Yura Borisov Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Anora, The Bull, Oscar Nomination, Career

Yura Borisov is a Russian actor whose performances and emotional depth have increasingly drawn attention both within Russia and beyond.

He first appeared on screen in Elena (2011), and later gained significant acclaim for his lead in The Bull (2019).

More recently, his role as Igor in the 2024 film Anora brought him to international notice, earning him an Academy Award nomination.

Profile

• Full name: Yuri Alexandrovich Borisov
• Date of birth: December 8, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Reutov, Moscow Oblast, Russia
• State of origin: Moscow Oblast
• Nationality: Russian
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9¾ in)
• Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs)
• Eye color: Hazel
• Hair color: Light brown
• Parents: Alexander Borisov (father), Natalia Borisova (mother)
• Siblings: One sister
• Spouse: Anna Borisova
• Children: Two
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Russian Orthodox Christianity
• Ethnicity: Russian
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Yuri Alexandrovich (33 years old) Borisov was born on December 8, 1992, in Reutov, Moscow Oblast, Russia.

His father, Alexander Borisov, worked as an engineer, while his mother, Natalia, was a music teacher.

At age 11, he appeared in the Russian mini-series Metod Freyda.

After completing secondary school, Borisov was accepted into the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School (Shchepkin Theatre Institute), where he studied drama and theater arts.

He graduated in 2013 and quickly gained attention in Moscow’s theater scene for his emotional range and commitment to method acting.

During his student years, he received the Golden Leaf Award for Best Actor for his performance in Zoyka’s Apartment, a stage adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s play.

Personal Life

Yura Borisov is married to Anna Borisova, and they share two children.

Despite his rising fame, Borisov maintains a low profile, avoiding unnecessary media attention.

He is known to prefer spending his free time with family, reading Russian literature, and practicing boxing for fitness.

Career

Borisov made his screen debut with a small role in Elena (2011), directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev.

He gradually built his résumé through diverse supporting and leading roles across film and television.

His breakthrough performance came in The Bull (Byk, 2019), where he played Anton Bykov, a post-Soviet gangster trying to survive in the 1990s.

The film won the Grand Prix at the Kinotavr Film Festival and established Borisov as one of the most promising young actors in Russian cinema.

In 2020, he gained further recognition for portraying Mikhail Kalashnikov, the legendary inventor of the AK-47, in Kalashnikov (AK-47) — earning him the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor.

Subsequent films such as The Silver Skates (2020), Compartment No. 6 (2021), Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021), Petrov’s Flu (2021), and Mama, I’m Home (2021) showcased his versatility across genres, from historical dramas to psychological thrillers.

His role in Compartment No. 6, a Russian-Finnish co-production that won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, further solidified his reputation internationally.

In 2024, Borisov entered global cinema through the American film Anora, directed by Sean Baker, where he portrayed Igor, a complex character opposite Mikey Madison.

His emotionally raw performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as well as BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice nominations, marking a major milestone for a Russian actor in Hollywood.

He also lent his voice to Behemoth the Cat in the film adaptation of The Master and Margarita (2024).

Awards

• Golden Leaf Award – Best Actor (Zoyka’s Apartment, 2013)
• Golden Eagle Award – Best Actor (AK-47, 2021)
• GQ Russia – Actor of the Year, 2020
• Kinotavr Festival Grand Prix – (The Bull, 2019)
• Academy Award Nomination – Best Supporting Actor (Anora, 2024)
• BAFTA & Golden Globe Nominations – Best Supporting Actor (Anora, 2024)
• Cannes Grand Prix (shared) – Compartment No. 6, 2021

Net Worth

Yura Borisov’s estimated net worth is $2 million USD.

Derived from lead and supporting roles, brand sponsorship etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @yura_borisov_actor

Filmography

• Elena (2011)
• The Bull (2019)
• T-34 (2019)
• Union of Salvation (2019)
• The Silver Skates (2020)
• AK-47 (2020)
• Compartment No. 6 (2021)
• Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021)
• Petrov’s Flu (2021)
• The Riot (2021)
• Mama, I’m Home (2021)
• Centaur (2023)
• Anora (2024)
• The Master and Margarita (2024)
• Zemlya (The Earth) (2025)