Biography
Who is Yura Borisov?
Early life and education
Yura Borisov was born in Reutov, Russia. He pursued his professional training at the M.S. Schepkin Higher Theatre School. He graduated from this institution in 2014. During his time as a student, he performed in the play Zoyka's Apartment, where he portrayed the character Alexander Tarasovich Ametistov. This performance earned him the Golden Leaf award in the Best Actor category.
Before completing his formal education, Yura began working in the film industry. He started his career in 2010. He also spent time working at the Moscow theater Satyricon between 2013 and 2014, where he gained experience appearing in various television series.
Film career and major roles
Yura made his acting debut in the 2011 crime drama Elena. In 2019, he starred in the film The Bull. For this role, he received a nomination at the 18th Golden Eagle Awards and was named Discovery of the Year by Kinoreporter magazine. His filmography continued to expand with appearances in projects such as T-34, Union of Salvation, and Invasion.
In 2020, he took on the title role in the biographical film AK-47, where he portrayed Mikhail Kalashnikov. His performance in this movie earned him a Golden Eagle Award for Best Leading Actor in 2021. GQ Russia recognized his work by naming him Actor of the Year in 2020.
International recognition
The year 2021 was highly productive for Yura, as he appeared in eight different feature films. One of his well-known projects was the Netflix original movie The Silver Skates. He also played a lead role in the Finnish-Russian production Compartment No. 6, directed by Juho Kuosmanen. This film achieved significant success by winning the Grand Prix at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Yura achieved significant international acclaim in 2024. He played Igor in the film Anora, which was directed by Sean Baker and won the Palme d'Or. His performance led to nominations for several prestigious honors, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. With this nomination, Yura became the first Russian actor to be recognized in an acting category by the Academy Awards in nearly fifty years.
Voice acting and recent work
In addition to his live-action roles, Yura has contributed his voice to various projects. In 2024, he provided the voice for the character Behemoth the Cat in the film adaptation of The Master and Margarita. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Russian film industry, frequently balancing domestic productions with international collaborations.
Birthday and age
Yura Borisov was born on December 8, 1992, which makes Yura 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Yura shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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