On October 26, 2018, a remarkable actor passed away, whose memory remains with several generations. Nikolay Karachentsev has died. A legendary man. An actor known for his roles in theater and films. Among a dozen roles on the blue screen, Karachentsev is remembered by viewers as the ever-optimistic bandit Urri from the series «The Adventures of Elektronik».
Nikolay Karachentsev
Cowboy Billy King from «The Man from Capuchin Boulevard», Mishka Yaponchik in the film «Deja Vu», or pirate Black Dog from «Treasure Island» — the list of roles will impress fans of old Soviet films. A radiant smile across the face, a serious look, and good mood — this is a brief description of Nikolay Karachentsev’s heroes.
In addition to filming movies and staging performances in the theater, the actor had another interesting job. Audio productions became a real hobby for Nikolay Karachentsev. «Puss in Boots», «Cossacks», «Picnic on the Side of the Road», «Oliver Twist». His well-placed male voice was also perfect for audiobook narration.
Over 40 years of acting, Nikolay recorded two hundred songs. The first song was heard for the first time in the film «Dog in the Manger». After that, composers did not lag behind the actor. By the way, Karachentsev has a whole discography. Vinyl records and CDs. From 1985 to 2014, the actor recorded 18 albums.
