Valeriy Poletayev - Actor Profile

Valeriy Poletayev

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
9Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 29, 1949
Birth Place: Leningrad, USSR, [now Saint Petersburg, Russia]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Valeriy Poletayev reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Valeriy Poletayev'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Valeriy Poletayev remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Smile, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Valeriy Poletayev Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Valeriy Poletayev's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Smile (1992) movie poster
★6.7

Smile: Basically, the action of the film takes place in a madhouse. But the absurdity has no boundaries, it has only a cause. A

Smile

1992•Drama
★3.0
Special forces unit (1978) movie poster
★3.0

Special forces unit: Intelligence-diversionary group of athletes who know how to shoot snipers, run, jump, feel free in the water and under w

Special forces unit

1978•War
★0.0
Pool (1985) movie poster
★0.0

Pool: A crime has been committed. The worst thing is murder... Who is the culprit? What are the motives for the crime? These a

Pool

1985•Mystery
★0.0
Flight 8585 (1985) movie poster
★0.0

Flight 8585: A beautiful blonde is killed in the women's restroom of a bar-restaurant; after a long and dangerous chase, the murderer

Flight 8585

1985•Mystery
★0.0
Day for Two (1986) movie poster
★0.0

Day for Two: A young cashier of one of the enterprises with a large sum of money disappears. A group of employees of the Criminal Inv

Day for Two

1986•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Valeriy Poletayev.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Smile Петрович Hit Similar →
1986 Day for Two Алексей Самарин Flop Similar →
1985 Pool Алексей Самарин Flop Similar →
1985 Flight 8585 Алексей Самарин Flop Similar →
1984 Rain - Flop Similar →
1982 Colonel Shaligin's Waiting Тельнов Flop Similar →
1982 V talom snege zvon ruchya - Flop Similar →
1979 Starting Point Сергей Кольцов Flop Similar →
1978 Special forces unit - Flop Similar →

Valeriy Poletayev - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Valeriy Poletayev?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Valeriy Poletayev is "Smile" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Valeriy Poletayev acted in?

Valeriy Poletayev has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Valeriy Poletayev?

Other notable films include "Special forces unit", "Pool", and "Flight 8585".