Aleksandr Antonov was an American actor, born on February 13, 1898, in Moscow, Russian Empire (now Russia). He is best known for his roles in Battleship Potemkin (1925), Dvenadtsataya noch (1955), and The Country Bride (1938). Antonov passed away on November 23, 1962, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR (now Russia).
Personal and Family Life
Aleksandr Antonov was born into a family that fostered a love for the arts, which influenced his career choice. Although details about his family life remain scarce, his dedication to acting became evident early on. As a prominent figure in the film industry, he contributed significantly to Soviet cinema during his lifetime.
Death and Legacy
Aleksandr Antonov died on November 23, 1962, leaving behind a legacy in film that continues to be remembered today. His performance in Battleship Potemkin is particularly noted for its impact on the art of filmmaking. Antonov’s contribution to the industry established him as a significant figure in Soviet cinema, with his works being celebrated by film historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Броненосец Потёмкин | 1925-12-24 | Grigory Vakulinchuk |
| Танька-трактирщица | 1929-01-15 | |
| Двенадцатая ночь | 1955-11-21 | морской капитан |
| Дневник Глумова | 1923-05-21 | Joffre |
| Суворов | 1941-01-23 | Col. Tyurin (as A. Antonov) |
| Стачка | 1925-04-28 | Member of Strike Committee |
| Ночь в сентябре | 1939-09-21 | Anton Mikhailovich Kulagin |
| Белый пудель | 1955-12-30 | Caretaker |
| Нельзя ли без меня? | 1932-10-13 | повар |
| Звёзды на крыльях | 1955-07-19 | |
| Матрос сошёл на берег | 1957-07-01 | Викентий Семёнович Антонов (начальник порта) |
| Богатая невеста | 2019-04-02 | Данило Будяк |
| Путь славы | 1949-04-20 | |
| Кафе Фанкони | 1927-06-27 | |
| Кубанцы | 2019-04-23 | |
| Сердца четырёх | 1941-01-05 | полковник |
| Когда зацветут поля | 1929-09-03 | |
| Токарь Алексеев | 1931-12-05 | |
| Ветер | 1926-10-26 | |
| Zavtra nochyu | 1930-12-31 | |
| Крылья | 1932-02-23 | |
| Долгий путь | 1956-12-05 | Otets Raisy |
| Я люблю | 1936-05-09 | |
| Государственный чиновник | 1931-07-13 | |
| Seeds of Freedom | 1943-08-24 | (‘Potemkin’ sequence) (archive footage) |
| Море студёное | 1954-01-01 | Амос Корнилов |
| Секретарь райкома | 1942-11-30 | Aleksandr Potapenko (uncredited) |