Huseynaga Sadigov — An Actor Loved by All Ages
Fifty years at the Young Spectators' Theatre, a wartime journey to Berlin and more than 30 film roles — the story of a much-loved Baku actor.
Huseynaga Sadigov (born 1914) was an Azerbaijani stage and screen actor and People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR. Born in Baku, he devoted almost his whole life to one stage.
The Young Spectators' Theatre
From 1931 Sadigov performed at the Azerbaijan Young Spectators' Theatre for over 50 years. His favourite roles included Selim in "Anajan" and Truffaldino in "The Servant of Two Masters", and a role in "Komsomol Poem" earned him a republic award.
The war
At the front he staged performances for soldiers during lulls. Twice badly wounded, he made it to Berlin and came home with the Order of the Red Star.
Film
Sadigov played in more than 30 films, often in small but memorable roles: "My Wife, My Children", "Aladdin's Magic Lamp", "Four Sundays", "The Magic Robe" and others. Many Bakuvians recognise him instantly. More on film in Baku on film.
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