Viktor Stanitsyn was an American actor best known for his role in War and Peace, along with several other significant performances. He had a prolific career in the Moscow Art Theatre and gained recognition for his contributions to the world of acting.
Personal and Family Life
Viktor Stanitsyn was born Viktor Yakovlevich Gyoze on May 2, 1897, in Yekaterinoslav, Russian Empire, which is now Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. He changed his name to Stanitsyn later in life. He was married to actress Elena Ponsova, and together they had one daughter, Olga Stanitsina.
Career
From 1918 to 1924, Stanitsyn studied under Michael Chekhov, mastering the Stanislavski system. He joined the Moscow Art Theatre in 1924, where he remained for over 50 years, performing alongside many notable actors. Some of his most acclaimed roles included Molchalin in “Gore ot Uma” and Mister Pickwick in a stage adaptation of a Dickens novel.
Death and Legacy
Viktor Stanitsyn passed away from heart failure on December 26, 1976, in Moscow. His legacy includes not just his numerous performances, but also his teachings in acting, having trained many students in the craft. He was laid to rest in Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, leaving behind a rich heritage in Russian theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Война и мир | 1968-04-28 | Ilya Andreyevich Rostov |
| Война и Мир 1: Андрей Болконский | 1966-03-14 | Ilya Andreyevich Rostov |
| Война и Мир 2: Наташа Ростова | 1966-07-20 | Ilya Andreyevich Rostov |
| Чины и люди | 1929-10-01 | Artynov – Anna na shee |
| Война и Мир 4: Пьер Безухов | 1967-11-04 | Ilya Andreyevich Rostov |
| Война и Мир 3: 1812 год | 1967-07-21 | Ilya Andreyevich Rostov |
| Любовь и ненависть | 1935-03-03 | |
| Без вины виноватые | 1945-09-21 | Nil Stratonych Dudukin |
| Анна Каренина | 1953-04-06 | |
| Соло для часов с боем | 1974-01-01 | Inspektor Mic |
| Мёртвые души | 1960-12-23 | |
| Дела и люди | 1932-10-09 | Engineer Cline, an American |
| Юбилей | 1944-07-14 | |
| Зори Парижа | 1936-12-20 | Battalion Commander Shtaiper |
| Третий удар | 1948-04-26 | F. I. Tolbukhin |
| Сталинградская битва | 1949-11-11 | Gen. Fyodor Ivanovich Tolbukhin / Winston Churchill |
| Падение Берлина | 1950-01-21 | British Prime Minister Winston Churchill |
| У них есть Родина | 1949-04-29 | Barkli |
| Огни Баку | 1950-05-08 | Winston Churchill |
| Незабываемый 1919 год | 1951-06-06 | Winston Churchill |