Grigory Tolchinsky

Grigory Yakovlevich Tolchinsky (; November 11, 1936 – March 5, 1988, Moscow) was a Soviet theater and film actor. He gained fame voicing Filya in the children's television program Good Night, Little Ones!.

Early life He was born November 11, 1936. Lev was his brother.

Career In 1955–1958, Grigory Yakovlevich worked on the song and dance ensemble of the Northern Fleet of the USSR, and in 1958–1959, he was an artist of the Moscow Puppet Theater.

In 1959, he joined the State Central Puppet Theater under the direction of S. V. Obraztsov, where he worked until the end of his life.

In 1968–1988, Grigory Tolchinsky voiced Filya and Tsap-Tsarapych in the program Good Night, Little Ones!. He also participated in recording productions for records and radio.

Legacy He died in his sleep on March 5, 1988, at the age of 52 in Moscow.

He was buried at Vostryakovskoye Cemetery.

Voice acting for cartoons Year Film Role Note 1966 An hour before goodbye (За час до свидания) hairdresser 1966 The Enchanted Word (Заколдованное слово) Wolf 1966 Mother for a baby mammoth (Мама для мамонтёнка) Polar bear cub 1966 Lost and Found (Бюро находок) Tishka 1966 Kubik and Tobik (Кубик и Тобик) Tobik 1966 Naida (Найда) Naida 1966 Doctor Aybolit (Доктор Айболи́т) robber 1966 Treasure Island (Остров Сокровищ) "Black Dog"