Nicolai Ghiaurov was an American actor best known for his roles in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010), Great Performances (1971), and Aida (1985).
Personal and Family Life
Nicolai Ghiaurov was born on September 13, 1929, in Velingrad, Bulgaria. He was married twice, first to Zlatina Ghiaurov from 1956 until their divorce in 1977, with whom he had two children. Later, he married opera singer Mirella Freni in 1978, and they remained married until his death.
Death and Legacy
Nicolai Ghiaurov passed away on June 2, 2004, in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, due to heart failure. He was remembered as a talented opera singer and actor, leaving a significant mark on the operatic world and having influenced many through his performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Aida | 1985-11-01 | Ramfis |
| Il Barbiere di Siviglia | 2001-04-30 | Don Basilio |
| La Bohème | 1988-01-01 | Colline |
| Verdi – Messa da Requiem | 1967-01-01 | Self – Bass |
| Verdi Don Carlo | 1983-07-28 | Philippe II |
| Verdi Ernani | 1982-07-28 | Don Ruy Gomez de Silva |
| Verdi: Simon Boccanegra | 1978-10-27 | Jacopo Fiesco |
| Khovanshchina | 1989-01-03 | Prince Ivan Khovansky |
| The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala | 1983-01-01 | Himself |
| A Christmas Celebration: Send Round the Song | 1992-12-01 | Singer |
| Herbert von Karajan: Verdi: Requiem | 1967-01-01 | Bass |
| Great Performances | 1971-01-28 | Ramfis |
| Le Grand Échiquier | 1972-01-12 | Self |