Aleksey Batalov was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Cranes Are Flying,” “Big Family,” and “Lady with a Dog.” Born on November 20, 1928, in Vladimir, Russia, he became one of the celebrated figures in Soviet cinema until his death on June 14, 2017.
Personal and Family Life
Aleksey Batalov was born into a family of actors; his father was the notable theatrical actor Vladimir Batalov. His upbringing was enriched by the presence of influential literary figures, including poet Anna Akhmatova, who was a close friend of his family. Batalov’s early life shaped his passion for acting, leading him to train at the Moscow Art Theatre.
Career
Batalov made his film debut in 1945 with a small role in “Zoya.” He gained fame through various roles, particularly in “The Big Family” and “The Cranes Are Flying.” He won multiple awards for his performances and even directed several films based on classic Russian literature. Batalov was not only an actor but also served as the Dean at the Moscow State Film Institute for three decades.
Death and Legacy
Aleksey Batalov passed away on June 14, 2017, in Moscow due to a femoral neck fracture. He left behind a rich legacy as one of Russia’s beloved actors, known for portraying noble characters. Batalov’s contributions to cinema have been recognized with many awards, including the title of People’s Artist of the USSR.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Москва слезам не верит | 1980-02-11 | Georgiy ‘Gosha’ Ivanovich |
| Ёжик в тумане | 1975-10-23 | Narrator (voice) |
| Летят журавли | 1957-10-12 | Boris Fyodorovich Borozdin |
| Дама с собачкой | 1960-01-28 | Дмитрий Дмитриевич Гуров |
| Три толстяка | 1966-06-06 | Tibul |
| Звезда пленительного счастья | 1975-11-11 | Князь Трубецкой |
| Живой труп | 1969-07-11 | Fyodor Protasov (Fedya) |
| Бег | 1971-01-14 | Sergei Pavlovich Golubkov |
| Чисто английское убийство | 1974-12-14 | Доктор Ботвинк |
| Дорогой мой человек | 1958-08-07 | Vladimir Ustimenko |
| Дело Румянцева | 1956-03-08 | Rumyantsev |
| Девять дней одного года | 1962-03-05 | Dmitri Gusev |
| Седьмой спутник | 1967-11-26 | Commissar |
| Время отдыха с субботы до понедельника | 1984-11-26 | Pavel |
| Возврата нет | 1974-04-08 | Yegorov |
| Полтергейст-90 | 1991-01-02 | |
| Поздняя встреча | 1979-04-24 | Sergey Ivanovich Gushchin |
| Зоя | 1944-11-23 | Alyosha Batalov, Zoya’s classmate (uncredited) |
| Приключения пингвинёнка Лоло | 1987-06-26 | Narrator (voice) |
| Маленькая принцесса | 1997-06-06 | Narrator |
| A Film About Mikhail Kalatozov | 2006-01-01 | Self |