Valentina Vladimirova was a renowned Russian character actress, best recognized for her captivating performance in the iconic film "White Bim Black Ear" (1977).
Born Valentina Kharlampievna Vladimirova on November 22, 1927, in the picturesque Vasilevka village, near Odessa, Ukraine, USSR, she was destined for a life of artistic expression. Following the war, she enrolled at the Kharkov Institute of Engineering and Economics, where she studied Economics and Accounting for two years. However, her passion for acting soon took over, and she dropped out of college to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Vladimirova's journey to Moscow marked the beginning of her remarkable acting career. She enrolled at the prestigious Soviet State Institute for Cinema (VGIK),where she honed her craft under the guidance of renowned instructors Boris Bibikov and Olga Pyzhova, graduating in 1955 as a skilled actress.
Her film debut in "Pervyy eshelon" (1956),directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, was a significant milestone, and she soon gained recognition for her role in "The Cranes Are Flying" (1957). This successful start paved the way for her collaboration with some of the most esteemed Russian film directors, including Mikhail Shvejtser, Boris Barnet, Nikolay Dostal, Aleksei Saltykov, Aleksandr Dovzhenko, Vladimir Fetin, Nikolai Rozantsev, Vladimir Krasnopolsky, Eldar Ryazanov, Leonid Menaker, Iosif Kheifits, Yevgeni Matveyev, Ilya Averbakh, Stanislav Rostotskiy, and many others.
Her most notable role was opposite Vyacheslav Tikhonov in "White Bim Black Ear" (1977),directed by Stanislav Rostotskiy. This iconic performance cemented her status as a talented actress, and she went on to receive numerous accolades for her outstanding work.
Throughout her illustrious career, Valentina Vladimirova was recognized for her contributions to the world of Russian cinema. She was designated Honored Actress of the Russian Federation in 1969 and lived a fulfilling life with her husband in a suburb of Moscow.
Tragically, Valentina Vladimirova passed away on March 23, 1994, due to a heart failure, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. She was laid to rest in Vagankovskoe cemetery in Moscow, Russia, where she will be remembered for her captivating on-screen presence and enduring impact on the world of Russian cinema.
