Valentin Smirnitskiy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 10, 1944

Birth Place: Moscow, RSFSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Valentin Smirnitskiy 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: Comedy

The majority of Valentin Smirnitskiy'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Valentin Smirnitskiy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chelyusti, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Valentin Smirnitskiy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Valentin Smirnitskiy's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Chelyusti: Частный детектив Иваниди (Cемён Фурман) приглашён на поиски пропавших киноматериалов. Он начинает проводить допросы с пр

Chelyusti

2006•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Deniska's Stories: A funny stories about a young boy Deniska and his best friend Mishka.

Deniska's Stories

1970•Adventure

★8.0

★8.0

What Is to Be Done?: TV adaptation of Nikolai Chernyshevsky's novel about Vera Pavlovna, a woman who escapes the control of her family and ar

What Is to Be Done?

1971•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Broken Circle: A group of "friends" are trying to solve a mysterious death of a factory director - and find the money he stole from the

Broken Circle

1987•Drama

★7.2

Walking the Streets of Moscow (1964) movie poster

★7.2

Walking the Streets of Moscow: On a stopover in Moscow, a young writer Volodya makes friends with Kolya, who is returning home from a hard night shift.

Walking the Streets of Moscow

1964•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Valentin Smirnitskiy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	The Execution	general	Average	Similar →
2016	The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared	Leonid Brezjnev	Average	Similar →
2015	The Incompleteness Syndrome	Юрий Фёдорович Ивашов, отец Ольги, работник мэрии	Flop	Similar →
2013	Legend No. 17	Chairman of sport	Hit	Similar →
2012	Gentlemen, Good Luck!‎	генерал	Flop	Similar →
2012	Александр Белявский. Личное дело Фокса	Self - Народный артист России	Flop	Similar →
2011	Beremennyy	Sergey’s father	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Best Movie 3-DE	Эдуард Рыков	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Return of Musketeers or the Treasure of Cardinal Mazarini	Porthos	Flop	Similar →
2006	Chelyusti	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Mail Order Bride	gambler no. 2	Flop	Similar →
2003	Theatrical Romance	Ivan Aleksandrovich Poltoratskyj	Flop	Similar →
2000	Person of French Nationality	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	Love Is Evil	Semyonov's father	Average	Similar →
1994	The Secret of Queen Anna or Musketeers 30 Years Later	Porthos	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Children of Iron Gods	Filipp Ilyich	Flop	Similar →
1993	Musketeers 20 Years Later	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Entrance to Labyrinth	Yakov Nikolaevich Okun	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Visit	-	Average	Similar →
1989	The Artist from Gribov	Artamonov	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Utinoozyorsk Accident	-	Hit	Similar →
1988	You Don’t Like Our Governement, Do You?	Ivan	Flop	Similar →
1988	Earthly Joys	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Aelita, Do Not Pester Men	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Broken Circle	Фёдор Смирнов (работник ОТК фабрики)	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	The Old Alphabet	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Quiet Investigation	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Набат на рассвете	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	Sincerely Yours...	Yulik	Flop	Similar →
1985	Well Begun Is Half Done	Pavel Fyodorovich	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Limit of Possible	-	Average	Similar →
1984	Copper Angel	Ладислав Илек	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Scoundrel, or Running On the Spot	Олег Арбатов	Flop	Similar →
1984	Comet	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Fathers and Grandfathers	Father	Flop	Similar →
1982	Private Life of the Director	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Where is he going!	Андрей Гребенько	Hit	Similar →
1980	Once Upon a Time Twenty Years Later	Коля (одноклассник)	Average	Similar →
1975	The Magic Skin	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Stop Potapov!	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	A Man Before His Time	Boris Ladygin	Average	Similar →
1971	What Is to Be Done?	Сторешников	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	A Quiet Day at the End of the War	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Deniska's Stories	папа Дениски	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Goal! Another Goal!	Sergei Tamantsev	Average	Similar →
1968	Seven Old Men and One Girl	Володя Тюпин («старик», студент-заочник, служба быта студентов)	Average	Similar →
1966	A Royal Regatta	Vasiliy	Hit	Similar →
1966	Last Month of Autumn	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Two in Love	Sergey	Flop	Similar →
1964	Walking the Streets of Moscow	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Valentin Smirnitskiy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Valentin Smirnitskiy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Valentin Smirnitskiy is "Chelyusti" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Valentin Smirnitskiy acted in?

Valentin Smirnitskiy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Valentin Smirnitskiy?

Other notable films include "Deniska's Stories", "What Is to Be Done?", and "Broken Circle".