Mher Mkrtchyan was born in Gyumri.
In 1945-46 he studied at the Studio at the Theater after Mravyan and was involved in the main group of the theater in 1947.
Since 1953 he has performed in the Sundukyan Drama Theatre of Yerevan., finished Art-dramatic Institute (supervisor V. Vagharshyan).
His cinema career began in 1959 with the debut in the short film "01 99".
His talent and emotional deepness was expressed in his numerous theatrical roles and cinema.
Comedy and tragedy are combined in his art and performances, together with splendid sense of humor, impressive way of expression.
Since 1955 has starred in films. Directed "On the Bottom," based on Gorki's play. Has starred in many films of other film studios (Mosfilm, Gorky Film-Studio in Moscow, etc.): "Aybolit - 66," "The Captive Girl of Caucasus," "Don't Be Upset," "Mimino," "Ali Baba and Forty Bandits," etc.
Filmography
1959 - 01-99 (as Garsevan), short
1960 - Fellows From a Music Group (as Arsen)
1962 - The Master and the Servant (as Simon), short
1966 - From the Times of Hunger (as Hambo), short
1967 - Triangle (as Gaspar)
1969 - An Explosion after Midnight (as Mukhtashev)
1969 - We and Our Mountains (as Ishkhan)
1970 - Photography (as Avag), short
1971 - Khatabala (as Isay)
1972 - Hayrik (as Hovsep)
1972 - Men (as Suren)
1972 - Monument (as Avag), short
1973 - Adventures of Mher on Vacation (as Mher)
1976 - Baghdasar Divorces His Wife (as Baghdasar)
1977 - Nahapet (as Hapo)
1977 - The Soldier and the Elephant (Armenae)
1977 - Stone Valley (as Santro)
1979 - Oh, Gevorg! (as Gevork), short
1980 - The Big Win (as Garnik)
1980 - A Piece of Sky (A Slap) (as Grigor-agha)
1981 - A Humble Man (starring), short
1982 - Song of the Old Days (as Nikol)
1983 - The Fire (as Ruben)
1984 - Tango of Our Childhood (as Ruben)
1987 - On the Bottom (as Baron), also co-dir.
published: 2006-01-01 00:00:00 last updated:2006-08-03 00:00:00
