Quick Facts
Born:
1949-11-28
Birthplace:
Sakhalin, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Alexander Godunov
Acting
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Biography
Alexander Borisovich Godunov (Russian: Александр Борисович Годунов; November 28, 1949 – May 18, 1995) was a Russian-American ballet dancer and actor. A member of the Bolshoi Ballet, he became the troupe's Premier danseur. In 1979, he defected to the United States. While continuing to dance, he also began working as a supporting actor in Hollywood films. He had several small but prominent roles in films such as Witness (1985) and Die Hard (1988).
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Known For
Die Hard
Karl
Witness
Daniel Hochleitner
The Money Pit
Max Beissart
North
Amish Dad
Waxwork II: Lost in Time
Scarabis
The Runestone
Sigvaldson, The Clockmaker
31st of June
Lamison / Bob Taylor
Anna Karenina
Vronsky
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Александр Годунов. Побег за смертью MOVIE | Self - Артист балета, актер (archive footage) |
| 1995 | The Zone MOVIE | Lothar Krasna |
| 1994 | North MOVIE | Amish Dad |
| 1992 | Waxwork II: Lost in Time MOVIE | Scarabis |
| 1991 | The Runestone MOVIE | Sigvaldson, The Clockmaker |
| 1988 | Die Hard MOVIE | Karl |
| 1986 | The Money Pit MOVIE | Max Beissart |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II MOVIE | Self |
| 1985 | Witness MOVIE | Daniel Hochleitner |
| 1980 | The Big Show TV | Self |