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Vasiliy Merkurev (Vasili Vasilyevich Merkuryev) was born on 6 April, 1904 in Ostrov, Pskov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Pskov Oblast, Russia], is an Actor. Discover Vasiliy Merkurev's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Vasiliy Merkurev networth?
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Vasili Vasilyevich Merkuryev |
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actor |
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74 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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6 April, 1904 |
Birthday |
6 April |
Birthplace |
Ostrov, Pskov Governorate, Russian Empire [now Pskov Oblast, Russia] |
Date of death |
12 May, 1978 |
Died Place |
Leningrad, USSR [now Russia] |
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Russia |
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Who Is Vasiliy Merkurev's Wife?
His wife is Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold (1933 - 12 May 1978) ( his death)
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Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold (1933 - 12 May 1978) ( his death) |
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Vasiliy Merkurev Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Vasiliy Merkurev worth at the age of 74 years old? Vasiliy Merkurev’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Russia. We have estimated
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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He also received the Stanislavsky State Prize (posthumously in 1979) for his stage works and other awards and decorations for his works in theatre and film.
Merkuryev was honored with the title of the People's Artist of the USSR (1964).
Vasili Merkuryev was awarded the State prize of the USSR three times: for supporting role in 'Glinka' (1947), for supporting role in 'Povest o nastoyaschem cheloveke' (1949) and for the leading role in 'Donetskie shakhtery' (1952).
He adopted three children of his brother, Pyotr Merkuryev, who was executed in 1939, under dictatorship of Joseph Stalin. He also named his son, Pyotr Merkurev, in the memory of his brother.
From 1937-1978 Vasili Merkuryev worked with the Pushkin Drama Theatre (Aleksandrinski Theatre) in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). He was invited to the troupe of the oldest Russian Drama Theatre by his acting teacher Leonid Vivyen. Merkuryev was among the leading actors of the Pushkin Drama Theatre. There his stage partners were such remarkable actors as Nikolay Cherkasov, Nikolai Simonov, Konstantin Skorobogatov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Aleksandr Borisov, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Chestnokov, Vladimir Erenberg, Leonid Vivyen, Igor Gorbachyov, Olga Lebzak, Nina Mameyeva', Lidiya Shtykan, Nina Urgant, Valentina Panina, and other notable Russian actors.
Merkuryev made his film debut in 1935, he played a supporting role of Stas in 'Inzhener Goff' (aka. .
Zemlya vperedi or Land Ahead, 1935). His professional acting career spanned over 50 years. Merkuryev played more than 40 roles in film and made over 100 stage works.
From 1932-1978 Merkuryev was a professor at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography. There he led acting class together with his wife, Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold, daughter of Vsevolod Meyerhold. Vasili Merkuryev was known for his compassion and legendary generosity. He shared his money and food with his students during the times when they were struggling to survive.
In 1926 he graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Theatrical Art.
Young Merkuryev began his acting career in 1920, as an apprentice at the theatre of the city of Ostrov.
Vasili Vasilyevich Merkuryev was born on April 6, 1904, in Ostrov, Pskov province, Russia. He was the youngest of seven children in the family. His father, named Vasili Ilyich Merkuryev, was a grocer in the city of Ostrov, near Pskov. His mother, named Anna Ilyinichna, was a German immigrant.