Nikolay Lebedev was an American actor who is best known for Chelovek v prokhodnom dvore (1972), Rovesnik veka (1960), and Zvezda plenitelnogo schastya (1975). He was born on December 15, 1921, in Moscow, RSFSR, which is now Russia, and passed away on August 21, 2022, in Russia.
Personal and Family Life
Nikolay was influenced by his mother, who worked as a cashier at the Mossovet Theater and often took him with her. This early exposure to the theater nurtured his passion for acting. He graduated from school in 1950, studying under Viktor Stanitsyn, which helped shape his career in acting.
Career
Lebedev starred in the melodrama “Evdokia,” directed by Tatyana Lioznova, where he played the male lead, Evdokim. His performance alongside actress Lyudmila Khityaeva was critical to the film’s success, which attracted 34.4 million viewers, making it a box office hit. Additionally, Nikolay had a unique experience during World War II, facing capture in Ukraine, escaping several times from German forces.
Death and Legacy
Nikolay Lebedev passed away on August 21, 2022, due to natural causes. His contributions to Soviet and Russian cinema have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his powerful performances that resonated with audiences for decades.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntiFaust | 1993 | – | 6.2 |
| Brodyachiy avtobus | 1990 | – | 6.4 |
| Zhivoy trup | 1987 | Afremov | 6.6 |
| Vremya svidaniy | 1986 | Komandir | 4.4 |
| My obvinyayem | 1985 | Eisenhower | 4.5 |
| Pravo na vybor | 1984 | Trofim Aleksandrovich | 5.7 |
| Otpusk za svoy schyot | 1982 | Vadim Sergeevich Orlov | 6.5 |
| Ekipazh | 1980 | Professor of medical examination (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| Patyat kam Sofia | 1978–1979 | – | 8.1 |
| Krutoe pole | 1979 | Musatov | – |
| Balamut | 1979 | Passenger on the train (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| The Liberation of Prague | 1977 | – | 5.2 |
| Stazhyor | 1976 | Sergey Trofimov | 5.6 |
| Vechnyy zov | 1976 | Mitrofan Savelyev (as N. Lebedev) | 7.8 |
| Ne otdavay korolevu | 1975 | Ivan Demyanovich – kapitan (as N. Lebedev) | – |