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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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The Return of Maxim
Mishchenko, white-wooly mustached worker
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Minin and Pozharsky
Prokopiy Lyapunov
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The Vyborg Side
Mishchenko
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The White Eagle
State prisoner
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Diary of a Revolutionist
Stationmaster (uncredited)
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Yakov Sverdlov
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Professor Mamlock
Resistance member
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Outskirts
Pyotr Ivanonich Kadkin
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Love and Hate
Vasilisa's husband
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A Great Life, Part 2
District committee secretary

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