Alexander Godunov

Alexander Borisovich Godunov (Russian: Александр Борисович Годунов; November 28, 1949 – May 1995) was a Soviet and American ballet dancer and film actor. A member of the Bolshoi Ballet, he became the troupe's premier danseur, and received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1976. Three years later, he defected to the United States. While continuing to dance, he also began working as a supporting actor in Hollywood films. He had prominent roles in films such as Witness (1985) and Die Hard (1988).