
Georgi Burkov
ActingAbout Georgi Burkov
Honored Artist of the RSFSR (08/11/1980). Father, Ivan G., worked at Motovilikha in the old factory district of Perm. Started with a worker, rose to the chief mechanic of the plant. The character was soft, friendly. Mother, Maria Sergeyevna, has always been for her son the closest person and best friend. He studied at the law faculty of Perm University (1952-1956), in the evening studio at the Perm Drama Theater (1955-1958). Attempts to conquer theatrical universities in Moscow ended in failure. He worked in the theaters of Bereznikov, Perm (1961), Kemerovo (1963). In Kemerovo, he was seen by a well-known Moscow theater journalist and, returning to Moscow, told the acquaintance of the original actor, Boris Lvov-Anokhin, the main director of the Stanislavsky Theater. He invited Burkov to Moscow, to his theater to the Arts Council. So the 32-year-old actor without special education became an artist of the capital's theater. Since 1965 - actor of the Drama Theater named after K.S. Stanislavsky. In 1970-1971 - actor of the Sovremennik Theater. Since 1980 - artist of the Moscow Art Theater named after Gorky. In 1984-1987 - actor of the theater named after A.S. Pushkin. From 1988 to 1990 - artistic director of the V.M. Culture Center Shukshina. He died in the evening of July 19, 1990 in the First City Hospital of Moscow. The actor was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery (plot number 13). The granite cross on the grave of Burkov is made of the same piece of granite as the monument to his close friend Vasily Shukshin (1929-1974). Chapter 38 of the cycle “To Remember” by Leonid Filatov is dedicated to the life and work of the actor. Widow - Tatyana Ukharova, actress of the Stanislavsky Moscow Drama Theater (04.19.1946). Daughter - actress of the same theater Maria Burkova (05.21.1966).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Georgi Burkov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Georgi Burkov's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Georgi Burkov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tower, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Georgi Burkov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Georgi Burkov's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Georgi Burkov.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Two and One | Frolov | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Импровизация на тему биографии | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Байка | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Foontic at the Сircus | Chocolate the hippopotamus / бегемот Шоколад | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Holy Moly! | Участковый | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Tower | Sanya Kopytov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Foontic and the Old Woman With a Mustache | Chocolate the hippopotamus / бегемот Шоколад | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Foontic and the Detectives | Chocolate the hippopotamus / бегемот Шоколад | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Elusive Foontic | Chocolate the hippopotamus / бегемот Шоколад | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Banquet | Vasily Petrovich (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Winter Evening in Gagry | Fyodor | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Be Careful, Vasilyok! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Guest from the Future | Alik Borisovich, vrach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Cruel Romance | Robinzon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Investigator by Profession | Detective Boris Ivanovich Antonov | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cheburashka Goes to School | Salesman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Time Barred | Nozdryov | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | We Weren't Married in a Church | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Wonderful Barrel | The Bear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog | Dog (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Autumn Ships | The Bear (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Iz zhizni otdykhayushchikh | Arkady Pavlovich | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sergey Ivanovich Retires | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cat Kotofeyevitch | The Cat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Old New Year | Father-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Kind Men | Гордей Петрович Кабачков | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Key | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tryam! Hello! | Bear [Medvezhonok] (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Say a Word for the Poor Hussar | Артюхов, слуга Мерзляева | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Garage | Виталий Кузьмич Фетисов, мастер-золотые руки | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Funny People! | человек под зонтом (нет в титрах) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Man Who Was Lucky | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nose | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Office Romance | завхоз | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Orphans | Sergey Pogartsev | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Beginning of the Legend | Aleksei Ivanovich | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! | Misha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | They Fought for Their Motherland | pvt. Alexander Kopytovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Peasant's Son | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Day of Admittance on Personal Matters | Коваленко | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Birds Over the City | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Tales of Keshka and His Friends | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | With Fun and Courage | Gorshenin | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Red Snowball Tree | Guba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Old Men: Robbers | Фёдор Фёдорович Федяев (начальник Мячикова) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow | Russian soldier | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Liberation: Breakthrough | Sgt. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Zigzag of Success | Petya | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Liberation: The Fire Bulge | Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Beginning of an Unknown Era | студент (новелла «Ангел») | Average | Similar → |
Georgi Burkov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Georgi Burkov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Georgi Burkov is "Tower" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Georgi Burkov acted in?
Georgi Burkov has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Georgi Burkov?
Other notable films include "Be Careful, Vasilyok!", "Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog", and "Office Romance".




