Boris Spassky is primarily known as a chess grandmaster rather than a film actor. Born in Leningrad in 1937, he became the World Chess Champion in 1969 by defeating Tigran Petrosian. Spassky is celebrated for his versatile and intuitive style, contributing significantly to chess history. He participated in the famous 1972 World Championship match against Bobby Fischer. Though not an actor, his chess legacy remains influential, and he occasionally appeared in documentaries about chess.