Yuriy Kuznetsov

Biography

Yury Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov was born in Abakan on September 3, 1946, and began his acting career after graduating from the Far Eastern Pedagogical Institute in Vladivostok in 1969. He gained recognition for his performances at various theaters, including Khabarovsk Drama and Leningrad Theatre of Comedy. Notable film roles include Ignatiy Alekseevich in "Captain Volkonogov Escaped" and Grandfather in "The Man Who Surprised Everyone", earning him a Nika Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2019.