Pyotr Aleynikov

Born into poverty, Aleynikov lost his family at an early age, forcing him to street-life before transitioning to an orphanage in the early 1920s. He discovered a love of movies when a local film projectionist began training him in the craft. Following time in a Russian labor compound, Aleinikov studied drama in Leningrad and made his film debut in the 1932 film “Counter”.

His talent for music and comedy led him to numerous roles of varying degree of local fame that grew as World War II intensified. He continued to star and support in films until disagreements between him and production teams intensified, leaving him without work until his 1955 performance in “Land and People”. His career often suffered disturbances due to his heavy reliance on alcohol, which would later take his life.  

Pyotr Aleynikov is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Legends of Cinema (2016), The Great Glinka (1946), Aleksandr Parkhomenko (1942), No Greater Love (1943), The Humpbacked Horse (1941), A Great Life, Part 2 (1946), The Man with the Gun (1938), Poet (1956). The recorded credits span 1932 to 2016, including 25 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.