Vladimir Vasiliev
ActingAbout Vladimir Vasiliev
Vladimir Viktorovich Vasiliev (born April 18, 1940) is a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer from Moscow, Russia. He was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and its director from 1995 to 2000. He was best known for his role of Spartacus and his powerful leaps and turns. Vladimir Vasiliev was named "God of the dance" and is regarded as a classical dancer on the same level as Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov. At the height of their careers, Vladimir Vasiliev and Ekaterina Maximova were the golden couple of Russian ballet.
Vladimir Vasiliev Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vladimir Vasiliev reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vladimir Vasiliev's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Vladimir Vasiliev'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 The Little Humpbacked Horse, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vladimir Vasiliev Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vladimir Vasiliev's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vladimir Vasiliev has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Галина Уланова. Земная жизнь богини | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Life for Ballet | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tango: Our Dance | Autor e intérprete de "Fragmentos de una biografía" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Nutcracker | The Nutcracker Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ballet in the First Person | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fouetté | Andrey Novikov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Anyuta | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Anyuta | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | About Ballet | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | 50 Years of Sergei Obraztsov's Puppet Theater | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Memories of Nijinsky | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nutcracker. Anniversary Evening of Ballet Legend Galina Ulanova | Nutcracker the Prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gigolo and Gigolette | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nutcracker | Nutcracker the Prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spartacus | Spartacus | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Little Humpbacked Horse | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Trapezium | Clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Little Humpbacked Horse | Ivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
Vladimir Vasiliev - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vladimir Vasiliev?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vladimir Vasiliev is "The Little Humpbacked Horse" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vladimir Vasiliev acted in?
Vladimir Vasiliev has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vladimir Vasiliev?
Other notable films include "Tango: Our Dance", "Spartacus", and "Fouetté".