ChildhoodAlexander Abdulov was born into a theatrical family. His father Gavriil Abdulovich (in other sources Gabriel D.) worked as a theater Director in Ferghana, and mother - Lyudmila - make-up artist. Lyudmila says: "I already had two sons, and the third boy I did not want. He knew that once again the boy went to the medical Board decided to have an abortion. But doctors to persuade me to give birth, said it would be a girl. Error it was, or conscious deception, but Abdulov newly born boy. The third son was named Alexander.
Acting career of Alexander Abdulov began at the age of five, when he and his father came on the scene Fergana drama theatre in the play "the Kremlin chimes". Father Alexander was always the main character, the memory of him, in the words of the actor, is the most beautiful thing he had in life. Father was brought up in Alexandra attitude to the theatre as a Temple.
Despite the fact that the actor's path Abdulov was ordained, in his youth he had thought: studied music and sports. Musical idols for him has always been the Beatles. The actor never hid and many years later, in its author's film "the Bremen town musicians and demonstrated his love for great musicians. Family Abdulov not had much wealth, so Sasha was making himself first guitar and had a reputation among his peers almost a "fifth Beatle". Took an active part in his upbringing older brother once wittrig his hair to force his brother to sit at home and do.
And studied Alexander the medium, but, as was said mother, "where it should not have been an activist. At school, no matter what happens the window if defeated, someone wanted to beat all the fights Abdulov".
Significant progress Alexander Abdulov has achieved in the sport. Professionally engaged in fencing, he was awarded the title "Master of sports of the USSR". Subsequently, removing the "Bukovina miracle," Alexander fenced himself, without doubles.
The family was expecting at least one of the three sons would become an actor. At the insistence of his father, Alexander tried to do after school in the theatre school Shchepkin, but failed. Keeping his son from the army, his mother had insisted that Alexander year he studied at the pedagogical Institute. At the same time he worked as a stagehand in his house.
Moscow. First steps
A year later, Alexander Abdulov again went to Moscow and entered GITIS, course I. M. Rajewski. By the way, both brothers Abdulov also tried to enroll in College theater, but failed. As a result, older brother graduated from Petrochemical Institute named after Gubkin. The fate of the middle brother's tragic he died under mysterious circumstances, there was talk that it was a murder, but the investigation never found.
Abdulova, like many who came to study in Moscow from the provinces, was not easy: "I came from Fergana as pooch, who was going to conquer Moscow. I wanted them to. At night, unloaded the cars, lived in a dormitory - five years on Trifonovskaya, eight - Bauman". But the actor never complained, considering that this is normal. Then he began to act in films in the crowd. "Started from the crowd, half don't remember. In my opinion, it is - "the Front beyond the front line": I ran into the attack. All the while running around. Man has no right to sit and wait for a miracle," said Alexander Abdulov.
Was in the life of Alexander, when in the early 70's he, then a student, has a girlfriend. The young man of grief opened a vein in the room of his Dorm. Saved his roommate, who had returned earlier time in the Dorm. Later about this case Alexander Gavrilovich recalled with a smile: "a Fool there was".
Lenkom, love and KGB
In 1974, mark Zakharov noticed a talented young man in the graduation show and was invited to the Theater of the Lenin Komsomol (now "Lenkom") on the main role of Lieutenant Pluzhnikov's performance on the novel by B. Vasilyev "was non-listed. For this role, he was awarded the "Theatre spring". Since then and until his last days the name of Alexander Abdulov was inextricably linked with the theatre Zakharov. Among the most famous theatrical works Abdulov role in the famous "Lenkom" play "Juno and Avos".
Working in the "Lenkom", the young actor fell in love and the American working in Moscow Vice-President of a major Bank. Their relationship went far away as suddenly Abdulov was summoned to the KGB headquarters. Security officers explained that his beloved spy, and offered cooperation. Abdulov refused to work for the KGB, but his favorite was forced to leave. Then for a long time he was permitted to travel abroad again.
Abdulov talks about his relationship with the KGB: "the KGB I was called many times. Twice even tried to recruit. Then I said, "Guys, I you do not understand, therefore, would not talk to him". When he first went to Cuba, then to me, it turns out that special person put. Then several times I was called before the trip to Paris with "Juno", where before it did not take me on tour in Portugal and even in some country. In Paris I on the first day famously joked, though later realized that this joke could end for me serious trouble. We were joined by six "art in civilian clothes." And so I went out, saw that they stand with their backs to me, and in all seriousness said, "You do not tell us how to be French: "I ask for political asylum? " And the big one man, San Sanych, remarkable, as it turned out, the man turned and through clenched teeth said, "I'm home I interpret".
The first role in the movie. Meeting with Alferova
In the mid-70s has been the development of the career of the young actor. After a number of extras Abdulov in 1973, finally, a full debut in the movie. Then the student of GITIS got a small role paratrooper Kozlov in the film Mikhail Ptashka "About Vitya, about Masha and the Marines." Then the actor starred in the episode, not even marked in some directories, - the role of the groom in the film "Moscow is my love".
Maybe this too was a sign of destiny, since then, in his student years, and began his love affair with who later became a famous actress Irina Alferov. Tell that love Alexander carried Irina on hand through the Park, before she said Yes to his proposal of marriage.
Married Alexander Abdulov Irina Alferova out for being pregnant from Bulgarian businessman Boyko Gurova, which in the early 70s was visiting Moscow. In 1974, Irina Alferova daughter, Xenia. Alexander adopted her and has become a caring father. Actually, most did not know about this father Xenia because of this fact the couple had carefully concealed.
Sex symbol
The second half of the 70s is a good time for Aleksandr Abdulov. He starred in several famous paintings: the adventure film "the Lost expedition" (Horns), the Comedy "the Twelve chairs" (engineer Shukin), the famous television series "the meeting Place cannot be changed" (gang member "Black cat")...
Soon to Abdulova came and wide popularity. It has brought the role of the Bear in the TV film "Ordinary miracle" (1978), directed by mark Zakharov on the eponymous play by Eugene Schwartz. This film has been kind of acting handwriting Abdulov: clearly defined shape, sharpness, and some angularity of character, superb plastic, mind and unique lyrical intonation.
Another success of the young actor became romance Pavel Arsenov on the play by Alexander Volodin donít part With your beloved", released a year later. It Abdulov played the main male role - Mitya, and the main female role fulfilled his then wife - Irina Alferova. Together they starred in lyrical melodrama "Premonition of love" (1982). The hero of Alexander Abdulov young inventor Sergey wants to find the only and the most beautiful...
By the early 80's Abdulov has already become extremely popular actor, he often appeared simultaneously in several scenes. In most of his first films he appeared in the role of a romantic hero. Such was, and Ivan Pukhov in a fantastic Comedy "Magicians" (the TV version of the famous novel by Strugatsky), all the forces seeking to dispel his bride. Kind, funny picture with great songs, comedic situations, fair game popular actors (Alexander Yakovlev, Valentin Gaft, Yekaterina Vasilyeva, Valery Zolotukhin, Emmanuel Vitogen, Mikhail ought to be Sveta's, Semyon Farada and others) was clearly intended for family viewing. Director Konstantin Bromberg accurately hit the target. The film was fond of millions of viewers and now continues to enjoy success.
In 80-ies Alexander Abdulov becomes a real sex symbol of the country. Important role in this play of his work in the paintings of Mark Zakharov. The characters Abdulov immediately fell in love with the audience and became a notable event cinema 80-90-ies: Rankof in the movie "Munchhausen" (1979), Dr. Simpson in social allegory "the House that swift built" (1983), Jacob, servant of count Cagliostro in the Comedy "Formula of love" (1984), questing knight Lancelot in the parable of "Kill the dragon" (1988).
Great gift allows you to Alexander Abdulov to expand its role and with equal success to fulfill diverse roles, appearing in paintings of different genres and different Directors. Artist broad creative range, Alexander Abdulov starred in comedies ("the Most charming and attractive" - Vladimir Smirnov, "For the ladies", "Jokes"), detectives ("Find a wife - killer Robert, "Ten little Indians" - Anthony Marston, "the Woman in white" - Walter Hartright), adventure tapes ("the Secrets of Madame Wong", "Gold"), historical costume tapes ("Gardemariny, vpered! " - Vasily Ladusaw). Actor were subject to deep and dramatic images ("Keep me, my talisman! " and "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk" Roman Balayan, "Over dark water" Dmitry Meskhiev, "sub Descended from heaven" Natalia, troschenko and "the Facts of the last days" of Vladimir Basov).
In 1991 began a collaboration Abdulov with Director Victor Sergeev, and their first film, " dodgy " detective "Genius", was one of the most interesting paintings of those years and was among the leaders of the popular domestic films. Hero Abdulov - charming swindler Nenashev - liked by the audience. Not gone unnoticed and criminal melodrama "Strange men Semenova Ekaterina", where together with Alexander abdulalim starred Natalia Fisson and Andrei Sokolov. But another film of Victor Sergeev Schizophrenia, for which Abdulov himself wrote the script, and the consultant was Alexander Korzhakov, released in 1997, was not open as it was with the "Genius"...
It is difficult to say what kind of heroes tended Abdulov. He was very flexible and versatile and like many theater was able to play any role. Moreover, in most cases, he played without makeup, without beard and invoices mustache and only changed costumes in accordance with the depicted in the paintings of the era.
Personal life
Relationship with Irina Alferova first as would be reflected in the film do not part With your beloved ones, where Alferov and Abdulov shot together. They were considered the most beautiful and charismatic actor pair of the Soviet Union. And also a model home. But... in 1993, their marriage had ignominiously collapsed. The divorce was accompanied by a huge number of rumors. Talked about numerous amorous adventures incorrigible womanizer Abdulov. Whether this is true or not, but women it really is always idolized him...
After the divorce, Irina Alferova went to Bulgaria to Boyko Gurovo. Their marriage lasted two years. But in a foreign country Irina to settle down failed. She returned to Russia, where he found happiness in the face of the actor Sergei Martynov.
Alexander Abdulov has undergone a serious operation, and then literally come out of that light and started a new life. He built a country house, where at one time lived with his common-law wife Galina (former dancer) and her mother. His house was going to numerous friends who took an active part in its construction. One has found the perfect place, the other boards for the house, the third built the extraordinary beauty of the fireplace.
Galina Abdulov lived for eight years. They loved each other, but... never got married. The actor himself has explained that he is the person involved, not secular conventions, and Church ties of marriage. He married Irina Alferov. And as a believer, treated marriage sealed by the Church, with all the responsibility. Parting with Galina Alexander Gavrilovich commented: "it's Just that after eight years of marriage with Galya our relationship has exhausted itself".
By the way, departing from Alferova, Abdulov as a true gentleman left her apartment. Himself for a long time huddled in the theater. Galina he also left a Moscow apartment and car. Parting with Galina was given to Alexander Gavrilovich difficult. However, their experiences of the artist on the people could not bear. But even the General public then noticed that Abdulov for a couple of months much weight lost and lost. And only close friends knew that after parting with her friend Alexander was hardly out of severe depression. But psychological breakdowns - a consequence of the explosive temper of the artist, it happened more and more often.
In life Abdulov was a lot of women. The actor did not like to talk about his personal life: "I don't understand men who talk about their women. My personal must not be available to all".
The last two years of his life, Alexander Abdulov lived in a civil marriage with Julia Miloslavsky. They said that it helped him to find a second breath of life. In December 2006 they decided to bind themselves married, and on 21 March 2007 they had a daughter. She was named Eugenia. Julia remained with Alexander Gavrilovich to his last days...
Personal qualities
Alexander Abdulov was very excitable person. When he was younger, passion for the game led him to spend many hours in the casino. Recent years most of his great passion was fishing. Arriving in his country home to his mother, he gladly went to the river. Relatives believed Alexander Abdulov kind, forgiving and very reliable man, who in times of need has always been there to help.
In the work Abdulov usually preferred permanent partners. So, he starred in four films of Director Victor Sergeyev, wrote the script for the fifth - "Schizophrenia". Abdulov always remembered with gratitude the great Russian actors with whom he had to encounter. Among them, first of all, Yevgeny Leonov, and Tatiana Peltzer. With the latter it was connected not only partnerships in the famous play "Memorial prayer", but real friendship.
Characteristic features the artistic talents of Alexander Abdulov always been stage charisma, internal and external flexibility, powerful temperament and self-irony. These qualities allowed the actor to create on stage "Lenkom" a series of interesting images that have become a hallmark of" theatre. This is Joaquin ("the Star and death of Joaquin Murrieta" Pablo Neruda), Fernando Lopez and Man of the theatre ("Juno and Avos" by A. Voznesensky, A. Rybnikov), Nikita ("Cruel intentions" by A. Arbuzov), Trubetskoy ("School for emigrants D. Lipskerov), Menahem Mendl ("Memorial prayer" Gr. Gorin).
Alexander Abdulov in the play Barbarian and erotiqu his theatre works Abdulov was always amazed by the unpredictability of the choice of roles and the scale of the characters. For such at first glance unusual for his role of images as Verkhovensky ("Dictatorship of conscience M. Shatrova) and Rasp ("Optimistic tragedy" of the Aircraft.Vishnevsky), actor used especially bright and ruthless paint. The most significant role in the theater Abdulov thought Alexei Ivanovich in the theatrical version of Mark Zakharov on the novel by F. M. Dostoevsky's "the Gambler" - the play "the Barbarian and the heretic". For this role Abdulov was awarded the prize Fund of the K. S. Stanislavsky and "Crystal Turandot" and awarded a diploma of the International theatre Fund Eug.Leonov.
Alexander Gavrilovich sought to understand all the stages of work in the film, trying on the role of the screenwriter, the cinematographer, the Director, in which he performed in semi-tape "the Church must be the Church".
The rebellious nature Abdulov often dissatisfied officials from the culture, which sometimes required even close plays with his participation and remove from a list of candidates for the awards.
Alexander Gavrilovich had outstanding organizational skills. In an environment of creative and entrepreneurial intellectuals had huge success of the charity evening "At the back of No., organized abdulemam. Funds from these nights went on corporate assistance to orphanages and needy people. With his direct participation was in fact revived the Moscow international film festival, the actor headed for several years.
Recent work
In film roles in recent years have clearly reflected the growth and spiritual development actor. One of the most significant roles of the end of XX century in his performance became Professor of Chestnuts in the film by Eldar Ryazanov's "still waters" (2000). In this way Abdulova managed to find and reveal the subtlety, the lyricism and the philosophy of the nature of his character that would connect him with the characters of Chekhov's dramaturgy. Alexander Gavrilovich talked about the painting "still waters": "...was originally filmed most television picture, which was supposed to be a continuation of "enjoy your bath". But Eldar Aleksandrovich decided to make her a film and strongly reduced. Many of the lines disappeared, there were ambiguities. I wildly unfortunate that "Quiet pools" there was such history. Initially it was a long, good, good, beautiful picture. As a result. ...in the TV version had a different ending: I rushed to the car in which sat my beloved hitting the windshield and confessed. By the way, because of this scene I almost lost my two legs: the car rolled forward, and I was sandwiched between two cars".
In 2000, held directorial debut. Abdulov in the cinema (previously he made semi film "the Church must be the Church") - "the Bremen town musicians" - a musical based on the famous tale. This film has become one of the most expensive projects of national cinema. The film was shot in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kalmykia), and in other countries: Azerbaijan, Egypt, South Africa and even on the island of Bali. In the process of shooting pictures were used the most modern technologies and methods of work. The author thought his film is not a traditional, well-known tale about animals-musicians, according to him, the story of an itinerant actors, which is reflected in the number and fate of Alexander Abdulov, travelled in his youth, far from Fergana "win" Moscow. The Director claimed that he managed to make a film only by his numerous friends. This also applies to the financial side: the film was not spent a penny of public money. The author himself has played in his film Jester, from whose face is narrative. The other characters played by the most popular actors of the film - the whole constellation, the elite of the Russian cinema. The ending of the movie, when the Bremen town musicians appear on the screen in suits "lonely hearts Club Sergeant pepper" and fly "Yellow submarine", Abdulov considered a tribute to his love for the Beatles and the bow of a bygone age. The main idea and even the motto of the film are the lines: "there is Nothing better than to wander friends in the whole wide world. ". The acting fraternity, solidarity, dedication to Abdulov - were not empty words, and credo.
Alexander Abdulov in the movie Master and Margaritas 2001 and 2007 Alexander Gavrilovich has starred in many films and TV series. Among the most notable: "Yellow dwarf" Dmitry Astrakhan, "About love" Sergei Soloviev, serials "NEXT", "NEXT-2" and "NEXT-3" Oleg Fomin...
In the mini-series "Ice age" actor played the Colonel klapka, a man of probity, fight the mafia. As said Abdulov, he wanted to show the type of policeman, which, unfortunately, less and less.
Had great repercussions released in 2006 painting by Vladimir Bortko "the Master and Margarita" - the long-awaited film version of the great novel by Mikhail Bulgakov. Alexander Abdulov, with his characteristic charm and irony, superbly played the role his servants Woland.
Unexpected finale
2007, as all the previous ones, for Alexander Gavrilovich was busy: working in the theatre shooting in the movie "the Trap" (where Abdulov re-emerged paired with Irina Alferov), "Artist", "Leningrad". In July, Alexander Gavrilovich has joined the adaptation of the novel by Alexei Tolstoy "the Hyperboloid of engineer Garin".
So unexpected was the news of his disease, first reported by the media at the end of August. He underwent surgery, but the General condition after this has only worsened. There were also problems with heart and blood pressure. Alexander Gavrilovich went for a consultation in Israel, where he made a terrible judgment - lung cancer stage IV.
In his last film "Nowhere with love or funny funeral Director Vladimir Fokin Alexander Abdulov played the role of artist-immigrant Alika, dying from cancer... the film, after we Abdulov was diagnosed with cancer, I have noticed that it is not fate, but just a coincidence. What a terribly terrible coincidence!
The outcome was a foregone conclusion, but it just did not want to believe. Millions of people have sent words of support, hoped for a miracle. Alexander Gavrilovich, famous for its love of life and a strong character, until the end of his days struggling with this terrible disease. There are no miracles. On the morning of 3 January 2008 he passed away...
People's artist of Russia (1991)
Knight of the order of Honour (1997)
Winner of prize for best actor at the V all-Russian festival "Vivat, Russia movies" (1997, for the film "Schizophrenia")
Winner of the "Seagull" (TV-6, 1997)
The winner of the producer of the award "Golden Aries" KF "Kinotavr" - "Man film of the year" (1998)
The winner of the prize for best actor at the festival of Comedy films in Novgorod (2000, for the film "Quiet pools")
Laureate of the prize "Golden horseshoe" for best Director at the festival of films about love in the House Khanzhonkov film (2001, for the film "the Bremen town musicians")
Prize winner of "the wanderer" International Association of science fiction in St. Petersburg
The most popular Russian actor among Russians in the 2002 survey, conducted by Gallup Media" by order of the magazine "7 days"
Filmography Of Aleksandr Abdulov
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