Alexander Koznov is a Russian actor who became famous thanks to the roles of noble knights. During his life, he managed to star in more than ten films and series. At the age of 46, Alexander left this world after a long illness. What is the story of this person, what can you tell about his creative achievements and personal life?
Alexander Koznov: the beginning of the road
The hero of this article was born in Ufa, it happened in June 1963. Alexander Koznov comes from a family far from the world of cinema. In school years, he was the soul of the company, a cheerful and perky ringleader. He liked friendly parties, singing with a guitar. Of course, such a guy was very popular with the opposite sex.
By the time he finished school, Alexander realized that he liked to be in the spotlight. He entered the Ufa Institute of Arts, but did not study there for a long time. An ambitious young man dreamed of conquering the capital. He went to Moscow and on the first attempt entered the Shchukin school. This educational institution Koznov graduated in 1987.
Theatre
Shortly after graduating from the Schukin School, Alexander Koznov joined the creative team of the Ruben Simonov Theater. In 1990, a promising newcomer was offered to go to the Vakhtangov Theater.
It is hardly possible to list all the vivid roles that the actor played on the stage. One cannot fail to note his landowner Smirnov in Medved, the Marquis Ricardo in The Dog in the Hay, the Duke of Cornwall in King Lear, Prince Golitsyn in the Royal Hunt, Ishmael in Princess Turandot, and the military commander Pavzikla in Amphitrione.
Former colleagues speak of Koznov with warmth. Alexander is remembered as an enthusiastic, kind, sensitive person. He was responsible for each of his roles, tried to breathe life into his characters.
The conquest of cinema
Actor Alexander Koznov gained fame thanks to the cinema. He first hit the set in 1987. The young man made his debut in the film "Choice" by Vladimir Naumov. Alexander did a great job with the role of Soviet officer Ilya Ramzin.
Koznov's debut was successful, and other directors drew attention to him. In 1989, Sergei Tarasov offered a novice actor a key role in his film "The Adventures of Quentin Dorward, the arrow of the royal guard." A graduate of the Schukin School created a vivid image. The noble Scot Dorward in his performance turned into the embodiment of the ideal of chivalry. The film was a great success with the audience, and Alexander woke up famous.
A year later, all the same Tarasov suggested that Alexander embody the image of the protagonist in his new painting “Knight's Castle”. The character of the actor was the brave warrior Vseslav, who lived in the 14th century. One cannot but note the key role of Koznov in the film “Price of Treasures”. Events unfold in southern Africa in 1901. Immigrants from Europe are fighting for the independence of the republics they created. They are joined by volunteers from around the world. Including the officer of the Russian fleet Pavel, whose image was embodied by Alexander. The hero is forced to search for the treasures that the Portuguese pirates hid.
What else to see
In the second half of the 90s, films with Alexander Koznov practically did not come out. The creator of the images of noble heroes could not force himself to switch to the roles of criminal authorities, who were mainly offered to him. In this difficult period, the actor focused on his work in the theater.
At the beginning of the new millennium, Alexander appeared in several series, including The Line of Defense and Lawyer. Then he embodied the image of Major General of the FSB Andrei in the film "Countdown". Small roles were assigned to him in the television projects Under the Big Dipper and Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
