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- Karl Jörn was born on 5 January 1873 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Margarete (1908) and Der Postillon von Lonjumeau: Postillonlied (1907). He died on 19 December 1947 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
- Uldis Stabulnieks was born on 8 October 1945 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR. He was a composer, known for Svesas kaislibas (1983), Aizaugusa gravi viegli krist (1987) and Divaina menesgaisma (1987). He died on 27 September 2012 in Latvia.
- Set Decorator
- Art Director
- Production Designer
Eduardo Gosch was born on 3 March 1890 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. He is known for Le brasier ardent (1923), Michel Strogoff (1926) and La maison du mystère (1923).- Martins Brauns was born on 17 September 1951 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. He was a composer, known for Fotografija ar sievieti un mezakuili (1987), Dzivite (1990) and Izpostita ligzda (1998). He died on 24 November 2021 in Latvia.
- Costume Designer
Imants Zurins was born on 5 January 1923 in Riga, Latvia. Imants was a costume designer, known for Salna pavasari (1955). Imants died on 31 May 2014 in Vipe, Latvia.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Gvido Skulte was born on 8 January 1936 in Riga, Latvia. He was a cinematographer, known for Pats garakais salmins (1982), Match sostoitsya v lyubuyu pogodu (1985) and Depressiya (1991). He died on 1 July 2013 in Riga, Latvia.- Ilze Bajare was born in 1988 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. She is an actress, known for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007).
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Arkady Isaakovich Raykin was born on October 24, 1911, in Riga, Russian Empire (now Riga, Latvia). His father, named Isaak Raykin, worked at the Riga sea port. In 1922 his family moved to Petrograd (now St. Petersburg, Russia). There young Raykin took his first acting lessons at the local drama club. In 1935 he graduated from Leningrad Theater and Film Institute, where his classmate was actor Georgi Zhzhyonov. Raykin began his acting career at Leningrad Theater of Young Workers (TRAM). At that time Raykin also began his film career by playing small roles, often uncredited.
His great acting talent unfolded in stand-up comedy. His hallmark momentalism, his razor-sharp wit, and a free-spirited humor won him the love of millions. In 1939 Raykin became the winner of the 1st National All-Soviet Competition of Comedians, where he performed two numbers, a parody of Charlie Chaplin and "Mishka" (Little Bear). In 1939 he became one of the founders of Leningrad Theater of Estrada and Miniature Comedy. During the Second World War, Arkady Raykin made numerous performances for the Red Army soldiers, who were fighting the Nazis on the front-line. In 1942, during the siege of Leningrad, Raykin became the Artistic Director of Leningrad Theater of Miniatures. His witty performances helped to lift the spirits of the survivors in Leningrad, while the city was besieged by the Nazis. Raykin was decorated for his courage and for the numerous stage performances he made during the war.
Arkady Raykin was the undisputed leader among comedians in the Soviet Union. He was often called a Russian Chaplin. Raykin had a special way of using comedy to ridicule the Soviet communism by satirizing the inefficient bureaucracy and absurdity of the Soviet system. Despite the politically sensitive performances and despite his being a Jew, Arkady Raykin was lionized both popularly and officially. He performed to consistently "sold out" audiences and toured all over the former USSR and abroad for over 50 years. In 1982 he moved his theatre company from Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) to Moscow. There he opened the State Theatre of Miniatures which is now Arkady Raykin Satyricon Theatre, run by his son, actor Konstantin Raykin.
Arkady Raykin was designated the title of People's Artist of the USSR (1968), was awarded the State Lenin Prize (1980), and also received the highest civilian award in the Soviet Union, the Hero of Socialist Labour (1981). He died of a heart failure on December 20, 1987, in Moscow, and was laid to rest in the Novodevichye Cemetery in Moscow, Russia.- Composer
- Soundtrack
Gulan is the pseudonym of a Latvian composer, sound designer and performer of electronic music of various sub-genres, such as: smoothing ambient, soundscape, space music, new age, as well as instrumental melodic symphonic music. The musician composes tracks that have been used in various radio shows, documentaries and scientific films that have been broadcast on television, radio stations and Internet resources. Gulan also creates transcendental sound projects designed to perform meditative practices, relaxation and concentration. The composer's real name is Andrei Gulaikin.- Yevgeni Pimenov was born on 13 February 1967 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Kontrakt so smertyu (1998), The Mistress of the Mountain (2021) and Zal ozhidaniya (1998).
- Olgert Kroders was born on August 9, 1921, in Riga, Latvia. His father, writer Robert Kroders, was a nobleman who belonged to Latvian gentry. His mother, Gerta Kroders, was a Latvian drama actress known under stage name Gerta Wulf. Olgert Kroders attended Riga State University, majoring in history. He was also active in student drama club.
In 1937, his grandfather, Janis Kroders, was executed in Moscow under the dictatorship of Joseph Stalin. In 1941, when Baltic states were occupied under the dictatorship of Joseph Stalin, the entire Kroders family were arrested on accusations of anti-Soviet activity and exiled to Siberia. There, Kroders' mother and father died in exile due to poor nutrition and harsh environment. Olgert Kroders served his sentence for 15 years.
In 1956, 'Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin and initiated "The Thaw" bringing some liberalization in cultural life of the USSR. After that, Olgert Kroders was allowed to return from his exile to Latvia and eventually became an actor and director. Kroders began his professional career as assistant director for Edward Smilgis at Janis Rajnis Drama Theatre in Riga. From 1961 to 1964 he studied directing at Moscow State Theatrical Institute, GITIS, graduating as theatre director. Upon graduation he returned to Latvia and worked as director at Valmiera Drama Theatre during the 1960s. In 1967, he made his film debut in Four White Shirts (1987). During 70s and 80s he enjoyed a steady film acting career appearing in about 20 film and television productions made in the former Soviet Union, and in Latvia.
From 1974 - 1990 Olgert Kroders was chief director of Liepaja Drama Theatre, then, from 1990 to 1995 he was chief director of the Latvian National Academic Theatre in Riga. Outside of his acting profession, Olgert Kroders has been a good sportsman, he was Decathlon champion of Jurmala, Latvia. He is living in Riga, Latvia. - Actress
Vija Vetra was born on 6 February 1923 in Riga, Latvia. She is an actress, known for Love (2005), Consider Your Verdict (1961) and The Pearl Fishers (1963).- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Andris Seleckis was born on 6 November 1947 in Riga, Latvia. He was a cinematographer, known for Parusa (1977), Zobena ena (1976) and Vsyo normalno (1988). He died on 20 February 2016.- Ruta Birgere was born on 7 May 1924 in Riga, Latvia. She was an actress, known for Mellow Mud (2016), Cela zimes (1968) and Three to Dance (2011). She died on 16 November 2019 in Valmiera, Latvia.
- Harry Adaskin was born on 6 October 1901 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. He was an actor, known for Pacific 13 (1956). He was married to Frances Adaskin. He died on 7 April 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Milda Kletniece was born on 11 March 1915 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. She was an actress, known for Rainis (1949), Zvejnieka dels (1939) and Kauguriesi (1941). She died on 28 August 2008 in Riga, Latvia.
- Knuts Skujenieks was born in 1936 in Riga, Latvia. He died on 25 July 2022 in Latvia.
- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Viktor Lisakovich was born on 6 August 1937 in Riga, Latvia. Viktor is a director and writer, known for S Romanom Karmenom. Puteshestvie v molodost (2006), Anastasia - Biserta poslednyaya stoyanka (2006) and Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow (1998).- Tomass Dukurs was born on 2 July 1981 in Riga, Latvia.
- Velta Deglav was born on 1 April 1949 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for White Sun of the Desert (1970).
- David Magarshack was born on 23 December 1899 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. David was a writer, known for BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950), The Wednesday Play (1964) and ITV Play of the Week (1955). David was married to Elsie Duella. David died in 1977 in London, England, UK.
- Arturs Ekis was born on 14 August 1933 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Vella kalpi (1970), Isa pamaciba milesana (1982) and Depressiya (1991). He died on 21 November 2011 in Riga, Latvia.
- Sound Department
Ernst Derup was born on 29 December 1901 in Riga, Livonia Governorate, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. Ernst is known for Sluchainaya vstrecha (1936), Dzhulbars (1936) and Garmon (1934).- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Juris Kulakovs was born on 20 May 1958 in Riga, Latvia. He was a composer and actor, known for Four White Shirts (1987), Adoptee 88 (2019) and Seda: People of the Marsh (2004). He died on 12 February 2024 in Riga, Latvia.- Guntis Ulmanis was born on 13 September 1939 in Riga, Latvia.
- Haralds Ritenbergs was born on 11 May 1932 in Riga, Latvia. He is an actor, known for Vella kalpi (1970), Nauris (1958) and Mech i roza (1959).
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Maris Rudzitis was born on 19 December 1932 in Riga, Latvia. Maris was a cinematographer and director, known for Zhavoronki priletayut pervymi (1967), Obmanutye (1961) and Diena bez vakara (1963). Maris died on 24 July 1973 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia].- Michael Polakovs was born on 23 February 1923 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for McDonaldland (1963). He was married to Hazel and Lillian. He died on 6 December 2009 in Ashland, Kentucky, USA.
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Axel Gruenberg was born on 17 August 1902 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. He was a director and producer, known for Stars Over Hollywood (1950), Chevron Theatre (1952) and Hollywood Opening Night (1951). He died on 19 December 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Producer
- Actor
Waldemar Hahn was born on 30 May 1935 in Riga, Latvia. He was a producer and actor, known for The Last Soviet Movie (2003), Daleko ot Sankt-Peterburga (1992) and Another Love Story (1987). He died on 10 January 2018 in Riga, Latvia.- Lilija Erika was born on 27 January 1890 in Riga, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. She was an actress, known for Kauguriesi (1941). She died on 24 July 1981 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia].
- Vita Varpina was born on 8 February 1968 in Riga, USSR. She is an actress, known for Mother, I Love You (2013), From Hate to Love and Izmisums (2019).
- Janis Melderis was born on 4 April 1938 in Riga, Latvia. He is an actor, known for Paradizes atslegas (1975), Postaraysya ostatsya zhivym (1986) and Korpus generala Shubnikova (1981).
- Art Department
Vija Celmins was born in 1938 in Riga, Latvia. She is known for Communion (1989), Vija Celmins: 4 Decades (2007) and Mémoires Vives (2014).- Aris Rozentals was born on 6 April 1938 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2019), Match sostoitsya v lyubuyu pogodu (1985) and The Man in the Orange Jacket (2014). He died on 3 January 2019 in Riga, Latvia.
- Cesars Ozers was born on 11 February 1937 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. He died on 5 November 2023.
- Emma Ezerina was born on 17 August 1918 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Verba seraya tsyetyot (1961). He died on 13 June 1967 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR.
- Andejs Dripe was born on 5 June 1929 in Riga, Latvia. Andejs was a writer, known for Tavs dels (1978), Calus skaita rudeni (1973) and Cela zimes (1968). Andejs died on 3 November 2013.
- Marat Efendijev was born on 30 April 1991 in Riga, Latvia. He is an actor, known for Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019), Sashka. A Soldier's Diary (2021) and Zapovednik (2017).
- Signe Ronka was born on 23 April 1988 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. She is an actress, known for Ice Princess (2005).
- Ausma Kantane was born on 10 November 1941 in Riga, Latvia. She was an actress, known for Kapteinis Nulle (1964), Verba seraya tsyetyot (1961) and Kara cela mantinieki (1971). She was married to Imants Ziedonis. She died on 29 May 2022 in Latvia.
- Arnolds Linins was born on 11 November 1930 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor and writer, known for Isa pamaciba milesana (1982), Teatris (1978) and Four White Shirts (1987). He died on 12 September 1998 in Riga, Latvia.
- Alfred Läutner was born on 21 May 1879 in Riga, Russian Empire [now Latvia]. He was an actor, known for Im Dienste der Liebe (1919), Schuberts Frühlingstraum (1931) and Das Bild der Geliebten (1916). He died in 1943.
- Kai Molvig was born on 3 May 1911 in Riga, Latvia. He was a writer, known for Blues für Mister Charlie (1969) and Der große Dreh - Friedrich-Hollaender-Revue (1958). He died on 2 April 1996 in Moosburg, Germany.
- Martins Verdins Sr. was born on 31 August 1898 in Riga, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire. He was an actor, known for Zvejnieka dels (1957), Pie bagatas kundzes (1969) and Nekur vairs nav jaiet (1963). He died on 27 January 1979 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR.
- Paul Baratoff was born on 6 June 1873 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Führe uns nicht in Versuchung (1922), The Men in Her Life (1941) and Der Unbekannte aus Rußland (1922). He died on 23 October 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Aleksandr Anikeyenko was born on 18 August 1953 in Riga, Latvia. He was an actor, known for Ubitye molniey (2002), Pryamokhozhdenie (2005) and Traktoristy II (1992). He died on 6 August 2015 in Russia.
- Sound Department
- Composer
Igors Jakovlevs was born on 20 November 1929 in Riga, Latvia. He was a composer, known for Melna veza spiles (1976), The Arrows of Robin Hood (1975) and Four White Shirts (1987). He died on 10 May 2013.- P. Plakidis was born on 4 March 1947 in Riga, Latvia, USSR. He was a composer, known for Apple in the River (1974), Pirma vasara (1974) and Dundurins (1974). He was married to Maija Krigena. He died on 8 August 2017 in Riga, Latvia.
- Producer
- Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yuliya Sobolevskaya was born on 7 October 1962 in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]. She is a producer and actress, known for GoldenEye (1995), Streets of Broken Lights (1998) and Zimniy kruiz (2012). She was previously married to Aleksandr Polovtsev.