Stepan Bubnov was an American actor who is best known for his voice roles in various adaptations of “The Jungle Book” as Baloo. He also gained recognition for his performances in numerous theatrical productions and film projects throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Stepan Bubnov was born on December 27, 1917, in Sukovo, Moscow Governorate, Russia. He graduated from the People’s Heroic Theater in 1937 and started his acting career shortly thereafter. Throughout his life, he was deeply involved in the artistic community, not only as a performer but also in various roles that shaped Soviet theater and cinema.
Career Overview
Bubnov began his career in 1937 at the Orekhovo-Zuevsky Regional Theater and later performed at several other theaters, including the District Theater of the Red Army in Tashkent. He took a break from acting due to his service in the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1944, but returned to the stage and eventually became a prominent voice actor in cinema, particularly noted for his dubbing work for foreign films.
Death and Legacy
Stepan Bubnov passed away on July 12, 1996, in Moscow, leaving behind a rich legacy in the performing arts. His contributions to Soviet theater and his iconic voice work in animated films continue to be remembered and celebrated by fans and artists alike. His dedication to his craft established him as a beloved figure in the Russian entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Маугли | 1973-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Маугли. Ракша | 1967-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Маугли. Похищение | 1968-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Маугли. Последняя охота Акелы | 1969-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Маугли. Битва | 1970-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Маугли. Возвращение к людям | 1971-01-01 | Baloo (voice) |
| Подарок для самого слабого | 1978-04-23 | |
| Медведь – липовая нога | 1984-01-01 | Медведь |
| Семья Ивановых | 1975-10-13 | Vatrushkin |
| Сибирячка | 1973-03-05 | Яблоков |
| Странная женщина | 1978-09-11 | Yurist |
| Сказка о золотом петушке | 1967-01-01 | Voivode Polkan (voice) |
| Хочу бодаться! | 1968-03-24 | The Wild Boar (voice) / Кабан |
| Шествие золотых зверей | 1979-03-19 | Mikhail Barinov |
| Возврата нет | 1974-04-08 | Pashkov |
| Ночной патруль | 1957-12-16 | Bugrov |
| Раз, два – дружно! | 1967-04-23 | The Gray Wolf (voice) |
| Сын камня | 1982-05-01 | |
| Сказ о Евпатии Коловрате | 1985-01-01 | |
| Цензуру к памяти не допускаю | 1992-01-02 | |
| Псковитянка | 1969-06-01 | |
| Маугли | 1967-01-01 | медведь Балу |