Yuriy Yakovlev
ActingAbout Yuriy Yakovlev
Yury Vasilyevich Yakovlev (Russian: Ю́рий Васи́льевич Я́ковлев; 25 April 1928 – 30 November 2013) was a Soviet and Russian actor. He was awarded the honorary title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1976.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yuriy Yakovlev 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: Drama
The majority of Yuriy Yakovlev'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yuriy Yakovlev remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yuriy Yakovlev Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuriy Yakovlev's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yuriy Yakovlev.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pier | Николай Алексеевич | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Irony of Fate: Continuation | Ипполит Георгиевич | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Old Songs About the Main Thing 3 | Иван Васильевич Бунша | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Old Songs About the Main Thing | читает закадровый текст | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Children of Iron Gods | General | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Naval Cadets III | Apraksin - feldmarshal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dancing Ghosts | Igor's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Trap for Lonely Man | police commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Birth of Eros | Voice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Treasure Island | Ben Gunn (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Treasure Island: Part II - Captain Flint's Treasure | «Ben Gunn» - sea pirate (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kin-dza-dza! | Bee - The Wandering Patsak Singer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Left-Hander | император Николай «Палкович» | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | This Fantastic World 10 | Битти | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Crazy Money | Telyatev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Carnival | Mikhail Solomatin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | We, the Undersigned | Yuri Nikolayevich Devyatov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Khalif the Stork | визирь халифа (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | An Ideal Husband | Sir Robert Chiltern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Три ненастных дня | Igor Kornilov - polkovnik sledovatel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Moomintroll and the Comet | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Destiny | Tikhon Bryukhanov, regional committee secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! | Hippolytus Georgievich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Earthy Love | Тихон | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession | Ivan the Terrible / Ivan Vasilievich Bunsha, building superintendent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Old Men: Robbers | Голос за кадром | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dangerous Corner | Robert Caplan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Phaethon - The Son of the Sun | Kosmonavt (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | King Stag | Deramo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Subject for a Short Story | Ignatiy Potapenko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Faust | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Anna Karenina | Stiva Oblonskiy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Shot | Graf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Friends and Years | Юрий Державин | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Beware of the Car! | текст от автора | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Russian Forest | Киттель | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | An Easy Life | Alexander Petrovich Bochkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Russian Miracle | (Russian version narrator) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Great Road Ahead | Polivanov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Ballad of a Hussar | Lieutenant Rzhevsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Man from Nowhere | Vladimir Porazhayev | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Trial of Madmen | Journalist Richard Stark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Заре навстречу | Pyotr Sapozhkov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ballad of a Soldier | Narrator (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Stars | German officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Wind | Zakrevskiy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Idiot | Prince Myshkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | An Unusual Summer | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | First Joys | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Behind the Footlights | Chakhotkin | Hit | Similar → |
Yuriy Yakovlev - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuriy Yakovlev?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuriy Yakovlev is "Pier" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yuriy Yakovlev acted in?
Yuriy Yakovlev has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuriy Yakovlev?
Other notable films include "This Fantastic World 10", "Заре навстречу", and "The Russian Miracle".