Victor Avilov is a talented actor, whose existence the audience learned through the drama “Prisoner of If Castle”. In this mini-series, he reincarnated as the unfortunate Earl of Monte Cristo, who returns from the dead in order to pay off enemies. The image of the famous avenger Edmond Dantes in his performance turned out to be bright and mystical. Since then, Victor has gained a reputation as an actor playing characters over which rock dominates. What else can you tell about him?
Victor Avilov: the beginning of the road
The performer of the role of Count Monte Cristo was born in Moscow, there was a joyful event in August 1953. Viktor Avilov was born into a family of workers, among his relatives there were no movie stars. As a child, Vitya could not have imagined that he would connect his life with the acting profession. He grew up a terrible bully, constantly upset his mother and father with his antics. The guy did not like to study, so he often missed school lessons.
After graduation, Viktor Avilov entered the Moscow Industrial College, then he was drafted into the army. During the service, the young man learned to drive a car, got a license. When the debt was paid to the state, the young man began to search for his life mission. He changed several jobs, managed to work as a driver, editor, adjuster, seller. Nothing carried him seriously.
Theatre
Victor Avilov might not have become an actor if his friend Valery Belekovich had not pushed him to this decision. This man dreamed of creating a theater, his passion was transmitted to the future performer of the role of Count Monte Cristo. As a result, the Studio Theater in the South-West was formed, to the troupe of which Viktor Vasilyevich joined.
Victor Avilov is an actor who later started acting in films. For the first time, he managed to attract public interest through theatrical roles. For Belyakovich, the novice artist became a kind of calling card, he actively exploited his unusual appearance. “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, “Moliere”, “At the Bottom” - Avilov was involved in many performances that took place on the stage of the Theater in the Southwest. In different years, he created the images of Caligula, Woland, Khlestakov, Hamlet.
Especially the actor liked to participate in ambiguous productions, it was thanks to his perseverance that the performances “What happened in the zoo” and “Rhinos” were presented at the audience court. Victor always categorically opposed the division of roles into main and secondary. He put his soul into each of his hero.
Film career
When did he first appear on the set Victor Avilov? His biography indicates that this happened in 1987. The actor made his debut in the musical "On the Grass Barefoot", played a cameo role. Then he played Platon Andreevich in the mystical drama "Mr. Decorator", embodied the image of the French reporter Frank in the mini-series "The Big Game".
The fame came to the artist thanks to the drama "Prisoner of If Castle". Bright appearance and talent are qualities due to which Avilov got the main role in this picture. Count Monte Cristo in his performance turned out to be mysterious, restrained and aristocratic. The actor did not try to imitate Jean Marais, who played Edmond Dantes before him, he managed to create a unique image.
Thanks to “Prisoner of If Castle” Viktor Avilov became a popular actor, whose photo can be seen in the article. “Civil bet”, “Love for one's neighbor”, “Safari-6”, “Masquerade”, “Dancing ghosts”, “Palmist”, “Petersburg secrets” - he starred in all these films and TV shows. The television project “The Musketeers 20 Years Later” deserves special mention, in which Victor played the role of Mordaunt. The son of Milady, trying to take revenge on the killers of her mother, Avilov played great. The character's eyes literally burned with hatred for the musketeers.
Personal life
Victor got married three times. He considered marrying his first wife Larisa a mistake of youth, this union did not last long. The second wife, Galina, also an actress, gave birth to Avilova two daughters. After several years of marriage, he divorced her, which he later regretted.
The star of the "Prisoner of If Castle" met with his third wife in Odessa. Victor starred in the next film, and Tatyana acted as assistant director. The girl was married to a sailor who practically did not appear at home. It was not difficult for the actor to convince her to get a divorce.
