As per our current Database, Evgeniy Lebedev has been died on 9 June, 1997 at St. Petersburg, Russia.
When Evgeniy Lebedev die, Evgeniy Lebedev was 80 years old.
| Popular As | Evgeniy Lebedev |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 15, 1917 (Balakovo, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Saratov Oblast, Russia]) |
| Birthday | January 15 |
| Town/City | Balakovo, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Saratov Oblast, Russia] |
| Nationality | Russia] |
Evgeniy Lebedev’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Evgeniy Lebedev was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Evgeniy Alekseevich Lebedev (Yevgeni Lebedev) was born on January 15, 1917, in Balakovo, Saratov province, Russia. His father, named Aleksei Lebedev, was a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, he was humiliated and beaten by an agitated mob of communists in 1937, under dictatorship of Joseph Stalin.
Young Lebedev joined the league of young communists and worked at the Worker's Theatre in Samara from the age of 16. He studied acting at the State Institute of Theatrical Art (GITIS) in Moscow, then at the Moscow Chamber Theatre School under Aleksandr Tairov and Vladimir Gotovtsev, and graduated in 1940, as an actor.
From 1940-1949 he worked at the Russian Theatre for Young Audience in Tbilisi. There Lebedev met director Georgi Tovstonogov and they developed a lifelong friendship. Both also taught at the Georgian Theatrical Institute.
In 1949 Lebedev was invited by Tovstonogov to Leningrad and they worked together at the Lenkom Theatre for six years. From 1956 to 1997 Lebedev was an actor at the Bolshoi Drama Theatre (BDT) in Leningrad under director Georgi Tovstonogov.
There he worked with a stellar troupe of actors, including such prominent film stars as Oleg Basilashvili, Tatyana Doronina, Alisa Freyndlikh, Lyudmila Makarova, Valentina Kovel, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Zinaida Sharko, Kirill Lavrov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Sergey Yurskiy, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Oleg Borisov, Yefim Kopelyan, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Nikolay Trofimov, Pavel Luspekayev, and many other remarkable Russian actors.
Lebedev's acting was marked with special depth and power. He had a convincing presence and captivating magnetism of a rare kind. Lebedev's stage performances were legendary, especially his portrayal of a horse in the leading role in Kholstomer, an adaptation of the eponymous story by Leo Tolstoy.
In 1990 Lebedev suffered from a stroke with severe complications: loss of speech and mobility. He made a tremendous effort and recovered almost completely after a year. After recovery, Lebedev made a sensational comeback and impressed his fans and general public with his brilliant performances.
Once again he played his famous role in Kholstomer by Leo Tolstoy. Lebedev's acting career spanned over 60 years. He played over 60 roles in film and television, and created over 100 roles on stage. He was awarded the "Golden Nymphe" at Monte-Carlo International Film Festival for a supporting role in film 'Blokada' (1977).
Evgeni Lebedev was awarded the State Prize of the USSR twice (1950 and 1968) and the State Lenin's Prize (1986). He received numerous decorations and awards for his works in film and on stage. Lebedev was honored with the title of the People's Artist of the USSR (1968).
He died on June 9, 1997, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and was laid to rest in the Necropolis of the Masters of Arts in the St, Aleksandr Nevsky Convent in St. Petersburg, Russia.
