Yakov Smirnoff is a Russian-American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his one-liners and his role in the 1985 film 'Moscow on the Hudson'. He immigrated to the United States in 1977 and has since become a popular stand-up comedian, appearing on television shows such as 'The Tonight Show' and 'Late Night with David Letterman'. He has also written several books, including 'Love, Laughter, and Truth'.