Aleksandr Demyanenko - Actor Profile

Aleksandr Demyanenko

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1937
Birth Place: Sverdlovsk, Sverdlovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR

About Aleksandr Demyanenko

Aleksandr S. Demyanenko (May 30, 1937 – August 22, 1999) was a Russian film and theater actor. He was given the honorary distinction of People's Artist of the RSFSR. He began his acting career with the film "Veter" in 1958, and is well known for playing the character Shurik in a number of films, beginning with the 1965 comedy "Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures", and ending with the 1997 film "Old Songs of the Main Things 2".

Aleksandr Demyanenko Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Aleksandr Demyanenko reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Aleksandr Demyanenko's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Aleksandr Demyanenko's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Drama from the Old Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Aleksandr Demyanenko Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aleksandr Demyanenko's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Aleksandr Demyanenko has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Old Songs About the Main Thing 3 Шурик Flop Similar →
1997 Old Songs about the Main Thing 2 Шурик Flop Similar →
1992 Racket - Average Similar →
1985 A Moment to Look Back - Average Similar →
1984 Fairy-Tales of an Old Magician Ogre Average Similar →
1983 The Green Van Виктор Прокофьевич Hit Similar →
1983 Seven Crosses in a Notebook Andre Lyokyor - inspektor politsii Super Hit Similar →
1982 For Happiness Sidor Naumovich Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Year of the Active Sun - Hit Similar →
1981 Missing among the Living Yury Belyanchikov, сaptain of militia Average Similar →
1980 The Nightingale - Average Similar →
1979 The Adventures of a Little Dad Big Daddy Average Similar →
1979 Breakfast on the Grass старший пионервожатый Сергей Павлович Flop Similar →
1979 The Wife Has Left Stepan Flop Similar →
1979 The Bat Dr. Blind Average Similar →
1978 Crane in the Sky Андрей Заболотный Average Similar →
1978 Chest of Drawers Was Lead Through the Street... Михаил (новелла «Мы едем, едем, едем...») Average Similar →
1978 Meeting at the End of Winter Кудрявый Flop Similar →
1977 These Incredible Musicians, or Shurik's New Dreams leading Average Similar →
1976 The Only One scientist Average Similar →
1975 Strange Adults - Hit Similar →
1974 Open Book - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Of Those I Remember And Cherish озвучивание однополчанина Юры Колтуна Average Similar →
1974 An Unknown Heir - Average Similar →
1973 Smart Things продавец Average Similar →
1973 Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession Aleksandr 'Shurik' Timofeyev, inventor Super Hit Similar →
1973 Privalov's Millions - Average Similar →
1973 Not a Word about Football Nadya's & Slava's father Hit Similar →
1972 Dauria episode Average Similar →
1972 Hello and Goodbye председатель колхоза Flop Similar →
1971 Find Me, Lenya! informer Average Similar →
1971 Drama from the Old Life - Super Hit Similar →
1970 King Lear Albany (voice) Hit Similar →
1970 Castling in the long side - Average Similar →
1969 Ugryum-River Ilya Sokhatykh Flop Similar →
1967 Kidnapping, Caucasian Style Shurik Super Hit Similar →
1966 How Many Years, How Many Winters! Radetskiy Super Hit Similar →
1966 Don't Forget... Lugovaya Station студент, сосед Рябова по купе в мирное время Hit Similar →
1965 Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures Shurik Super Hit Similar →
1965 Obsession Shurik Super Hit Similar →
1965 While Defending the Front Line Runge Average Similar →
1964 State Offender Андрей Поликанов Average Similar →
1964 Cheka Employee Mikhalyov Average Similar →
1963 The First Trolleybus Sergei Average Similar →
1961 Adult Children Igor Average Similar →
1961 Peace to Him Who Enters Шура Ивлев Average Similar →
1961 Dima Gorin's Career Dmitry (Dima) Gorin Average Similar →
1961 Five Days, Five Nights - Hit Similar →
1959 The Wind Митя Super Hit Similar →
1959 Everything Begins with Hitting the Road Генка Super Hit Similar →

Aleksandr Demyanenko - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aleksandr Demyanenko?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aleksandr Demyanenko is "Drama from the Old Life" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Aleksandr Demyanenko acted in?

Aleksandr Demyanenko has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Aleksandr Demyanenko?

Other notable films include "How Many Years, How Many Winters!", "Everything Begins with Hitting the Road", and "Open Book".

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