Vladimir Vinokur

Russian actor and comedian (born 1948)
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Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur is a Soviet and Russian entertainer, humorist, singer and actor. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989).

Vladimir Vinokur was born on 31 March 1948 in Kursk to Natan Vinokur (1919–1995), a builder of Jewish descent, and Anna Yulyevna (1922–2018), a teacher of Russian descent. His older brother, Boris (1944–2010), was an entrepreneur. In 1962, Vinokur was involved in the Artek camp, and won a singing competition, with his medal being given by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

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

Date of Birth31st March 1948
Age76 Years
Zodiac SignAries
CountryRussia
Current CityKursk
Birth PlaceKursk
NationalitySoviet Union
CitizenshipSoviet Union
ChildrenAnastasiya Vinokur
Education
Russian Institute of Theatre Arts
Instrumentsvoice
Occupationactor, singer, television presenter, stand-up comedian, conferencier, impressionist, theatrical director, manufacturer, pedagogue, teacher, writer, humorist, radio personality, prose writer, film producer
Awards
  • Zhukov Medal
  • Order of Honour
  • Order of the Badge of Honour
  • Merited Artist of the RSFSR
  • People's Artist of the RSFSR
  • Order "For Merit to the Fatherland"
  • 3rd class
  • 4th class
  • Order of the Red Banner of Labour
  • Order of Friendship
  • Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
  • 2nd class
  • Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude
  • Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
  • 1st class

Actors from Russia born in 1948