Nikolay Penkov - Actor Profile

Nikolay Penkov

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 4, 1936
Birth Place: Orlovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nikolay Penkov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nikolay Penkov'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nikolay Penkov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ippodrom, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nikolay Penkov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nikolay Penkov's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Ippodrom (1979) movie poster
★9.0

Ippodrom: After one horse racing Sunday the body of a jockey is found on the racetrack. Was it an accident or a murder connected t

Ippodrom

1979•Crime
★8.5
Chief Designer (1980) movie poster
★8.5

Chief Designer: A story about the creation of T-34 tank in Soviet Union during WWII.

Chief Designer

1980•Drama
★8.5
Lebedev vs. Lebedev (1965) movie poster
★8.5

Lebedev vs. Lebedev: The modest and indecisive Lebedev in his dreams sees himself as strong and courageous. Mentally, he stands up for an unf

Lebedev vs. Lebedev

1965•Drama
★8.0
Strict Girl (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Strict Girl: An orphaned ninth-grader comes to the factory where her father once worked.

Strict Girl

1969•Romance
★7.0
Auction (1983) movie poster
★7.0

Auction: During the war, the Germans exported breeding horses from Russia, among which was Ermakov’s favorite. After the war, he

Auction

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nikolay Penkov.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 The Romanovs: A Crowned Family - Flop Similar →
1990 Murder of a Witness - Flop Similar →
1986 From the Life of Potapov - Flop Similar →
1983 Auction Andrey Vasilyevich Ermakov Hit Similar →
1981 The Secret of the Notebook Aleksey Samartsev Flop Similar →
1981 As You Leave, Look Back... Сергей Андреевич Flop Similar →
1980 Chief Designer Гаевой Super Hit Similar →
1980 Strange Beast (voice) Average Similar →
1980 Brothers Rico Sid Cube Flop Similar →
1980 I'll Be Waiting... Павел Александрович Старов Flop Similar →
1979 Rain in a Foreign City Костя Average Similar →
1979 Pursuit Race Syromakha Flop Similar →
1979 Ippodrom - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Sweet Bird of Youth - Flop Similar →
1977 Our Debts - Hit Similar →
1977 The Liberation of Prague Lt. Leonid Burakov Flop Similar →
1977 One White Horse Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1976 Mark Twain Against... Payne Average Similar →
1974 Such High Mountains - Flop Similar →
1973 Notes of a Hunter охотник Flop Similar →
1972 Ice Goes Into the Ocean - Flop Similar →
1969 Strict Girl - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Truth-Teller - Flop Similar →
1965 Lebedev vs. Lebedev sotrudnik NII Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Teacher of Literature - Flop Similar →

Nikolay Penkov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nikolay Penkov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nikolay Penkov is "Ippodrom" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nikolay Penkov acted in?

Nikolay Penkov has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nikolay Penkov?

Other notable films include "Chief Designer", "Lebedev vs. Lebedev", and "Strict Girl".