Nikolai Plotnikov

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Characters played by Nikolai Plotnikov

Sorin — The Seagull (1972)

Treplev's uncle, who helps him set up the first production of his play beside a lake on Sorin's land. His support places him at the center of the gathering where Treplev, Nina, Arkadina, and Trigorin come together.

Edgar Oppenheim — The Oppenheim Family (1939)

Edgar is Berthold's uncle and a skilled surgeon who runs a clinic. He works with Jacobi, treats Richard's father, and is arrested when the clinic is raided during an operation. In prison he encounters Weller, later escapes Germany with Ruth, and represents the family's resistance to Nazi persecution.

Professor Sintsov — Nine Days of One Year (1962)

The deceased former lead physicist who initiated the nuclear fusion research. He received a lethal radiation dose during an experiment, serving as the catalyst for Dmitri's self-sacrificial dedication to the project.

Career Overview

Nikolai Plotnikov has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gorky Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Prolog, The Paris Commune, The Seagull. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1897-10-24
Birth Place
Vyazma, Smolensk Governorate, Russian Empire

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q4365375), public domain (CC0).