Dmitry Nazarov

Dmitry Yurievich Nazarov (; born 4 July 1957) is а Soviet and Russian actor, television presenter and poet. He was named People's Artist of Russia in 2000.

He is known for Le Concert (2009), Largo Winch II (2011), Yeltsin: Three Days in August (2011) and Kitchen (2012–2016).

Early life Dmitry Nazarov was born in Moscow, Soviet Union. In his youth, he worked as a pastry chef at a bakery. In 1980, he graduated from the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School. From 1980 to 1995, he worked at the Maly Theater, then at the "Sphere" theater and the Theatre of the Russian Army. From 2002 to 2022, he was employed by the Moscow Art Theatre.

Career

Between 2002 and 2008, Nazarov hosted the cooking show Culinary Duel on NTV. He also served as the host of the TVC inventor competition program Think Tank from 2009 onwards.

Awards and honours In May 1993, he was awarded the honorary title of Merited Artist of the Russian Federation.

Selected filmography

Dubbing Source: The Jungle Book (1967) – Baloo Robin Hood (1973) – Little John Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) – Sonny Daredevil (2003) – Wilson Fisk / Kingpin Ratatouille (2007) – Auguste Gusteau The Croods (2013) – Grug Crood The Nut Job (2014) – Raccoon