Mark Prudkin was an American actor best known for his roles in The Brothers Karamazov, Kreml’skiye Kuranty, and Chikhotskiye Strany. He had a career that spanned over seven decades, primarily in theatre, and was a prominent figure at the Moscow Art Theatre.
Personal and Family Life
Born Mark Isaakovich Prudkin on September 14, 1898, in Klin, Russian Empire, he was the son of Isaac Prudkin, a tailor. Prudkin studied acting at the 2nd Studio of the Moscow Art Theatre from 1918 to 1924. He joined the famed Moscow Art Theatre troupe in 1924, invited by Konstantin Stanislavski.
Career Highlights
Though Prudkin made a brief film debut in 1927, he chose not to act in movies for the next 40 years, believing that stage acting was superior. He finally returned to film in 1969 with a noteworthy role as Fyodor Karamazov in The Brothers Karamazov, directed by Ivan Pyrev, Kirill Lavrov, and Mikhail Ulyanov. Throughout his career, he worked alongside many renowned actors at the Moscow Art Theatre, and his stage presence was highly celebrated.
Death and Legacy
Mark Prudkin passed away on September 25, 1994, due to heart failure in Moscow. He was interred at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy as a respected actor and a three-time recipient of Stalin’s Prize. His contributions to the theatre and film were acknowledged throughout his lengthy career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Братья Карамазовы | 1969-01-10 | Fyodor Karamazov |
| Блондинка за углом | 1983-06-06 | |
| Кремлевские куранты | 1970-04-22 | Nikolskiy |
| Соло для часов с боем | 1974-01-01 | Chmelik |
| Седьмой спутник | 1962-01-01 | Priklonskiy |
| Дядюшкин сон | 1981-11-12 | |
| Две главы из семейной хроники | 1983-03-07 | |
| Кремлёвские куранты | 1967-01-01 | |
| Штрихи к портрету В.И. Ленина | 1967-10-01 | |
| Чеховские страницы | 1977-10-27 | Василь Василич Светловидов |
| Старые мастера | 1983-06-01 | Himself |