Mikhail Zhigalov - Actor Profile

Mikhail Zhigalov

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 2, 1942
Birth Place: Kuybyshev, RSFSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mikhail Zhigalov 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 Mikhail Zhigalov'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mikhail Zhigalov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in To Award (Posthumously), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mikhail Zhigalov Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
To Award (Posthumously) (1986) movie poster
★7.5

To Award (Posthumously): A WWII veteran involved in crime activity suddenly finds out about an award granted to him posthumously during the war.

To Award (Posthumously)

1986•Action
★7.3
Special Forces Squad (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Special Forces Squad:

Special Forces Squad

1987•Adventure
★7.0
A Pair of Bay (2010) movie poster
★7.0

A Pair of Bay: A young student Irina comes to a small sea shore town to spend some time with her grandmother.

A Pair of Bay

2010•Romance
★7.0
I Want Him to Come (1981) movie poster
★7.0

I Want Him to Come: A young boy is experiencing a lot of problems in his life. But he also have one real friend.

I Want Him to Come

1981•Drama
★7.0
Here is your front (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Here is your front: During the Second World War a big plant in Urals region gets an order from the State Defence Committee: to double the ou

Here is your front

1984•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Katya-Katya - Flop Similar →
2023 Monsieur Constant Micha Vodyanov Flop Similar →
2022 Behind Closed Doors Федор Петрович Average Similar →
2020 Winter Egor Vasilyevich Flop Similar →
2017 Жили-были мы - Average Similar →
2017 Vamps Gorcha Flop Similar →
2016 Red Dog Yuriy Flop Similar →
2010 A Pair of Bay Arkadiy Pavlovich Hit Similar →
2009 Mother's Paradise - Flop Similar →
2008 Главная улика - Flop Similar →
2007 07th Changes Course Grandfather Flop Similar →
2007 Tak Ne Bivaet Horseman Miheich Flop Similar →
2007 Поцелуи падших ангелов - Flop Similar →
2003 The Charge военком, полковник Average Similar →
2001 Taiga Novel Borzov - polkovnik Average Similar →
1997 Ermak Михайла Юрьев Average Similar →
1997 Criminal Department - Flop Similar →
1996 Der letzte Kurier - Flop Similar →
1996 Line of Life Chef Milicien Flop Similar →
1995 Wolfblood - Flop Similar →
1993 Operation "Lucifer" - Flop Similar →
1991 Lost in Siberia Wounded traitor Flop Similar →
1991 Rendez-vous House - Flop Similar →
1991 Afghan Breakdown Lieutenant colonel Flop Similar →
1990 Бес в ребро Aleksey Larionov Hit Similar →
1990 Stalin's Funeral - Flop Similar →
1989 From the Life of Fyodor Kuzkin - Flop Similar →
1989 Bespredel Criminal authority "Prince" Average Similar →
1989 Nomad Bus Василий (артист) Flop Similar →
1989 Stray Dogs заведующий тиром на городском стадионе Flop Similar →
1988 Due to a Transfer to Another Job Pavel Romanovich Vazhnov Flop Similar →
1988 Red Wine of Victory - Flop Similar →
1987 Special Forces Squad генерал-лейтенант Hit Similar →
1986 To Award (Posthumously) - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Here is your front - Hit Similar →
1983 From the Life of a Chief of the Criminal Police Gangster Besheny Flop Similar →
1983 The End of Old Wives' Summer Ivan Hit Similar →
1983 Start Liquidation Mikhail Nikitin, employee of the department for combating banditry Flop Similar →
1982 To Find and Neutralize - Flop Similar →
1982 Vladivostok, Year 1918 - Flop Similar →
1982 Deer Hunting - Flop Similar →
1981 I Want Him to Come - Hit Similar →
1980 Petrovka Street, Number 38 Александр Ромин - «Сударь» Average Similar →
1980 Brothers Rico Lon Finley Flop Similar →
1979 The Late Berry Putnikov Hit Similar →
1979 The Hijacking of 'Savoy' Magnus Flop Similar →
1977 Vacation That Did Not Take Place - Average Similar →
1977 On Thursday and Never Again forester Flop Similar →
1976 Ramayana - Flop Similar →
1972 The Very Last Day - Flop Similar →

Mikhail Zhigalov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mikhail Zhigalov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikhail Zhigalov is "To Award (Posthumously)" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Mikhail Zhigalov acted in?

Mikhail Zhigalov has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mikhail Zhigalov?

Other notable films include "Special Forces Squad", "A Pair of Bay", and "I Want Him to Come".