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My Take
Vladimir Mashkov carries the kind of gravity that only emerges from a deep theatrical tradition. Western viewers know him from Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Behind Enemy Lines, but in Russia he is a far larger figure, a People's Artist who acts, directs for stage and screen, and has collected Nika and Golden Eagle awards along the way. What I sense whenever he is on screen is the weight of long training behind every gesture. His 2004 film Papa showed his directorial ambition too. He is, to me, a reminder that the finest screen presence is often built quietly, over decades, on the stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vladimir Mashkov
- Name (Japanese)
- ウラジミール・マシコフ
- Reading
- うらじみーる・ましこふ
- Born
- November 27, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Tula, Tula Oblast, Russia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / stage actor / film actor / theatre director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- People's Artist of the Russian Federation
- Merited Artist of Russia
- TEFI
- Golden Eagle Awards
- Nika Award
- Prize of the Federal Security Service of Russia
- Order of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vladimir Mashkov born?
Born November 27, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Vladimir Mashkov from?
Vladimir Mashkov is from Tula, Tula Oblast, Russia.
What does Vladimir Mashkov do?
Vladimir Mashkov works as actor, film director, stage actor, film actor, theatre director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.