Yuri Nikulin
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For the Soviet hammer thrower, see Yuriy Nikulin (athlete).
Yuri Vladimirovich Nikulin (Russian: Юрий Владимирович Никулин; 18 December 1921 – 21 August 1997) was a Soviet and Russian actor and clown who starred in many popular films. He is best known for his roles in Leonid Gaidai's comedies, such as The Diamond Arm and Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, although he occasionally starred in dramatic roles and performed in Moscow Circus.[2]
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Yuri Nikulin | |
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Юрий Никулин | |
Born | (1921-12-18)18 December 1921 |
Died | 21 August 1997(1997-08-21) (aged 75)[1] Moscow, Russia |
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow |
Occupation(s) | Actor, clown, ringmaster, singer |
Title | Hero of Socialist Labour (1990) People's Artist of the USSR (1973) |
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He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1990. He also received a number of state awards, including the prestigious Order of Lenin, which he received twice in his lifetime.