Yuri Nikulin

Soviet and russian actor and clown (1921-1997).

Born December 18th, 1921 in Demidov. [ref]

Died August 21st, 1997 at 75 years old in Moscow (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
circus performer, clown, film actor, military personnel
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