Acting
Mher Mkrtchyan
Mher “Frunzik” Mkrtchyan (1930–1993) was one of the most iconic actors in Armenian and Soviet cinema, admired for his unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth. Born in Leninakan, he trained at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Fine Arts and became a leading performer at the Sundukyan State Academic Theatre, where his expressive face and instinctive comedic timing made him a standout talent. Mkrtchyan gained widespread recognition through memorable roles in films such as Mimino, Aybolit‑66, Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, and The Tango of Our Childhood. His artistic achievements earned him some of the highest cultural honors of the era, including the USSR State Prize (1978) and the title of People’s Artist of the USSR (1984). Even decades after his passing, Mkrtchyan remains a beloved cultural figure whose performances continue to resonate across generations.
Filmography
To Remember
Series · 1993
Breath
Film · 1989
The Tango of Our Childhood
Film · 1984
Fire
Film · 1984
Sohni Mahiwal
Film · 1984
Offered for Singles
Film · 1983
The Song of the Old Days
Film · 1982
In Front of a Closed Door
Film · 1981
Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves
Film · 1980
A Piece of Sky
Film · 1980
The Big Win
Film · 1980
Tbilisi, Paris, Tbilisi
Film · 1980
Oh, Gevorg!
Film · 1980
Fuss of the Fusses
Film · 1979
The Soldier and the Elephant
Film · 1978
Baghdasar Divorces from His Wife
Film · 1978
Mimino
Film · 1977
Life Triumphs
Film · 1977
Stone Valley
Film · 1977
Found Dream
Film · 1976
The Men
Film · 1973
The Father
Film · 1973
Troubles
Film · 1971
Yesterday, Today and Always
Film · 1970
Adam and Eve
Film · 1970
Explosion After Midnight
Film · 1969
We Are, Our Mountains
Film · 1969
The White Grand Piano
Film · 1969
Don't Grieve!
Film · 1968
Kidnapping, Caucasian Style
Film · 1967
Aybolit-66
Film · 1967
Triangle
Film · 1967
Rainbow Formula
Film · 1966
The Twenty Six Comissars
Film · 1966
Thirty-three
Film · 1965
Master and Servant
Film · 1962
Guys from the Army Band
Film · 1960
Why Does The River Roar?
Film · 1959
01-99
Film · 1959
For Honor
Film · 1956
Looking for the Addressee
Film · 1955