Alakbar Huseynov (; July 7, 1961 – August 2, 2007) was an

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i film, television and theater

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; a

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; comedian; and theater director. He was the former head director of the Baku Puppet Theatre, and was a Honored Artist of Azerbaijan (2000). Huseynov was famous for his comedy roles, but also was the host of the children's television show, ''Each of Us is a Flower''.

Career

Huseynov was born in

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. He graduated from the

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in 1982. He started his career in Shaki State Drama Theater. Since 1988 he was an actor of Baku Puppet Theatre; and from 2006 until 2007 he was the director of this theater. In 1994, Huseynov was a laureate of the Humay Award. In 2007, he was awarded with Order of the Smile. He died on August 2, 2007, from complications of

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Huseynov, Alakbar 1961 births 2007 deaths Azerbaijani male film actors Azerbaijani male stage actors Azerbaijani male television actors Male actors from Baku Azerbaijani comedians