
Inna Churikova
Known For
Acting
Born
1943-10-05 in Belebey, Bashkirskaya ASSR, RSFSR, USSR
Died
2023-01-14
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.
Most Known For

Fuse

The Land of OZ
as Mother of the Sofa Warriors

Легенды кино
as Self

Dinosaur

The Idiot
as Lizavéta Prokófyevna

Secrets of Palace Coups
as Anna Ioanovna

Dead Souls
as дама приятная во всех отношениях

Винтовая лестница
as Ольга Михайловна Горчакова

Father Frost
as Marfusha

What a Mess!
as Praskov'ya Krolikova

The Moscow Saga

The Elusive Revengers
as Belokuraya Zhozi

Courier
as Ivan's mother

Adam's Rib
as Nina Yelizarovna

Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel
as Old Woman

Walking the Streets of Moscow
as (uncredited)

No Borders
as Nina Polyanskaya

Thirty-three
as Roza Lyubashkina

Vassa
as Vassa
