Vasili Toporkov
Soviet actor, drama teacher, theatrical director (1889–1970)
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Summary
Vasili Toporkov was born on March 4, 1889[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on August 25, 1970[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as an actor[5], drama teacher[6], theatrical director[7], and director[8]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 17, 1889[10]
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Soviet Union[13]
- Employer: Moscow Art Theatre[14], Moscow Art Theatre School[15], Hermitage Theatre, Moscow[16], Stanislavsky Electrotheatre[17], Korsh Theatre[18]
- Educated at: Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[19]
- Student: Emil Loteanu[20]
- Award received: Stalin Prize[21], People's Artist of the USSR[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], People's Artist of the RSFSR[25], Merited Artist of the RSFSR[26], Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"[27], Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[28], State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in History of art[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Given name: Vasily[33], Vasil[34]
- Professorship: professor[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Belarusian encyclopedia (vol. 15)[37], Faces of Moscow[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[39]
- Name in native language: Василий Осипович Топорков[40]
- Start of work period: 1909[41]
- End of work period: 1970[42]
FAQs
Where was Vasili Toporkov born?
Vasili Toporkov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Vasili Toporkov die?
Vasili Toporkov passed away in Moscow[4].
What did Vasili Toporkov do for work?
Vasili Toporkov worked as an actor[5], drama teacher[6], theatrical director[7], and director[8].
Where did Vasili Toporkov go to school?
Vasili Toporkov was educated at Russian State Institute of Performing Arts[19].
What awards did Vasili Toporkov receive?
Honors received include Stalin Prize[21], People's Artist of the USSR[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].