In 1957 a number of young MAT actors including Yevgeny Yevstigneyev and his close friend Oleg Yefremov founded the Sovremennik Theatre where he served till 1970. The role of the king in Evgeny Schwartz's play Naked King which was staged in 1960 by Yefremov became his most recognized stage role since. Soon he performed in the leading role of a Young Pioneer camp administrator in the comedy movie Welcome, or No Trespassing. It turned a big hit and gave a great push to his successful movie career which lasted for 35 years and resulted in over 100 roles.MKhATchiki. Episode eight. Yevgeny Yevstigneyev documentary by Russia-K, 2012 (in Russian)
