Levan Abashidze (Georgian: ლáƒ"ვრნ რáƒ'რშიძáƒ",
Russian: Леван Рбашидзе) (22 May 1963, Tbilisi - 7
September 1992, Sukhumi) was a Georgian actor. In 1985 Levan graduated
from Shota Rustaveli Institute of theater and performing arts in
Tbilisi. Following year, Levan played a leading role in various
Georgian films such as "Steps" (1986), "The Journey of a Young
Composer" (1986), "Guest" (1987), and "Roots" (ფáƒ"სვáƒ"áƒ'ი)
in 1987. His last film ("Bravo, Djordano, Bravo) was in 1993 before he
volunteered to fight in the armed conflict in Abkhazia (Georgia).
During the separatist offensive on Sukhumi in 1993, Levan Abashidze
was killed defending Gumista River entrenchment of the Georgian
forces. His death caused a serious outcry in the film and theater
studios all across Georgia.
Russian: Леван Рбашидзе) (22 May 1963, Tbilisi - 7
September 1992, Sukhumi) was a Georgian actor. In 1985 Levan graduated
from Shota Rustaveli Institute of theater and performing arts in
Tbilisi. Following year, Levan played a leading role in various
Georgian films such as "Steps" (1986), "The Journey of a Young
Composer" (1986), "Guest" (1987), and "Roots" (ფáƒ"სვáƒ"áƒ'ი)
in 1987. His last film ("Bravo, Djordano, Bravo) was in 1993 before he
volunteered to fight in the armed conflict in Abkhazia (Georgia).
During the separatist offensive on Sukhumi in 1993, Levan Abashidze
was killed defending Gumista River entrenchment of the Georgian
forces. His death caused a serious outcry in the film and theater
studios all across Georgia.
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