Maksim Munzuk
Born: 1910-05-02 in Mezhegey, Tandynskiy kozhuun, Russian Empire
Died: 1999-07-28
Known For: Acting
Biography
Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (Russian: Макси́м Монгужу́кович Мунзу́к; 15 September 1912 ⟨on other accounts, 2 May 1910⟩ – 28 July 1999 in Kyzyl, Tyva, Russia) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala. Maxim Munzuk was a versatile and creative person. He was actor, director, singer, collector of musical folklore, composer, and teacher. He played a huge number of roles of the most varied characters and directed the Tuvan musical-drama theatre. He was awarded the titles of People's Artist of the RSFSR and of the Tuvan ASSR, and was also awarded the State Prize of the Republic of Tuva.
Filmography
1990
- Revenge as Old Yan Ge
- Aurora Borealis as Niyako
1987
- Time to Fly as пассажир
1983
- The Fight as Komo
1980
- On the Trail of the Lord as Угадайкин
- Walk Worthy of the Men
- Valentina as Илья Еремеев, охотник-эвенк
1979
- Siberiade as Fedyka
- Last Hunt
- Preliminary Investigation as Archyo - Udyghe
1978
1975
- Dersu Uzala as Dersu Uzala
1972
1959
- People of Blue Rivers as Делгер