Actor Boris Plotnikov was remembered by most viewers thanks to the movie “Dog Heart”. In this picture of Vladimir Bortko, he convincingly portrayed Dr. Bormental, one of the central characters. “Cold summer of the fifty-third …”, “Ascension”, “The Tale of the Star Boy”, “Empire Under Attack”, “Everyone Has Their Own War”, “Mikhailo Lomonosov” are just some of the famous film and television projects with his participation. What is the story of the star?
Actor Boris Plotnikov: family, childhood
The performer of the role of Dr. Bormental was born in Nevyansk, it happened in April 1949. Actor Boris Plotnikov was born in a simple family. His father worked as a locksmith, and his mother worked as a process engineer. Boris was still very young when his parents decided to move to Novouralsk. In this city the childhood of the future celebrity passed.
Plotnikov decided on the choice of a profession far from immediately. Mom dreamed that her son would become a famous violinist. Boris attended a music school, but was not sure what he wanted to connect his life with music. He made an attempt to enter the Sverdlovsk Conservatory, but failed.
First successes
Actor Boris Plotnikov could become a violinist, but fate decreed otherwise. When the young man was refused admission to the Sverdlovsk Conservatory, he was not upset. Boris remembered that in his childhood he was fond of theater. On the first attempt, he managed to enter the Sverdlovsk Theater School. The young man was accepted to the course, the head of which was a talented teacher Yuri Zhigulsky.
It was Zhigulsky who convinced Plotnikov to join the creative team of the Sverdlovsk Youth Theater when the aspiring actor received a diploma. Boris began his journey to fame with the roles of fairy-tale characters, from time to time he played heroes of classical works. “Cherry Orchard”, “Invasion”, “Cunning and Love” - famous performances with his participation.
Bright debut
In 1976, Boris Plotnikov first appeared on the set. The biography of the actor contains information that he made his debut in the military drama Ascension. The film tells the story of two partisans who were captured by the enemy. The tape touches upon the eternal questions of cowardice and courage, fortitude and weakness.
Director Shepitko wished that the image of a key character was embodied by an artist who had not previously acted in films. He refused many stars who claimed the role, including Vladimir Vysotsky, Andrei Myagkov. The director immediately liked Boris. The master was not mistaken when he entrusted a difficult task to a beginner. The actor brilliantly played a courageous man who is ready to fight for his beliefs. After the release of the film, Plotnikov "woke up famous."
80s roles
Thanks to the drama "Ascent", actor Boris Plotnikov became a favorite of the public for many years. Biography, personal life - the audience wanted to know everything about their idol. The directors also drew attention to a promising newcomer. Film and television projects with the participation of Plotnikov began to go out one after another.
- "In the wolf’s wake."
- "Emelyan Pugachev."
- "On the eve of the premiere."
- "The Wild Hunt of King Stach."
- "Dulsineya Tobos."
- "Forest".
- “Two chapters from the family chronicle.”
- "Life of Berlioz."
- "The Tale of the Star Boy."
- "The understudy begins to act."
- "Jonah, or the Artist at Work."
- "The accusation."
- "Peter the Great".
- "Mikhailo Lomonosov."
- "Lermontov."
- "The time of the sons."
- "Days and years of Nikolai Batygin."
The actor brilliantly played the ingenious inventor Kuklin in “The First Meeting, The Last Meeting”, portrayed Starobogatov’s son in “Cold Summer of the Fifty-third …”, embodied the image of Verbrest in “Gobsek”.
"Dog's heart"
The talented actor Boris Plotnikov managed to attract the attention of spectators and directors again in 1988. Director Vladimir Bortko took on the adaptation of Bulgakov’s “Heart of a Dog”. In this picture, Boris got the role of Dr. Bormental, one of the central characters.
Plotnikov did an excellent job, and the tape took pride of place in the gold fund of Russian cinema.
Movies & TV Series 90s
During this period, domestic cinema experienced a crisis that influenced the fate of many actors. Plotnikov also became one of them, films and series with the participation of the Star of the “Dog Heart” began to be released much less frequently. However, from time to time, Boris, to the delight of fans, still appeared on the set.
- "Masha."
- "The Case of Sukhovo-Kobylin."
- "The game of death, or Outsider."
- "Shadows."
- "Walk on the scaffold."
- "Hermit".
- "Split".
- "A host of white princesses."
- "Countess Sheremetev."
- Griboedovsky Waltz.
- "Fall up."
New century
In the new century, Boris Plotnikov again managed to attract the attention of viewers and directors. The biography, the personal life of the star is still of interest to fans and journalists. What vivid roles did he play during this period?
In 2001, the series “Empire under attack” was presented to the audience. In this television project, the actor convincingly portrayed Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, the owner of impeccable manners. In 2006, Plotnikov accepted the invitation of director Natalia Bondarchuk and starred in her drama Pushkin. The last duel. " The audience was delighted with the image he created of the head of the gendarmes Leonty Dubelt.
It is impossible not to note the role of Don Luis, which the actor played in the comedy "Dulsineya Tobos." He played beautifully and charming adventurer in the film "The Incredible Bet." In the TV series “Fighters: The Last Fight, ” Lieutenant General Sergachev became the hero of Boris.
Personal life
Unfortunately, actor Boris Plotnikov very rarely agrees to an interview. Biography and family are topics that the star categorically refuses to discuss with strangers. Boris is ready to talk only about his work. Therefore, there is no information about whether the performer of the role of Dr. Bormental is married, whether there are children.
