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 |