About

Known credits:
55
Birthday:
1943-10-05
Place of birth:
Belebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR
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Inna Churikova

Overview

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater. Born in Belebey, Bashkir ASSR, she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s. She studied at the Stanislavsky Theater's drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute.

Churikova gained fame with films like "No Path Through Fire" (1968) and "The Beginning" (1970), directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov. Over her career, she appeared in more than 80 films. She received numerous prestigious film awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards.

Her theater career was equally distinguished. She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre. Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhov's "The Seagull," which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. She also received the Stanislavsky Award (2014) for her contributions to theatrical arts​.

Inna Churikova passed away on January 14, 2023.

Titles and Recognitions (by year):

- Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1977) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the USSR (1991) - For her significant contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France) (2010) - Honored for her outstanding contributions to the arts.

- Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.

Major Awards (by year):

- Locarno International Film Festival Award (1969) - Best Actress for "No Path Through Fire".

- Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival (1984) - For her role in "Wartime Romance".

- Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR (1985) - For her role in the film "Vassa".

Nika Award:

- Best Actress for "Adam’s Rib" (1991).

- Best Supporting Actress for "Bless the Woman" (2004).

Golden Eagle Award:

- Best Supporting Actress for "The Idiot" (2004).

State Prize of the Russian Federation (1996) - For her role in Chekhov's "The Seagull".

Stanislavsky Award (2014) - For her outstanding contributions to theater.

Known for

Acting
2023 Patient No. 1 Actor Zhena Genseka 59
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2022 Peppermint Gingerbread Actor N/A
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2019 Audience Actor N/A
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2016 Autumn Memories Actor Vera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova N/A
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2015 The Best Day Ever Actor 58
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2015 No Borders Actor Nina Polyanskaya 58
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2015 Save My Speech Actor old Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice) N/A
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2015 Lie for Salvation Actor N/A
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2015 The Land of OZ Actor mother of the Sofa Warriors 59
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2015 Yankovsky Actor 59
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2013 Aquitaine Lioness Actor N/A
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2011 Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel Actor Old Woman 57
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2009 Александр Абдулов. Роман с жизнью Actor Self - Актриса N/A
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2009 Marriage Actor N/A
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2009 Because It's Me Actor N/A
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2008 Guilty Without Guilt Actor N/A
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2007 Keep Forever Actor N/A
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2006 Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Later Actor стоматолог 59
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2005 Винтовая лестница Actor Ольга Михайловна Горчакова N/A
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2004 The Moscow Saga Actor N/A
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2003 Bless the Woman Actor Кунина 58
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2003 The Idiot Actor Elizaveta Epanchina 72
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2002 Casus Belli Actor 58
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2000 Secrets of Palace Coups Actor Anna Ioanovna N/A
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1995 What a Mess! Actor Praskov'ya Alekseyevna Krolikova 59
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1994 Ryaba, My Chicken Actor Ася Клячина 58
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1994 The Year of the Dog Actor Vera Morozova 58
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1993 The Delegation Actor 58
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1990 Mother Actor The Mother 58
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1990 Adam's Rib Actor Nina Yelizarovna 58
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1989 Hamlet Actor N/A
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1988 I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a Woman Actor 59
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1988 The Cat Who Walked by Herself Actor Cat (voice) 58
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1986 Courier Actor Ivan's mother 61
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1984 Dead Souls Actor Lady, nice in every respect 59
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1984 Dead Souls Actor дама приятная во всех отношениях 70
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1983 War-Time Romance Actor Vera 59
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1983 Vassa Actor Vassa 59
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1981 Khalif the Stork Actor Fairy (voice) / фея 59
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1980 Valentina Actor Anna Vasilievna Khoroshikh - the dinning-room host 58
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1979 The Very Same Munchhausen Actor Jacobine von Münchhausen 61
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1979 The Theme Actor Sasha Nikolayeva 58
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1976 I Wish to Speak Actor Elizaveta Uvarova 59
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1970 The Beginning Actor Pasha Stroganova 59
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1967 No Path Through Fire Actor Tanya Tyotkina 59
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1967 The Elusive Revengers Actor Blond Josy, singer 59
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1967 Elder Sister Actor Nelli 'Sorceress' 59
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1966 The Cook Actor Varvara 58
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1966 You Youth! Actor N/A
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1965 Where Are You Now, Maxim? Actor N/A
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1965 Thirty-three Actor Roza Lyubashkina 59
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1965 Father Frost Actor Marfusha 59
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1964 Walking the Streets of Moscow Actor 60
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1961 Clouds Over Borsk Actor Rayka 58
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Writing
2000 The Romanovs: A Crowned Family Writing Writer 58
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