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Public records list Alik Sakharov as a television director, cinematographer and film director. Alik Sakharov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 17, 1959. That works out to 67 years old in 2026.
My Take
Alik Sakharov is the sort of craftsman I find endlessly compelling. Born in Tashkent and an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers, he made the rare leap from shaping images behind the camera to directing them. That background matters: someone who understands light and shadow in his bones brings a structural authority to the frame that purely conceptual directors often lack. His journey from Central Asia to the heart of the American screen industry is quietly remarkable. These below-the-line professionals rarely get the credit, yet they are the ones holding a production together, and Sakharov deserves a respectful nod.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alik Sakharov
- Name (Japanese)
- アリク・サカロフ
- Reading
- ありく・さかろふ
- Born
- May 17, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Occupation
- television director / cinematographer / film director / camera operator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alik%20Sakharov
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4409470
3. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Alik Sakharov born?
Alik Sakharov was born on May 17, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Alik Sakharov from?
Alik Sakharov is from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
What does Alik Sakharov do?
Alik Sakharov works as television director, cinematographer, film director, camera operator.
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