Hollywood loves its Russian heavies. From “Rocky IV” to “John Wick,” they’re stock characters who don’t require much more ...

"His performances had that sensitivity, a lot of that emotion going on behind his outer shell." Borisov earned a BAFTA nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, a Critics Choice nom and other ...

Yura Borisov during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The Russian actor says the glowing response to his empathetic henchman in the Sean Baker indie is "a big surprise." ...

"Anora," one of ten films nominated for best picture at the 2025 Oscars, featured multiple breakout performances that helped ...

The last Russian nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category was Mikhail Baryshnikov in '77 for 'The Turning Point'.

If “Anora” is a cockeyed contemporary reconfiguration of the Cinderella story, then actor Yura Borisov is its Prince Charming. Not that you would know it from the way he first slinks onscreen ...

Yura Borisov is taking over Hollywood. The Anora star, 32, has catapulted to fame since the October 2024 release of Sean Baker’s comedy-drama movie, which won the top award, the Palme d'Or ...

Sean Baker knew he wanted the Russian actor Yura Borisov for his new film even before he’d written the script that would become “Anora.” “I saw him in ‘Compartment No. 6’ at Cannes in ...