Roman Popov, actor. Biography

Roman Popov — early years, the beginning of his career

Roman Popov was born on February 9, 1985 in Konotop, Ukraine. When the future artist was not even two years old, his family moved to Yoshkar-Ola, where he spent his childhood and adolescence.

Since his youth, Popov aspired to an acting career. After receiving his school certificate, he attempted to enter both the Moscow State Pedagogical University and the Psychological Faculty of the Mari Pedagogical Institute. However, he did not attend the final exam in the capital, fearing that his burr would become an obstacle to enrollment.

During his studies at the pedagogical Institute, Popov appeared on stage for the first time, joining the student KVN team. This passion quickly overshadowed his interest in psychology, and he never completed his higher education.

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In 2003, the family moved from Yoshkar-Ola to Sochi. In the resort town, the aspiring comedian was able not only to develop his talent, but also to start earning money from it. There was also a fateful meeting with his future stage partner, Hovhannes Grigoryan. They worked together at a local show agency, hosting corporate parties and celebrations. In 2010, their duo won the Golden Microphone professional competition, which opened up new opportunities for the artists.

Roman Popov — work on television, filming

Together with Oganesyan, Popov went to conquer Moscow. In the capital, the artists created a comedy duo "20:14. The City of Sochi" and took part in the Comedy Battle project. Their humor was highly appreciated by both the audience and the jury, and in the third season of the project, the duo was recognized as the winner. This triumph opened the way for them to become residents of the Comedy Club. Viewers saw the first performance of "20:14" on TNT on the eve of 2014.

The success on Comedy Battle led to invitations to other projects on TNT and Comedy Club Production. The artists participated in the creation of the humorous program "Do not sleep!", and on Comedy Radio they hosted the weekly program "NO DAYS SHOW".

Popov's film debut took place in 2016. He got one of the key roles in the TV series "Policeman from Rublevka", where he played investigator Igor Mukhich, a friend of the main character Grisha Izmailov, played by Alexander Petrov. His character, a simple and straightforward guy, quickly won the sympathy of the audience.

The first season of "Policeman from Rublevka" became one of the highest-rated projects on TNT, and its cast gained national fame. Subsequently, the media franchise expanded with sequels and feature films. In 2022, the spin-off "The Mukhich Detective Agency" was released, focusing on the character of Popov.

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At the same time, the artist managed to act in other films. In 2016, he appeared in Alexei Nuzhny's comedy detective "The Last YouTube Video" about the search for abducted bloggers. His filmography includes projects such as "Presidential Vacation" (2018), "Girls are Different" (2019), "Love during Non-working Weeks" (2020), "Boomerang" (2021) and "Nerd and Superbaba" (2022). In total, the actor has about 20 works in different genres.

Roman Popov — personal life

Roman Popov met his future wife Yulia during his school years, and in 2007 they formalized their relationship. In an interview, the artist repeatedly emphasized the virtues of the chosen one, who left her career in the media sphere to fully devote herself to raising children. Three children were born in the marriage: son Fyodor and daughter Elizabeth with Martha.

Roman Popov — Death

In early 2021, Popov informed fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer. The disease was discovered back in 2018 after a nocturnal epileptic seizure. On the recommendation of a doctor, the actor underwent an MRI examination, which revealed a third-stage astrocytoma of the brain. He underwent surgery in Germany, and in September 2020, tests showed no cancer cells.

However, in June 2025, Popov announced the sad news. The disease returned, causing new complications, including complete loss of vision in his right eye. The actor was going to undergo chemotherapy, after which he planned to return to the filming process.

However, the treatment did not bring results. On October 28, 2025, Roman Popov died at the age of 40.

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