Allegations Regarding Putin's Illegitimate Son, Absence of Leading Roles: Exploring Lev's Whereabouts
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Hey there! Let's chat about Liev Prugunov, a Russian actor known for his roles in films like "Heart of Bonivura", "Children of Don Quixote", and "Battle of Moscow". You might be curious about his current activities and the reason behind his inclusion in Mosfilm's blacklist. Buckle up!
Prugunov's Journey to Stardom
Born on April 23, 1939, in Almaty, Liev Prugunov graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Theater, Music, and Cinematography in 1962. His on-screen debut was in "Leave to the Shore", but his breakthrough role was in "Heart of Bonivura" as Vitaly. Over the years, Prugunov has starred in more than 120 films and theatre pieces, making a name for himself in the industry.
Apart from acting, Prugunov has a passion for painting and poetry, and has held personal exhibitions in cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London.
Life Beyond the Limelight
Prugunov was married twice, first to Eleonora Umanets, with whom he had a son, Roman, who became a director. Sadly, Eleonora passed away in a car accident, and Roman was raised in a school for children of film and theater workers.
Prugunov's second wife is Olga, who is 16 years his junior. In an interview, he admitted to having an illegitimate son named Philip. There were also rumors about his relationship with Russian Merited Artist Valentina Malyavina, which Prugunov denied, describing her as "obsessed with sex".
Trouble with Mosfilm
In 1977, Prugunov was put on Mosfilm's blacklist after a conflict during the filming of the Soviet-Italian production "They Were Going East" in Poltava. Prugunov expressed complaints about the different treatment of Soviet and Italian actors, particularly the special dining room set up for the Italians. This dispute escalated to the highest levels of the government, and all of Prugunov's photos were removed from Mosfilm's archives after the filming ended. Later, he was allegedly banned from leaving the Soviet Union and was forced to work at the Odessa and Belarus film studios.
Prugunov on Russia and Putin
In 2020, Prugunov stated that he was afraid of President Vladimir Putin's departure, particularly if Igor Sechin or Valentina Matviyenko took his place. A year later, he criticized Channel One, stating, "You should fear Channel One. What kind of authority does Russia have in the world now? It's paid articles."
Prugunov @ 85
Prugunov celebrated his 85th birthday in 2024, and a rerun of the TV show "Line of Life" featuring him aired on the Russia K channel for his birthday. As of now, the last film he appeared in was "Bison: The Mannequin's Case" in 2023, and there are no upcoming projects with him at the moment.
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- Despite being on Mosfilm's blacklist following a dispute during the filming of "They Were Going East", Liev Prugunov, the Russian actor known for his roles in "Heart of Bonivura" and "Children of Don Quixote", remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, thankfully.
- Quixote, it seems, is not only a character from a famous novel but also a film in which Liev Prugunov, the actor who starred in "Battle of Moscow", might have graced the screen.
- Celebrities often have diverse interests, and Liev Prugunov, aside from acting, is also a painter and poet who has held personal exhibitions in cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London.
- Mosfilm, the renowned Russian film studio, found itself in the midst of a controversy when it put actor Liev Prugunov on its blacklist, an event that, ironically, has contributed to Prugunov's enduring popularity in the entertainment world.
