Oleg Yankovskiy
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Oleg Ivanovich Yankovsky (Russian: Оле́г Ива́нович Янко́вский; February 23, 1944 – May 20, 2009) was a Soviet/Russian actor who has excelled in psychologically sophisticated roles of modern intellectuals. In 1991, he became, together with Alla Pugacheva, the last person to be named a People's Artist of the USSR.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Oleg Yankovskiy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Oleg Yankovskiy's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Oleg Yankovskiy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wrath, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Oleg Yankovskiy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Oleg Yankovskiy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Oleg Yankovskiy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Yankovsky | Archive footage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Tsar | метрополит Филипп | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hipsters | Fred's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Loser | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Doctor Zhivago | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Lover | Дмитрий Чарышев | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bed of Procust | Ladima | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Man Who Cried | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Come Look at Me | Igor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Chinese Tea-Set | Дмитрий Петрович Строганов | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Alissa | Kosicz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mute Witness | Larsen | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ivan & Abraham | Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Dream of Russia | Kirill Gustavovich Laksman - academician | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Assassin of the Tsar | Dr. Smirnov / Tsar Nicholas II | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Afghan Breakdown | Major Mikhail Bandura (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Passport | Borya - nicknamed «Paris» | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Twentieth Century | Z | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Dragon | Дракон | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Kreutzer Sonata | Позднышев | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The House That Swift Built | Джонатан Свифт | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Andrey Tarkovsky in Nostalghia | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Evenings on a farm near Dikanka | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Kiss | Mikhail Ryabovich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Nostalgia | Andrei Gorchakov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flights in Dreams and in Reality | Sergei Makarov | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Love by Request | Igor Bragin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 2 | Jack Stapleton / Hugo Baskerville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles | Jack Stapleton/Hugo Baskerville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1 | Jack Stapleton / Hugo Baskerville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Hat | Dmitry Denisov - trumpeter | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | We, the Undersigned | Gennadiy Mikhailovich Semyonov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Very Same Munchhausen | Baron von Münchhausen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ordinary Miracle | Wizard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | My Tender and Affectionate Beast | Kamyshev | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Feedback | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Turning Point | Viktor Vedeneyev | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Long, Long Case... | Владимир Воронцов, следователь | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Other People's Letters | Priachin | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Captivating Star of Happiness | Кондратий Рылеев | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Police Sergeant | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mirror | The Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Under a Stone Sky | Яшка (шофёр-одессит) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Wrath | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Bonus | Lev Solomakhin, Communist party boss at the company, second-in-command | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Racers | Nikolay Nikolaevich Sergachev | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Those Who Kept the Fire | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Ballad of Love | Andrei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Wait For Me, Anna | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Two Comrades Were Serving | Andrei Nekrasov | Hit | Similar → |
Oleg Yankovskiy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Oleg Yankovskiy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oleg Yankovskiy is "Wrath" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Oleg Yankovskiy acted in?
Oleg Yankovskiy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Oleg Yankovskiy?
Other notable films include "Yankovsky", "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles", and "Mirror".