Vladimir Simonov (actor)
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7 June 1957
Vladimir Simonov | |
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| Владимир Симонов | |
 Simonov in 2012 | |
| Born | Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov 7 June 1957 Oktyabrsk, Kuybyshevskaya Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Died | 8 November 2025 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2025 |
Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov (Russian: Владимир Александрович Симонов; 7 June 1957 – 8 November 2025) was a Soviet and Russian actor of stage and screen.
Vladimir Alexandrovich Simonov was born on 7 June 1957 in Oktyabrsk (then in the USSR).[1][2]
He graduated from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute (Alla Kazanskaya’s course) in 1980.[2]
Career
Simonov appeared in many stage productions, and more than 100 films.[2]
After graduating, he joined the Vakhtangov Theatrecompany. From 1983 until 1987, he worked at the Moscow Art Theatre, appearing in leading and supporting roles, before returning to Vakhtangov.[2]
He worked with many well-known stage and film directors.[2]
Death
Simonov died from a cardiac arrest on 8 November 2025, at the age of 68.[3]
Recognition and awards
Simonov was honoured as a People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 2001.[4]
In 2012, he was awarded the Mayor of Moscow prize for literature and the performing arts.[2]
He was awarded the theatre prize Crystal Turandot in 2016.[5]
