what american actors can speak russian

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Several American actors have demonstrated their ability to speak Russian, whether through language training, personal background, or roles they have played. Some notable examples include:

  1. John Malkovich - He has spoken Russian in various interviews and has a good command of the language.
  2. Jeremy Renner - He learned Russian for his role in "The Hurt Locker" and has displayed some proficiency.
  3. David Duchovny - He studied Russian during his time at Yale and has shown an ability to converse in the language.
  4. Natalie Portman - While primarily known for her Hebrew and English fluency, she has dabbled in other languages, including Russian.
  5. William Hurt - He studied Russian and spoke it fluently, especially noted for his work in Russian-themed films.

Keep in mind that proficiency levels can vary, and the actors’ ability to speak Russian may depend on the context in which they learned or used the language.