Pavel Pol

Pavel Nikolaevich Pol (Russian: Павел Николаевич Поль) (born: Sinitsyn, 10 May 1887 – 26 April 1955) was a Russian and Soviet actor. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1947).

Pavel was born on May 10, 1887. In 1904, he began performing at the People’s Houses in Sokolniki, at the Aquarium. After that, he worked in theaters of Siberia, Arkhangelsk, Novorossiysk, performing various comedic roles, in 1919 he began to play in the Tbilisi Drama Theater, in 1922 he worked in the theater Curved Jimmy. He was one of the organizers of the Moscow Theater of Satire and starred in films.

In 1947, he was awarded the title of “People’s Artist of the RSFSR,” a recognition by the state of his contributions to Soviet stage and cinema arts.

Pavel Pol passed away in Moscow in 1955. After his death, he was remembered as a pioneer, particularly by Soviet cinema and theaters.^[1]

Pol served as one of the founding organizers and pioneering artists of the Moscow Satire Theatre (Moscow Academic Theatre of Satire). Established in 1924, this theatre gained fame on the Soviet stage for its original humorous and critical approach. It was a groundbreaking institution that offered a satirical perspective on the political and social developments of its time. The Moscow Satire Theatre is still active today and continues to hold its place as an important landmark in theatre history.^[2]

Pavel Pol was primarily known in the theatre for his mastery of comedic and humorous roles. He developed a distinctive stage style with satirical and critical characters that reflected the socio-political atmosphere of his time.

• 1924 — Aelita
• 1927 — The Girl with a Hatbox
• 1954 — The Boys from Leningrad

• Павел Поль on kino-teatr.ru
• Pavel Pol at IMDb