Vladimir Vinokur

Vladimir Vinokur PAR
Vladimir Vinokur, 2017
Born	Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur (1948-03-31) March 31, 1948 Kursk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Occupation(s)	Humorist, Singer,Parodist, Actor
Title	People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989)
Spouse	Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova
Awards	Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (3rd class) Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (4th class) Order of Honour Order of Friendship Order of the Red Banner of Labour Order of the Badge of Honour Order of Friendship (Kazakhstan) (2nd class)

Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur (born 31 March 1948 in Kursk) is a Russian actor and comedian. He was awarded the Meritorious Artist in 1984 and the People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1989.

Early life

Vladimir Vinokur was born on 31 March 1948 in Kursk to Natana Vinokur (1919-1995), a builder of Jewish descent, and Anna Yulyevna (1922-), a teacher of Russian descent. His older brother, Boris (1944-2010), was an entrepreneur.

Career

In 1962, Vinokur was involved in the Artek camp, and won a singing competition, with his medal being given by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

In 1975, Vinokur became involved with the parody band Samotsvety.

Personal life

Vinokur is married to Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova, an actress and former ballerina. On October 25, 1985, Tamara gave birth to their only daughter, Anastasia, who later pursued a career as a ballerina.