Igor Shmakov is a Russian film and theater actor. He was born in 1985 (September 9) in Lipetsk. Comes from the family of Elena and Igor Shmakovs. In 2007, he was educated at the Higher Theater School of B.V. Schukin.
Biography and career
Actor Igor Shmakov during his studies played in the play “The Green Bird” based on the play of the same name by Carlo Gozzi. Performed the role of Renzo. He also participated in the production of "Uncle Mystery." This performance was created on the basis of the vaudeville by D. T. Lensky. In it, the actor played the role of the servant of Jacques. He refused to embody the image of Chatsky in the production of "Woe from Wit."
In the student period of his life, he played several secondary and episodic roles in films and series. After completing his studies, Igor Shmakov joined the team of the Moscow theater of Satire. His debut was the role in the production of "The Black Bridle of the White Mare" by J. Sherling. Successfully worked on the play "Libertine" and other projects from the repertoire.
The last work on the stage was the image of Muarron from the production of Moliere. In 2008, the actor played one of his main roles in the movie. He reincarnated as Gleb Lobov - a medical student from the television series "I am flying." The actor managed to give his character charm, despite a number of negative traits of his character. He participated in the work on two detective series.
In 2009, he played the role of Lieutenant Gordeev in the movie Platinum. In 2010, he got the main role in the historical and fantastic film “Fog”. He played Sergeant Silantyev. He embodied the image of cadet Gosha in the film "Burnt by the Sun 2" by Nikita Mikhalkov.
Theatrical work
Igor Shmakov played on stage. He performed at the
Lipetsk Drama Theater of Tolstoy. He embodied the image of a fireman in the production of "My Cute Sisters." It was remembered as a beast from the performance “Finist - Clear Falcon”. Appeared as Schwartz in The Princess and the Pea. He played the archer in the Princess Frog. Participated as a Dummy in the March Hare Show.
It was remembered by the audience as a brother Fidelity from the production of "The Cabal of the Holy." As a vocalist of folk scenes appeared in “The Marriage of Balzaminov”. He embodied the image of a madman in the play “On the Strangeness of Love”.
Collaborated with the Vakhtangov Theater. On this stage, he played an officer of the Dragoon Regiment in the play "Mademoiselle Nitouche." Among his diploma productions are "The Green Bird" and "Uncle's Secret." In these performances, he accordingly played Renzo and the servant.
Filmography
In 2007, in the film “He, She, and Me,” Igor Shmakov successfully got accustomed to the image of a courier. In the film "Law and Order: Criminal Intent 2", Roman played. In the film "Admiral" he got the role of a soldier. In 2008, the film "Brothers-Detectives" played Ruslan Prigogine. In 2009, in the film "Hangers 2" appeared as Ermakov. In 2010, in the film "Boomerang from the Past," he played Roman. He also participated in the films: “On the Upper Maslovka”, “Thirty”, “Sea Soul”, “Robinson”, “Return to Proceedings”.
Personal life and the tragic ending
The wife of Igor Shmakov, Elena, gave birth to his son Ivan. In 2010, the actor was diagnosed with acute leukemia. The body succumbed to conservative treatment. Moscow doctors managed to achieve a stable remission. Relapse occurred in November. There was a need for a bone marrow transplant. Fans from all over the country helped find the right amount.
Igor was treated in a famous clinic in Germany. In February 2011, it was possible to find a donor 100% compatible with its cells. Bone marrow transplantation was performed in the spring. The operation was successful, but after a while a second relapse occurred. A difficult situation for doctors and the family came when it was necessary to make a decision on further actions.
In oncohematology, this rarely happens, the chances of recovery in this position are significantly reduced. Igor decided to re-transplant from another donor. He could not undergo the operation. The actor passed away in Munich. This happened on October 6, 2011. Igor was buried in Moscow at the Troekurovsky cemetery.