Mikhail Rumyantsev

Mikhail Rumyantsev

Mikhail Nikolayevich Rumyantsev (Russian: Михаил Николаевич Румя́нцев) (10 December 1901 – 31 March 1983), better known under his stage name Karandash (Russian: Каранда́ш which means pencil), was a famous Soviet clown. He was a People's Artist of the USSR and a Hero of Socialist Labour, and was the teacher of the famous Russian clowns Oleg Popov and Yuri Nikulin. Starting his career in the circus arena as the imitator of Charlie Chaplin, Mikhail Rumyantsev then abandoned it for, or rather, transformed that part into his would-be renowned image of Karandash always accompanied with his hallmark Scottish Terrier named Klyaksa (which means blot). He enjoyed immense popularity with the Soviet audience and often gathered full houses all over the country. Rumyantsev taught his profession to both Oleg Popov and Yuri Nikulin. During the Second World War, Rumyantsev mimicked German soldiers. In 1960, he toured South America with the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. Altogether Karandash had worked in the circus for 55 years, the last time he appeared in the arena was just two weeks prior to his death. The Moscow Circus School was named after him. (Wiki)

  • Title: Mikhail Rumyantsev
  • Popularity: 0.42
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1901-12-08
  • Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
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  • Also Known As: Михаил Румянцев, Карандаш, Karandash, Румянцев Михаил Николаевич
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Mikhail Rumyantsev Movies

  • 1948
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    Karandash on Ice

    Karandash on Ice

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1944
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    Ivan Nikulin: Russian Sailor

    Ivan Nikulin: Russian Sailor

    5 1944 HD

    The story takes place in Summer 1942, when a small force of Black Sea Fleet sailors was surrounded by German troops but broke out the encirclement.

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  • 1939
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    A Girl with Character

    A Girl with Character

    5 1939 HD

    A young girl is traveling from Siberia to Moscow in order to get help with the mink farm she is working in and which is suffering under incompetent...

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  • 1939
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    Высокая награда

    Высокая награда

    1 1939 HD

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  • 1938
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    The New Moscow

    The New Moscow

    5.7 1938 HD

    A comedy about a naive young architect and his wild designs for a “New Moscow.” The Soviet censors weren't at all amused and shelved it.

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  • 1938
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    The New Moscow

    The New Moscow

    5.7 1938 HD

    A comedy about a naive young architect and his wild designs for a “New Moscow.” The Soviet censors weren't at all amused and shelved it.

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  • 1942
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    Concert for the Front

    Concert for the Front

    1 1942 HD

    A musical film dedicated to the soldiers fighting at the front line.

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