Our Favorite Actors from Night Court: Where Are They Now?

Yakov Smirnoff played Yakov Korolenko, a Russian immigrant who often appeared in the courtroom with humorous culture-clash storylines. His thick accent and wide-eyed delivery made him a standout in his guest spots, blending sitcom comedy with the political realities of the Cold War era.

Smirnoff was already becoming well known as a stand-up comic, with routines centered on the differences between life in the Soviet Union and America. Night Court gave him a platform to bring his unique voice to television audiences nationwide.