title: Telman Adigozalov
text: # Telman Adigozalov
  
  Telman Abbasgulu oglu Adigozalov (Azerbaijani: Telman Adıgözəlov; 17 July 1953, Balakan Rayon – 15 April 2010, Baku) was an Azerbaijani film, television and theatre actor, TV presenter, People Artist of Azerbaijan (2006).
  
  ## Early life
  
  Telman Adigozalov was born on July 17, 1953, in Balakan region of Azerbaijan. He graduated from the School of Drama and Cinema of Azerbaijan State Art Institute and was working for the Azerbaijan National Drama Theater.
  
  ## Contributions
  
  He is mostly remembered for vivid roles in many performances such as in Hurshudbanu Natavan, The Song Remained in the Mountains, Macbeth, The Devil, Vagif and Oh, Paris, Paris....
  
  He also appeared in several television productions, including The man in green eyeshades, Ordan-Burdan, Neighbours, in the movies Nasimi, Face to the Wind and I grew up on the beach.
  
  ## Honours
  
  Adigozalov was awarded with the titles of honorable artist of Azerbaijan in 2000 and Azerbaijan people’s artist in 2006.
  
  