Mher Mkrtchyan
Biography
Mher “Frunzik” Mkrtchyan (1930–1993) was one of the most iconic actors in Armenian and Soviet cinema, admired for his unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional depth. Born in Leninakan, he trained at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Fine Arts and became a leading performer at the Sundukyan State Academic Theatre, where his expressive face and instinctive comedic timing made him a standout talent. Mkrtchyan gained widespread recognition through memorable roles in films such as Mimino, Aybolit‑66, Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, and The Tango of Our Childhood. His artistic achievements earned him some of the highest cultural honors of the era, including the USSR State Prize (1978) and the title of People’s Artist of the USSR (1984). Even decades after his passing, Mkrtchyan remains a beloved cultural figure whose performances continue to resonate across generations.
Known For

To Remember

Kidnapping, Caucasian Style

Thirty-three

Mimino

Don't Grieve!

Sohni Mahiwal

Tbilisi, Paris, Tbilisi

Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves
All Movies (40)
- Breath1989 · as Karen
- The Tango of Our Childhood1984 · as Ruben
- Sohni Mahiwal1984 · as Razboynik Barmandu
- Fire1984 · as Ruben
- Offered for Singles1983 · as Вартан (жених Нины)
- The Song of the Old Days1982 · as Nikol
- In Front of a Closed Door1981 · as Vartan
- The Big Win1980 · as Garnik
- Tbilisi, Paris, Tbilisi1980 · as Rchika
- A Piece of Sky1980 · as Grigor-agha
- Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves1980 · as Mustafa
- Oh, Gevorg!1980 · as husband
- Fuss of the Fusses1979 · as Boris Ivanovich
- Baghdasar Divorces from His Wife1978 · as Bagdasar
- The Soldier and the Elephant1978 · as Armenak
- Stone Valley1977
- Mimino1977 · as Ruben Khachikyan "Rubik-djan"
- Life Triumphs1977 · as Apro
- Found Dream1976 · as Grandpa
- The Men1973 · as Suren
- The Father1973 · as Ovsep
- Troubles1971 · as Isai
- Adam and Eve1970
- Yesterday, Today and Always1970 · as муж в истории с грабителем
- Explosion After Midnight1969 · as Mukhtashev
- We Are, Our Mountains1969 · as Ishkhan
- The White Grand Piano1969
- Don't Grieve!1968 · as Turkish smuggler
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style1967 · as Dzhabrail
- Triangle1967 · as Gaspar
- Aybolit-661966 · as Pirate - Barmaley's funny servant
- Rainbow Formula1966
- The Twenty Six Comissars1966 · as Гочи
- Thirty-three1965 · as professor Bruk
- Master and Servant1962 · as Simon
- Guys from the Army Band1960 · as Armen
- Why Does The River Roar?1959 · as Khachik
- 01-991959 · as Garsevan
- For Honor1956 · as Вардан
- Looking for the Addressee1955 · as Extra
All TV Shows (1)
- To Remember1993 · as Himself - archiveFootage