Yes, Yevgeny Yevtushenko was an actor who appeared in a number of films, including 1962's "The Ballad of a Soldier," 1964's "The Cranes Are Flying," and 1979's "The Turning Point." He also appeared in a number of documentaries and television shows.
The Wordsmith's Journey: Unraveling Yevgeny Yevtushenko's Literary Legacy