Valeriy Filonov

Acting

Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

9Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 27, 1940

Birth Place: Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Valeriy Filonov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Valeriy Filonov'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Valeriy Filonov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Russian Ark, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Valeriy Filonov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Valeriy Filonov's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Russian Ark: A ghost and a French marquis wander through the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, encountering scenes from many different

Russian Ark

2002•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Salyut-7: USSR, June 1985. After contact with the Salyut 7 space station is lost, cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savin

Salyut-7

2017•Action

★6.7

My Friend Ivan Lapshin (1985) movie poster

★6.7

My Friend Ivan Lapshin: Russian provincial town in the middle of the 1930s Stalin's Great Purge. Ivan Lapshin, the head of the local police, doe

My Friend Ivan Lapshin

1985•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Of Freaks and Men: St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting

Of Freaks and Men

1998•Comedy

★6.2

Exceptions Without Rules (1986) movie poster

★6.2

Exceptions Without Rules: An almanac of short feature films based on stories by Mikhail Mishin from the collection of short stories "Pause in a Ma

Exceptions Without Rules

1986•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Valeriy Filonov.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Salyut-7	Stepanych	Hit	Similar →
2016	Ivan	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Name-Day	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	Russian Ark	-	Hit	Similar →
1999	Khrustalyov, My Car!	'Pobuzhinskiy'	Average	Similar →
1998	Of Freaks and Men	machinist	Average	Similar →
1990	Sideburns	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Exceptions Without Rules	posetitel restorana (Isklyuchenie 1: «Ekskursant»)	Average	Similar →
1985	My Friend Ivan Lapshin	Pobuzhinskiy	Hit	Similar →

Valeriy Filonov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Valeriy Filonov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Valeriy Filonov is "Russian Ark" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Valeriy Filonov acted in?

Valeriy Filonov has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Valeriy Filonov?

Other notable films include "Salyut-7", "My Friend Ivan Lapshin", and "Of Freaks and Men".