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Yuri Vladimirovich Nikulin, a Soviet and Russian actor and clown, emerged as a comedic genius with a sharp wit and impeccable timing, earning him the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1990. Known for his effortless style and mastery of slapstick and romance, Nikulin's performances transcended genres and resonated with audiences across Russia. His on-screen partnerships with legends like Georgiy Vitsin and Evgeni Morgunov solidified his reputation. Nikulin's clown persona, marked by a phlegmatic demeanor and subtle makeup, set him apart, earning comparisons to Buster Keaton for his deadpan delivery and mastery of mimicry. Affectionately dubbed "Uncle Yury," Nikulin's enduring legacy as one of the finest clowns of the 20th century is cemented by his unique blend of humor and intelligence.
The roles that explain the career.
27 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 First Dates | veterinarian | Film |
| 2009 | Hooked on the Game | lecturer | Film |
| 1991 | Captain Krokus | introductory and concluding remarks | Film |
| 1983 | Scarecrow | Nikolay Bessoltsev - Lena's grandfather | Film |
| 1977 | Bobik Visiting Barbos | Bobik (voice) | Film |
| 1976 | Twenty Days Without War | Major Vasily Nikolaevich Lopatin | Film |
| 1975 | They Fought for Their Motherland | pvt. Nekrasov | Film |
| 1972 | Telegram | Fyodor Fyodorovich | Film |
| 1972 | Old Men: Robbers | Николай Мячиков | Film |
| 1971 | 12 Chairs | janitor Tikhon | Film |
| 1969 | The Diamond Arm | Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov | Film |
| 1968 | Seven Old Men and One Girl | грабитель («Балбес») | Film |
| 1967 | Kidnapping, Caucasian Style | Balbes | Film |
| 1966 | The Little Runaway | Film | |
| 1966 | Andrei Rublev | Patrikey | Film |
| 1965 | Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures | «Balbes» (segment "Operation Y") | Film |
| 1964 | Come Here, Mukhtar! | Glasychev | Film |
| 1964 | Give Me a Complaints Book | продавец | Film |
| 1963 | Strictly Business | Thief (segment "Makes the Whole World Kin") | Film |
| 1962 | Bootleggers | «Балбес» | Film |
| 1961 | The Man from Nowhere | Militsioner (uncredited) | Film |
| 1961 | Dog Barbos and Unusual Cross | «Балбес» | Film |
| 1961 | The Taming of the Shrew | Boys' Choir Master | Film |
| 1961 | When the Trees Were Tall | Kuzma Kuzmich Iordanov | Film |
| 1961 | My Friend, Kolka! | Vasya | Film |
| 1959 | The Unamenables | Vasily Klyachkin | Film |
| 1958 | A Girl with Guitar | Pyromancer Loser | Film |
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