Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1992-12-08
- Born Place: Reutov, Moscow oblast, Russia
Also Known As:
Yuri Borisov, Yury Borisov, Юра Борисов, Yuriy Borisov, یورا بوریسوف, Juri Borissov
Yura Borisov
Yura Borisov (born December 8, 1992, in Reutov, Moscow Oblast, Russia) is a critically acclaimed Russian actor known for his intense and emotionally nuanced performances. He graduated from the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School in 2014 and began his acting career in 2010. Borisov gained significant recognition with his portrayal of Anton Bykov in The Bull (2019), earning the title of "Discovery of the Year" by GQ Russia. He further solidified his reputation with roles in Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021) and the Cannes Grand Prix-winning film Compartment No. 6 (2021), which also earned him a European Film Award nomination. In 2024, Borisov achieved international acclaim for his role as Igor in Sean Baker's film Anora, a dark Cinderella-like tale set in Brooklyn. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor—the first for a Russian actor since 1978—and nominations for the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards . In 2025, Borisov starred in the biographical drama The Poet, portraying Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. Borisov is married to Anna Shevchuk, and they have two children. Despite his rising international fame, he remains relatively private, with little presence on social media .
