Actor Sergei Zhigunov: filmography, biography, personal life

Oligarch, tramp, warrior, adventurer, counterfeiter - it is difficult to find an image that Sergey Zhigunov has never tried on himself. The filmography of the national cinema star includes over 50 film projects and serials. All the roles of the "midshipman" will not be able to list even the most devoted fans. Zhigunov and as a producer, his efforts saw a lot of fascinating paintings. What is known about this man?

Sergey Zhigunov: biography of the star

The native city of the actor is Rostov-on-Don, where he was born and raised, the date of his birth was on January 2, 1963. Daredevil - this describes himself in his childhood Sergei Zhigunov. The biography of the "midshipman" confirms these words. As an apprentice, the boy Seryozha never was, in his diary often met deuces and threes, he constantly missed lessons. Drawings, which Zhigunov arranged with his friends, often led to a breakdown. Once he was even expelled from school.

Actor Zhigunov in his teens did not know which profession to choose. One of the main hobbies of the guy was music, he excellently played the guitar and for some time was among the participants of the school ensemble. Also, Sergei was attracted by archeology, at one time he even thought about associating his life with this sphere. In addition, he loved to read, interested in a variety of literary genres.

Nikolai Karachentsov is a man who decided to become an actor Sergei Zhigunov. Biography of the actor says that this desire came to him after he saw the performance with the participation of the artists of the theater "Lenkom", was shocked by the play of Karachentsov. It was this that made him, after school, become a student of the famous "Pike".

The first steps to success

Still studying in "Pike" began to act in films Zhigunov. The filmography of the star began with the television series "The Oath Record," in which he in 1983 received a small role as soldier Svechin. In the same year, Sergei played a difficult teenager Andrew, constantly in conflict with others, in the drama "Recognize as guilty." Fans of the actor should pay attention to the historical TV project "Two Hussars", which appeared in 1984. In it, Zhigunov plays the Ulanian cornet of Ilyin. His character - a young rake, addicted to gambling and all the while losing large sums.

Of course, we can not fail to mention the year 1987, in which the public learned about the existence of such a wonderful actor as Zhigunov. Sergey's filmography acquired a picture of "Midshipmen, forward!", Who made famous all those who were in it. He got the image of Alexander Belov - a brave handsome man, a wonderful friend and faithful knight, always ready to help a beautiful lady. Zhigunov recalls with pleasure how he spent a lot of time mastering the art of fencing and riding. Do not cloud his memories, even the injury received during the filming.

Interestingly, the movie "Viva, Midshipmen!", Published four years later, in which the actor also appeared, could no longer repeat the success of the previous tape.

Vivid roles

It is difficult to name the best paintings and series, in which Sergei Zhigunov took part. The filmography of the "midshipman" contains many successful projects. An unusual character, the actor played in a fantastic picture "Dungeon Witches", released in 1990. His character Bruce is a brave warrior, fearlessly studying the galaxy. He was forever remembered by the admirer of Henry Gringo, whose image he embodied in the "Heart of Three" in 1992. The character is an adventurer, comes from an ancient family, fascinating viewers with such qualities as excitement and charm.

He happened to be a good-natured Count Kokonnas, who does not want to throw a friend in trouble, in "Queen Margot", cunning entrepreneur Pupkov in "Princess on Beans", a lover of a counterfeiter in the drama "Kill the Evening." Of course, it is impossible to forget Shatalin from My Beautiful Nanny. One of the last paintings with his participation - a crime drama "Once in Rostov", in which the actor embodied the image of a major KGB.

A family

Of course, fans are interested not only in whom and where played Sergei Zhigunov, the personal life of the star also occupies the public. His first wife was actress Vera Novikova, whom he met on the set of the movie "Chance" in 1984. The decision to marry came to the lover after a few months of visits. Vera gave birth to Sergei two daughters Anastasia and Maria.

In 2007, the actor left his wife for a colleague on the series "My Fair Nanny" Anastasia Zavorotnyuk. However, their relationship lasted no more than a year, Zhigunov returned to Vera.