“Year of the Golden Fish”, “Orange Love”, “Its Children”, “East-West”, “Unconquered”, “Major”, “Summer of the Wolves” - films and series thanks to which the audience remembered Alexei Vertinsky. By the age of 61, a talented actor managed to star in more than fifty film and television projects. Mostly Alexei gets comedic roles, which completely suits him. What is the story of the star?
Vertinsky Alexey: family, childhood
The master of comedy roles was born in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, it happened in January 1956. Many people wonder whether Alexei Vertinsky is related to the famous Vertinsky dynasty. The actor himself claims that there is certainly some kindred relationship. In the past, his own aunt maintained relations with the daughters of the artist Alexander Vertinsky.
Alex was born in a large family, he has a brother and two sisters. The professional activities of his father and mother were not related to the world of dramatic art. The family did not live well, Alexei, the youngest child, was forced to carry the things of older children. In his interviews, Vertinsky often jokes that in his time, love for beautiful clothes made him fame.
Adolescence
Interest in the acting profession Vertinsky Alexey demonstrated in childhood. In school, he actively played in amateur performances. After graduation, the young man joined the creative team of the Sumy Shchepkin Theater. No one believed that he would succeed in this field. This was largely due to the extravagant appearance of a novice actor. Naughty hair, deep-set eyes, long nose - Alex treated his “shortcomings” with humor.
At the Shchepkin Theater, Vertinsky did not last long. The young man was drafted into the army, and then he became a student at the Moscow Circus and Variety School. In those years, he did not care what kind of educational institution to graduate from; Alexey simply wanted to get a diploma. However, later the actor realized that he was lucky to get an excellent education.
Search for yourself
Alexei Vertinsky became a graduate of the circus and pop school in 1980. For about three years, the young man devoted service to the Novosibirsk Circus. He achieved certain successes as an conversational genre artist, traveled all over Siberia with his troupe. Spectators were delighted with his tandem with Mikhail Kuznetsov.
Further Alexei spent some time in Nakhodka, acting as head of the House of Culture of Sailors. Then came the crisis of the 90s, which adversely affected the career of many artists. Vertinsky also had a hard time during these years. He replaced several theaters, moonlighting as a watchman, seller, and orderly. Sometimes it seemed to him that life was over, Alexei even began to abuse alcohol.
Theatre
In 1997, actor Alexei Vertinsky joined the team of the Young Theater, then began to collaborate with the Bravo Theater. His life was gradually improving, bad habits remained in the past.
“Blue Car”, “Uncle Vanya”, “Napoleon and Josephine” - sensational productions with his participation. Alexey was also involved in the operettas Charlie's Aunt, Maritsa.
First roles
From the biography of Alexei Vertinsky, it follows that for the first time he got on the set in 1980. The actor made his debut in the military drama "Wedding Night", in which he got the supporting role. This was followed by a long break.
Vertinsky managed to return to the set only in 1999. He embodied the image of a policeman in the film "East-West." Further, the actor played Colonel Bizanza in "Unconquered", starred in the series "Private Police". In the television movie “Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro”, Dr. Bartolo became the character of Alexei. In "Friendly Family", he brilliantly coped with the role of Uncle Sigismund.
Further, the actor starred in films and series, a list of which is given below.
- The Ashes of the Phoenix.
- "Five Stars".
- "12 chairs".
- "Les plus Roma."
- “The Last Autumn Leaf” (short film).
- "The orange sky."
- "Star Holidays."
- “Break through!”
- "Bogdan-Zinoviy Khmelnitsky."
- "Return Faith."
- "Grandfather of my dreams 2".
- “Situation 202.”
- "Orange love."
- Indy.
- "When you are not waiting for her at all."
- "Year of the goldfish."
- "Former."
- "Your children."
"The Nine Lives of Nestor Makhno"
Of course, far from all films and series are mentioned above, in the creation of which Vertinsky took part. “Nine Lives of Nestor Makhno” is a multi-part historical film presented to the audience in 2007. The plot is borrowed from the eponymous work of Bulgaria and Smirnov. The picture, as the name suggests, tells about the life and deeds of the famous revolutionary anarchist.
In the historical drama Nine Lives of Nestor Makhno, Alexei got a small but bright role. He convincingly played General Wrangel.
What else to see
What other serials and films of Alexei Vertinsky deserve the attention of his fans? A list of film and television projects is provided below.
- "The Red Pearl of Love."
- "Hand for happiness."
- "Blessed."
- "A drop of light."
- "Only love".
- "House arrest".
- "Island of unnecessary people."
- "Cedar" pierces the sky. "
- "Pandora's Box".
- "Summer of the Wolves."
- "Rzhevsky against Napoleon."
- "Female doctor".
- "Odessa Mama".
- "Ticket for two."
- "Chief of Police."
- Major.
Of the relatively recent achievements of the star, it should be noted shooting in the TV series "All can be kings" and "Testament of the Princess."
Personal life
How is the personal life of Alexei Vertinsky? A talented actor entered into legal marriage four times. He divorced his first three wives quickly. Alexey found happiness in his fourth marriage. About his chosen one, Tatyana only knows that she has no relation to the world of cinema and theater.