Oleg Menshikov

Soviet and Russian actor, theatre director
Person human Q563895
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Oleg Menshikov

Summary

Oleg Menshikov is a human[1]. He was born in Serpukhov[2]. He was born on November 8, 1960[3]. He worked as a stage actor[4], film actor[5], theatrical director[6], actor[7], and presenter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Serpukhov[2], Oleg Menshikov…
  • Oleg Menshikov was born on November 8, 1960[3].
  • Oleg Menshikov held citizenship in Russia[10].
  • Oleg Menshikov's professions included stage actor[4].
  • Oleg Menshikov worked as a film actor[5].
  • Oleg Menshikov worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Oleg Menshikov's professions included actor[7].
  • Oleg Menshikov's professions included presenter[8].
  • Oleg Menshikov worked as a television actor[11].
  • Oleg Menshikov was employed by Maly Theatre[12].
  • Oleg Menshikov was employed by Central Academic Theatre of the Russian Army[13].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[14].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the Order of Honour[15].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the People's Artist of the Russian Federation[16].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the State Prize of the Russian Federation[17].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the State Prize of the Russian Federation[18].
  • Oleg Menshikov received the State Prize of the Russian Federation[19].
  • Oleg Menshikov is recorded as male[20].
  • Oleg Menshikov's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Oleg Menshikov's Commons category is recorded as Oleg Menshikov[22].
  • Oleg Menshikov's family name is recorded as Menshikov[23].
  • Oleg Menshikov's given name is recorded as Oleg[24].
  • Oleg Menshikov's official website is recorded as http://www.menshikov.ru[25].
  • Oleg Menshikov's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[26].
  • Oleg Menshikov's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Олег Евгеньевич Меньшиков'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Oleg Menshikov's place of birth was Serpukhov[2]. He was born on November 8, 1960[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[4], film actor[5], theatrical director[6], actor[7], presenter[8], and television actor[11]. Employers include Maly Theatre[12], a theatre company[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1756[30] and Central Academic Theatre of the Russian Army[13], a theatre building[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1930[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[14], an award for best supporting actor[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1977[36]; Order of Honour[15], an order[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1994[39]; People's Artist of the Russian Federation[16], an official honorary title of Russia[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1995[42]; State Prize of the Russian Federation[17], a national award[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1992[45]; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; and Triumph[49], a prize[50], in Russia[51], founded in 1991[52].

Why It Matters

Oleg Menshikov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Oleg Menshikov born?

Born in Serpukhov[2], Oleg Menshikov…

What did Oleg Menshikov do for work?

Oleg Menshikov worked as stage actor[4], film actor[5], theatrical director[6], actor[7], and presenter[8].

What awards did Oleg Menshikov receive?

Honors received include Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[14], Order of Honour[15], People's Artist of the Russian Federation[16], and State Prize of the Russian Federation[17].

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  26. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0405842-Mensikov-Oleg-1960
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, theatrical director +3
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  3. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Order of Honour, People's Artist of the Russian Federation +9
    Citizenship
    Employer
    Employer Maly Theatre, Central Academic Theatre of the Russian Army, Yermolova Theatre
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