Mirza Abduljabbar oglu Babayev (Azerbaijani: Mirzə Əbdülcabbar oğlu Babayev; July 16, 1913 – January 14, 2003) was an Azerbaijani movie actor and singer. He was honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1956) and People’s Artist of Azerbaijan (1992).

Biography

Mirza Babayev was born on July 16, 1913 in Baku, into a family of oil agent. His mother, Sona kanim Khanlarova, was a member of bey family. He got primary education at an art school. In 1939, he graduated from Azerbaijan State Oil Academy. In 1948, Mirza Babayev entered Azerbaijan State Conservatoire, where studied in the class of Bulbul and in 1953, he graduated from there on vocal speciality.