Actor Andreev Boris Fedorovich: biography, family, films

Actor Andreev Boris is one of the brightest figures of Soviet cinema. The audience remembers this talented person on such films as "Tractor drivers", "Ilya Muromets", "Big Family". After living in the world for 67 years, he managed to play over 60 roles in film projects and serials. What is known about his biography, creative victories, personal life?

Actor Andreev Boris: childhood

The man who was to become one of Stalin's favorite actors was born in Saratov, this event took place in February 1915. Actor Andreev Boris is not a descendant of the famous cinematic dynasty. The parents of the star of the Soviet cinema were simple workers, so everything in life he had to achieve, relying only on his talent.

The boy spent his first years with his family in Saratov, then his parents moved to Atkarsk, where the child went to school. Being a schoolboy, he did not stand out from the crowd of peers, he studied medium, but he was not a hooligan and a truant.

Moving to Saratov

Many celebrities who achieved success, almost from birth knew who they become in adulthood. Actor Andreev Boris does not belong to these lucky ones, he realized his destination far from immediately. Having received the certificate, the young man went to Saratov, promising his parents to become a student of an agricultural college, but fate decided otherwise.

At that time in Saratov, the construction of the Volzhsky combine factory was underway, the scale of which was impressed by Andreev. Having communicated with local builders, Boris changed his mind about applying for agricultural machinery. The guy graduated from the courses, which enabled him to acquire the specialty of an electrician in the shortest possible time, and then got a job at the plant.

Choice of life path

Actor Andreev Boris theoretically could always remain a simple worker, but he was lucky. Shortly before the appearance of the young man in Saratov, the factory, of which he had become an employee, acquired his own drama circle. The talented director Ivan Slonov acted as a teacher. Accidentally hitting the rehearsal, the young man became interested in the work of the drama circle and without much effort convinced Slonov to take him to the list of participants.

Elephants - the first person who could understand how talented Boris Fedorovich Andreev. It was this director who persuaded his student to become a student of the Saratov Theater Technical School. To allow himself to quit his job at the plant, the young man could not because of the need for money, so he had to combine his studies with the duties of a locksmith-electrician.

The first months of student life almost turned for Andreev a nervous breakdown, combining work and study was incredibly difficult. Fortunately, the management of the enterprise where Boris worked, went to the talented young man to meet him, forbidding him to put him on night shifts. As a result of the technical school, the future famous actor successfully graduated.

Fateful meeting

Not only talented, but lucky man was Boris Andreev. Biography of the artist says that the role in the movie "Tractor", which gave him the first fans, among whom was Stalin, a young man received by accident. After graduating from technical school, he joined the troupe of the Saratov Drama Theater, but did not manage to prove himself on his stage. The reason for this was the invitation received from random acquaintances to come to the samples of the picture "Tractor drivers".

Ivan Pyryev, director of "Tractor", initially did not like Boris. Imagining a master who had already made his name in the cinema, the young man saw an imposing, fashionably dressed man. Pyryev, however, turned out to be a fussy middle-aged nervous man, dressed extremely casually. The first impression was not correct, Andreev's cooperation with the director turned out to be very fruitful.

People who invited a novice actor to sample, were convinced that he could play the hero-lover Klim Yarko. However, Pyryev said that Boris Fedorovich Andreev should translate the image of Nazar Dumas, because "he was born to play this character."

Debut in the cinema

"Tractor" - a film through which a novice actor was first on the set. It is not surprising that for a long time he could not stop embarrassing. The role that he had to play proved to be complicated, characteristic, Nazar Dumas is one of the central characters of the tape.

Of course, the more experienced colleagues at first tried to make fun of the newcomer. However, the owner of the heroic complexion and violent temper was able to stand up for himself, so ridicule quickly stopped. Already in the middle of the filming process, Andreev began to feel more relaxed on the set. He perfectly succeeded in the image of Nazar Duma, his character was not lost among other main characters, despite the fact that they were played by recognized stars of Soviet cinema.

The picture "Tractor drivers" fell in the hearts of the audience, the statuses of rising stars were acquired by many artists who appeared in it, including Boris Andreev. Films, in which he was invited after the release of "Tractor": "Shchors", "Fighter", "Valery Chkalov." The number of fans of the talented actor slowly but surely increased.

Military years

"Two fighters" is a film, in which Andreyev was able to shine in 1943. This picture was able to not be lost in a huge number of tapes, shot specifically to keep the morale of soldiers. The main characters were close friends - Arkady (the image was embodied by Mark Bernes) and Alexander. Boris presented his "Sasha from Uralmash" as a kind, optimistic, able person to amuse others.

"Two fighters" is by no means the only film in which Andreev took part in the harsh war years. One can also recall other fascinating films with his participation: "I am a Black Sea mare", "Malakhov Kurgan". In general, the directors entrusted him with the role of heroic Soviet soldiers, bravely defending their homeland, ready to sacrifice their lives in the name of achieving a high goal. Does it need to say that the actor managed such roles magnificently.

"Big family"

"Big Family" - the film Kheifitsa, submitted to the audience in 1954, which also starred Andreev. The actor's character is the head of the middle generation of the Zhurbin family, a man who has such qualities as simplicity and straightforwardness, hatred for show-off.

The picture turned out to be "revolutionary" for that time, as simple human feelings, love of family and children, rather than the production process, as was customary in those years, were brought to the fore. Not surprisingly, the film made an indelible impression on thousands of spectators, and actor Andreev Boris, who played Ivan Zhurbin, became a real star.

Russian hero

The film "Ilya Muromets", which was published in 1956, was another creative success for the actor. The painting was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as one of the most ambitious works of Soviet cinema. It is known that during the filming 11 thousand horses were used. Also, special effects, tricks, unprecedented by Soviet spectators, were applied.

Of course, Boris Fedorovich Andreev played the famous Russian hero, who throws a plow, takes up his sword and goes to conquer evil. In the midst of filming there was a funny incident. On the site, there was a policeman who possessed a bogatyr complex. The man began to sarcastically speak about the strength of Andreev, assuring that Ilya Muromets would have played much more convincingly. The hot-tempered actor lifted his abuser into the air and threw him into the sea (work was done on the beach). After reading the article in the local newspaper the next day about a crazy artist attacking law enforcement officers, Boris vowed never to visit Yalta again. It is curious that he kept his word to himself.

Companion of life

A man who very convincingly played Ilya Muromets, throughout his entire life, loved to challenge others and himself. It's hard to believe, but the actor even got married to a "dispute". One day, while riding in a trolleybus in the company of a best friend, he said that he would take the first girl to marry into the cab. Lucky was the black-haired beauty Galina, who entered the trolley at the next stop. Having kept his promise, the actor met her, persuaded him to let him go home.

Already after several meetings, Boris Andreev proposed to his chosen one. The girl's family was categorically opposed for a while, especially the father who knew about the scandalous reputation of the groom. However, the actor managed to convince the girl's parents, in the end they allowed the young people to get married. Galina remained a loyal companion of "Ilya of Murom" throughout his life.

Of course, fans are not only interested in the woman with whom Andrei Andreyev spent his whole life, the children of the star are also curious. It is known that only one child was born in the actor's family-a son. His wife Galina did not work throughout her life, preferring to take care of her home, take care of her husband and child, and then help her son and daughter-in-law with her grandchildren.

Age roles

Already in the early 60's, the actor began to offer mostly age roles, to which he reacted calmly. Among the brightest images created by him during this period, it should be noted Baukin, whom Boris played in the film "Cruelty." Also indelible impression on the audience was made by the film "The Way to the Quay", in which he embodied the image of the grim Boatswain Wolverine.

The film "Optimistic tragedy" was a huge success largely due to Andreev's talented game. In this tape, the actor embodied the image of the commander of the naval detachment, whom his comrades nicknamed "The Leader." The plot of the drama was borrowed from Vishnevsky's work of the same name. Boris's contribution was marked by the State Prize.

Death

The actor did not become in April 1982, the cause of death was a heart attack. The actor was buried at the Vagankovskoye cemetery, thousands of people came to say goodbye to such a talented person as Andreyev. Boris-junior (son of a star) told that not all his dreams his father managed to realize during his lifetime. For example, he never played King Lear, although he dreamed of this role for many years.

It is also known that the famous actor anticipated his death. In his last days he complained to his son about extreme fatigue, he assumed his close end. Boris-junior then did not take his words seriously, but his father was right. In recent years, Boris Andreyev did not act in films, his films with him were rarely published, the roles were mostly episodic.

Best friend

It is known that throughout his life Peter Aleinikov remained the best friend of the actor . With this famous actor Andreev first met on the set of his debut film "Tractor". Noting the similarity of the characters, young people have since maintained a friendship, often spent time together. Often they allowed themselves to get drunk and arrange debauch, which was fun to remember later.

It is curious that it was Aleinikov who turned out to be the person with whom Boris had argued that he was marrying the first lady who had entered the trolleybus. However, the spouse of the actor did not like his friend, because he "influenced him badly". Andreev's love for a friend was so great that he even "conceded" his grave to him. Peter wanted to be buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery, but it was extremely difficult to get a place. When the comrade died, Andreev made sure that he was given a place that was intended for him as a well-deserved artist. He allowed himself to be buried at the Vagankovskoye cemetery, which was done.

Aphorisms

The man who played "Ilya of Murom" was extremely sharp at the language, many of his sayings were preserved in history. "Do not think that you are the best or worst of all" - the famous phrase, authored by Boris Andreev. The actor thought out the aphorisms easily, without exerting effort.

Of course, the above is not the only quote from the star of Soviet cinema, worthy of attention. "Man - a creature overcoming" - another famous phrase that Andrei Andreev loved to pronounce in various situations, his aphorisms carefully recorded by contemporaries.

The actor liked to repeat that a man who does not strive for anything can no longer be called alive. He also said that excellent leaders are obtained from people who do not know how to do absolutely nothing. Finally, the actor Andreev Boris liked to repeat that only a person in need of many people can consider himself independent.