Vladimir Tolokonnikov, whose filmography includes more than 65 films and series, became famous after the film adaptation of M. A. Bulgakov’s brilliant work “Dog Heart”. The actor fell not just fame - it was fame. A lot of people watched the film several times. And, of course, he was dismantled for quotes.
Sole of company
The actor from Alma-Ata woke up famous. Glory fell upon him at the age of 45. The film was released in 1988, and Vladimir Tolokonnikov was born in 1943, in the city of Alma-Ata. The boy grew up in an incomplete family - his mother gave birth to him from a soldier who was recovering after being injured in this city. And although the woman raised her son alone, she never spoke badly about her father.
The talented and mischievous little boy decided to become an artist at school - he constantly made everyone laugh, copied the teachers, until one of them advised Volodya to show his talents on stage. The head of the drama club, Mikhail Azovsky, examined acting talent in a tomboy, and his eye was trained - his students were Lev Prygunov and Vadim Abdrashitov.
Persistent and persistent
Vladimir Tolokonnikov was a gifted boy: he drew well and at one time even wanted to become an artist, but the stage captivated him forever. In his hometown, to which the famous actor remained faithful, he managed to work on television before the army, participating in the studio of Yu. B. Pomerantsev, and also went on stage (though in the crowd) of one of the largest churches of Kazakhstan's Melpomene - Russian Drama Theater named after M. Yu. Lermontov. For three years, a talented young man tried to enter the theater universities of Moscow, but to no avail. As it turned out later, he was not taken because of his characteristic appearance: they say, he will become an actor of one role. And what's wrong with such an epochal role as Sharikov, even if it were the only one? And she is not the only one on the track record of the actor.
Certified actor
In the army, which Vladimir Tolokonnikov is very grateful for the excellent school of courage and discipline, he happened to serve in missile units in Germany. And all the time he participated in amateur performances. After serving in the Armed Forces, there was another attempt to enter the university of Moscow, which indicates fidelity to the chosen business, and then followed by admission to the Yaroslavl Theater School, after which Vladimir Tolokonnikov enters his favorite theater. Lermontov in his native Alma-Ata. He is faithful to this theater now.
In the hundred best
The acting career developed progressively, but very successfully - from the role of Leshoy in "Vasilisa the Beautiful" to Luke in the play "At the Bottom". But the actor dreamed of a movie, knowing that he could reveal his talent there even more. And he revealed, and how! The film "Heart of a Dog" was shown in 32 countries with always unchanged success - world fame came to V. A. Tolokonnikov. Of course, the entire cast of the film is brilliant: Boris Plotnikov is magnificent in the role of Bormental, and
Professor Preobrazhensky is not in the last place in the creative biography of Evgeny Evstigneev. And the fact that an unknown actor is no worse than the "aces of the profession" played by Sharikov, deserves only admiration. But
Nikolai Karachentsov and Andrei Zharkov tried this role. Much has been written about this role, as well as the film as a whole, and it is appreciated - it has been included in the hundred best films of all time.
Unfairly slandered
After this picture, the actor Vladimir Tolokonnikov for some time disappears from sight, and this gave the right to “borozopischiki” to mix it with dirt. And Vladimir Alekseevich lived in his beloved city, built a house, raised two sons and played on the stage of his beloved theater. And the roles were very good - both Quasimodo in the Notre-Dame de Paris, and the Balls in Canine Heart. This performance was staged hundreds of times, and Poligraf Poligrafovich is there as brilliant, but somewhat different - the artist is very demanding on himself and is constantly working on improving the roles he has already played.
Universal favorite
At one time, V. A. Tolokonnikov was not very famous in his native Kazakhstan; popularity came after the series “Crossroads”. There were programs on local television - “In the kitchen with Tolokonnikov” and “Tolobayki”. In the last television project, together with actor G. Balaev, Vladimir Tolokonnikov seemed to be repeating The Town with Oleinikov and Stoyanov. Vladimir Alekseevich, who himself came up with costumes and scripts, consoled himself by the fact that his Russian colleagues “slammed” the project from Benny Hill. Now V.A. Tolokonnikov is a cult figure in Kazakhstan, and everyone knows him, and they are allowed to go to the Medeu ice rink (now Medeu) for free.
Happy man
And the actor is not offended by the roles in the movie, among them there are simply good and brilliant. For example, Filomeev in the 1990 film "Cloud Paradise" (the film has collected many international awards) or Kozlevich in the 1993 film "Dreams of an Idiot." The actor plays great even in failed films, and the press notes. The role of Hottabych stands apart. In general, a popular Kazakh actor starred in Russia. In 2009, by decree of the President, Vladimir Tolokonnikov (photo attached) was awarded the Order of Friendship. Vladimir Alekseevich loves roses. When he’s not on the set in Russia, he loves to go to his rose garden with a cup of coffee in the morning. “Hello, roses!” Says the talented and sought-after actor. “Hello, man!” The flowers answer him. So Vladimir Tolokonnikov himself, who considers himself a happy person, talks about his morning communication with flowers.