Elya Baskin
ActingAbout Elya Baskin
Baskin was born in Riga, the son of Frieda and Zalman Baskin. He attended Moscow's prestigious Theatre and Variety Arts College and won a Festival of Young Actors Award at the Moscow Comedy Theatre. Baskin immigrated to the United States in 1976. He has built a considerable career in TV and movies, and is often cast as a Russian, due to his ancestry and accent. He has ultimately become one of the most popular choices whenever a Russian is needed in a TV-episode or a major movie production. He is also a regular on the long-running Internet program "Outlaw Radio" hosted by Matt Alan, where he makes amusing commentary on contemporary topics, and does comedic interaction with fellow actor Richard Tyson and author Burl Barer, among many others. Description above from the Wikipedia article Elya Baskin, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Elya Baskin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elya Baskin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elya Baskin's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Elya Baskin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains October Sky, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elya Baskin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elya Baskin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elya Baskin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reagan | B.E. Kertchman | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | I Love Us | Ira Prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Legacy | Boranovic | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Supervized | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chicanery | Boris Namarov | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Hive | Yuri Yegorov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Silent Screams | Andrei | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jimmy P. | Dr. Jokl | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Cosmonaut Dimitri | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright | Letvinko | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | God's Smile | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Angels & Demons | Cardinal Petrov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Say It in Russian | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Mr. Ditkovitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Dukes | Murph Sinitsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Color of the Cross | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Elder Son | Uncle Fedya | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Vladimir | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Mr. Ditkovitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Thirteen Days | Anotoly Dobrinyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Runaway Virus | Father Vadim | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Running Red | Strelkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | October Sky | Ike Bykovsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest | Boris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Air Force One | Andrei Kolchak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | General Borschevsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Forest Warrior | Buster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Spy Hard | Professor Ukrinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Love Affair | Ship Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Pickle | Russian Cap Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger | Misha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Enemies, a Love Story | Yaska Kobik | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Big Man on Campus | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | DeepStar Six | Burciaga | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Zits | Timoshenko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Vice Versa | Kerschner | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Combat Academy | Interpreter | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Streets of Gold | Klebanov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Name of the Rose | Severinus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | My Town | Slovack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Embassy | Aelx Serov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | 2010 | Maxim Brailovsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Moscow on the Hudson | Anatoly Cherkasov | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | American Pop | Tuba Player (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Raise the Titanic | Marganin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Being There | Karpatov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | Book-keeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover | Actor with Bad Breath | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Long Recess | red-haired student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Telegram | Teacher (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Elya Baskin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elya Baskin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elya Baskin is "October Sky" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Elya Baskin acted in?
Elya Baskin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elya Baskin?
Other notable films include "Being There", "The Name of the Rose", and "Spider-Man 2".