Lev Gorn (born 1971) is a Russian-born American actor and artist who has built a distinguished career in Western television by portraying high-stakes characters in political and espionage dramas. Born in Stavropol and having emigrated to the United States in 1981, he is widely recognized for his nuanced portrayal of the pragmatic KGB officer Arkady Ivanovich Zotov in the critically acclaimed series The Americans (2013–2018). His extensive filmography includes significant roles in prestige dramas such as The Wire, Homeland, and Madam Secretary, as well as his portrayal of Soviet Mars mission commander Grigory Kuznetsov in Apple TV+’s For All Mankind. In addition to his acting career, Gorn is an accomplished fine art photographer and director; through Lev Gorn Studio, he creates large-scale "photo-paintings" and is a sought-after headshot photographer in New York City, leveraging his dual perspective as both a performer and a visual artist.