Leyla Badirbayli

Leyla Javanshirova was born on 8 January 1920 in Baku, in the family of Aghalar Badirbeyov, from the generation of Shamkir beys. In 1936, she became the soloist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of Azerbaijan, where she worked up until 1942. In 1942, on guidance of the Azerbaijan State Drama Theatre, named after Meshadi Azizbeyov's invitation, she began to perform on the stage of this theatre.

In 1945, Badirbeyli played Gulchohra's part from "The Cloth Peddler" musical comedy. Henceforth she played memorable roles in such films as "Fatali khan", "The Meeting", "Shadows are crawling", "Her Great Heart", "Koroghlu", "The Tempestuous Kura", "Sevil", "Boys of our street", "One fine day", "The Dervish Detonates Paris" etc. In 1951, Leyla Badirbeyli graduated from Azerbaijan State Theatrical Institute named after M.A.Aliyev.

The actress died on 23 November 1999.

Leyla Badirbayli is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Trap (1990), The Darvish Detonates Paris (1976), Koroghlu (1960), One Fine Day (1977), Sabuhi (1941), Straight to the Volcano (1977), Sevil (1970), Straight to the Volcano (1977). The recorded credits span 1937 to 1991, including 26 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.