Mirza Babayev

Mirza Abduljabbar oglu Babayev (; 16 July 1913 – 14 January 2003) was an Azerbaijani movie actor and singer. He was awarded the title Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR and People's Artist of Azerbaijan (1992).

Biography Mirza Babayev was born on 16 July 1913 in Baku, into a family of an oil agent. His mother, Sona Khanim Khanlarova, was a member of the bey family. He got his primary education at an art school. In 1939, he graduated from Azerbaijan State Oil Academy. In 1948, Mirza Babayev entered Azerbaijan State Conservatoire, where he studied in the class of Bulbul and in 1953, he graduated from there with a vocal specialty.

Title and awards

Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1956) People's Artist of Azerbaijan (1992) Shohrat Order (2002) Humay Award (2 times)

Filmography 1956 – Not that one, then this one (film) 1966 – Gipsy girl – Selim bey 1966 – 26 commissioners of Baku 1966 – Why are you silent? 1969 – The indomitable Kura 1976 – The Darvish Detonates Paris – Dervish Mesteli Shah 1977 – Magic voice of Jelsomino – Chief of prison 1981 – Don't worry, I'm with you – Farzali bey 1985 – Summer season 1990 – Don't meddle in, it will kill! 1991 – Hello from the next world