Irina Murzayeva was an American actress best known for her roles in Twelve Chairs (1971), Four Hearts (1944), and Prostaya istoriya (1960). Born on May 15, 1906, in Krasnoufimsk, Russian Empire, she passed away on January 3, 1988, in Moscow, Russia.
Personal and Family Life
Irina Vsevolodovna Murzayeva was born into a humble family in the Perm Governorate. She had a passion for performing arts from a young age, which eventually led her to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Murzayeva’s acting career flourished, especially during the Soviet-era cinema. She starred in many popular films and television shows, earning recognition for her talent and versatility.
Death and Legacy
Irina Murzayeva died on January 3, 1988. Her contributions to the film industry continue to be celebrated, with her performances remaining influential in Russian cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Bumerang | Unknown |
| 1985 | Zachem cheloveku krylya | Ulyana – sosedka (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1974–1984 | Yeralash | 3 episodes |
| 1984 | Ochen vazhnaya persona | Matrena Ivanovna |
| 1984 | Yesli mozhesh, prosti… | baba Polya |
| 1984 | Schastlivaya, Zhenka! | Zinaida Vasilyevna Vorobyova (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1983 | Vitya Glushakov, drug Apachey | Babka v ocheredi (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1982 | Zhenatyy kholostyak | Anna Khristoforovna (as Irina Murzaeva) |
| 1982 | Vot takaya muzyka | Anisya Petrovna (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1981 | Chestnyy, umnyy, nezhenatyy… | Marya (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1981 | Skazka, rasskazannaya nochyu | Tante |
| 1979 | Blizkaya dal | sekretarsha Nila Andreyevicha (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1978 | Inkognito iz Peterburga | Pozhilaya dama (as I. Murzayeva) |
| 1977 | Return of a Son | Tonya’s grandmother (as I. Murzayeva) |