Olga Barnet was a Russian actress who is best known for her roles in Solaris, Tri Sestry, and Vishnevy sad. Born Olga Borisovna Barnet on September 3, 1951, in Moscow, she came from a family deeply involved in the performing arts.
Personal and Family Life
Olga Barnet was born to Boris Barnet, a famous film actor and director, and Alla Kazarnovskaya, an actress at the Vakhtangov Theatre. Tragically, her father took his own life when she was only 14 years old. Despite this hardship, she pursued her passion for acting, studying at the Shchukin Theatrical School and graduating in 1972.
Theatrical Career
After graduation, Barnet joined the Moscow Art Theatre (MKhAT), where she performed alongside many esteemed actors. Throughout the 1970s to the 1990s, she gained recognition for her performances in classic plays by Anton Chekhov, including Tri Sestry and Vishnevy sad. Barnet was also acknowledged as the People’s Actress of Russia and received multiple awards for her contributions to theater.
Death and Legacy
Olga Barnet passed away on June 25, 2021, in Moscow after enduring a long illness. Her legacy lives on through her impressive body of work and the impact she made in Russian theater. She was also dedicated to humanitarian efforts, particularly in pet rescue.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Солярис | 1972-03-20 | Kelvin’s Mother |
| Anın Quruluşu | 1980-09-15 | Nina |
| Чёрный треугольник | 1981-10-13 | Кэт |
| Бегство мистера Мак-Кинли | 1975-12-15 | мисс Кэтти Бенсон |
| Взлет | 1979-08-14 | Trustee’s Wife |
| Ромео и Джульетта | 1983-12-31 | леди Капулетти |
| Рожденные бурей | 1981-10-01 | Lyudviga |
| Запретная зона | 1988-01-01 | |
| Крейцерова соната | 1987-07-22 | |
| Сказки… сказки… сказки старого Арбата | 1982-10-15 | |
| Мишин юбилей | 1994-12-31 | |
| Кабала святош | 1988-01-01 | |
| Шляпа | 1981-03-19 | Denisova’s sister |
| Дядя Ваня | 2007-03-15 | Мария Васильевна Войницкая |
| Неудача Пуаро | 2002-11-06 | Mrs. Ferrar |