Frunze Dovlatyan was an Armenian actor and director known for his significant contributions to Armenian cinema through films like “Barev, yes em,” “Davith Bek,” and “Saroyan Eghbayrner.” Born on May 26, 1927, in Nor Bayezet, Armenian SSR, he went on to become one of Armenia’s prominent cultural figures before his passing on August 30, 1997.
Personal and Family Life
Frunze Dovlatyan was born as Frunze Vaghinaki Dovlatyan and began his career in acting in 1941 at local theaters. He moved to the Sundukyan Drama Theatre of Yerevan where he gained recognition and won the Stalin Premium for his performance in “These Stars are Ours.” Dovlatyan’s passion for the arts was evident from a young age, and he later pursued formal education in directing.
Career
After graduating from VGIK, he directed films at several prestigious studios including Gorky Film Studio and Mosfilm. His work at Haifilm Studio starting in 1964 marked a pivotal point in his directing career. Dovlatyan’s film “Barev, yes em,” released in 1966, is celebrated as a landmark film in the Armenian cinema landscape.
Death and Legacy
Frunze Dovlatyan passed away on August 30, 1997, in Yerevan, Armenia. His contributions to the film industry left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure who helped shape Armenian cinema. His works continue to inspire future generations of filmmakers and actors in Armenia.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Բարև, ես եմ | 1966-03-26 | Zaryan |
| Դավիթ Բեկ | 1944-02-14 | Melik Mansour |
| Ինչու է աղմկում գետը | 1959-10-05 | Armen Manukyan |
| Սարոյան եղբայրներ | 1969-06-12 | Hayk Saroyan |
| Labirintos | 1996-06-15 | |
| Անահիտ | 1947-12-02 | Vachagan |
| The Lonely Nut-Tree | 1987-02-07 | |
| Ապրեցեք երկար | 1979-10-02 |