Yuri Vladimirovich Nikulin (Russian: ???? ???????????? ???????; 18 December 1921 – 21 August 1997) was a well-known Soviet and Russian actor and clown who starred in many popular films.
He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1973 and Hero of Socialist Labour in 1990.
He also received a number of state awards, including the prestigious Order of Lenin, which he received twice in his lifetime.