Vladimir Vinokur

Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur (born 31 March 1948 in Kursk) is a Russian actor and comedian. He was awarded the Meritorious Artist in 1984 and the People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1989.[2]

Vladimir Vinokur PAR
Vladimir Vinokur, 2017
Born	Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur March 31, 1948 Kursk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Occupation	Humorist, singer, parodist, actor
Title	People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989)
Spouse(s)	Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova[1]
Awards	Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (3rd class) Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (4th class) Order of Honour Order of Friendship Order of the Red Banner of Labour Order of the Badge of Honour Order of Friendship (Kazakhstan) (2nd class)

Early life

Vladimir Vinokur was born on 31 March 1948 in Kursk to Natan Vinokur (1919–1995), a builder of Jewish descent,[3] and Anna Yulyevna (1922–), a teacher of Russian descent. His older brother, Boris (1944–2010),[4] was an entrepreneur.

Career

In 1962, Vinokur was involved in the Artek camp, and won a singing competition, with his medal being given by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.[5]

In 1975, Vinokur became involved with the parody band Samotsvety.[6]

Personal life

Vinokur is married to Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova, an actress and former ballerina. On 25 October 1985, Tamara gave birth to their only daughter, Anastasia, who later pursued a career as a ballerina.[1]

References

1. "RUSSIA.RU – Телевидение / Герои / Анастасия Винокур". russia.ru. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
2. Владимир Винокур [Vladimir Vinokur] (in Russian). People.ru. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
3. "Где дремлют мёртвые". bozaboza.narod.ru. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
4. "Брата известного актера погубила жара". Retrieved 16 August 2016.
5. "Биография Владимира Натановича Винокура". c-café.ru. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
6. "Скачать mp3 ВИА Самоцветы 1976–конц. – Пародии Владимира Винокура исполнителя V.A или слушать песню". audiopoisk.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2016.