Mariya Babanova was an American actress who is best known for The Snow Queen (1957), Alone (1931), and Starets Vasiliy Gryaznov (1924). She was born on November 11, 1900, in Moscow, Russian Empire, and passed away on March 20, 1983, in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR.
Personal and Family Life
Mariya Babanova lived a significant part of her life in Moscow. Details about her family life are not widely documented, but she made a notable impact in the Russian film industry during her lifetime.
Career Highlights
Babanova’s most famous works include her roles in animated films and fairy tales, where she often lent her voice to memorable characters. Her performances, especially as the Snow Queen, left a lasting impression on audiences in Russia and beyond.
Death and Legacy
Mariya Babanova died on March 20, 1983, in Moscow. Her contributions to film and theatre, particularly in voice acting, continue to be celebrated, and she is remembered as a key figure in Russian cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Аленький цветочек | 1952-06-05 | Lyubava (voice) |
| Сестрица Алёнушка и братец Иванушка | 1953-01-31 | |
| Снежная королева | 1957-10-22 | Snow Queen (voice) |
| Одна | 1931-10-09 | Chairman’s Wife |
| В некотором царстве… | 1957-05-31 | щука |
| Сказка о мёртвой царевне и о семи богатырях | 1951-01-01 | Queen / The mirror (voice) / царица/зеркальце |
| Гуси-лебеди | 1949-06-04 | River (voice) / речка |
| Фаэтон – сын Солнца | 1972-01-01 | Dispetcher (voice) |
| Сказка о царе Салтане | 1943-01-23 | Princess the Swan (voice) |
| Сказка о рыбаке и рыбке | 1950-12-31 | золотая рыбка |
| Оранжевое горлышко | 1954-03-22 | The Lark (voice) |
| Голубой метеорит | 1971-01-01 | Narrator |