Leonid Parfyonov - Actor Profile

Leonid Parfyonov

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
25Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1960
Birth Place: Cherepovets, USSR [now Russia]

About Leonid Parfyonov

Russian veteran journalist, news presenter, TV producer and author of many popular documentary TV shows. Parfyonov is best known for his studio work and productions for the NTV (of which he was Producer General between 1997 and 1999) until that TV channel was subdued by the government-owned Gazprom Media. From December 3, 2004 until December 20, 2007 he was an Editor-in-Chief of Russky Newsweek, Russian edition of Newsweek. Parfyonov is currently a member of Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. As the author and narrator of the daily culture news TV show Namedni on NTV, Parfyonov produced the line of popular history TV documentaries which he narrated and hosted on-site of almost each event portrayed. The series achieved great success and were repeatedly broadcast for years after premiere.

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Leonid Parfyonov Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Leonid Parfyonov reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Leonid Parfyonov'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 Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948., which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Leonid Parfyonov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leonid Parfyonov's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948. (2017) movie poster
★8.2

Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948.: The second film of the trilogy covers the thirtieth anniversary from 1918 to 1948. Unprecedented until that time in any

Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948.

2017•Documentary
★8.0
And Personally Leonid Ilyich (2006) movie poster
★8.0

And Personally Leonid Ilyich: A famous Russian documentarist Leonid Parfyonov with deep investigation into the life of Leonid Brezhnev.

And Personally Leonid Ilyich

2006•Documentary
★7.7
Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948. (2017) movie poster
★7.7

Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.: With the assassination in 1948 of the head of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee, Solomon Mikhoels, by the state security

Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.

2017•Documentary
★7.7
Gogol the Bird (2009) movie poster
★7.7

Gogol the Bird: This biographical picture that was made for the 200th anniversary of Nikolai Gogol,is filmed in the unique style of the

Gogol the Bird

2009
★7.6
Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution. (2016) movie poster
★7.6

Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution.: The history of Jewish people in Russia up until the 1917 revolution.

Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution.

2016•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Leonid Parfyonov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Russian Georgians. Part 2 himself (presentor) Flop Similar →
2021 Namedni-2020-2. Tiktok. Beirut. Khabarovsk. Belarus. Karabakh. Morgenstern. Navalny and poison self Hit Similar →
2021 In Qvevri Veritas - Flop Similar →
2021 Namedni-2020-1. Covid. Remote. Resetting. Traffic accident with Efremov. Screenlife - Flop Similar →
2021 Namedni-1921 Capablanca. Hunger in the Volga region. March 8. Youth Theater. Homeless children - Flop Similar →
2020 Listyev. A New Look himself Flop Similar →
2020 Russian Georgians. Part 1 himself (presentor) Average Similar →
2017 Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948. Himself (Presenter) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948. Himself (Presenter) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Russian Jews. Part One. Before Revolution. Himself (Presenter) Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Term. Beginning of a Big Story Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2013 Russia in Bloom Himself (Host and Narrator) Hit Similar →
2012 Eye of God Himself (Presenter) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Хлеб для Сталина. Истории раскулаченных - Flop Similar →
2011 Boris Godunov Schelkalov Flop Similar →
2011 Generation P TV Journalist Average Similar →
2011 He Came to Give Us Freedom - Flop Similar →
2010 Zvorykin-Muromets Narrator Average Similar →
2009 Gogol the Bird Himself (host) Super Hit Similar →
2006 And Personally Leonid Ilyich Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2005 Bashlachev. The Flight of Death himself Flop Similar →
2000 Still Waters Himself Flop Similar →
1999 The Age of Nabokov - Flop Similar →
1997 Old Songs about the Main Thing 2 - Flop Similar →
1988 Children of the 20th Congress Host Flop Similar →

Leonid Parfyonov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leonid Parfyonov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonid Parfyonov is "Russian Jews. Part Two. 1918-1948." with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Leonid Parfyonov acted in?

Leonid Parfyonov has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leonid Parfyonov?

Other notable films include "And Personally Leonid Ilyich", "Russian Jews. Part Three. After 1948.", and "Gogol the Bird".

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