Vladimir Vinokur

Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur (born 31 March 1948 in Kursk) is a Russian actor and comedian. He was awarded the Meritorious Artist in 1984 and the People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1989.[2]

Vladimir Vinokur

Vladimir Vinokur, 2017
Born
Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur

(1948-03-31) March 31, 1948
OccupationHumorist, singer, parodist, actor
TitlePeople's Artist of the RSFSR (1989)
Spouse(s)Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova[1]
Awards

Early life

Vladimir Vinokur was born on 31 March 1948 in Kursk to Natan Vinokur (1919–1995), a builder of Jewish descent,[3] and Anna Yulyevna (1922–), a teacher of Russian descent. His older brother, Boris (1944–2010),[4] was an entrepreneur.

Career

In 1962, Vinokur was involved in the Artek camp, and won a singing competition, with his medal being given by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.[5]

In 1975, Vinokur became involved with the parody band Samotsvety.[6]

Personal life

Vinokur is married to Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova, an actress and former ballerina. On 25 October 1985, Tamara gave birth to their only daughter, Anastasia, who later pursued a career as a ballerina.[1]

References


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