Archil Gomiashvili was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Twelve Chairs, Komediya davno minuvshikh dney, and Stalingrad. He was born on March 23, 1926, in Chiatura, Georgian SSR, and passed away on May 31, 2005, in Moscow, Russia.
Personal and Family Life
Archil Gomiashvili was married twice. His first marriage was to Liana Gomiashvili, with whom he had two children. He later married Tatyana Fedorovna, and together they had two more children. His son, Mikheil Gomiashvili, followed in his footsteps to become an actor.
Death and Legacy
Archil Gomiashvili died on May 31, 2005, from cancer in Moscow. He is remembered for his impactful roles in Soviet cinema and for taking over the role of Ostap Bender after Vladimir Vysotskiy could no longer perform due to health issues. His legacy continues through his family, including his children who have contributed to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Мимино | 1977-06-06 | Nugzar Papishvili – the father of Varlaam |
| Место убийцы вакантно… | 1991-06-10 | |
| Сталинград | 1990-02-01 | Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin |
| Мой любимый клоун | 1986-10-09 | Паша Фокин |
| Ангелы смерти | 1993-06-06 | |
| 12 стульев | 1971-06-21 | Остап Бендер |
| Комедия давно минувших дней | 1980-12-29 | Ostap Bender |
| Государственная граница. Фильм 5. Год сорок первый | 1986-05-28 | |
| Медный ангел | 1984-07-16 | Антонио Вальдес |
| Без срока давности | 1986-04-30 | |
| რაც გინახავს, ვეღარ ნახავ | 1965-07-12 | Kostaya |
| Официант с золотым подносом | 1992-05-10 | |
| Кавказская повесть | 1977-09-27 | казак Ерошка |
| Бенефис Ларисы Голубкиной | 1975-10-21 | |
| Золотое руно | 1983-06-08 | |
| ბოდიში, თქვენ გელით სიკვდილი | 1966-06-27 | |
| Супермент | 1990-05-25 | |
| Эти невероятные музыканты, или Новые сновидения Шурика | 1977-01-01 | |
| Раннее, раннее утро… | 1983-11-05 | Гордей Лукич |