Sila Nikolaevich Sandunov, also known as Silovan Zandukeli, was born in 1756 and died in 1820. He was a Russian actor and entrepreneur of Georgian descent, brother of lawyer N. N. Sandunov and husband of singer E. S. Sandunova. Sandunov founded the famous Sandunov Baths.

Coming from Georgian nobility, he worked as a clerical officer in the Manufacturing Collegium in his youth. During this time, he first visited the theater, watching the comedy "Inheritance," which sparked his interest in theatrical art. He began reading plays and working on roles under the guidance of Y. E. Shusherin, after which he was accepted into the troupe of the Medox Theater. His debut was as the servant Prolaza in Knyazhin's comedy "Fools." The chairman of the theatrical committee, Adam Vasilyevich Omsufyev, offered him to perform on the state stage in Petersburg. Accepting this offer, Sandunov moved to Petersburg but soon returned to Moscow after marrying opera singer Yelizaveta Semyonovna Semyonova, known by her stage name Uranova, in 1794. In Moscow, he rejoined the Medox Theater and became one of the city's favorite comedians. His performance was characterized by liveliness and expressive facial expressions. Among his best roles were Scapin in Molière's "Scapin's Deceits," Polist in Y. Knyazhin's "The Braggart," and Semyon in A. I. Klushin's "Laughter and Sorrow." In Klushin's play "The Alchemist," he performed seven roles, demonstrating his mastery of transformation. Due to his education and refined manners, Sandunov was a sought-after guest in the best houses of Moscow, which was rare for actors in the late 18th century. He left the stage as unexpectedly as he appeared on it. During one of his benefit performances, a replacement show was necessary due to the artist's illness, which caused dissatisfaction among the audience. Sandunov explained the reason for the replacement and refused to come out for applause, thus ending his acting career. In the early 19th century, he taught theatrical art, including in the home theater of P. A. Poznyakov. In 1812, disguised as a peasant, he left Moscow and hid from the French in Kharkov province at the estate of his friend A. Palitsyn. Sandunov died in Moscow on March 27 (April 8) 1820 and was buried at the Lazarevskoye Cemetery.