Anatoly Falkovich

Anatoly Solomonovich Falkovich (October 4, 1923, Baku – November 1, 1994, Haifa) was a Soviet theater and film actor, People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR.

Early life Anatoli Falkovich was born on October 4, 1923, in Baku. He graduated from the Baku Theater School in 1943. He worked at the S. Vurgun Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theater (1941–1942, 1945–1968, 1970–1994) and at the Maxim Gorky Theater in Rostov-on-Don (1968–1970). Falkovich began his film career in 1957. He played the role of Felix Dzerzhinsky in eight films between 1965 and 1975, earning him significant recognition.

In 1972, he was awarded the State Prize and the title of People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR. Anatoli Falkovich died on November 1, 1994, while on tour in Israel, collapsing on stage during a performance.

Falkovich's first and most memorable success at the "Azerbaijanfilm" studio was his portrayal of the magician Io-Kio in the film The Magic Gown. His portrayal of Felix Dzerzhinsky brought him nationwide recognition across the USSR.

Awards People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR — February 7, 1972 Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR — May 24, 1960 State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR — April 27, 1972 Order of Friendship of Peoples — August 7, 1981 2nd Class Order of the Patriotic War — April 6, 1985 Medal "For Distinguished Labor" — June 9, 1959 Medal "For the Defense of the Caucasus" — February 23, 1945 Medal "For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" — 1946

Filmography When the Winds Blow in Baku (1974) It’s Dangerous to Go to Sea (1973) — British Officer The Romance of the Postman (1969) — Felix Dzerzhinsky Karl Liebknecht (1970) — Felix Dzerzhinsky True Friend (1959) Matteo Falcone (1960) In the Flames (1978) Gatır Mammad (1974) — Scott Morning (1960) The Magic Gown (1964) — Io-Kio I Loved You More Than Life Itself (1985) The Telephone Operator Girl (1962) Stars Don’t Go Out (1971) On Distant Shores (1958) — Patrolman The Song That Remained Unfinished (1979) — Nikolay