Mikhail Vodyanoy - Actor Profile

Mikhail Vodyanoy

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1924
Birth Place: Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

Mikhail Vodyanoy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mikhail Vodyanoy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Mikhail Vodyanoy'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 Heirs, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mikhail Vodyanoy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mikhail Vodyanoy's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Heirs (1960) movie poster
★8.0

Heirs: A youth brigade at one of Kyiv's factories is competing for the title of Communist Labor Brigade. They are assisted by a

Heirs

1960•Drama
★7.7
Workdays of the Criminal Investigation (1973) movie poster
★7.7

Workdays of the Criminal Investigation: For several months, the investigation into the robbery of the cashier in the village of Airport. Assistants to the chief

Workdays of the Criminal Investigation

1973•Crime
★7.1
Wedding in Malinovka (1967) movie poster
★7.1

Wedding in Malinovka: The movie takes place during Russia's civil war between the Reds (Bolsheviks) and the Whites (Mensheviks). Andrejka and

Wedding in Malinovka

1967•Comedy
★6.5
Inspector of Criminal Investigation (1971) movie poster
★6.5

Inspector of Criminal Investigation: A detective investigating the robbery also tries to help young man to avoid criminal future.

Inspector of Criminal Investigation

1971•Crime
★5.5
Highly Dangerous (1979) movie poster
★5.5

Highly Dangerous: One of the southern cities of Russia during the NEP. The famous doctor and his wife are killed, the person living opposi

Highly Dangerous

1979•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Mikhail Vodyanoy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Free Wind - Flop Similar →
1983 I Am Returning Your Portrait himself Flop Similar →
1981 A Dangerous Age Ivan Khristoforovich Flop Similar →
1979 Highly Dangerous хозяин ресторана Арнольд Average Similar →
1976 Eleven Hopes таксист, болельщик Сан Саныч Flop Similar →
1973 Workdays of the Criminal Investigation Роберт Аркадьевич Сосин Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Fakir for an Hour заикающийся лифтер Аким Flop Similar →
1971 Inspector of Criminal Investigation Сосин Hit Similar →
1967 Wedding in Malinovka Popandopulo Hit Similar →
1966 The Squadron Turns Westward Mishka Yaponchik Flop Similar →
1960 Heirs Юра - на лыжной прогулке Super Hit Similar →
1958 White Acacia Yashka 'Buksir' Flop Similar →

Mikhail Vodyanoy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mikhail Vodyanoy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikhail Vodyanoy is "Heirs" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mikhail Vodyanoy acted in?

Mikhail Vodyanoy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mikhail Vodyanoy?

Other notable films include "Workdays of the Criminal Investigation", "Wedding in Malinovka", and "Inspector of Criminal Investigation".

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