Boris Tenin - Actor Profile

Boris Tenin

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
33Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 23, 1905
Birth Place: Kuznetsk, Penzenskaya guberniya, Russian Empire

About Boris Tenin

In the years 1937-1946 - artist of the Leningrad Comedy Theater. Since 1946 - actor of the Studio Theater of the film actor in Moscow. In the years 1955-1962 - actor of the Moscow Theater of Satire. Since 1962 - actor of the Moscow Drama Theater on Malaya Bronnaya. Since 1974 - actor of the Academic Theater named after Vladimir Mayakovsky. In 1933, he taught clowning at the Moscow Circus College, in 1935 he acted as a clown in the arena of the Moscow Circus. Honored Artist of the RSFSR (03/11/1939). People's Artist of the Tajik SSR (05.01.1944) (from 1941 to 1944, the troupe of the Leningrad Comedy Theater worked in evacuation in Tajikistan). People's Artist of the RSFSR (03/06/1950). People's Artist of the USSR (10/22/1981). Boris Mikhailovich was married to actresses Olga Ivanova (first wife of Grigory Alexandrov) and Lydia Sukharevskaya. Boris Tenin suddenly died in Moscow on September 8, 1990, one second from a cardiac arrest. He was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery. The actor died a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union, and in October 1991 his wife, Lydia Sukharevskaya, passed away.

Boris Tenin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Boris Tenin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Boris Tenin'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 Cecile is Dead, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Boris Tenin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Boris Tenin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Boris Tenin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Kilometer Zero - Flop Similar →
1987 Let's Remember, Comrades - Flop Similar →
1986 Life of Klim Samgin Yakov Samgin - dydya Klima Hit Similar →
1983 Maigret Hesitates Maigret Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Paradise Apples Socrates Flop Similar →
1974 Maigret and the Old Lady Maigret Super Hit Similar →
1973 Maigret and the Man on the Bench Maigret Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Golden Coach Берёзкин Flop Similar →
1970 Cecile is Dead Maigret Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Death of "Appy Niebuhr" captain Niybur Hit Similar →
1962 Bone of Contention Larion Ivanovich Koval, retired colonel Flop Similar →
1960 Drama Pavel Vassilievich Flop Similar →
1956 For the Power of the Soviets - Average Similar →
1956 Behind Show Windows Egor Petrovich Bozhko, Sonya's father Average Similar →
1955 Nesterka Nesterka Super Hit Similar →
1951 Przhevalsky - Hit Similar →
1950 The Fall of Berlin Lieutenant General Chuikov Flop Similar →
1949 Alitet Leaves for the Hills Thomson Average Similar →
1948 The Russian Question Murphy Flop Similar →
1945 Hello, Moscow! Playwright (as B. Tenin) Average Similar →
1943 The New Adventures of Schweik - Average Similar →
1943 Lermontov Apollon Golofeyev Average Similar →
1942 Schweik is Preparing For Battle - Flop Similar →
1940 Yakov Sverdlov - Flop Similar →
1938 The Man with the Gun Pvt. Ivan Shadrin Flop Similar →
1937 The Golden Taiga - Flop Similar →
1937 Without Dowry Vasili Danilovich Vozhevatov Average Similar →
1935 Paths of Enemies Roman Kargapolov, former shepherd Flop Similar →
1934 Song of Happiness Горох / Цыбуля Flop Similar →
1932 Shame Vasya Flop Similar →
1932 The Nice Life - Flop Similar →
1931 Golden Mountains Windy Average Similar →
1928 Lace - Average Similar →

Boris Tenin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Boris Tenin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Boris Tenin is "Cecile is Dead" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Boris Tenin acted in?

Boris Tenin has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Boris Tenin?

Other notable films include "Maigret and the Man on the Bench", "Maigret Hesitates", and "Maigret and the Old Lady".

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