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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leonid Utyosov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Leonid Utyosov's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leonid Utyosov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How It Was Done in Odesa... or Odessans of All Countries, Unite!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leonid Utyosov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leonid Utyosov's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leonid Utyosov.
| 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 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Variety Stars | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Concert for the Front | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Concert on the Screen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jolly Fellows | Костя Потехин (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 "Variety Stars".