Boris Lyoskin

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Characters played by Boris Lyoskin

Cook — Men in Black (1997)

Kitchen staff, prepares meals for MIB personnel.

Grandfather — Everything Is Illuminated (2005)

Alex's cranky grandfather and one of Jonathan's guides during the search across western Ukraine. He initially appears uncaring and seemingly antisemitic, but later reveals a hidden Jewish identity and a traumatic Holocaust history. After the journey, he quietly kills himself, and Alex gives him a Jewish tombstone.

Career Overview

Boris Lyoskin has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work is anchored in the Men in Black universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Everything Is Illuminated, World War Three, Vanya, How are You Here?. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1923-01-05
Birth Place
Petrograd, RSFSR, USSR

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