Zinoviy Gerdt

Biography

Zinovy Yefimovich Gerdt was a renowned Soviet and Russian actor whose work spanned cinema, animation, puppetry, radio, television, and live theatre. He was awarded the People's Artist of the USSR in 1990 for his remarkable contributions to the arts. Born Zalman Afroimovich Khrapinovich on September 21, 1916, Gerdt began his career as a metalworker-electrician before transitioning into acting. His notable role as Professor Stepanov's friend in "Pechki-lavochki" (1972) remains one of his most memorable performances.