Nikita Mikhalkov

Director

Birthday October 21, 1945

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Russia

Age 78 years old

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About

Director of internationally recognized films Urga and Dark Eyes who served as head of the jury at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival.

Before Fame

He studied acting at the Moscow Art Theater and appeared in the 1964 film I Step Through Moscow.

Trivia

His 1992 film Urga was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Family Life

His father Sergei Mikhalkov was a children's author.

Associated With

He was an open supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin.