Evgeniy Samoylov
ActingAbout Evgeniy Samoylov
Yevgeny Samoylov (16 April 1912 – 17 February 2006) was a celebrated Soviet and Russian stage and screen actor known for his heroic and charismatic performances from the 1930s through the 1990s. Born in Saint Petersburg, he trained in theatre and was invited to Moscow by Vsevolod Meyerhold, launching a distinguished stage career before becoming a prominent film star. Samoylov won multiple Stalin Prizes and was named People’s Artist of the USSR in 1974. He was also the father of actress Tatiana Samoilova.
Evgeniy Samoylov Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evgeniy Samoylov reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Evgeniy Samoylov's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Evgeniy Samoylov'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 New Home, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evgeniy Samoylov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evgeniy Samoylov's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evgeniy Samoylov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | The Siege of Venice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Night of the Iguana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Boris Godunov | Pimen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Boris Godunov | Pimen | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Unripe Raspberries | Адольф | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich | князь Иван Петрович Шуйский | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fiesco's Conspiracy at Genoa | герцог Дориа | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | They Fought for Their Motherland | Colonel Marchenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Long Path on a Short Day | Mikhail Petrovich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Fall of the Empire | Savva Abramovich Petrushin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Stars Don't Fade | Chicherin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Waterloo | Cambronne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Enchanted Desna | Writer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Alive and the Dead | commander of the communist battalion | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rings of Fame | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Sleepless Night | Pavel's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Заре навстречу | Savych | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Aleksa Dundic | Bodrov | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | To the Black Sea | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Hundred Years Ago... | Bohun, colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Unfinished Story | Aleksandr Aganin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Crash of the Emirate | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Heroes of Shipka | Gen. Skobolov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Adventure in Odessa | Gleb's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Taras Shevchenko | Nikolay Speshnev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Unforgettable Year 1919 | Aleksandr Nekhlyudov's son | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Court of Honor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | New Home | сaptain Ivan Veshnyak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Boy From the Outskirts | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Admiral Nakhimov | Lt. Burunov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sinegoriya | Amalgama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Four Hearts | Пётр Колчин | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Six O'Clock in the Evening After the War | Lieutenant Vasily Kudryashov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | David Bek | Kasyanov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | He Will Come Back Again | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Elusive Jan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Novelly | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shining Path | Aleksei Nikolaevich Lebedev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Our Cinema | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Looking for Happiness | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Shchors | Nikolay Shchors | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Accidental Meeting | Grigoriy Rybin | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tom Sawyer | - | Average | Similar → |
Evgeniy Samoylov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evgeniy Samoylov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evgeniy Samoylov is "New Home" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Evgeniy Samoylov acted in?
Evgeniy Samoylov has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evgeniy Samoylov?
Other notable films include "The Crash of the Emirate", "Заре навстречу", and "Our Cinema".