Ivan Kolesnikov is a native of a famous family who managed not to stay in the shadow of his parents. For the first time, the actor made himself known thanks to the rating series "Poor Nastya", in which he embodied the image of Sergei Pisarev. “Anna Karenina”, “Sofia”, “Institute of Noble Maidens”, “Engagement Ring”, “Witching Love”, “Students” are other popular television projects with his participation. What can be told about the young man besides this?
Ivan Kolesnikov: family, childhood
The actor, who became famous thanks to the series "Poor Nastya", was born in Moscow, it happened in March 1983. The family in which Ivan Kolesnikov was born can hardly be called ordinary. The boy’s father was the famous actor Sergey Kolesnikov, and his mother was the famous fashion designer Maria Velikanova in the capital.
Ivan grew up an active and agile child, his hobbies were constantly changing. The boy was engaged in horse riding, shooting, went on camping trips. He often had to visit his father’s performances, so Kolesnikov Jr. did not remain indifferent to the world of dramatic art. For some time he was engaged in a theatrical studio, and played his first film role at the age of eight. Ivan made his debut in the film "Oh, you geese …", which was released in 1991.
Study, theater
By the time he graduated, Ivan Kolesnikov had already decided on the choice of a profession. The talented young man continued his education within the walls of the Shchukin school, where he managed to do the first attempt. In his student years, a promising young man managed to take part in several productions of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater. For example, he played a vivid role in the play "Eternity and Another Year", which was a great success with the audience.
Kolesnikov successfully graduated from the Schukin School, and soon after that he was drafted into the army. Ivan had a chance to serve in the troupe of the Theater of the Russian Army. When the young man repaid his homeland, he was gladly accepted into the Moscow City Council Theater. “Cyrano de Bergerac”, “Errors of One Night” - sensational productions with his participation.
Films and TV shows
Ivan Kolesnikov is an actor who did not have to vegetate for a long time in obscurity. Already in 2003, the young man got the first fans, this was due to his appearance in the series "Poor Nastya." Sergey Pisarev, the image of which the young man embodied in this television project, is a negative character. This does not bother the actor at all, as he is convinced that playing bad guys is more interesting than playing good ones.
Thanks to “Poor Nastya, ” Kolesnikov became a sought-after actor. “Don't Forget”, “Students”, “Swordsman”, “Bodyguard”, “Eclipse” - films and series with his participation came out one after another. The television project “The Engagement Ring”, in which Ivan played Malakhitov for four years, was a great success.
Kolesnikov is an actor who is more likely to star in TV shows than in a big movie. “Institute of Noble Maidens”, “Witching Love”, “Marusya”, “Three Stars” - in all these “soap operas” he got bright roles. Of the recent achievements of Ivan, one cannot fail to single out shooting in Anna Karenina. In this television project, he brilliantly played Steve Oblonsky. The historical series “Sofia” also pleased the audience, in which the actor got the small but memorable role of Yuri.
