born
December 18, 1921 in 🇸🇺Demidov
Died
August 21, 1997 (aged 75)
Zodiac
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Yuri Vladimirovich Nikulin was a Soviet and Russian actor and clown who starred in many popular films. He is best known for his roles in Leonid Gaidai's comedies, such as The Diamond Arm and Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, although he occasionally starred in dramatic roles and performed in Moscow Circus.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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1997
Day 27,640
Age 75

Death of Yuri Nikulin

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Aug 21, 1997

Yuri Nikulin passed away in Moscow.

1990
Day 24,851
Age 68

Nikulin awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor

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Jan 1, 1990

Received the highest award for achievements in labor.

1982
Day 21,929
Age 60

Became Director of the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard

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Jan 1, 1982

Appointed director, leading the circus for many years.

1981
Day 21,564
Age 59

Awarded the USSR State Prize

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Jan 1, 1981

Recognized for his contributions to Soviet art.

1976
Day 19,737
Age 54

Starred in 'Twenty Days Without War'

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Jan 1, 1976

Played the lead role in the acclaimed war drama.

1975
Day 19,372
Age 53

Starred in 'They Fought for Their Country'

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Jan 1, 1975

Played a role in the war film.

1973
Day 18,642
Age 51

Received the title of People's Artist of the USSR

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Jan 1, 1973

Awarded the highest artistic title in the Soviet Union.

1971
Day 17,911
Age 49

Starred in 'The Twelve Chairs'

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Jan 1, 1971

Starred in the comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai.

1968
Day 16,815
Age 46

Starred in 'The Diamond Arm'

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Jan 1, 1968

Starred in the highly successful comedy film.

1965
Day 15,720
Age 43

Starred in 'Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures'

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Jan 1, 1965

Starred in the popular comedy film.

1950
Day 10,241
Age 28

Began performing as a clown at the Moscow Circus

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Jan 1, 1950

Started his career as a professional clown.

1949
Day 9,876
Age 27

Married Tatyana Pokrovskaya

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Jan 1, 1949

Married his wife, Tatyana Pokrovskaya.

Day 9,876
Age 27

Graduated from Circus Studio

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Jan 1, 1949

Completed his formal training as a circus performer.

1946
Day 8,780
Age 24

Demobilized from the Soviet Army

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Jan 1, 1946

Returned after serving in the Great Patriotic War.

1941
Day 6,954
Age 19

Served in the Great Patriotic War

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Jan 1, 1941

Drafted into the Soviet Army during World War II.

1921
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Birth of Yuri Nikulin

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Dec 18, 1921

Born in Demidov, Smolensk Governorate, Russian SFSR.