---
name: "Andrew Divoff"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/andrew-divoff"
fi1m_id: "andrew-divoff"
imdb_id: "nm0228678"
tmdb_id: 36218
wikidata_id: "Q465628"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "2 July 1955"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 60
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-05T00:30:59.347568+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Andrew Divoff

## Identity

Andrew Divoff

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/andrew-divoff
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** andrew-divoff
- **IMDb ID:** nm0228678
- **TMDB ID:** 36218
- **Wikidata ID:** Q465628
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Divoff, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q465628, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228678/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/36218

Actor. Born 2 July 1955 in San Tome, Venezuela.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 2 July 1955, San Tome, Venezuela
- **Active:** 1988–2008
- **Also known as:** Endryu Divoff, Andrew Daniel Divoff , Andy Divoff, اندرو دیوف
- **Average Fi1m score:** 60, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 30 (1), 1990s 64 (3), 2000s 68 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 60 to 53 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 4, Adventure 2, Thriller 2, Action & Adventure 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,462m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Divoff, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q465628, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228678/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/36218

## Biography

Andrew Divoff is a Venezuelan actor and producer. Born on 2 July 1955 in San Tomé, Venezuela, he has worked in film and television since 1983, frequently playing villains.

His film roles include Cherry Ganz in *Another 48 Hrs.* (1990), a Russian officer in *The Hunt for Red October* (1990), Boris Bazylev in *Air Force One* (1997), and the Djinn in the first two *Wishmaster* films (1997 and 1999). On television he has appeared as Mikhail Bakunin in *Lost* and Ivan Sarnoff in *CSI: Miami*.

Divoff speaks eight languages and attended the University of Barcelona. He was married to actress Raissa Danilova from 1992 to 1998.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), Fi1m 55, as Russian Soldier — [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md)
- *Lost* (2004), Fi1m 81, as Mikhail Bakunin — [page](https://film.one/tv/lost.md)
- *Air Force One* (1997), Fi1m 72, as Boris Bazylev — [page](https://film.one/film/air-force-one.md)
- *Another 48 Hrs.* (1990), Fi1m 38, as Cherry Ganz — [page](https://film.one/film/another-48-hrs.md)
- *The Hunt for Red October* (1990), Fi1m 82, as Officer Andrei Amalric (Russian Foxtrot Bomber) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-hunt-for-red-october.md)
- *Mac and Me* (1988), Fi1m 30, as Policeman #2 — [page](https://film.one/film/mac-and-me.md)

## Complete filmography (102)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Pitchfork Retreat* (2025), as Sheriff
- *The Final Frame* (2025), as The Caller
- *Camp Pleasant Lake* (2024), as Evil Man
- *Perry Mason* (2020), series, as Al Howard — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/perry-mason.md)
- *Vault* (2019), as Buddy Woonsocket
- *The Hatred* (2017), as Samuel Sears
- *Demons* (2017), as Japser Grant
- *Pretty Fine Things* (2016), as Dr. Murray
- *Colony* (2016), series, as Ambassador King
- *The Strain* (2014), series, as Peter Bishop
- *Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses* (2014), as Leandro Herrera
- *Immigrant* (2013), Actor
- *The Blacklist* (2013), series, as Karakurt — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-blacklist.md)
- *You Can't Kill the Bogeyman* (2012), as Narrator
- *Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animation* (2012), as Gerald Tovar, Jr.
- *Slip and Fall* (2011), as Dean Dickman
- *Nikita* (2010), series, as Amon Krieg
- *The Dead Matter* (2010), as Vellich
- *The Good Guys* (2010), series, as Pedro
- *Shadows in Paradise* (2010), as Lt. Stronach
- *Ballistica* (2009), as Dragomir
- *Magic Man* (2009), as Rudolph Treadwell
- *Boston Strangler The Untold Story* (2008), as John Marsden
- *Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* (2008), as Russian Soldier — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull.md)
- *The Rage* (2007), as Dr. Viktor Vasilienko
- *Burn Notice* (2007), series, as Ivan
- *Treasure Raiders* (2007), as Cronin
- *Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck* (2007), as Jack Whitaker
- *The Unit* (2006), series, as The Major
- *American Dreamz* (2006), as Chinese Translator
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Dad — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *Sharkskin 6* (2005), as Eddie
- *Dr. Rage* (2005), as Dr. Timothy Straun
- *The Librarians* (2004), as Marcos
- *Moscow Heat* (2004), as Secretary Weston
- *Lost* (2004), series, as Mikhail Bakunin — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/lost.md)
- *Forbidden Warrior* (2004), as Ujis-Aka
- *Blue Hill Avenue* (2003), as Det. Tyler
- *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Ivan Sarnoff
- *Dracula* (2002), as Doctor (uncredited)
- *Down 'n Dirty* (2001), as Jimmy
- *Alias* (2001), series, as Lucien Nisard — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *UC: Undercover* (2001), series, Actor
- *The Agency* (2001), series, as Colonel Grachev
- *Knight Club* (2001), as Krukov
- *The Rage Within* (2001), as Shane
- *Faust: Love of the Damned* (2000), as M
- *Lockdown* (2000), as Perez (uncredited)
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Andre Bushido
- *Crossfire* (1999), as Dekova
- *Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies* (1999), as Demerest
- *Stealth Fighter* (1999), as Roberto Menendez
- *Killers in the House* (1998), Actor
- *Martial Law* (1998), series, as Luther Fallon
- *Captured* (1998), as Robert Breed
- *Conan* (1997), as General Goroth
- *Wishmaster* (1997), as The Djinn
- *Touch Me* (1997), as Dr. Vachenko (the Director)
- *Air Force One* (1997), as Boris Bazylev — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/air-force-one.md)
- *Blast* (1997), as Omodo
- *Nemesis 4: Death Angel* (1996), as Bernardo
- *Adrenalin: Fear the Rush* (1996), as Sterns
- *EZ Streets* (1996), series, Actor
- *Tarzan: The Epic Adventures* (1996), series, as Nicholas Rokoff
- *Tarzan: The Epic Adventures* (1996), as Nicholai Rokoff
- *Deadly Voyage* (1996), as Romachenko
- *Oblivion 2: Backlash* (1996), as Jaggar / Einstein
- *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Blackbeard
- *Magic Island* (1995), as Blackbeard
- *Xtro 3: Watch the Skies* (1995), as Captain Fetterman
- *Dangerous Touch* (1995), as Johnnie
- *The Stranger* (1995), as Angel
- *The Random Factor* (1995), as Jake Anders
- *A Low Down Dirty Shame* (1994), as Mendoza
- *Hong Kong 97* (1994), as Malcolm Goodchild
- *Oblivion* (1994), as Redeye / Einstein
- *Acapulco H.E.A.T.* (1993), series, as The Raven
- *Running Cool* (1993), as Bone
- *The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.* (1993), series, as Blackbeard LaCutte
- *Extreme Justice* (1993), as Angel
- *Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993), series, as Carlos Darius, Rudy Mendoza, Alberto Cardoza
- *Interceptor* (1992), as Capt. Christopher Winfield
- *Highlander: The Series* (1992), series, as Bryan Slade, Gavriel Larca
- *Back in the USSR* (1992), as Dimitri
- *Toy Soldiers* (1991), as Luis Cali
- *Graveyard Shift* (1990), as Danson
- *Another 48 Hrs.* (1990), as Cherry Ganz — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/another-48-hrs.md)
- *By Dawn's Early Light* (1990), as Russian Premier's Assistant (voice) (uncredited)
- *The Hunt for Red October* (1990), as Officer Andrei Amalric (Russian Foxtrot Bomber) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-hunt-for-red-october.md)
- *Fear Stalk* (1989), as Man
- *Breaking Point* (1989), as Aide
- *Mac and Me* (1988), as Policeman #2 — Fi1m 30, [page](https://film.one/film/mac-and-me.md)
- *thirtysomething* (1987), series, Actor
- *Hooperman* (1987), series, as Foreign Suspect
- *Neon Maniacs* (1986), as Doc
- *Matlock* (1986), series, as Federal Agent
- *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Russian Guard
- *The Twilight Zone* (1985), series, as (segment "Red Snow")
- *Scarecrow and Mrs. King* (1983), series, Actor
- *Strangers Kiss* (1983), as Crew
- *Alien Horde*, as Budiansky
- *Stalked*, as Eli

## Gallery

- ![Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-bab9f98d4933.jpg) Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023 — John Manard forSuper Festivals/GalaxyCon from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Andrew_Divoff_%2853297835271%29.jpg/1280px-Andrew_Divoff_%2853297835271%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Andrew Divoff at Animate x Nightmare Weekend Des Moines in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-bd4564f07e78.jpg) Andrew Divoff at Animate x Nightmare Weekend Des Moines in 2024 — Super Festivals, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Andrew_Divoff_Photo_Op_Animate_Nightmare_Weekend_Des_Moines_2024_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-1c5f039b6e86.jpg) Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023 — John Manard for Super Festivals/GalaxyCon from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Andrew_Divoff_%2853298079413%29.jpg/1280px-Andrew_Divoff_%2853298079413%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Miami in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-4f96eda65b54.jpg) Andrew Divoff at Nightmare Weekend Miami in 2024 — Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Andrew_Divoff_Photo_Op_Nightmare_Weekend_Miami_2024.jpg/1280px-Andrew_Divoff_Photo_Op_Nightmare_Weekend_Miami_2024.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Andrew Divoff](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-d268dd6479a7.jpg) Andrew Divoff — Image via TMDB
- ![Andrew Divoff at Animate x Nightmare Weekend Des Moines in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-084691465710.jpg) Andrew Divoff at Animate x Nightmare Weekend Des Moines in 2024 — Super Festivals, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Andrew_Divoff_Photo_Op_Animate_Nightmare_Weekend_Des_Moines_2024.jpg/1280px-Andrew_Divoff_Photo_Op_Animate_Nightmare_Weekend_Des_Moines_2024.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Nightmare Weekend, Richmond VA (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/395900/gallery-fc29ed234d26.jpg) Nightmare Weekend, Richmond VA (2023) — John Manard, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Andrew_Divoff_QA_w_Milo_Beasley_-_53262593354.jpg/1280px-Andrew_Divoff_QA_w_Milo_Beasley_-_53262593354.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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