Actors Samoilovs (Vladimir and Alexander) made a significant contribution to the development of the domestic film industry. Father and son performed dozens of vivid and memorable roles. The article contains a biography of each of them. Enjoy your reading!
Samoilov Vladimir, actor: biography, childhood and youth
He was born on March 15, 1924 in the Ukrainian city of Odessa. The future artist was brought up in an ordinary family who lived from paycheck to paycheck.
Our hero grew up an active and smart child. He liked to run along the embankments, collect pebbles on the beach, admire the local landscapes.
At school, Vova studied well. He had no problems with humanitarian subjects, but the exact sciences were not easy. If the boy received a bad mark, he tried to fix it faster.
In 1941, he graduated from high school. However, admission to the university had to be postponed. After all, the war began. Vova could not stay away. He went to defend his homeland.
How did his further biography develop? Actor Vladimir Samoilov remained in the Soviet Army until they declared Victory. In 1945, the guy returned to his native Odessa, where he entered the theater university. Since childhood, he dreamed of an acting career. And even a terrible war could not change his plans. Samoilov was one of the best students on the course. Volodya never skipped lectures and classes. Teachers praised him for his hard work and determination.
Already in the 3rd year, our hero began to perform on the stage. He was equally good at both positive and negative roles.
Theatrical activity
Volodya received the long-awaited diploma. The talented guy did not have employment problems. He was accepted into the troupe of the theater of the Soviet Army (Odessa). He performed on the stage of this institution for almost 3 years. Then the young man went to Kemerovo. But he did not stay there long.
Vladimir Samoilov arrived in Gorky (now - Nizhny Novgorod). There, until 1968, he served in the regional theater. As part of the troupe, our hero traveled all over the USSR. In all cities, artists were escorted with applause.
After the benefits in Moscow and Leningrad, Volodya began to be invited to work the best theaters. Such attention flattered the young actor. In 1968, he finally moved to Moscow. First, Samoilov spoke on the stage of the theater. Mayakovsky. And in 1992 he moved to the Drama Theater. Gogol.
Filming
For the first time on the screens V. Samoilov appeared in 1959. Then he lived and worked in Gorky. He was invited to play the chairman of the collective farm in the tape "Unpaid Debt." The young artist agreed. I must say that he perfectly coped with the tasks set by the director.
In the period from 1960 to 1965, several paintings were released with the participation of Samoilov. He tried on various images - the secretary of the regional committee, professor, colonel and so on. In 1966, Vladimir Yakovlevich was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR.
Truly "starry" for him was the role of Nazar Duma in the film "The Wedding in the Robin" (1967). The image he created appealed to many Soviet citizens. In 1984, he received the title of People's Artist of the USSR. In the future, he was repeatedly awarded state prizes.
The incredible performance of Vladimir Samoilov amazed his friends and colleagues. Throughout his career, he played about 250 roles in theater and cinema. Even in the difficult 1990s, our hero did not sit without work. He continued to act in films, despite a significant reduction in fees. For him, the main thing was art, not money.
Personal life
Who was the wife of actor Samoilov? Now we will talk about it. Within the walls of the Gorky Regional Theater, Vladimir Yakovlevich met his love. His heart was won by the sweet and pretty girl Nadezhda. She was also an actress. Their relationship has developed rapidly. Lovers formalized relations in one of the Gorky registry offices.
For some time, the couple lived in Kemerovo. There they had a son, Alexander. Soon the family moved to Moscow. Unlike her husband, Nadezhda’s acting career was not so smooth. At first, the woman was engaged in household chores and raising her son. But soon she managed to get into the capital's theater and star in several films (in episodic roles).
For all 50 years of marriage, Vladimir and Nadezhda never quarreled and did not make claims to each other. They really were two halves of a single whole.
Death
Samoilov Vladimir Yakovlevich passed away on September 8, 1999. It happened right on stage, during the rehearsal of the play "King Lear". He found his last refuge at the Vagankovsky cemetery. In the same year, his beloved wife Nadezhda died. She simply could not live without her soulmate. She was buried next to her husband.
Alexander Samoilov (actor): biography, childhood
Born on October 29, 1952 in Kemerovo. Then the family moved to Moscow. His parents (actors Samoilov - Nadezhda and Vladimir) were often busy at work. The boy often remained with close relatives and neighbors.
As a teenager, Sasha began to show his character. He did not obey either teachers or parents. For a while he was even placed in a specialized boarding school. Leaving this institution, the guy slightly reduced his ardor.
Studying and working in the theater
Alexander still managed to get a certificate of secondary education. Then the guy successfully entered GITIS, where he studied until 1977. At various times, he worked in three theaters - them. Mayakovsky, them. Ostrovsky and the Moscow Art Theater. Gorky.
Filmography
Today A. Samoilov is a recognizable and beloved actor. In the creative piggy bank of our hero over 100 theatrical and film works. Below are his most striking and successful roles in films:
- “The son of the chairman” (1976) - Alexey Rusak.
- "Today or never" (1978) - a scientist.
- “Sicilian Defense” (1980) - Senior Lieutenant Panov.
- "High standard" (1983) - a caster.
- “Two Fates” (2002) - Butusov.
- “Twins” (2004) - Egor Shemyagin.
- “The Race for Happiness” (2006-2007) - Ilyich.
- Cruise (2009) - Matvey Lukin.
- “Medical examiners” (2010) - Leo Kolosnitsky.
- "Wild-2" (2011) - Colonel Strunin.
- “Search-2” (2013) - Taldykov.
Family status
Alexander Samoilov twice officially formalized relations in the registry office. The name of his first wife, as well as her surname and occupation were not disclosed. It is only known that she gave birth to an actor of three children.
For more than 14 years, our hero has been happy in his second marriage. His chosen one is an actress called Irina. Together they raise three sons.
Alexander Vladimirovich is already a grandfather. He has two grandchildren, whom he received from his first marriage. Isn't that happiness ?!
Dynasty successors
Actors Samoilov have long proved their professionalism and the presence of natural talent. Vladimir Yakovlevich forever inscribed himself in the history of Russian cinema. His son Alexander continued the work of his father. But few people know that the third generation of artists is already growing up in the family. Who is it about? Let's figure it out together.
It is possible that in the coming years, new actors Samoilovs will appear in the theater and on screens. Indeed, Alexander Vladimirovich and his wife Irina are growing up three sons: Arkady (6 years old), Konstantin (9 years old) and Volodya (11 years old). All of them are seriously passionate about acting. Alexander and Irina often take children to rehearsals and filming. Boys like to watch how art is created.
The eldest son, Volodya, starred in the series “Two Fates” with his father. He brilliantly played the grandson of one of the main characters - Faith. Even then, the boy promised himself that in the future he would enter a theater university.
