Evgeni Leonov
ActingAbout Evgeni Leonov
Yevgeny P. Leonov (2 September 1926 – 29 January 1994) was a famous Russian/Soviet actor who played main parts in several of the most famous Soviet films. Called "one of Russia's best-loved actors", he also provided the voice for many Soviet cartoon characters, including Winnie-the-Pooh.
Evgeni Leonov Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evgeni Leonov reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Evgeni Leonov's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Evgeni Leonov'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 Marine Hunter, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evgeni Leonov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evgeni Leonov's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evgeni Leonov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | American Grandpa | американский дедушка | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mister Pronka | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Dragon | Бургомистр | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin | Jack (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | How Donkey Got Sick with Sadness | Truck (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Laughter and Grief by the White Sea | Grandad Senya [narrator] (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kin-dza-dza! | Wef - The Wandering Chatlanian Singer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Arkhangelsk Stories | Grandad Senya [narrator] (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Time and the Conways | Alan Conway in maturity | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Tears Were Falling | Pavel Ivanovich Vasin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Little Tiger on the Sunflower | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Adventures of Vasia Kurolesov | "Loaf" (Baton) (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | For the Matches | Antti Ihalainen | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Say a Word for the Poor Hussar | Афанасий Бубенцов | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Autumn Marathon | Василий Игнатьич Харитонов, сосед Бузыкина | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | By Faith and Honor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ordinary Miracle | King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Marriage | Zhevakin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mimino | Ivan Volokhov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Не любо - не слушай | Grandad Senya [narrator] (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Afonya | Kolya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Elder Son | Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Give Me Back My Rex | Seryozha's father (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Under a Stone Sky | старший лейтенант Кравцов | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Bonus | Vasily Potapov, gang leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Cherished Dream | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Winnie-the-Pooh and a Busy Day | Winnie-the-Pooh (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Long Recess | Stepan Semenovich Lednev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Racers | Ivan Mikhaylovich Kukushkin, «dyadya Vanya», «papa Rimskiy» | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Gentlemen of Fortune | Evgeni Ivanovich Troshkin / Dotsent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Winnie-the-Pooh Goes Visiting | Winnie-the-Pooh (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Byelorussian Station | Ivan Prikhodko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Between the High Crops | Struchok | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Winnie-the-Pooh | Winnie-the-Pooh (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Virinea | Михайло | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Zigzag of Success | Vladimir Oreshnikov | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The First Courier | Kritski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Snow Queen | King | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Southern Cross is Above Us | Provadets - invalid na rynke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Fisher Cat | Cat (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Short Stories | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Striped Trip | Shuleykin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Snow Fairy Tale | Old Year | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Story about Newlyweds | Fedya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Street Is Full of Surprises | policeman Serdyukov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Unique Spring | Koshelev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Rumyantsev Case | Snegiryov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Road | Pavel Eskov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Marine Hunter | Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Happy Flight | пожарный | Hit | Similar → |
Evgeni Leonov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evgeni Leonov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evgeni Leonov is "Marine Hunter" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Evgeni Leonov acted in?
Evgeni Leonov has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evgeni Leonov?
Other notable films include "Southern Cross is Above Us", "How Donkey Got Sick with Sadness", and "Не любо - не слушай".