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Yakov Smirnoff

Bio: Yakov Naumovich Pokhis (Russian: Яков Наумович Похис; born 24 January 1951), better known as Yakov Smirnoff (Russian: Яков Смирнов; /ˈsmɪərnɒf/), is a Ukrainian-American comedian, actor and writer of Jewish origin. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in Ukraine, then immigrated to the United States in 1977 in order to pursue an American show business career, not yet knowing any English
Born: Wed, Jan 24 1951
Birthplace: Odesa, Ukraine
Yakov Smirnoff is 73 years old
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Poster of Awful Nice
Awful Nice
Yakov Smirnoff was
62 in Awful Nice
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 08 2013
Poster of Yakov: Live From Branson!
Yakov: Live From Branson!
Yakov Smirnoff was
61 in Yakov: Live From Branson!
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Dec 13 2012
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff: As Long As We Both Shall Laugh
Yakov Smirnoff: As Long As We Both Shall Laugh
Yakov Smirnoff was
53 in Yakov Smirnoff: As Long As We Both Shall Laugh
as 'himself'.
Sat, Oct 23 2004
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff: Jokes from the Folks
Yakov Smirnoff: Jokes from the Folks
Yakov Smirnoff was
53 in Yakov Smirnoff: Jokes from the Folks
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 01 2004
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff: What A Country!
Yakov Smirnoff: What A Country!
Yakov Smirnoff was
43 in Yakov Smirnoff: What A Country!
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 01 1994
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff: Just Off the Boat
Yakov Smirnoff: Just Off the Boat
Yakov Smirnoff was
43 in Yakov Smirnoff: Just Off the Boat
Tue, Mar 01 1994
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff: I Bet You Never Looked At It That Way!
Yakov Smirnoff: I Bet You Never Looked At It That Way!
Yakov Smirnoff was
42 in Yakov Smirnoff: I Bet You Never Looked At It That Way!
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Yakov Smirnoff From Moscow...Idaho
Yakov Smirnoff From Moscow...Idaho
Yakov Smirnoff was
39 in Yakov Smirnoff From Moscow...Idaho
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Yakov Smirnoff was
35 in Heartburn
as 'Contractor Laszlo'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Yakov Smirnoff was
35 in The Money Pit
as 'Shatov'.
Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
Yakov Smirnoff was
34 in Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
as 'himself'.
Sat, Aug 03 1985
Poster of Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
Yakov Smirnoff was
34 in Brewster's Millions
as 'Vladimir'.
Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Yakov Smirnoff was
33 in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
as 'National Security Advisor'.
Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Moscow on the Hudson
Moscow on the Hudson
Yakov Smirnoff was
33 in Moscow on the Hudson
as 'Lev'.
Fri, Apr 06 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Toon In with Me
Toon In with Me
Yakov Smirnoff was
69+ in Toon In with Me
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 2021
Poster of @midnight with Chris Hardwick
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Yakov Smirnoff was
62+ in @midnight with Chris Hardwick
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 2013
Poster of Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
Yakov Smirnoff was
61+ in Gotham Comedy Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Yakov Smirnoff was
45+ in King of the Hill
as 'Yakov Smirnoff (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Major Dad
Major Dad
Yakov Smirnoff was
38+ in Major Dad
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1989
Poster of What a Country!
What a Country!
Yakov Smirnoff was
35+ in What a Country!
as 'Nikolai Rostapovich'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Yakov Smirnoff was
32+ in Night Court
as 'Yakov Korolenko'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Yakov Smirnoff was
32+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Yakov Smirnoff was
11+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962