Mher Mkrtchyan

Biography

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.

Birthday

Jul 4, 1930

Place of birth

Leninakan, Armenian SSR, USSR

Deathday

Dec 29, 1993

Also known as

  • Frunzik Mkrtchyan
  • Mher Mkrtchyan
  • Frunze Mkrtchyan
  • Фрунзик Мушегович Мкртчян
  • Фрунзе Мушегович Мкртчян
  • Ֆրունզիկ Մուշեղի Մկրտչյան
  • Ֆրունզիկ Մկրտչյան
  • Мгер Мкртчян
  • Фрунзик Мкртчян

Credited in

As cast