Actor Alexander Volkov: biography, personal life

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The life of an actor is changeable and unpredictable. This statement was reflected in the creative development of Alexander Volkov.

Childhood and youth

The Volkov family lived in the village of Snegiri near Moscow. Parents were far from creativity, especially from cinema and theater. Gennady Mikhailovich worked as a modeller, Tatyana Vasilievna took care of the house and children. There were three children in the family, two boys and a girl. One of them is the famous actor Alexander Volkov.

Sasha was born on the twenty-first of September 1975. In the first place for the boy was not schooling, but physical development. He attended school classes without much enthusiasm, so he dreamed of getting a certificate faster and doing what he loved. Alexander wanted to become a professional boxer. He brought up severity in himself, was engaged in kickboxing. The ideal for the young man was Van Damme. But, according to the coach, boxing needs to be more brutal and aggressive.

School behind. Box is closed. Alexander tries himself in different professions: carpenter, carpenter, advertising agent, security guard. The understanding quickly enough comes: it is necessary to get higher education. So the mediocre student becomesdiligent student.

Students

The choice of the son was a complete surprise for the parents. Sasha never wanted to connect his life with cinema. But they respected his independence and left him to decide such important issues of his own destiny.

Future actor Alexander Volkov enters the preparatory courses of L. Yu. Cherkova. Her statement about the right of a person to go on stage sunk into his soul. Keeping this right and being able to use it all his life pushed Sasha to continue his studies.

A young man becomes a student at VGIK named after S. Gerasimov. G. Taratorkin's courses turned out to be the best option. 2001 - the year of receiving an actor's diploma and the beginning of professional activity. In parallel, Volkov is learning another profession - a stuntman. Physical training, boxing only helped to master the performance of complex tricks.

Theatrical career

Working as a stuntman was great. But acting gave more scope for the development of talent. Immediately after completing his studies, actor Alexander Volkov enters the troupe of the N. V. Gogol Theater in Moscow. Here he worked for five years. The most striking performances were "The King is having fun" and "The last lover is always better." Alexander plays in many performances, honing his skills.

In 2006 Alexander Volkov makes a new turn in his life. The actor moves to the private theater "World of Art". Here he plays in the plays "Garnet Bracelet" (Zheltkov) and "Mother's Heart"(Vitka).

Participation in the production of the project “Peter Pan. Online version" gave Sasha the opportunity to play the role of Captain Hook. At the end of 2012, the actor begins to serve at the Maly Theater. His debut as Francis I in the performance of the play "Secrets of the Court of Madrid" revealed new facets of his artistry. Ahead was a new abrupt career change.

Starting a new life

Actor Alexander Volkov began acting in films with small roles. The first appearance on the screen took place in the image of a bodyguard in 2002 (the film "The Secret Sign"). Serious work in cinema began with the role of paratrooper Dmitry Sokolov in 2005 (“Sand Rope”). The fate of the protagonist was followed not only by a large audience of the series, but even by the father and mother of the actor. Parents were convinced of the correct choice of profession by their son.

But only the next role of the noble prince Repin considers his success Volkov Alexander Gennadievich. The actor endured many difficulties to play the role of an aristocrat. Posture, gestures, growing up and aging along with your hero were not easy, but worth it. According to the artist himself, there is nothing aristocratic in his appearance. Even the natural stoop was against him. But the role was presented perfectly.

Popularity

The shooting in the film "Return of Mukhtar" became a real triumph. The main character, Maxim Zharov, was not what, according to Volkov, a hero should be. Too perfect. But it is precisely getting used to this imagebrought fame and love to the audience. Playing in a frame with a dog for an actor was a new test. He never had a dog. In order for the shepherd to obey and execute the commands of the owner, it was necessary to live with her, care for and caress her. Alexander and Mukhtar (the real name of the dog Wax von Weisrusland Kirschental) became friends. The actor refused further filming without his constant partner.

But the actor Alexander Volkov did not remain without work. The biography, as it were, compensated for his impossible dream: to box. The popularity is picking up. The films “City Lights”, “Pechorin. Hero of our time". And the sensational series "Engagement Ring" took the actor to a new stage of popularity. In the role of Igor Gritsenko, the actor had the opportunity to create the image himself. The real Alexander is the exact opposite of his movie character. But there are also common features, the main of which is that they both come from the village.

From recent works, the films “Upside Down”, “Trust Me”, “Moscow - Lopushki”, “Red Dog” are known.

Private life

The creative path is thorny. It is very good when there is a deep and reliable rear - the wife of Alexander Volkov. This girl attracted the actor in her youth. Taisiya's family had a dacha in the village of Snegiri. The family of the future wife inspired the young man to receive higher education. Mom did not want to give her daughter in marriage to a man without a diploma. Mutual understanding and support of his wife helped to complete stunt courses. Only there you can feel your masculine essence, the actor believes.

Alexander and Taisiya got married back in their student years. With such a wonderful wife, the personal life of actor Alexander Volkov has developed quite well. Shortly after the wedding, their daughter Alexandra Alexandrovna was born. Now two heirs are growing up in the family - Nikolai and George.

The Volkov family has a huge house in their native village. His spacious arms meet all the numerous friends. Everyone has a place, warmth and love. Guests are welcome here. Here the dog Roy, the son of a famous parent who once played the role of Mukhtar, found his refuge.

Although there is not much free time, Alexander Volkov tries to spend every minute with his family. The actor and his wife are fond of landscape design. Alpine slides, a pond with fish create a paradise on their native land in the suburbs.

Alexander loves to sit with a fishing rod. He treats humanity philosophically: on Earth, all people can be divided into two categories - good and bad. Everything else (age, nationality, financial situation) does not matter.