Alexander Shirvindt: biography, filmography, family

About this person speak only in a positive way, as he circulates around him exclusively positive vibes. It's about the famous actor, whose name is Alexander Shirvindt. The biography and the filmography of the artist are interesting and informative. He was so often and successfully filmed in all the favorite movies, that his face became almost native for the majority of the inhabitants of the post-Soviet space. His manner of holding can not but cause admiration: he is always calm, a little phlegmatic, Alexander Anatolyevich sees ordinary things in a peculiar light, looking at the world with unconcealed delicate irony. But the actor does not mind laughing at himself. And self-irony, as is known, is peculiar only to very bright and kind people.

How it all began: Moscow courtyards

In the distant 1934, on a clear July day, Alexander Shirvindt was born in the capital of the Soviet Union. The biography of this later great man began among the old Moscow courtyards at the legendary Nikitsky gate. In a huge seven-room apartment in Scattern Lane, which is located in the heart of Moscow, except for the Shirvindt, there were 5 other families. These were the times of the infamous communal apartments. Sasha's mom, Raisa Samoilovna, worked in the Philharmonic, holding the position of editor, and father - Anatoly Gustavovich - was a talented violinist. A boy from an intelligent family studied at the famous school number 110. There were trained children of parents who occupy quite high positions. It is interesting that in one class with Shirvindt was the son of Nikita Khrushchev, the future leader of the Soviet Union. Contrary to the expectations of relatives, Sasha was not an exemplary student, rather, on the contrary. Years later, according to the stories of Alexander Anatolyevich, he carefully hid his school diary from his grandchildren, so as not to give them an undesirable example. But, despite the fact that Alexander Shirvindt was not too keen on science, the biography, whose family is the subject of our review, did not in the least prevent the development of a creative, independent and talented personality.

Unsuccessful violinist

Of course, the parents wanted the son to follow in the footsteps of the famous father and very persistently offered the boy to play violin. But Sasha immediately fiercely hated the instrument and everything connected with it. In order not to learn endless scales, little Alexander was hiding in the common toilet, where he was trying to entice the entire communal community. This episode was later told by Alexander Shirvindt himself. The biography could have developed differently if the music had taken him by. From the age of 7, Shirvindt studied at a music school, but despite the efforts of teachers, the child did not have a fondness for violin passages. But matured Sasha was very fond of dancing. At a time when Shirvindt attended the school of ballroom dancing, which was at the House of Scientists, the polonaise of the guy turned out perfectly. Thanks to dances and eloquence, Sasha easily won the hearts of local beauties.

What's more terrible: swings or skates?

Biography Shirvindt Alexander Anatolevich will be incomplete if we exclude from it an episode about two things that the future actor did not like. In the years of his youth, according to the stories of Alexander Shirvindt himself, he was pursued by the same tragicomic situation. Then it was customary to drive girls to the ice rink or to spend time on huge swing-boats. And the guy, as luck would have, did not categorically develop relations with him: he could not stand skates, and on the swings he was frankly frustrated. And so, when the next girl, screaming with delight, flew up into the sky, Alexander, overcoming nausea, smiled tightly. Even then, as a boy, he showed talent in the future famous actor Alexander Shirvindt. Biography, personal life - everything, perhaps, would have gone absolutely in a different way, if his future wife had adored skates or swings. But the acquaintance happened differently.

A unique family atmosphere

Since the family of Alexander Shirvindt consisted entirely of creative people, at home they often had famous people: Leonid Utyosov, Rostislav Plyatt, Anatoly Yakhontov, Rina Zelenaya and other unique personalities. And therefore it is not surprising that the biography of Alexander Shirvindt is closely connected with the theatrical stage. Immediately after graduation, Alexander submitted his documents to several theatrical high schools and began to attend examinations. As a result, 1951 was marked by his entry into the legendary "Pike" on the course of Vera Lvova. At the school Alexander Shirvindt showed himself in the best way, and the teachers chorused him with a great theatrical future.

Life for Glory Melpomene

So afterwards it happened. Where only did not serve Alexander Anatolyevich: until 1968 in Lenkom, spent two years in the theater on Malaya Bronnaya, and since 1970 his second home was the theater of Satire. At the Lenin Komsomol Theater, the meter played many unforgettable roles in the plays "The Wheel of Happiness", "St. John", "Comrades-Romantics", and when the theater was headed by Anatoly Efros for Shirvindt, it was truly a high time. He shone in Moliere, The Seagull and the play 104 pages about love. In Lenkom the actor played about 30 roles, having turned to the master of the business. After two years spent on Malaya Bronnaya, where he went after Efros, Alexander Anatolyevich chose the theater of Satire. There he showed remarkable talent in productions "Ordinary Miracle", "Woe from Wit", "Inspector General", "Clemens", etc. It is noteworthy that it is within the walls of this theater that Shirvindt first tries his hand at directing. And in 2000, the actor becomes his artistic director.

Attention: motor!

In parallel with the theatrical activity, Alexander Shirvindt worked quite successfully in the field of domestic cinema. His debut work in the movie was the picture "She loves you", released on screens in 1957. On the fee received for this film, the actor bought himself a status car for those times, the car "Victory". But the real glory in the movie to Alexander Anatolyevich came with the advent of the film "Come Tomorrow". Comic episode with the imaginary Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko still causes laughter. Also, the audience remembered his roles in the films "Three in a boat, not counting a dog", "Twelve Chairs", where Shirvindt brilliantly played a one-eyed chess player, "Incognito from Petersburg".

Cooperation with Eldar Ryazanov added to the role of the actor roles that have forever become famous and popular. These are works in unforgettable pictures of the Soviet period "The Irony of Fate", "The Station for Two" (the role of the pianist Shurik is thoroughly imbued with a delicate ironic humor), "The Forgotten Melody for the Flute." Among the variety of roles are particularly distinguished:

• An infidel intelligent Arkady from the film "The most charming and attractive";
• The eccentric director of the tourist bureau in the melodrama "Leave at your own expense";
• Charming scam Leonido Papagatto in the tape "A Million in the Wedding Basket";
• Major Alfred of the Heavenly Swallows.

Pedagogy and not only

Actor Alexander Shirvindt, whose biography was supplemented by works in the framework of the television format, participated in the "Theater Meetings", numerous benefit performances. In addition, the success enjoyed the program "Terem-Teremok", "Seven Us and Jazz." For a long time, the variety duo of Shirvindt and Mikhail Derzhavin was very much in demand. Longtime friends from the 80s performed on jubilees and skits, taking advantage of the continued success.

Alexander Anatolyevich's pedagogical activity was also very fruitful. In Shchukin College, where many years of teaching talented actor, his graduates were Andrei Mironov, Natalia Gundareva, Leonid Yarmolnik. Since 1995, Shirvindt was awarded the title of professor.

Alexander Shirvindt: biography, personal life, children

Without acquiring family happiness, it is not known how the biography of Shirvindt Alexander Anatolyevich was formed. The artist's wife is Natalia Belousova. In the early 50-ies of the last century, they were neighbors in the village with a strange name NIL. The abbreviation stands for "science, art, literature". This dacha place was designed and founded by Natalia's grandfather - the famous Moscow architect. On the mother's side, Alexander's wife is a noblewoman.

The history of their acquaintance was covered with family legends, but it is reliably known that Sasha at first paid attention to the following fact: in the Belousovs' farm at that time there was a well-fed burenka. Passing by "milk rivers" a young man who adored milk was simply not able. Thus, when gastronomy began to get acquainted with each other, feelings arose between young people. A few years after the acquaintance, Alexander made a young student of the Architectural Institute proposal. As it turned out, Alexander Shirvindt made an excellent choice. Biography, the actor's wife changed the course of which for the better, now developed against the background of family happiness, which is important for a creative person.

In 1958, a married couple had a son, who was named Michael. The child followed in the footsteps of his father: the main professional love of his life was theater, and later television. At the moment, Alexander Shirvindt has a grandson Andrew and granddaughter Sasha - 1981 and 1986 respectively.

It is known that Alexander Anatolyevich, in addition to smoking his favorite pipe, has two hobbies: basketball and fishing.

Award Chronicle

During his time in the theater, working in film, teaching, participating in various television and variety projects, Alexander Shirvindt received many awards, prizes and titles. Outstanding actor was awarded several honorary orders, such as:

• Order "For Service to the Fatherland" II, III and IV degrees (these awards were given for a significant contribution to theatrical art);
• The Order of "The Key of Friendship" and "Friendship of Peoples";

In the theatrical environment, there was no man more faithful to traditions than Alexander Shirvindt. His biography replenished with the Crystal Turandot prize for this outstanding quality and contribution to the development of the theater. In addition, the actor received the highest recognition from grateful spectators and the state - numerous honorary titles:

• Since 1974 - Honored Artist of the RSFSR;
• Since 1989 - People's Artist of the RSFSR;
• Has a membership in the Union of Cinematographers, the Union of Theater Workers, the Russian Film Academy, the American Pushkin Academy of Arts.

A star named Shirvindt

Among the others in the award-winning list of the actor is the Chekhov Medal, the Andrei Mironov Figaro Actor Award, the Golden Ostap Award, the Russian of the Year and the Theater Star.

There is also a peculiar sign of distinction, which in 1997 was received by Alexander Shirvindt. The biography of the actor at that time made an unusual turn: the astronomers of the Institute at the Russian Academy of Sciences appropriated a small planet to his name.

Writing experience

But these are not all the talents that Alexander Shirvindt, as it turned out, possesses. "Courtyard courtyards biography" - The title of his book, which reached the reader in 2013, reminds contemporaries about the time when Moscow was thoroughly penetrated by the arrows of the entrance courtyards. The narrative is conducted in a non-boring, Shirvindt-like ironic manner. The author himself says: it's not memoirs or a detailed biography, but an ordinary kaleidoscope of memories. This is the way for simple and understandable routes from the hospital to today. Alexander A. created a book in order that, in his own words, the descendants did not confuse the facts and come up with another, untruthful version of his life. It is noteworthy that in the book there are no photographic materials at all, but, on the contrary, the attributes of the intellectual are printed, as the author himself said. This means different letters, minutes of meetings, certificates, awards, personal letters.

About Alexander A. Shirvindt it is impossible to learn everything to the end - his life as an interesting book, I want to reread again and again. A legendary man, an extraordinary personality, one can not say that he is only an actor, director or teacher. As the legendary Mark Zakharov said about him: "He is a Shirvindt." And that says it all. "