TV Shows - Yakov Smirnoff
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 29, 2025. Yakov Smirnoff has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#184King of the Hillas Yakov Smirnoff (voice) • 1 episode • #184 most popular showKing of the Hill is an animated sitcom that follows the lives of the Hill family, led by propane salesman Hank. Set in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show explores the everyday challenges and humorous situations faced by the characters. With its dry humor and satirical commentary, King of the Hill offers a lighthearted yet insightful portrayal of middle-class suburban life in America.
Movies - Yakov Smirnoff
Sorted by online popularity. Yakov Smirnoff has appeared in 5 movies with data.
#358Brewster's Millionsas Vladimir • #358 most popular movieBrewster's Millions follows the story of a minor-league baseball player who must spend $30 million in 30 days to inherit a vast fortune.
#1,980Heartburnas Contractor Laszlo • #1,980 most popular movieHeartburn is a 1986 American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, based on Nora Ephron's novel about her marriage to Carl Bernstein.
#2,030The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimensionas National Security Advisor • #2,030 most popular movieThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a 1984 American science fiction comedy film about Dr. Buckaroo Banzai and his team fighting inter-dimensional aliens.
#2,714The Money Pitas Shatov • #2,714 most popular movieThe Money Pit is a 1986 American comedy film featuring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple facing comedic challenges while renovating a dilapidated house they purchased at a distress sale.
#5,215Moscow on the Hudsonas Lev • #5,215 most popular movieMoscow on the Hudson is a 1984 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Paul Mazursky, starring Robin Williams as a Soviet circus musician who defects to the United States. The movie showcases the challenges and triumphs faced by Vladimir Ivanoff as he navigates life in America.
Yakov Smirnoff Biography
Yakov Smirnoff, born Yakov Naumovich Pokhis on January 24, 1951, is a Russian-American comedian, actor, and writer. He started his career as a stand-up comedian in the Soviet Union before immigrating to the United States in 1977 to pursue a show business career despite not knowing English. Smirnoff achieved his greatest success in the 1980s, appearing in films such as Moscow on the Hudson, The Money Pit, Heartburn, and Brewster's Millions. He also starred in the TV series What a Country! and made recurring guest appearances on Night Court. Smirnoff's comedic persona revolved around a naive immigrant from the Soviet Union, finding humor in life under communism and American consumerism.
On May 29, 2025, Yakov Smirnoff had 608 Wikipedia visits, making him the #7,852 most popular actor online.
