Inna Churikova
Known for

Acting

Credits

57

Gender

Woman

Birthday

5 Oct 1943

Day of death

14 Jan 2023 (79)

Place of birth

Belebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR

Also known as
Inna Churikova
Инна Чурикова
Inna Tschurikowa
Інна Чурикова

Inna Churikova

Biography

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.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2023Patient No. 1Zhena Genseka
2022Peppermint Gingerbread
2019Audience
2018Dinosaur
2016Autumn MemoriesVera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova
2016Легенды киноSelf
2015The Best Day Ever
2015The Land of OZmother of the Sofa Warriors
2015No BordersNina Polyanskaya
2015Yankovsky
2015Lie for Salvation
2015Save My Speechold Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice)
2013Aquitaine Lioness
2011Burnt by the Sun 2: CitadelOld Woman
2009Because It's Me
2009Александр Абдулов. Роман с жизньюSelf - Актриса
2009Marriage
2008Guilty Without Guilt
2007Keep Forever
2006Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Laterстоматолог
2005Винтовая лестницаОльга Михайловна Горчакова
2004The Moscow Saga
2003The IdiotElizaveta Epanchina
2003Bless the WomanКунина
2002Casus Belli
2000Secrets of Palace CoupsAnna Ioanovna
1995What a Mess!Praskov'ya Alekseyevna Krolikova
1994Ryaba, My ChickenАся Клячина
1994The Year of the DogVera Morozova
1993The Delegation
1990Adam's RibNina Yelizarovna
1990MotherThe Mother
1989Hamlet
1988The Cat Who Walked by HerselfCat (voice)
1988I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a Woman
1986CourierIvan's mother
1984Dead SoulsLady, nice in every respect
1984Dead Soulsдама приятная во всех отношениях
1983War-Time RomanceVera
1983VassaVassa
1981Khalif the StorkFairy (voice) / фея
1980ValentinaAnna Vasilievna Khoroshikh - the dinning-room host
1979The Very Same MunchhausenJacobine von Münchhausen
1979The ThemeSasha Nikolayeva
1976I Wish to SpeakElizaveta Uvarova
1970The BeginningPasha Stroganova
1967The Elusive RevengersBlond Josy, singer
1967No Path Through FireTanya Tyotkina
1967Elder SisterNelli 'Sorceress'
1966The CookVarvara
1966You Youth!
1965Father FrostMarfusha
1965Thirty-threeRoza Lyubashkina
1965Where Are You Now, Maxim?
1964Walking the Streets of Moscow
1961Clouds Over BorskRayka
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2000The Romanovs: A Crowned FamilyWriter