Inna Churikova

Acting

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater. Born in Belebey, Bashkir ASSR, she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s. She studied at the Stanislavsky Theater's drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute.

Churikova gained fame with films like "No Path Through Fire" (1968) and "The Beginning" (1970), directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov. Over her career, she appeared in more than 80 films. She received numerous prestigious film awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards.

Her theater career was equally distinguished. She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre. Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhov's "The Seagull," which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. She also received the Stanislavsky Award (2014) for her contributions to theatrical arts​.

Inna Churikova passed away on January 14, 2023.

Titles and Recognitions (by year):

- Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1977) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- People's Artist of the USSR (1991) - For her significant contributions to Soviet theatrical art.

- Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France) (2010) - Honored for her outstanding contributions to the arts.

- Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.

Major Awards (by year):

- Locarno International Film Festival Award (1969) - Best Actress for "No Path Through Fire".

- Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival (1984) - For her role in "Wartime Romance".

- Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR (1985) - For her role in the film "Vassa".

Nika Award:

- Best Actress for "Adam’s Rib" (1991).

- Best Supporting Actress for "Bless the Woman" (2004).

Golden Eagle Award:

- Best Supporting Actress for "The Idiot" (2004).

State Prize of the Russian Federation (1996) - For her role in Chekhov's "The Seagull".

Stanislavsky Award (2014) - For her outstanding contributions to theater.

Fullname:

Inna Churikova

Date of Birth:

1943-10-05

Country:

Belebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR

Media of

Inna Churikova

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Filmography of

Inna Churikova

Found 49 movies in total

Patient No. 1

Zhena Genseka

... 2023

... 2019

Autumn Memories

Vera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova

... 2016

No Borders

Nina Polyanskaya

... 2015

Save My Speech

old Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice)

... 2015

The Land of OZ

mother of the Sofa Warriors

... 2015

... 2015

... 2011

Alexander Abdulov. Romance with Life

Self - Актриса

... 2009

... 2009

... 2009

... 2007

... 2007

Bless the Woman

Кунина

... 2003

... 2002

What a Mess!

Praskov'ya Alekseyevna Krolikova

... 1995

Ryaba, My Chicken

Ася Клячина

... 1994

The Year of the Dog

Vera Morozova

... 1994

... 1993

Mother

The Mother

... 1990

Adam's Rib

Nina Yelizarovna

... 1990

... 1989

... 1988

Courier

Ivan's mother

... 1986

Dead Souls

Lady, nice in every respect

... 1984

... 1983

Vassa

Vassa

... 1983

Khalif the Stork

Fairy (voice) / фея

... 1981

Valentina

Анна Хороших, буфетчица

... 1980

The Very Same Munchhausen

Jacobine von Münchhausen

... 1979

The Theme

Sasha Nikolayeva

... 1979

I Wish to Speak

Elizaveta Uvarova

... 1976

The Beginning

Pasha Stroganova

... 1970

No Path Through Fire

Tanya Tyotkina

... 1967

Elder Sister

Nelli 'Sorceress'

... 1967

The Elusive Revengers

Blond Josy, singer

... 1966

The Cook

Varvara

... 1966

... 1966

Thirty-three

Roza Lyubashkina

... 1965

Father Frost

Marfusha

... 1965

... 1964

... 1961