When Viktor Zozulin graduated from the Schukin School, seven Moscow theaters tried to get him right away. He preferred the Vakhtangov Theater, with which he collaborated for many years. In the movie, the actor has been acting since 1965, played over 30 roles. Due to his state of health, Viktor Viktorovich recently had to leave his favorite work, but his name was not forgotten.
Victor Zozulin: the beginning of the way
The date of birth of the actor is October 10, 1944. The place where Viktor Zozulin was born remains a mystery. The boy grew up in the difficult post-war years, but his childhood was happy. Participation in amateur performances helped Vita to decide on the choice of a profession.
Zozulin graduated with honors from the Schukin School (course of A. I. Borisov). The aspiring actor drew attention to his talent thanks to graduation performances. He played the main roles in the productions of Piggy Bank, The Eve, and Look Back in Anger. Several metropolitan theaters fought for Victor, but he preferred to accept the offer of the leadership of the Vakhtangov Theater.
Theatre
Since 1966, Viktor Zozulin - actor of the Vakhtangov Theater. He played his first significant role in the play “Princess Turandot”. Victor played the main and secondary heroes in the productions listed below.
- "Moron".
- "Little tragedies."
- "Irkutsk history."
- "Dion."
- "Conarmia."
- "For every sage, quite simple."
- "Anthony and Cleopatra."
- "Choice."
- "From the life of a business woman."
- "Richard the Third."
- "Great magic."
- "Tradesman in the nobility."
- Mystery Buff.
- "Be healthy".
- "Buyer of children."
- "Three ages of Casanova."
- "Brest Peace."
- "Business".
- "You are our sovereign, father."
- “The marriage of Balzaminov.”
- “Guilty without guilt.”
- The Queen of Spades.
- Lefty.
- "Royal hunting."
- "Marina".
- "Demons."
The important role in the fate of the artist Zozulin was played by the directors P.N. Fomenko, Yu.P. Lyubimov, E.R. Simonov. These people helped him reveal himself as an actor. The actor was lucky to collaborate with other luminaries of the Vakhtangov Theater.
Best of all, Victor was given the roles of heroes-neurasthenics. Explosive, temperamental and not deprived of a sense of humor, he played very convincingly.
Movies and TV shows
The biography and personal life of actor Viktor Zozulin are of interest not only to fans of the famous theater. The graduate of the Shchukinsky school achieved certain successes in the world of cinema. Victor made his debut in 1965 in the comedy film Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures. His hero was the brilliant radio engineer Kostya, whom Oak turned to for help, wanting to pass exams.
The actor has repeatedly participated in the filming of the popular program “Zucchini“ 13 Chairs ”. His character was pan Andrzej. Zozulin played a bright role in the sports drama “Long-Range Running Tactics”. The film is dedicated to the feat of the doctor Ivan Rusak, who was considered one of the best domestic runners. During World War II, this man diverted a fascist group from the partisan camp.
In the military drama “Battle for Moscow,” Victor got the role of the famous Soviet tank commander Katukov. He also brilliantly played the director of the research institute in the comedy "Prokhindiada, or Running in Place."
Viktor Zozulin has a large number of vivid roles in film performances. For example, he embodied the image of Kurchaev in the production of “For every sage is quite simplicity”, played Prokuley in “Anthony and Cleopatra”, Retcliffe in “Richard the Third”.
New century
In the new century, Viktor Viktorovich starred mainly in television series. The new fans brought him the role of Vladimir Brusnikin in the crime tape "The Return of Mukhtar." His hero is present in the four seasons of the series, as the audience sincerely loved him. He also embodied the image of Victor Sviridov in the t / s “Institute of Noble Maidens”.
“River House”, released in 2014, is the latest TV show with his participation at the moment. The actor embodied the image of a client of Inessa's salon.
Refuse from work in recent years, Victor makes the state of health. He also practically stopped playing in the theater. It is possible that a talented artist will return to work.
Filmography
What other film and television projects did actor Viktor Zozulin play in?
- "The month of May".
- "I loved you…".
- "Solaris".
- The King Deer.
- "A thousand souls."
- "The very last day."
- "This we did not pass."
- "Conarmia."
- "Man with a gun."
- "Moron".
- "Great magic."
- "Casket of Maria Medici."
- "Extraordinary circumstances."
- "Worrying Sunday."
- "Artist from Gribov."
- "That is life".
- "Puppeteers."
The actor also played in a number of short films, for example, played the role of Bones in "Obsession".
Behind the scenes
Very little is known about the offscreen life of the actor. This is due to his reluctance to communicate with the press, the refusal to interview. Therefore, there is no information about children, the wife of actor Viktor Zozulin. He is convinced that fans should be interested only in the creative success of the artist.
Besides
Over the years, Viktor Viktorovich worked on the radio, and also worked as a reader in sound recordings. He had a chance to visit the leading radio station "Youth". Zozulin was involved in many issues of the program “Theater at the microphone”. He is also one of the founders of the literary and entertainment programs of the radio station Nadezhda.
The actor is the owner of an honorary award of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This award was presented to him for a reading cycle of works "Count Orlov - the genius of investigation." In addition, Zozulin recorded many audio books, say, “Antonov apples” by Bunin, “A Lady with a Dog” by Chekhov, “A Date. Poem in prose "Turgenev.
Unlike many of his colleagues, Viktor Viktorovich practically did not dub. This type of activity did not cause much interest in the actor. However, he still worked on a number of paintings. For example, you can recall the film "Let's Love."