Stepan Shkurat

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

25Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 8, 1886

Birth Place: Kobeliaky, Poltava Governorate, Russian Empire [now Poltava Oblast, Ukraine]

About Stepan Shkurat

Stepan Yosypovych Shkurat was a Ukrainian Soviet theater and film actor. Honored Artist of the Russian SFSR (1935). People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR (1971).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stepan Shkurat 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 Stepan Shkurat'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stepan Shkurat remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Viy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Stepan Shkurat Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stepan Shkurat's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

★6.9

Viy: A seminary student on monastery holiday kills an old witch in a remote village. The hag then transforms into a beautiful

Viy

1967•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Earth: The film tells about the creation of the first collective farm communes and class enmity. Vasyl, a member of the Komsomo

Earth

1930•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Chapayev: An account of the peasant turned mythical military hero Vasily Chapayev, charting his campaign in the Red Army during th

Chapayev

1934•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Ukrainian Rhapsody: World War II separates lovers Oksana and Anton. The young man is taken prisoner by the Germans, while his beloved abando

Ukrainian Rhapsody

1961•Drama

★5.2

★5.2

Shors: The year is 1919. German troops retreat from Ukraine. The Directory, the Ukrainian national government lead by Symon Pet

Shors

1939•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stepan Shkurat.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1967	Viy	Yavtukh	Hit	Similar →
1961	Ukrainian Rhapsody	grandfather	Average	Similar →
1961	The Loose Woman	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Shine, My Star	Old miner	Flop	Similar →
1957	A Girl from the Lighthouse	Panas Osipovich	Flop	Similar →
1957	Swallow	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Stars On the Wings	Fisherman	Flop	Similar →
1941	Friendship	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Guerrilla Brigade	Yakim Nedolya	Flop	Similar →
1939	Shors	Prokopchenko, old partisan (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1939	Kubans	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	May Night	Village Mayor	Flop	Similar →
1937	Cossacks Beyond the Danube	Ivan Karas	Flop	Similar →
1936	Natalka Poltavka	Mikola, Petro's friend	Flop	Similar →
1935	Aerograd	Vasili Khudiakov, traitor	Flop	Similar →
1935	The Red Village	Aleksandr Buntsevich	Flop	Similar →
1934	Chapayev	Borozdin's striker	Average	Similar →
1932	Ivan	Stepan Iosovich Guba, the idler	Flop	Similar →
1932	Maybe Tomorrow	Kolkhoz worker	Flop	Similar →
1931	Night Raids	Middle man	Flop	Similar →
1931	Fata Morgana	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Earth	Opanas	Hit	Similar →
1930	The Secret of Rapid	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Volchi Tropy	Shkurat, middle class	Flop	Similar →
1929	Downpour	peasant Ivan	Flop	Similar →

Stepan Shkurat - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stepan Shkurat?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stepan Shkurat is "Viy" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Stepan Shkurat acted in?

Stepan Shkurat has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stepan Shkurat?

Other notable films include "Earth", "Chapayev", and "Ukrainian Rhapsody".