Inna Churikova

Biography

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater. Born in Belebey, Bashkir ASSR, she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s. She studied at the Stanislavsky Theater's drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute. Churikova gained fame with films like "No Path Through Fire" (1968) and "The Beginning" (1970), directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov. Over her career, she appeared in more than 80 films. She received numerous prestigious film awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards. Her theater career was equally distinguished. She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre. Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhov's "The Seagull," which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. She also received the Stanislavsky Award (2014) for her contributions to theatrical arts​. Inna Churikova passed away on January 14, 2023. Titles and Recognitions (by year): - Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1977) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art. - People's Artist…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Courier (1986) — Ivan's mother
2. Father Frost (1965) — Marfusha
3. The Very Same Munchhausen (1979) — Jacobine von Münchhausen
4. Walking the Streets of Moscow (1964) — (uncredited)
5. What a Mess! (1995) — Praskov'ya Krolikova
6. The Best Day Ever (2015)
7. The Elusive Revengers (1967) — Belokuraya Zhozi
8. The Land of OZ (2015) — Mother of the Sofa Warriors
9. Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel (2011) — Old Woman
10. The Beginning (1970) — Pasha Stroganova
11. The Idiot (2003) — Lizavéta Prokófyevna
12. No Path Through Fire (1967) — Tanya Tyotkina
13. Thirty-three (1965) — Roza Lyubashkina
14. No Borders (2015) — Nina Polyanskaya
15. Ryaba, My Chicken (1994) — Ася Клячина
16. Vassa (1983) — Vassa
17. Khalif the Stork (1981) — Fairy (voice) / фея
18. Adam's Rib (1990) — Nina Yelizarovna
19. Bless the Woman (2003) — Кунина
20. War-Time Romance (1983) — Vera
21. The Theme (1979) — Sasha Nikolayeva
22. Mother (1990) — The Mother
23. I Wish to Speak (1976) — Elizaveta Uvarova
24. The Cat Who Walked by Herself (1988) — Cat (voice)
25. Dead Souls (1984) — Lady, nice in every respect
26. Clouds Over Borsk (1961) — Rayka
27. The Year of the Dog (1994) — Vera Morozova
28. Elder Sister (1967) — Nelli 'Sorceress'
29. Fuse (1962)
30. The Cook (1966) — Varvara
31. Valentina (1980) — Анна Хороших, буфетчица
32. The Delegation (1993) — Chloe
33. I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a Woman (1988)
34. Dead Souls (1984) — дама приятная во всех отношениях
35. Casus Belli (2002)
36. Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Later (2007) — стоматолог
37. Dinosaur (2018)
38. Aquitaine Lioness (2013)
39. Hamlet (1989)
40. Patient No. 1 (2023) — Zhena Genseka