| Birth date | 1971 (age 55–56) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Stavropol, Stavropol Krai, Russian SFSR (now Russia) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Actor, photographer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | www.gornphoto.com |
| Other names | Lev Gorens |
Lev Gorn (Russian: Лев Горн; born 1971) is a Russian-American actor, photographer, and filmmaker.[1] He is best known for his roles as KGB rezident officer Arkady Ivanovich Zotov on The Americans (2013–18), Mikhail Vassily Tal on The Enemy Within (2019),[2] and Grigory Kuznetsov on For All Mankind (2022–23).
Life and career
Gorn was born in Stavropol, Russian SFSR in 1971, to Russian Jewish parents. His family emigrated from the USSR in 1981, settling in New York City. Gorn attended a yeshiva in Brooklyn and the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan.[3] He studied at the International Center of Photography.[3] He became a naturalized United States citizen in his adulthood.
Gorn is best known for his principal role as Arkady Ivanovich Zotov, the KGB rezident officer, on the Cold War spy drama television series The Americans (2013–18).
In addition to his acting career, Gorn is a professional headshot and portrait photographer, with a studio at W 34th St. in Manhattan.[1] He resides in the Flatiron District.[4]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Crimson Nights | Burt | as 'Lev Gorens' |
| 2003 | Sucker Punch | Ivan | |
| 2004 | Keane | Drug Dealer | |
| 2005 | Unbridled | Alexi | |
| Straight Forward | Ward Cardova | ||
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Det. Anderson | |
| 2007 | Padre Nuestro | Rough-Shave | |
| 2008 | Manhattanites | Blake Whitney | |
| 2010 | Bronx Paradise | Manny | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Queens | Dominic Salerno Jr. | |
| Blue Collar Boys | Ira | ||
| 2014 | Pawn Sacrifice | Russian Newscaster | |
| Vkus Ameriki | Berman | ||
| 2016 | Ace the Case | Surgeon | |
| Café Society | Eddie | ||
| 2018 | This Teacher | John | |
| 2019 | Lingua Franca | Murray | |
| 2021 | Payback | Alexander Pushka | |
| The Expat | Nick | ||
| 2022 | Love and Communication | Silverman | |
| 2024 | Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman | John |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | New Liberty | Roy | |
| 2008 | Joe Mover | Nicky | Also writer and director |
| Saint Nick | Ivan | ||
| Ten: Thirty One | Dell | Also writer and director | |
| 2009 | Knife Point | Gerry | |
| Exile | Adam | ||
| 2014 | The Vigilante | John Hardin | |
| 2016 | With Yuri | Boris |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Wire | Eton Ben-Eleazer | Recurring cast; Season 2 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | N.J. Swat McKenzie | Episode: "Escape" | |
| 2004 | All My Children | Miles | Episode: "Episode #1.8831" |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mr. Gregorian | Episode: "Semi-Detached" | |
| 2005 | Third Watch | Kirt Lang | Episode: "The Kitchen Sink" |
| Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Mr. Dushinsky | Episode: "The Abominable Showman" | |
| 2006 | As the World Turns | Anatoly | Regular Cast |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Anton | Episode: "Wasichu" | |
| Brotherhood | Pravsha Pishenkov | Recurring Cast: Season 1 | |
| 2007–08 | Street Fighter: The Later Years | Ken Masters | Recurring Cast |
| 2009 | Guiding Light | Mr. Kovac | Episode: "Episode #1.15624" |
| Bored to Death | Dimitri | Episode: "The Case of the Lonely White Dove" | |
| 2010 | Trenches | Cpi. Traina | Main Cast |
| 2013–18 | The Americans | Arkady Zotov | Recurring Cast: Season 1-2 & 6, Main Cast: Season 3-4 |
| 2014–16 | NCIS | Russian Counselor Anton Pavlenko | Recurring Cast: Season 12, Guest: Season 13 |
| 2015 | Mike Tyson Mysteries | Bartender (voice) | Episode: "Kidnapped"[5] |
| Madam Secretary | Ukrainian President Mikhail Bozek | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| 2017 | Taken | Yuri Surnuyev | Episode: "Hail Mary" |
| Blue Bloods | Det. Arkedy Levin | Episode: "Foreign Interference" | |
| 2018 | Instinct | Uri Marshak | Episode: "Owned" |
| Billions | Max | Episode: "Icebreaker" | |
| Maniac | Sokolov | Recurring Cast | |
| How to Do Everything | Nate | Episode: "How To Level Up" | |
| 2019 | The Enemy Within | Mikhail Vassily Tal | Recurring Cast |
| Jack Ryan | Mikhail Pelevin | Episode: "Cargo" | |
| 2021 | New Amsterdam | Ben Osheyevsky | Episode: "Fight Time" |
| 2022 | Bull | Danilo Kovalev | Episode: "The Other Shoe" |
| 2022–23 | For All Mankind | Grigory Kuznetsov | Recurring Cast: Season 3-4 |
| 2023 | Citadel | Gregor Yovanovich | Episode: "The Human Enigma" |
| 2023–24 | Power Book III: Raising Kanan | Det. Arthur Ogden | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Ivan Bytchkov (voice) |
| 2023 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III | Ivan "Ares" Alexxeve (voice) |
Stage credits
Off-Broadway
- The Good Steno, as Sm / Mr. Burton / Father
- My Antonia, as Ambrosh
- The Penis Monologue, as Man #1[6]
- Napoli, Brooklyn, as Nic Muscolino[7]
Others
- Cloud 9, as Bagley / Martin (United Kingdom)
- The Crucible, as Francis Nurse (New York City)[8]
- Fuente Ovejuna, as King Ferdinand (UK)
- Man Equals Man, as Polly (NYC)
- A Man For All Seasons, as Henry VIII (UK)
- Savages, as Carlos (UK)
- Taming of the Shrew, as Grumio (Michigan)
- What Sprang Off A Gypsie, as Jesco (NYC)
References
- ^ "About - Bio". | GORNPHOTO | New York City. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ "The Enemy Within's Big Bad Is Closer Than You Think — Watch Sneak Peek". finance.yahoo.com. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
- ^ "LEV GORN". ArtPal. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ "Russian-born actor and artist Lev Gorn is living the dream in his ideal NYC neighborhood". Brick Underground. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ Mike Tyson Mysteries Episode 7
- ^ "The Penis Monologues - TheaterMania.com". 2005-03-13. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ BWW, Team. "Lev Gorn (Actor): Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/728823-lev-gorn