Few Russian actors boast great recognition among the population. Looking at the posters on the streets of the city, it’s hard to say exactly who is shown on them. However, this does not apply to such actors as Alexander Polovtsev. His vivid roles and characteristic images are known to almost every Russian. Even if you have not seen a single picture with his participation, his good-natured face on the covers of magazines will seem familiar to you. How was the fate of this actor for decades?
Childhood and early biography of Alexander Polovtsev
St. Petersburg became the birthplace of the new star of the series Alexander Polovtsev on January 3, 1958. The boy spent the bulk of his childhood on Vasilievsky Island, where he actively spent leisure time in games with friends. Like most boys, his favorite pastimes were playing the war, shooting slingshots and having picnics in the fresh air. His mother was a classic "hardworking bee" working in a factory, but nevertheless wishing to give her child the very best. Therefore, after a hard working day, she always talked a lot with her son, taught him literacy and diligence. Her efforts were crowned with success. Alexander always talked about his mother only the best, memories of his childhood are not clouded for him. He often spoke with her about the future, discussed personal problems and shared the joy of victories and grief from defeat. Mom possessed a rare gift of comfort and strong-willed character, which gave her son a solid core.
Aspirations
The boy became one of the best students in the school, his photo on the board of honor did not change throughout all 10 years of schooling. In addition, Sasha was not known as a typical arrogant excellent student, and therefore his classmates respected and loved him. He helped friends in difficult situations, was ready to support a weak, albeit unfamiliar person. There are known stories in which Sasha advocated justice, receiving cuffs for it. The father of the future actor did not do much with him, since he was a captain of a long voyage. Separation from dad did not affect the character of a solid, but kind boy. His mother dreamed that his son would go to the Navy and connect his life with cadets. The boy himself at one time shared her plans, wanting to become a deep-sea diver. This desire was greatly influenced by popular films about Jacques Cousteau. The boy was delighted after each viewing a series about him. Until now, he remembers him as a fabulous part of his childhood.
Carier start
Back in school, Alexander Polovtsev became interested in the world of drama. He went to the theater club and realized that his profession could only be acting. He made great strides in any business he undertook. This was especially true of what he really loved. Parents, in spite of everything, supported the boy. After graduating from school, he decides to move on and tries to enter a theater university. However, this desire was unsuccessful. Year Sasha studies at a technical school with a marine focus, but does not leave a dream. The second time he manages to complete the task. His journey begins in the world of show business. After graduation, he goes to work at the Vremya Theater, where he will find many diverse roles. There are also offers to act in films, but because of employment, he rejects them.
The first work in the cinema
Only at the beginning of 1989 did Polovtsev manage to penetrate the world of cinema. Sergei Ovcharov invites him to his mini-series on Saltykov-Shchedrin, so that the actor has the opportunity to star with such eminent stars as Tabakov, Bykov and Kryuchkova. After that, Yuri Mamin invites Alexander to his comedy "Whiskers", which tells about the emergence of the Pushkinist society. They really began to notice him after working in the drama "Viva-Castro", where the actor Alexander Polovtsev proved to be a real talent.
Major role
The cult series for Polovtsev was “Streets of Broken Lights”. He did not expect such success, just at that moment he had no projects. The series became so popular that the nicknames of many heroes became proper names for the majority of the population. Of course, the excitement created an opportunity for filming the continuation of the "Cop Epic" in the form of "Deadly Force" and "New Adventures of the Cops." The role of Major Solovets forever secured the glory of a comedian.
Popularity
After this rise, a recession naturally followed, expressed in the absence of roles until the early 2000s. Then everything changed the role in the film "Own" and "The death of the empire." Alexander Polovtsev, whose filmography was adorned with work with Meskhiev in The Princess and the Pauper, as well as in the film Cook, is becoming more and more famous. With great emotions, the actor recalls the work in the series "Saboteur", where he was once again able to prove himself in his field. In addition, he played Ilyusha in "Features of National Politics", dad in "Tumbler" and the foreman in "Debt". Participation in the military film "Leningrad" was highly praised by critics. This work became the pride of Alexander. For filming, he had to travel across the country, torn between films. But Alexander Polovtsev always believed that difficulties bring only good experience and the ability to feed relatives.
Modern roles
Currently, the last roles of Alexander are the heroes of such films as “Diamond Arm-2” and “Jungle”. From the series it is worth highlighting the "Eighties" and "Ice." The role of the admiral of the Russian army should go to the actor in the series "Sherlock Holmes". So, Alexander Polovtsev, whose photo can be seen in recent issues of magazines, laughing, remarks that he always had a uniform, because his mother used to say that in childhood.
Alexander officially received the recognition of the film actors guild in 2010, when he became an Honored Artist. His acquaintances and friends said that this should have happened much earlier, and it is not clear why it took so long to present the awards to this talented actor.
Personal life
Actor Alexander Polovtsev, whose personal life has repeatedly been subjected to general public discussion, has little to hide about his family. Julia Sobolevskaya was Alexander's wife for 25 years. They met at a time when he was just starting to play in the theater. This happened at the play “The Car”. At first, the lovers hid their relationship, as it was considered not very good form to start novels during work. Julia was a theatrical student, so she understood that for the sake of this love she would have to sacrifice one of their careers. But a way out of the situation was found quickly: Julia repeatedly played in the same films with Alexander, and directly to his wife. Their creative union was loved by many directors and viewers. In 1991, the couple had a son, who was named Stepan. From early childhood, the boy began acting in episodic roles, for example, in the film “Tsarevich Aleksey”. But later, the boy noted that he did not plan to follow in the footsteps of his parents, since he was closer to auto mechanics and races.
Divorce
Together with his wife and son, Alexander Polovtsev appeared in an advertisement for the juice “My Family”. Millions of Russian viewers said this was their favorite commercial. However, not so long ago it became known about the divorce of Alexander and Julia. The reasons for it are still unknown, as the actor refuses to speak on this topic. Alexander Polovtsev, whose family has always been in the first place, explains everything by the fact that in recent times they began to arise too many contradictions. The complexity of the characters of both spouses and Alexander’s busyness on the set robbed the couple of harmony. Their son is already 22 years old. He is very upset by the deteriorating climate in the family, but consoles himself with the fact that his parents remained in friendly relations.
Recently, at the opening of the Russian Film Festival, Alexander was seen with a gorgeous young blonde. It turned out that this is the namesake of the actor who is currently living with him.
Alexander Polovtsev, whose filmography is worthy of respect, is, among other things, also a person with a calm character. Friends characterize him as a restrained and noble man, trying always and in everything to act according to conscience.
Alexander is one of the personalities of Russian cinema that is really worthy of attention. His easy approach to life, a sparkling sense of humor, combined with great industriousness made him famous not only in a narrow theatrical circle, but throughout the country. Polovtsev is a true example of how a person with unprecedented tenacity can achieve what he wants in a fairly short time, becoming a real hero of his time.