The Ugliest Soviet Men Whom Everyone Adored

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

10 ugliest Soviet men everyone adored

Many people think that the main thing for an actor is a spectacular appearance. However, the heroes of our collection, by their example, proved the truth of the expression "do not be born beautiful, but be born talented." These are famous Soviet actors who were not handsome, but achieved popular love, because they could offer the audience much more than just a beautiful appearance.

Yury Nikulin

Self-irony and boundless charm helped Yuri Nikulin to achieve the love of millions

Yuri Nikulin said that he always knew that he was ugly. He described himself as a thin, long and stooped man. According to the actor, when they laughed at his appearance, he did it together with everyone, which saved Nikulin from ridicule in his address in the future. The debut of the actor in the cinema took place at the age of 36. From the very first picture, Nikulin proved himself to be a magnificent multi-character actor. And the roles in the films "The Diamond Hand", "Prisoner of the Caucasus" and "Operation Y" made Nikulin a favorite of millions of viewers in the USSR.

Evgeny Evstigneev

Evgeny Evstigneev brilliantly embodied both positive and negative characters on the screen

Evgeny Evstigneev graduated from the theater school in Nizhny Novgorod, after which he immediately entered the second year of the Studio School at the Moscow Art Theater. The actor at that time was 28 years old, he did not have an attractive appearance, was already bald and looked older than his age. But then Evstigneev was subject to any role. The real genius of reincarnation has always been in demand among directors. Despite his appearance, Evstigneev was adored by millions of women in the USSR. The actor was married three times, and the last wife was good for him as a granddaughter.

Savely Kramarov

Savely Kramarov was a striking distinctive comedian actor

Savely Kramarov was not popular among girls because of his not the most spectacular appearance. But after he became an actor, everything changed. Kramarov had a talent that made up for all his shortcomings. The actor woke up famous after the release of the film "My friend, Kolka!" And thanks to his role in the film "Gentlemen of Fortune", he became a popular favorite. The specific appearance of Kramarov prevented him from getting the main role, but he succeeded in comedy characters brilliantly.

Frunzik Mkrtchyan

Frunzik Mkrtchyan was all about charisma and charm

Frunzik Mkrtchyan was not the owner of a beautiful appearance. Since childhood, he was given a nickname - Nose. The actor himself joked that other people have too small noses. But despite his self-irony, Mkrtchyan did not like to discuss the topic of his nose. Thanks to the natural charm and charisma of Frunzik Mkrtchyan, the entire Soviet Union fell in love. After "Mimino" and "Prisoner of the Caucasus" the actor became famous. Despite his appearance, the actor was not deprived of female attention. Frunzik himself was amorous, and the women reciprocated.

Vladimir Basov

Vladimir Basov possessed expressive facial expressions, great artistry and irresistible charm.

Vladimir Basov was considered one of the ugliest, but charismatic actors in the Soviet Union. He has starred in over 80 films and has been the darling of millions. Basov gained fame for his roles in Operation Y, I walk around Moscow, Moscow does not believe in tears. Despite his appearance, Vladimir Basov was popular among women. All three wives of the actor were the first beauties of the USSR. Thanks to his sense of humor and charisma, Basov conquered even the most inaccessible girls.

Evgeny Leonov

The images of Evgeny Leonov aroused in the audience not just sympathy, but emotion

Evgeny Leonov has always been a shy and insecure person. According to the actor, his appearance did not correspond to his inner "I": Leonov grew up as a full and awkward boy, but at heart he was a romantic. During admission to the theater studio, the actor read Blok, and the members of the admissions committee laughed at him. Leonov entered the studio, but only a comedian was seen in him. The famous actor woke up after the release of the movie "Striped Flight". In this picture, he benefited from the original and somewhat comical appearance.

Anatoly Papanov

Anatoly Papanov served all his life in one theater and lived with one woman

It was difficult to imagine that Anatoly Papanov would achieve success and national love. An unsympathetic thin guy with a wrong bite came to enter GITIS, leaning on a stick. In the war, the actor was wounded and entered as a disabled person of the third group. But thanks to his talent, Papanov was enrolled in GITIS. And he woke up famous after his role in the film "The Living and the Dead". An interesting fact is that when the future wife of the actor introduced him to her mother, she whispered that the guy was nice, but her daughter could not find someone prettier.

Rolan Bykov

Rolan Bykov could make a unique shot from the most insignificant episode

Rolan Bykov's acting talent was noticeable from childhood. But the members of the selection committee of the Moscow Art Theater and GITIS did not accept Bykov because of his appearance. Subsequently, this problem worried the actor all his life. Once Bykov said that he was the first person in cinema who could achieve success with such an appearance. But the actor was not deprived of the attention of women. Bykov had many novels, but the second wife of the actor, whom he considered the woman destined for him by fate, when meeting, did not appreciate either his appearance or behavior.

Mikhail Svetin

The secret of Mikhail Svetin's success lies solely in his innate talent

Mikhail Svetin was a Soviet comedian, whom the audience continues to love immensely today. The actor wanted to enter a theater institute in Moscow, but they did not take him anywhere, explaining that the man was small in stature and ugly in appearance. But later fame came to the talented actor. He was a short, funny and awkward man who was perfect for roles in comedies. Colleagues of the actor said that he didn't even need makeup. Svetin became famous for her roles in the films Athos, The Sorcerers and The Twelve Chairs. He was called nothing less than "King of the episode" and "Comedian # 1".

Mikhail Pugovkin

Mikhail Pugovkin received awards not only for his artistic activities, but also for military services during the Second World War

Pugovkin grew up in a village in a large peasant family. A thin, hungry boy in rags was the funniest child in the area. The neighbors even said that Pugovkin would become an actor. But all this was not serious, because how can you get on the screen with such an appearance, and Moscow is far away. However, fate decreed otherwise - Mikhail Pugovkin entered the Studio School at the Moscow Art Theater and later became the idol of millions of viewers in the Soviet Union.

These great Soviet actors showed by their example that nationwide love can only be won through tremendous talent. Yes, they were not handsome, but their charisma, charm and sense of humor made them idols of millions of people throughout the Soviet Union.