Petros Adamyan Erker (Petros Adamyan, 1956)

Name/Title

Petros Adamyan Erker (Petros Adamyan, 1956)

Secondary Title

Պետրոս Ադամյան Երկեր. Petros Atamyan Works.

Description

Petros Adamyan (1897–1974) was a renowned Armenian actor, director, and playwright known for his significant contributions to Armenian theater and cinema. Born in Aghavnavank, near Kars, he moved to Yerevan in the 1920s and became a key figure in the Armenian State Theater. Adamyan was celebrated for his versatility, excelling in both tragic and comedic roles, and captivating audiences with his emotional depth. In addition to his theater work, he appeared in films, including "The Last Days of the Armenian Genocide" (1936) and "The 40 Days of Musa Dagh" (1982). Throughout his career, Adamyan received numerous accolades, and his legacy continues to influence Armenian performers. He passed away in 1974, leaving behind a rich artistic heritage.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Soviet Union

Culture/Tribe

Armenian

Book Details

Author

Petros Atamyan

Publisher

Armenian SSR GA

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

Yerevan

Date Published

1956

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