Mher Mkrtchyan

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Mher Mkrtchyan

Acting July 4, 1930

Leninakan, Armenian SSR, USSR

Mher “Frunzik” Mkrtchyan (1930–1993) was one of the most iconic actors in Armenian and Soviet cinema, admired for his unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth. Bo…

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Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

7.6 1967 Movie
Mimino

Mimino

7.6 1977 Movie
To Remember

To Remember

7.0 1993 TV Show
Don't Grieve!

Don't Grieve!

6.2 1968 Movie
Thirty-three

Thirty-three

6.3 1965 Movie
Sohni Mahiwal

Sohni Mahiwal

5.4 1984 Movie
Fuss of the Fusses

Fuss of the Fusses

6.1 1979 Movie
Aybolit-66

Aybolit-66

6.0 1966 Movie
Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves

Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves

6.3 1980 Movie
Offered for Singles

Offered for Singles

6.1 1983 Movie
A Piece of Sky

A Piece of Sky

5.2 1980 Movie
Rainbow Formula

Rainbow Formula

5.2 1966 Movie

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Mher “Frunzik” Mkrtchyan (1930–1993) was one of the most iconic actors in Armenian and Soviet cinema, admired for his unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth. Born in Leninakan, he trained at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Fine Arts and became a leading performer at the Sundukyan State Academic Theatre, where his expressive face and instinctive comedic timing made him a standout talent. Mkrtchyan gained widespread recognition through memorable roles in films such as Mimino, Aybolit‑66, Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, and The Tango of Our Childhood. His artistic achievements earned him some of the highest cultural honors of the era, including the USSR State Prize (1978) and the title of People’s Artist of the USSR (1984). Even decades after his passing, Mkrtchyan remains a beloved cultural figure whose performances continue to resonate across generations.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1993
    To Remember

    TV show Himself - archiveFootage

  2. 1989
    Breath

    Movie Karen

  3. 1984
    The Tango of Our Childhood

    Movie Ruben

  4. 1984
    Sohni Mahiwal

    Movie Razboynik Barmandu

  5. 1984
    Fire

    Movie Ruben

  6. 1983
    Offered for Singles

    Movie Вартан (жених Нины)

  7. 1982
    The Song of the Old Days

    Movie Nikol

  8. 1981
    In Front of a Closed Door

    Movie Vartan

  9. 1980
    The Big Win

    Movie Garnik

  10. 1980
    Tbilisi, Paris, Tbilisi

    Movie Rchika

  11. 1980
    A Piece of Sky

    Movie Grigor-agha

  12. 1980
    Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves

    Movie Mustafa

  13. 1980
    Oh, Gevorg!

    Movie husband

  14. 1979
    Fuss of the Fusses

    Movie Boris Ivanovich

  15. 1978
    Baghdasar Divorces from His Wife

    Movie Bagdasar

  16. 1978
    The Soldier and the Elephant

    Movie Armenak

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  1. 1977
    Stone Valley

    Movie

  2. 1977
    Mimino

    Movie Ruben Khachikyan "Rubik-djan"

  3. 1977
    Life Triumphs

    Movie Apro

  4. 1976
    Found Dream

    Movie Grandpa

  5. 1973
    The Men

    Movie Suren

  6. 1973
    The Father

    Movie Ovsep

  7. 1971
    Troubles

    Movie Isai

  8. 1970
    Adam and Eve

    Movie

  9. 1970
    Yesterday, Today and Always

    Movie муж в истории с грабителем

  10. 1969
    Explosion After Midnight

    Movie Mukhtashev

  11. 1969
    We Are, Our Mountains

    Movie Ishkhan

  12. 1969
    The White Grand Piano

    Movie

  13. 1968
    Don't Grieve!

    Movie Turkish smuggler

  14. 1967
    Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

    Movie Dzhabrail

  15. 1967
    Triangle

    Movie Gaspar

  16. 1966
    Aybolit-66

    Movie Pirate - Barmaley's sad servant

  17. 1966
    Rainbow Formula

    Movie

  18. 1966
    The Twenty Six Comissars

    Movie Гочи

  19. 1965
    Thirty-three

    Movie professor Bruk

  20. 1962
    Master and Servant

    Movie Simon

  21. 1960
    Guys from the Army Band

    Movie Armen

  22. 1959
    Why Does The River Roar?

    Movie Khachik

  23. 1959
    01-99

    Movie Garsevan

  24. 1956
    For Honor

    Movie Вардан