Maksim Munzuk

Acting

Born May 2, 1910 — Died July 28, 1999

From Mezhegey, Tandynskiy kozhuun, Russian Empire

Also known as Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk, Максим Мунзук, Максим Монгужукович Мунзук

Biography

Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (Russian: Макси́м Монгужу́кович Мунзу́к; 15 September 1912 ⟨on other accounts, 2 May 1910⟩ – 28 July 1999 in Kyzyl, Tyva, Russia) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu ...