Leonid Parfyonov

Russian veteran journalist, news presenter, TV producer and author of many popular documentary TV shows. Parfyonov is best known for his studio work and productions for the NTV (of which he was Producer General between 1997 and 1999) until that TV channel was subdued by the government-owned Gazprom Media. From December 3, 2004 until December 20, 2007 he was an Editor-in-Chief of Russky Newsweek, Russian edition of Newsweek. Parfyonov is currently a member of Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights.

As the author and narrator of the daily culture news TV show Namedni on NTV, Parfyonov produced the line of popular history TV documentaries which he narrated and hosted on-site of almost each event portrayed. The series achieved great success and were repeatedly broadcast for years after premiere.

Leonid Parfyonov is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Karamora (2022), Хлеб для Сталина. Истории раскулаченных (2012), Generation P (2011), Namedni (1997), Children of the 20th Congress (1988), KVN Major League (1986), Fort Boyard Russia (1998), Evening Urgant (2012).

The recorded credits span 1986 to 2022, including 21 movies and 8 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.