A well-known Russian theater and film actor, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Igor Zolotovitsky passed away at the age of 64 due to cancer. This was reported by TASS agency citing a source close to the artist's circle.

Biography and Career

Igor Yakovlevich Zolotovitsky was born on June 18, 1961, in Tashkent. He graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1983 and began teaching at the institution in 1989.

Acting Career

Throughout his career, Zolotovitsky appeared in many famous films, including:

  • Sergei Bodrov Sr.'s "Amateurs" (1985)
  • "Dark Nights in Sochi" by Vasily Pichul (1989)
  • "Taxi Blues" by Pavel Lungin (1990)
  • "Faster Than Rabbits" (2013)

He also participated in popular TV series such as "Turetsky's March", "Kamenskaya", and others.

Teaching Career

From 2013, Igor Zolotovitsky held the position of Rector of the Moscow Art Theatre School, continuing his teaching activities.

According to sources, the cause of death was cancer, most likely stomach cancer.