Mikhail Bolduman was a Russian actor known for his work at the Moscow Art Theatre. He is best remembered for his powerful performances in various plays and his notable roles in film and radio.
Personal and Family Life
Mikhail Panteleimonovich Bolduman was born on July 12, 1898, in Izrailovka, in what is now Ukraine. He grew up in a family with connections to Ukrainian and Moldavian nobility and was raised in a trilingual environment. After several years abroad due to World War I and the Russian Civil War, he returned to Ukraine in 1921 and began his acting career.
Career
Bolduman worked with multiple theatre companies before joining the Moscow Art Theatre (MKhAT) in 1933, where he spent the next 50 years. He performed alongside many famous Russian actors and had acclaimed roles, including Vershinin in Chekhov’s ‘The Three Sisters’ and Boris Godunov. His impressive career lasted over six decades, and he made significant contributions to the theatre and acting community.
Death and Legacy
Mikhail Bolduman passed away from heart failure on December 28, 1983, in Moscow. He was buried in Vvedenskoe Cemetery in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary performances and recognition in the arts. His contributions to the theatre earned him the State Stalin’s Prize three times and the title of People’s Actor of the USSR.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Конвейер смерти | 1933-11-06 | |
| Серебристая пыль | 1953-10-18 | |
| Мечта | 1943-09-13 | Zygmunt Dombek |
| Цветы запоздалые | 1969-01-01 | German doctor |
| Поднятая целина | 1940-05-05 | |
| Записки Пиквикского клуба | 1972-01-01 |