The actor, who starred in 36 films, was born in the city of Kalinin on September 16, 1938. Despite his significant track record, Valery did not include things that were ordinary for the stars. There was no praise, respect, fame and recognition. True, up to a point. For a wide range of people, he became famous thanks to one significant film.
“Shadows disappear at noon” (1971) - this is the visiting card of Valery Gataev. It was this film, after being shown on television, that elevated it to the podium of fame. Then 4 more films followed in the life of the actor, but they no longer brought such a response from the audience.
Theatrical activity
Biography of Valery Gataev as an actor began in the drama theater of the city of Ulyanovsk. After that, he played in more than thirty performances in his native city. Colleagues admired his acting game with admiration.
In 1971, Gataev received an invitation to the Leningrad Theater, which he accepts with pleasure. And after 6 years he moved to Moscow to work at the Moscow Art Theater. In this theater, he occupied a leading role, not a single prime minister could do without his participation.
1986 was a significant year for Valery Gataev - he was recognized as People's Artist of the RSFSR. Further, after 13 years, he was awarded the Order of Friendship.
Films
Since the 1960s, the actor begins to participate in the filming. But 11 years passed before the film in which he was shot flew all over the country and gathered admiring reviews. We are talking about the sensational picture “Shadows disappear at noon”, where Valery Gataev appeared in front of the audience as Frol. In addition to this film, in the career of Gataev can also be identified:
- The Last Escape (1980), where Valery played the godfather.
- “Without Limitation” (1986), Captain Dementiev.
- “His Battalion” (1989), General.
- “One Chance for Two” (1998).
Gataev could not take on the role of Frol
Having several films behind him, Valery with full confidence puts forward his candidacy for the role of Frol Kurganov. But the art council had no desire to take Valery Gataev for this role, since they did not notice any potential in it on samples. However, the filmmakers were able to convince the board members. The director's group believed in Gataev so much that she was ready to re-shoot the tape at her own expense in the event of his failed play.
Personal life
In his first marriage, Valery entered into a girl named Lyudmila. The spouses have a son, who was named Artyom. Valery was a faithful husband, even his friends noted this and made fun of them without a joke.
However, in 1980, the personal life of Valery Gataev undergoes serious changes. A new employee appeared in the theater. Her name was Olga. Gataev could not restrain his feelings for her, even despite the fact that their age difference was 24 years. Olga Dubovitskaya was not embarrassed either, it turned out that love was mutual. Valery divorces his wife. Then he was invited to the Moscow Art Theater, and he and Olya set off for Moscow. Two years passed, and Olga gave birth to twins Gataeva - Tanya and Masha. The family was provided with a three-room apartment in Sokolniki.
