Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (Russian: Макси́м Монгужу́кович Мунзу́к; 15 September 1912 ⟨on other accounts, 2 May 1910⟩ – 28 July 1999 in Kyzyl, Tyva, Russia) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala. Maxim Munzuk was a versatile and creative person. He was actor, director, singer, collector ... show more