Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Bolshaya Peremena,” “The Inspector-General,” and various theatrical productions. Born on November 7, 1914, in the Oryol area of the Russian Empire, she became a prominent character actress in Moscow Art Theatre over her long career.
Personal and Family Life
Anastasiya, originally named Anastasiya Pavlovna Georgiyevskaya, lost her parents at the age of three and grew up in an orphanage. Despite being trained as a metal worker, her passion for acting led her to the Soviet State Institute of Theatrical Art, where she graduated in 1936. She dedicated her life to the Moscow Art Theatre, where she worked for over five decades.
Career
Throughout her career, Georgiyevskaya performed alongside many renowned Russian actors in various plays. She became particularly well-known for her role as Natasha in ‘The Three Sisters’ and was celebrated for her performances in comedic roles. Her contributions to theater were recognized with prestigious awards, including the Stalin’s Prize in 1951 and the title of People’s Actress of the USSR in 1968.
Death and Legacy
Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya passed away on September 10, 1990, under mysterious circumstances in her Moscow apartment. She was buried in Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, and her work continues to be remembered as an important part of Russian theater history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Чиполлино | 1961-01-01 | Countess Cherries (voice) |
| Большая перемена | 1972-06-06 | Old Teacher |
| Василиса Прекрасная | 1977-05-31 | (voice) |
| Ревизор | 1952-12-01 | Mme. Anna Andreyevna Skvoznik-Dmukhanoskaya |
| Кошкин дом | 1958-01-01 | Goat (voice) |
| Аннушка | 1959-08-01 | Polina Sergeyevna |
| Месть | 1960-01-29 | |
| Сапоги | 1957-11-23 | |
| Ошибка резидента | 1968-10-07 | Neighbor in the train compartment |
| Сказки для больших и маленьких | 1967-04-23 | Лиса |
| «Сто грамм» для храбрости | 1977-05-23 | Academician’s wife |
| Безумный день | 1956-07-10 | Vera Karpovna |
| Ключ | 1961-01-01 | Dragon head IV (voice) |
| Теперь пусть уходит | 1963-09-28 | Petton |
| Pēdējais blēdis | 1966-11-26 | |
| Раз, два – дружно! | 1967-04-23 | Hare’s Mom (voice) |
| А если это любовь? | 1961-06-06 | Marya Pavlovna |
| Барсуки | 1968-03-01 | |
| Чеховские страницы | 1977-10-27 | Настасья Федоровна Мерчуткина |
| Село Степанчиково и его обитатели | 1973-09-12 | Анфиса Петровна Обноскина |
| Заседание парткома | 1977-10-29 | Александра Мотрошилова (крановщица) |