Mikhail Vodyanoy - Actor Profile

Mikhail Vodyanoy

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1924
Birth Place: Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mikhail Vodyanoy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Mikhail Vodyanoy's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mikhail Vodyanoy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heirs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mikhail Vodyanoy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mikhail Vodyanoy's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Heirs (1960) movie poster
★8.0

Heirs: A youth brigade at one of Kyiv's factories is competing for the title of Communist Labor Brigade. They are assisted by a

Heirs

1960•Drama
★7.7
Weekday Criminal Investigation (1973) movie poster
★7.7

Weekday Criminal Investigation: For several months, the investigation into the robbery of the cashier in the village of Airport. Assistants to the chief

Weekday Criminal Investigation

1973•Crime
★7.1
Wedding in Malinovka (1967) movie poster
★7.1

Wedding in Malinovka: The movie takes place during Russia's civil war between the Reds (Bolsheviks) and the Whites (Mensheviks). Andrejka and

Wedding in Malinovka

1967•Comedy
★6.5
Inspector of Criminal Investigation (1971) movie poster
★6.5

Inspector of Criminal Investigation: A detective investigating the robbery also tries to help young man to avoid criminal future.

Inspector of Criminal Investigation

1971•Crime
★5.5
Especially dangerous (1979) movie poster
★5.5

Especially dangerous: One of the southern cities of Russia during the NEP. The famous doctor and his wife are killed, the person living opposi

Especially dangerous

1979•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mikhail Vodyanoy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Free Wind - Flop Similar →
1983 I Am Returning Your Portrait himself Flop Similar →
1981 A Dangerous Age Ivan Khristoforovich Flop Similar →
1979 Especially dangerous хозяин ресторана Арнольд Average Similar →
1976 Eleven Hopes таксист, болельщик Сан Саныч Flop Similar →
1973 Weekday Criminal Investigation Роберт Аркадьевич Сосин Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Fakir for an Hour заикающийся лифтер Аким Flop Similar →
1971 Inspector of Criminal Investigation Сосин Hit Similar →
1967 Wedding in Malinovka Popandopulo Hit Similar →
1966 The Squadron Turns Westward Mishka Yaponchik Flop Similar →
1960 Heirs Юра - на лыжной прогулке Super Hit Similar →
1958 White Acacia Yashka 'Buksir' Flop Similar →

Mikhail Vodyanoy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mikhail Vodyanoy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikhail Vodyanoy is "Heirs" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mikhail Vodyanoy acted in?

Mikhail Vodyanoy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mikhail Vodyanoy?

Other notable films include "Weekday Criminal Investigation", "Wedding in Malinovka", and "Inspector of Criminal Investigation".