Zhizhikin Igor Vitalievich is a brutal man, a talented actor and producer. He is called the "Russian Rambo" and the "king of fighters." But after all this formidable appearance hides a good Russian soul. Want to know where he grew up and studied? How did our compatriot get to Hollywood? Now we will talk about it.
Biography: childhood and youth
Zhizhikin Igor Vitalyevich was born in 1965 (October 8) in Moscow. The father and mother of our hero are in no way connected with the acting profession.
From an early age, Igor showed interest in art. He liked to draw, dance and parody the stars of the Soviet stage. Watching him from the side was fun.
In 1972, the boy went to first grade. Teachers have always praised him for his craving for knowledge and active participation in the life of the class. When Igor was 9 years old, his parents enrolled his son in the athletics section. The boy was happy to attend classes. Coaches predicted a bright future for him.
Student
By the time we received the school certificate, our hero already knew where he would continue his studies. His choice fell on the College of Communications. Podbelsky. The guy easily coped with the entrance exams. In 1982, he graduated from college. What next? Igor Zhizhikin was taken into the Soviet army. The guy quickly joined the team. One day he was appointed foreman of a sports company.
Once in their military unit with circus artists arrived. Igor made friends with these guys. He also wanted to perform in the arena, performing various tricks.
Returning to the "citizen", the guy submitted documents to the Moscow Regional Institute of Physical Culture. The competition was great. But Igor Zhizhikin managed to get around dozens of strong guys. As a result, he was enrolled in college. Zhizhikin was one of the best students.
Work in the circus
At the 2nd year, the guy got a job in the capital's circus. At first, he did not participate in the rooms, but merely helped to drag heavy loads and scenery. After some time, the place of an air acrobat was freed up in the circus. Igor expressed a desire to try himself in this matter. The heads of the institution went to meet him. Our hero in a short time managed to build a brilliant circus career. He devoted a lot of time to rehearsals and sports training. Every day his muscles became stronger and more prominent.
In 1989, Igor Zhizhikin, as part of a circus team, went on a tour of the United States. Russian artists have prepared many interesting numbers for overseas viewers. Our hero first saw America and immediately fell in love with this country. He liked skyscrapers with mirrored facades, vibrant advertising signs and smiling people. At some point, Igor decided to stay there.
Life in the USA
He rented a small apartment in Los Angeles. Accumulations quickly ended. Zhizhikin urgently had to look for work. The guy had problems with English. Igor knew only a few expressions: "How much does it cost", "Good afternoon", "How to get there." Therefore, there was no question of working in a reputable company. The Russian guy was a bartender, a janitor, a lawn mower and a bouncer in a nightclub.
Over time, he mastered the language and got used to the local climate. In 1990, the producers of the musical Enter the Night noticed him. They needed a strong young man to perform circus support. Our hero came up in all respects. Igor agreed to cooperate with them. Soon he began to perform in the troupe. Once he was approved for the main male role in the play "Samson and Delilah."
Zhizhikin Igor Vitalievich: filmography
A brutal and strong young man first appeared on the screens in 1999. He got a small role in the American film "Dark Star and Arsen." Igor Zhizhikin coped with his task perfectly.
At the moment, the actor has over 20 roles in foreign films ("Indiana Jones", "Black Mark", "Sledgehammer"). And this is not the limit.
If you think that Igor Vitalievich Zhizhikin works only with American directors, then you are greatly mistaken. He regularly starred in Russian films. For example, in 2004, Igor appeared in the series "Special Forces in Russian-3." The image he created was remembered and loved by the audience. He also starred in such films as “8 First Dates”, “Wii”, “Good Weather” and others.
Zhizhikin Igor Vitalievich: personal life
A famous actor and athlete officially formalized the relationship three times. His first marriage was fictitious. Igor needed to get an American visa. To speed up this process, he married a girl with US citizenship. After obtaining a visa, a divorce took place.
The second time Zhizhikin married for love. The chosen one of “Russian Rambo” was his musical partner - a charming American. The couple lived together for several years. Then followed a divorce.
Not long was a bachelor Zhizhikin Igor Vitalievich. His wife (already the third in a row) surrounded him with care and attention. Who is she? This is a Russian girl Natalia living in the USA. Their marriage lasted 8 years. At some point, they realized that they had become strangers to each other.
Now Zhizhikin is dating a young beauty named Lilia. Unfortunately, her last name and occupation were not disclosed.
Finally
Now you know where I was born, studied and how Igor Vitalievich Zhizhikin ended up in America. He made a certain contribution to the development of world cinema. We wish him success in his work and victories on the personal front!