Mikheil Gelovani

Russian and Soviet actor and film director (1893-1956)
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Mikheil Gelovani
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Summary

Mikheil Gelovani was born on January 6, 1893[1], in Spatagori[2]. He died on December 21, 1956[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (722 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Lasuriashi[11]
  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[12]
  • Child: Giorgi Gelovani[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Soviet Union[15]
  • Occupation: choir singer[16], filmmaker[17]
  • Field of work: acting[18], directing[19], film direction[20]
  • Award received: State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[21], People's Artist of the USSR[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], People's artist of the Georgian SSR[24], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Mikheil Gelovani[27]
  • Voice type: baritone[28]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
  • Family name: Gelovani[30]
  • Given name: Mikhail[31], Mikheil[32]
  • Work location: Soviet Union[33]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[34]
  • Instrument: voice[35]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Faces of Moscow[37]
  • Name in native language: მიხეილ გელოვანი[38]
  • Start of work period: 1913[39]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Mikheil Gelovani[40]
  • P14750: 8678-8C84-1237-AC71-DDFF[41]

Why It Matters

Mikheil Gelovani has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Mikheil Gelovani born?

Mikheil Gelovani's place of birth was Spatagori[2].

Where did Mikheil Gelovani die?

Mikheil Gelovani passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Mikheil Gelovani do for work?

Mikheil Gelovani worked as an actor[5], film director[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and theatrical director[9].

What awards did Mikheil Gelovani receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[21], People's Artist of the USSR[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], and People's artist of the Georgian SSR[24].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 434636
    P14750 → 8678-8C84-1237-AC71-DDFF
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → მიხეილ გელოვანი
    Award received → State Stalin Prize, 1st degree, People's Artist of the USSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour +5
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  3. 13w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Instrument → voice
    Child → Giorgi Gelovani
    Voice type → baritone
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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