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My Take
Aleksandr Baluev is, to me, a powerhouse of Russian and Soviet acting who deserves far more recognition abroad. Born in Moscow in 1958, he has appeared in over a hundred films and countless stage productions since 1980, and won the Nika Award along the way. There is a gravitas to his presence, a weathered intensity that no lightweight leading man can fake, and I suspect he is unmatched at playing stern soldiers and hardened men of authority. He carries the depth of Russian cinema on his shoulders, and I genuinely admire performers who bring that kind of seasoned, unhurried command to the screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aleksandr Baluev
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクサンドル・バルーエフ
- Reading
- あれくさんどる・ばるーえふ
- Born
- December 6, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Nika Award
- Prize of the Federal Security Service of Russia
- 2014 Moscow Prize for Literature and the Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aleksandr Baluev born?
Born December 6, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Aleksandr Baluev from?
Aleksandr Baluev is from Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow.
What does Aleksandr Baluev do?
Aleksandr Baluev works as stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.