Vladimir Andreyev (actor)


Vladimir Alekseyevich Andreyev, also spelt Vladimir Alekseevich Andreev, was a Soviet and Russian actor and director of stage and screen, as well as pedagogue.

Early life and education

Vladimir Alekseyevich Andreyev was born in Moscow, USSR, on 27 August 1930.
In 1952 he graduated from the Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts.

Career

In 1952 Andreyev was appointed director of the Ermolova Theatre, later becoming artistic director in 1990.
His debut acting role in the cinema was in the 1954 Soviet film True Friends.
From 1985 until 1988 he was the chief director of the Maly Theatre in Moscow.
He was also professor of the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts.

Recognition

Andreyev was awarded several honours, including:

Personal life

Andreyev's wife was actress Natalya Seleznyova.

Death

Andreyev died on 29 August 2020.

Filmography

True Friends as Komsomol member