Mikhail Pugovkin
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Mikhail Ivanovich Pugovkin (Russian: Михаи́л Ива́нович Пу́говкин; 13 July 1923 — 25 July 2008) was a Soviet and Russian comic actor named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1988.
Mikhail Pugovkin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mikhail Pugovkin reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mikhail Pugovkin's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Mikhail Pugovkin'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 The Crash of the Emirate, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mikhail Pugovkin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mikhail Pugovkin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mikhail Pugovkin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Actors | Official | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Visiting the Minotaur | Мельник | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pernicious Sunday | Мирон Сергеевич | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Egorka | боцман Топорщук | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | To Be Taken Alive | Border Guard Outpost's Starshina | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | SportLotto - 82 | San Sanych | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Married Bachelor | Vasiliy Petrovich Bulavin | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Sixth | Mironych | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sailors Have No Questions | Uncle Misha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Forest | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Lyalka-Ruslan and His Friend Sanka | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | For the Matches | Police Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Adventures of Prince Florisel | садовник Рэберн | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The New Adventures of Captain Vrungel | Captain Vrungel | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Little Mermaid | Thicklipped | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Finest, the Brave Falcon | Voyevoda | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | It Can't Be! | Gorbushkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | An Unknown Heir | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession | film director Yakin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Golden Horns | Irod | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | 12 Chairs | Father Fyodor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Barbara the Fair with the Silken Hair | Yeremei, the tsar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | New Year's Abduction | senior police lieutenant / French police officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Through Fire, Water and... Brass Pipes | Tsar | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fit for Non-Combatant | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wedding in Malinovka | Yashka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sleeping Lion | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures | foreman (segment "Workmate") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The First Day of Freedom | Grigorij | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Give Me a Complaints Book | азартный сосед | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Big "Wick" | выигравший в шашки (новелла «Шашки») | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Penalty Kick | Кукушкин | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Weirdo the Man | Межа, управляющий конторой «Заготскот» | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Happy Birthday | Militsioner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Girls | commandant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortress on Wheels | Vozhzhov | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | They Were Nineteen Years Old | Nikodim Ivanovich Baba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Snow Fairy Tale | Chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm | Zakhar Silych | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Variegateds Case | Сафрон Ложкин, вор-домушник | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Truth | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Soldier Ivan Brovkin | Zachar Silich | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Crash of the Emirate | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Courage School | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | True Friends | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Attack from the Sea | Pirozhkov | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Admiral Ushakov | Sailor Pirozhkov | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cossacks of the Kuban | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Wedding | гость | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Artamonov Case | Stepasha Barsky | Average | Similar → |
Mikhail Pugovkin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mikhail Pugovkin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikhail Pugovkin is "The Crash of the Emirate" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mikhail Pugovkin acted in?
Mikhail Pugovkin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mikhail Pugovkin?
Other notable films include "The Truth", "Weirdo the Man", and "Sailors Have No Questions".