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Aleksandr Chistyakov

Jan 01, 1880 - Dec 31, 1942 (62 years old) in Moscow, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Aleksandr Chistyakov was born in 1880, he never graduated from high school, he worked as an accountant. From 1921 he studied at the First State Film School (Leo Kuleshov's workshop). Since 1925, he actively acted in films. The first role - a worker in the film "Arsenals" became a characteristic role for the subsequent work of the actor.

He also was the champion of the Russian Empire in hammer throwing. Self-taught, he began to master hammer throwing at the end of the 19th century and in 1912 became the first record holder in Russia. He was a very good cyclist and an able wrestler too.

Known For

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A Simple Case
Uncle Sasha
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Outskirts
Pyotr Ivanonich Kadkin
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The Vyborg Side
Mishchenko
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The Thirteen
Aleksandr Petrovich Postnikov, geologist (as A. Chistyakov)
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Love and Hate
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Storm Over Asia
The Russian Rebel Leader
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A Severe Young Man
Olga's Father
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Who Are You?
Beggar
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Stepan Razin
Prince Baryatinskiy
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I Love

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