Peeter Volkonski
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Prince Peeter Volkonski (born September 12, 1954 in Tallinn) is an Estonian rock-musician, composer, actor, and theatre director. He became famous with the punk band Propeller, founded in 1978. In 2015 Volkonski was Free Party's candidate in the Tartu constituency for Estonian parliamentary election. He received 916 votes, which was not enough for a seat in the parliament. Peeter Volkonski's paternal ancestry comes from the Russian noble Volkonsky family; his father was the Russian composer and harpsichordist Prince Andrei Volkonsky. His paternal grandfather was the noted Russian opera baritone Prince Mikhail Volkonsky and his great-great-great-grandfather was Prince Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky, thus, being a descendant of the princely Rurikid dynasty. His maternal ancestry is Estonian; his mother is the Estonian translator and writer Helvi Jürisson, who is a noted poet and author of children's literature.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peeter Volkonski reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Peeter Volkonski'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peeter Volkonski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange: A Rapid Love Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Peeter Volkonski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peeter Volkonski's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peeter Volkonski.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Black Hole | Zahir Zahir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Uibu Farm | Grandpa Kristof | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | An Exchange | The Shaman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Self Made Cameraman | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Riddle of Jaan Niemand | Hinrik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Viimane vürst | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Manslayer/Virgin/Shadow | Priest (Manslayer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Secret Society of Souptown | Librarian | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Free Range | Fred's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange: A Rapid Love Story | Lisa's Father (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Living Images | Dr Karpinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | That's IT! | Vana paadimees/jutustaja | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rat Trap | Fence Builder | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Messenger Knocks Three Times | Messenger's Friend, Vürst | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Temptation of St. Tony | Fence Builder | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Taarka | Priest Raag | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Red Pearls of Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Closing Session | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | 186 Kilometers | Director Volk | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Power of Fear | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Happy Landing | Rainer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Crow and Mice | Jutustaja (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dear Mister Moon | Bottle Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | All My Lenins | Grigory Zinoviev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Surmatants | Michel Sittow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Song of the Summer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Victim of Science | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Indrek | Solotarski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Colourful Dreams | Rainbow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Serafima | - | Flop | Similar → |
Peeter Volkonski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peeter Volkonski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peeter Volkonski is "Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange: A Rapid Love Story" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Peeter Volkonski acted in?
Peeter Volkonski has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peeter Volkonski?
Other notable films include "The Black Hole", "Living Images", and "The Song of the Summer".