Yuri Yakovlev was born on April 25, 1928. He is known to the viewer for his roles in cult Soviet comedies: "Hussar Ballad", "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!", "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession".
In addition, all his life he played in the Vakhtangov Academic Theater, taking part in more than 40 performances. He is married to the Russian actress and playwright Yevgeny Kuznetsov.