Leonid Utyosov
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Leonid Osipovich Utyosov or Utesov (Russian: Леони́д О́сипович Утёсов); real name Lazar (Leyzer) Iosifovich Vaysbeyn or Weissbein (Russian: Ла́зарь (Ле́йзер) Ио́сифович Вайсбе́йн) (21 March [O.S. 9 March] 1895, Odessa – 9 March 1982, Moscow), was a famous Soviet jazz singer and comic actor of Jewish origin, who became the first pop singer to be awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1965.
Leonid Utyosov Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leonid Utyosov reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Leonid Utyosov's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Leonid Utyosov'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 How It Was Done in Odesa... or Odessans of All Countries, Unite!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leonid Utyosov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leonid Utyosov's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leonid Utyosov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Memories of the "Cow March" | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | How It Was Done in Odesa... or Odessans of All Countries, Unite! | archiveFootage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Am Returning Your Portrait | himself (archive) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Old Record | Archive voice footage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Pyotr Martynovich And The Years Of Great Life | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Arkadiy Raykin | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Мелодии Дунаевского | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Variety Stars | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Concert for the Front | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Concert on the Screen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jolly Fellows | Kostya Potekhin | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Career of Spirka Shpandyr | Spirka Shpandyr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Чужие | Red soldier Egorov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Life and Death of Lieutenant Schmidt | Zarudniy | Flop | Similar → |
Leonid Utyosov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leonid Utyosov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonid Utyosov is "How It Was Done in Odesa... or Odessans of All Countries, Unite!" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Leonid Utyosov acted in?
Leonid Utyosov has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leonid Utyosov?
Other notable films include "Memories of the "Cow March"", "Jolly Fellows", and "Мелодии Дунаевского".