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ALEXANDER GODUNOV

Actor
BORN November 28, 1949
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HEIGHT 5'11" (1.80 m)
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NATIONALITY USSR
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YEARS ACTIVE 1975 – Present
ALEXANDER GODUNOV

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Alexander Borisovich Godunov (Russian: Александр Борисович Годунов; November 28, 1949 – May 18, 1995) was a Russian-American ballet dancer and actor. A member of the Bolshoi Ballet, he became the troupe's Premier danseur. In 1979, he defected to the United States. While continuing to dance, he also began working as a supporting actor in Hollywood films. He had several small but prominent roles in films such as Witness (1985) and Die Hard (1988).

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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Aleksandr Godunov
  • Born November 28, 1949
  • Height 5'11" (1.80 m)
  • Nationality USSR
  • Citizenship USSR
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on May 18, 1995)
  • Years Active 1975 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career '''Alexander Borisovich Godunov''' (Russian: ; November 28, 1949 – May 1995) was a Russian-American ballet dancer and film actor. A member of the Bolshoi Ballet, he became the troupe's Premier danseur. In 1979, he defected to the United States. While continuing to dance, he also began working as a supporting actor in Hollywood films. He had prominent roles in films such as ''Witness'' (1985) and ''Die Hard'' (1988).
  • Partner Lyudmila Vlasova (Spouse), Jacqueline Bisset , (1981–1988) (Partner)
  • Children N/A
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