Biography
Who is Viktor Sukhorukov?
Early life and education
Viktor Sukhorukov was born in the city of Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Russia. He pursued his professional training at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts. He graduated from this institution before entering the industry. He first began appearing in films and television programs in 1974.
Career in film and voice acting
Viktor has acted in more than 50 films and television shows throughout his career. He is most famous for playing the role of Viktor Bagrov in the movies Brother and Brother 2. He starred in the 1991 film Happy Days. This movie was included in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.
He also spent time doing voice work for animated films. In 2003, he played a superstitious castle guard in Little Longnose. He voiced the King of Russia in the 2008 movie The Tale of Soldier Fedot. He later voiced the First Minister in Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf in 2011.
Professional awards and state honors
Viktor Sukhorukov earned many awards for his acting. He became a Merited Artist of Russia in 2002 and a People's Artist of Russia in 2008. In 2004, he won the Nika Award for Best Actor for playing Paul I of Russia in Poor Poor Paul.
He received the Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actor twice. He won it in 2007 for the film The Island and again in 2011 for Silent Souls. He also won a Nika Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2007 for the same role in The Island.
The state awarded him the Order of Friendship in 2011 and the Order of Honour in 2019. He is an Honorary Citizen of Orekhovo-Zuyevo. He also received medals in 2014 and 2024 related to the return of Sevastopol and the liberation of Crimea.
Birthday and age
Viktor Sukhorukov was born on November 10, 1951, which makes Viktor 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Viktor shares the date with 71 other famous people.
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