Yuriy Mazhuga

Yuriy Mazhuga was an American actor best known for his roles in Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (2001), Katya-Katyusha (1960), and Tam vdali, za rekoy (1975). He was born on April 13, 1931, in Kiev, USSR (now Ukraine) and passed away on July 11, 2022, in Ukraine.

Personal and Family Life

Yuriy Mazhuga’s personal life remains relatively private, with little public information available about his family. He was born in a time of great change in Eastern Europe and grew to become an influential figure in the film industry. His work often reflected the culture and stories of his homeland.

Career

Yuriy Mazhuga had a prolific career in film and television that spanned several decades. He appeared in a variety of genres, showcasing his talent as a versatile actor. His notable films include Katya-Katyusha (1959), where he played Zhora, and his performance in Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (2001) stands out as one of his significant works.

Death and Legacy

Yuriy Mazhuga passed away on July 11, 2022, due to natural causes in Ukraine. His legacy continues through his extensive body of work, which has left a lasting impact on Ukrainian cinema. Many remember him for his contributions and the warmth he brought to his characters, making him an admired figure in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Козаки йдуть 1991-08-09 Som
Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки 2001-12-31 Golova
Вперёд, за скарбами гетьмана! 1993-01-01
Миргород и его обитатели 1983-01-01 Ivan Nikiforovich
Катя-Катюша 1959-06-21 Zhora
Криниця для спраглих 1965-05-03 Petro
Скуки ради 1968-04-01
Сапоги всмятку 1978-10-31
К расследованию приступить. Фильм 1: Версия 1986-01-01
Правда 1957-11-25
Рассказы о Кешке и его друзьях 1974-06-01
Странная женщина 1978-09-11 Stepan Kuzmin
Рождённые бурей 1958-03-01
Город зажигает огни 1958-07-21 slippers seller
Торможение в небесах 1990-07-17 Bareyev
За всё в ответе 1973-01-15
Город с утра до полуночи 1977-10-12 Maksim Maksimovich
Второе рождение 1981-09-07 следователь Сергей Сергеевич Самохин
Убить «Шакала» 1991-06-01
Полоска нескошенных диких цветов 1979-10-15 Anton Trituznyy, nachalnik rezhima
Стамбульський транзит 1993-01-01 Шавкута
Мріяти і жити 1974-04-01 Яков Сукач
Канкан в Английском парке 1985-06-01 Ivan Kachur
В той области небес… 1992-01-01 Георгий Адамович
Когда поют соловьи 1957-04-08
Уроки в конце весны 1990-07-18 Lvovskiy
Святое семейство 1996-06-16
Быть братом 1976-01-01 Boris Petrovich Pavlysh
Штормовое предупреждение 1988-04-30 Ivan Kharitonovich Turchak
Подпольный обком действует 1979-01-26 Semyon Feofanovich Besarab