Roman Madyanov | |
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| Роман Мадянов | |
 Madyanov in 2007 | |
| Born | Roman Sergeevitsch Madyanov (1962-07-22)22 July 1962 |
| Died | 25 September 2024(2024-09-25) (aged 62) Novogireyevo,Moscow, Russia |
| Citizenship | Soviet Union Russia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–2024 |
| Awards | Honored Artist of the Russian Federation |
Roman Sergeevich Madyanov (Russian:Рома́н Серге́евич Мадя́нов; 22 July 1962 – 25 September 2024) was a Soviet and Russian actor.[1][2] Madyanov's career in cinema began as a child actor when he starred as Huckleberry Finn inHopelessly Lost (1973). He was best known in the West for portraying the corrupt mayor Vadim in the 2014 filmLeviathan.
Madyanov was born in the city ofDedovsk,Istrinsky District,Moscow Oblast on 22 July 1962.[1][2] His father, Sergei Veniaminovich Madyanov, worked as a television editor, and mother Antonina Mikhailovna as a librarian.[3]
Roman Madyanov's father worked as a director on television and often took Roman and his elder brother Vadim to work. There he was noticed by assistants of directors which led him to have his cinematic debut in 1971 in an episodic role in the film "Translation from English".[1][2]
In 1973, starred in the leading role of Huckleberry Finn in the picture byGeorgiy DaneliyaHopelessly Lost. In his school years Madyanov also starred in the films "Aniskin and Fantomas", "Spring Turners" and "Everything is Brother's Fault".[1][2]
Madyanov graduated from theRussian Academy of Theatre Arts (course O. Remez), playing in the theatrical performance of directorKama Ginkas. As a student he began to play at the MoscowMayakovsky Theater. He was drafted in the army and served in the forces of rocket and space defense. After serving in the army in 1987 he returned to the theater. In the state of the theater Madyanov was about twenty years old, having played about thirty roles.[1][2]
In 1989, Madyanov appeared in theLeonid Gaidai filmPrivate Detective, or Operation Cooperation.[1][2]
He also took part in the filming of theYeralash magazine and in a number of commercials.[1][2]
In 1995, Madyanov was awarded the title of "Honored Artist of the Russian Federation".[4]
Madyanov died fromlung cancer on 25 September 2024, at the age of 62.[5][6]
Roman Madyanov starred in over 145 films.
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Result |
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| 1995 | State Prize of the Russian Federation | Lifetime Achievement | Honored Artist of the Russian Federation | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Eagle Award | 12 | Best Leading Actor | Won |
| 2009 | Nika Award | Wild Field | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2010 | Nika Award | Pete on the Way to Heaven | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Nika Award | Once Upon a Time There Lived a Simple Woman | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Eagle Award | Leviathan | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
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