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Aleksandr Chistyakov
Aleksandr Chistyakov was born in 1880, he never graduated from high school, he worked as an accountant. From 1921 he studied at the First State Film School (Leo Kuleshov's workshop). Since 1925, he actively acted in films. The first role - a worker in the film "Arsenals" became a characteristic role for the subsequent work of the actor. He also was the champion of the Russian Empire in hammer throwing. Self-taught, he began to master hammer throwing at the end of the 19th century and in 1912 became the first record holder in Russia. He was a very good cyclist and an able wrestler too.
Known For
Mother
as Vlasov, the Father
Storm Over Asia
as The Russian Rebel Leader
The End of St. Petersburg
as Rabočij
Outskirts
as Pyotr Ivanonich Kadkin
The Happy Canary
as Worker
The Thirteen
as Aleksandr Petrovich Postnikov, geologist (as A. Chistyakov)
The Pilots
as Moustachioed mechanic Khrushchev
Salamander
as Pryer, typographer
Diary of a Revolutionist
as Stationmaster (uncredited)
