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Oleg Taktarov

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"Oleg makes an impression." On his DVD commentary for "Righteous Kill" (2008), director Jon Avnet remarks that he needed a powerful actor to play Russian mob enforcer Yevgeny Mugalat, a character who survives six gunshots at close range. International star Oleg Taktarov, born in Sarov, Russia, proved uniquely capable of fulfilling Avnet's demanding expectations... See full bio »

Born:

Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov
in Arzamas-16, Gorkovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR (now Sarov, Nizhegorodksaya oblast, Russia)
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Filmography

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2014 Kowel's Voice (announced)
Russian soldier
 
2013 RockLand (pre-production)
Evgeny Rachmaninoff
 
2013 Viy 3D
Gritsko
 
2013 Bilet na Vegas
Borya
 
2013/II Officer Down
Oleg Emelyanenko
 
2012/I Betrayal
Yuri
 
2011 Battlefield 3 (Video Game)
Dimitri 'Dima' Mayakovsky
 
2011 Generation P
Vovchik
 
2010 Predators
Nikolai
 
2010 Supreme Champion
Blade (as Oleg 'Russian Bear' Taktarov)
 
2009 The Way
Polkovnik Dilov
 
2009 By the Will of Chingis Khan
Kuchulun Khan
 
2008 Maltiysky Krest
 
2008 Righteous Kill
Yevgeny Mugalat
 
2008 NCIS (TV series)
Viggo Drantyev
– Judgment Day: Part 1 (2008) … Viggo Drantyev
– Judgment Day: Part 2 (2008) … Viggo Drantyev
 
2008 Montana
Nikolai
 
2007 Rockaway
Ivan
 
2007 The Death and Life of Bobby Z
Oleg
 
2007 We Own the Night
Pavel Lubyarsky
 
2007 Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter
Oleg
 
2006 Miami Vice
Russian Security
 
2006 Sdvig
Fetisov
 
2005 Okhota na izyubrya (TV mini-series)
Kamaz
 
2005 Law of Corruption
Skala
 
2005 Call Me Genie
Ufa
 
2004 National Treasure
Shippen
 
2003 Alias (TV series)
Gordei Volkov
– The Two (2003) … Gordei Volkov
 
2003 Red Serpent
Sergei
 
2003 Bad Boys II
Josef
 
2003 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (TV movie)
Emil Matasareanu
 
2002 Rollerball
Denekin
 
2001 The Quickie
Boris
 
2001 My Friend's Love Affair (short)
Boris
 
2001 15 Minutes
Oleg Razgul
 
1999 Combate Mortal (TV series)
Oleg Taktarov
 
1998 Counter Measures (video)
Engineer Dimitri
 
1997 Air Force One
Prison Guard #2
 
1997 Absolute Force
Agent Borris Checkniov
 
1997 JAG (TV series)
Russian Officer
– Cowboys & Cossacks (1997) … Russian Officer
 
1997 Total Force
Boris
 
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2010 Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2011 Stilyagi shou (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.1 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Poedinki (TV series documentary)
– Ispytanie smertyu (2010)
 
2008 Renzo Gracie: Legacy (documentary)
 
2008 Yamma Pit Fighting, MMA (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 UFC VI: Clash of the Titans (TV special)
Himself
 
1995 UFC: Ultimate Ultimate 1995 (TV special)
Himself
 
1995 UFC VII: Brawl in Buffalo (TV special)
Himself
 
1995 UFC 5: The Return of the Beast (TV special)
Himself
 
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2010 The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appears in God Lives Underwater's "Fame" music video.

Alternate Names:

Oleg 'Russian Bear' Taktarov

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I came to the United States in November, 1994, because I had a dream of becoming an actor. The path to becoming an actor was first becoming a U.F.C. champion. See more »

Trivia:

Joined the Russian Army for 3 years and taught self-defense and anti-terrorist tactics. See more »

Trademark:

He uses submissions to beat his opponents See more »

Nickname:

The Russian Bear See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo