Vyacheslav Tikhonov - Actor Profile

Vyacheslav Tikhonov

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 8, 1928
Birth Place: Pavlovsky Posad, Soviet Union

About Vyacheslav Tikhonov

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia He was born in Pavlovsky Posad near Moscow. His mother was a kindergarten teacher and his father an engineer in the local textile factory. Vyacheslav dreamed of acting but his parents envisioned a different career, and during the war he worked in a munitions factory. After employment as a metal worker, he began [training for an] acting career in 1945 by entering, not without difficulty, the Actors’ Faculty of VGIK. After graduating VGIK with honours in 1950, he began his acting career on stage of Theatre Studio of Film Actor, where he worked for six years. In 1948 he married Nonna Mordyukova, a popular actress at the time (the couple had one son, Vladimir, also an actor who died in 1990). The marriage was dissolved in 1963. Later Tikhonov married a second time to Tamara Ivanovna Tikhonova and had one child with her, Anna Tikhonova (also an actor) in 1969. He died on 4 December 2009 in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed his condolences to Tikhonov's family.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vyacheslav Tikhonov 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 Vyacheslav Tikhonov'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vyacheslav Tikhonov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Appeal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vyacheslav Tikhonov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vyacheslav Tikhonov's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vyacheslav Tikhonov.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Andersen. Life Without Love Человек с добрым лицом и с нимбом на голове Flop Similar →
1999 An Essay for Victory Day Lev Morgulis Average Similar →
1995 Venture cameo role Flop Similar →
1995 A Boulevard Romance - Flop Similar →
1994 Burnt by the Sun Vsevolod Hit Similar →
1993 The Codex of Disgrace - Flop Similar →
1993 The Incomparable - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Demons Тихон, Архиерей на покое Flop Similar →
1989 Love with Benefits Кожемякин Flop Similar →
1988 To Kill a Dragon архивариус Шарлемань Hit Similar →
1987 Impatience of the Soul - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Why Was Olof Palme Killed? - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Appeal - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Approaching the Future - Flop Similar →
1982 Vacation at Your Own Expense Narrator Flop Similar →
1981 Front in the Rear of the Enemy - Flop Similar →
1980 Profession: Film Actor - Flop Similar →
1979 Píseň o stromu a růži Vladimir Kuznecov Average Similar →
1978 Chest of Drawers Was Lead Through the Street... пассажир с комодом (новелла «Комод») Average Similar →
1977 Front Beyond the Front Line - Flop Similar →
1977 White Bim Black Ear Ivan Ivanovich Hit Similar →
1976 ...And Other Officials - Average Similar →
1975 They Fought for Their Motherland pvt. Nikolay Strel'tsov Hit Similar →
1974 Front Without Flanks Ivan Petrovich Mlynsky, Major Flop Similar →
1973 Yegor Bulychyov and Others Pavlin Flop Similar →
1971 The Roundabout Head of the house Average Similar →
1970 Family Happiness - Flop Similar →
1968 We'll Live Till Monday Ilya Semyonovich Melnikov - History Teacher Hit Similar →
1967 War and Peace Andrei Bolkonsky Super Hit Similar →
1967 War and Peace, Part IV: Pierre Bezukhov Andrei Bolkonsky Hit Similar →
1967 Zosya Озвучивание Михаила (роль Юрия Каморного) Flop Similar →
1966 War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812 Andrei Bolkonsky Super Hit Similar →
1966 War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova Andrei Bolkonsky Hit Similar →
1966 Woina i Mir Self Flop Similar →
1966 War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky Andrei Bolkonsky Super Hit Similar →
1963 An Optimistic Tragedy Aleksei Flop Similar →
1962 Four Winds of Heaven Capt. Suzdalev Flop Similar →
1961 Two Lives Sergey Naschyokin Hit Similar →
1960 Midshipman Panin Василий Панин Flop Similar →
1959 Thirst Oleg Bezborodko Flop Similar →
1959 May Stars Andrey Rukavichkin Flop Similar →
1958 Extraordinary Accident - Flop Similar →
1958 It Happened in Penkovo Matvey Morozov Average Similar →
1956 Heart Beats Again doctor Golubev Hit Similar →
1955 Stars On the Wings Oleksa Lavrinets Flop Similar →
1954 It Can Not Be Forgotten Rostislav Danchenko Flop Similar →
1952 Maximka Александр Иванович Горелов Flop Similar →
1951 Taras Shevchenko Cameo Flop Similar →
1950 In Peaceful Time Grinevsky Average Similar →
1948 The Young Guard Vladimir Osmukhin Flop Similar →

Vyacheslav Tikhonov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vyacheslav Tikhonov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vyacheslav Tikhonov is "Appeal" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Vyacheslav Tikhonov acted in?

Vyacheslav Tikhonov has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vyacheslav Tikhonov?

Other notable films include "Impatience of the Soul", "The Incomparable", and "Why Was Olof Palme Killed?".