On December 10, 1957, the famous theater and film actor of the Russian Federation Semen Mikhail Strugachev was born. The actor’s homeland is the village of Smidovich. Over time, with his mother, Semyon moved to Birobidzhan.
Family and childhood memories
The childhood of the actor was quite difficult. Father left the family when Semyon was still very young. At that time, the family had four children. The father went to another woman, leaving relatives without a livelihood. Semen Mikhailovich spent almost all his childhood in a boarding school; his mother was not able to provide and raise four children. But the actor recalls this period in his life with special warmth, emphasizing the fact that even in poverty he felt like a happy person.
Early years of creativity
In his youth, Strugachev Semyon Mikhailovich played in the school theater, also took an active part in amateur performances. Acting skills were obtained at the Pedagogical Institute of the Far Eastern Territory, which he graduated in 1979. The course was headed by the People's Artist of the USSR - Prisyazhnyuk Andrei Aleksandrovich, known for theater roles in such performances as “Kremlin Chimes” and “Man and Gentleman”. After graduation, fascinating work in the city of Vladivostok followed. There Semyon Mikhailovich worked in the drama theater of the Primorsky Territory.
Theatrical successes
For most viewers, Strugachev’s talent is always associated with comedy. So, for the first time he was seen in a theatrical production “The Extraordinary Adventures of TS and G.F. " famous and talented Russian director Kama Ginkas. In this performance, Semyon Mikhailovich combined an acting role with playing several musical instruments, setting the general atmosphere of the whole theatrical production. After such a bright debut, the growth in popularity and demand did not take long.
From 1980 to 1988, Strugachev took an active part in the work of the Gorky Academic Theater and the Drama Theater of the city of Kuibyshev, in the same Primorsky Territory. Over the past nine years, Semyon Mikhailovich has gained incomparable experience playing in performances such as Sixth Floor, Children of the Sun, and Richard the Third. At that time, his theatrical experience totals about one and a half hundred roles.
In 1988, the actor moved to Leningrad. His colorful debut on the stage of the Lensovet Theater is the image of Kafka, which the actor endows with some special charm in the theatrical production of The Trap.
Semen Strugachev: films, or How it all began
The debut of Semyon Mikhailovich in the cinema was marked by the role of the artist with a complete lack of vision in the film "Austrian Field", shot by Andrei Chernykh in 1991. Despite the complexity and ambiguity of the art house cinema, Strugachev’s game received positive reviews from critics. And a few years later, Strugachev was removed from the same director in a new film called “The Secret of Winemaking”, shown to the viewer in 1994. This picture was shot in a dramatic genre and received several awards for the script and audience award. The outstanding appearance of Strugachev concentrated attention and looked rather harmoniously in this tape. The acting has also received positive reviews and reviews from critics.
Semyon Strugachev: films that brought all-Russian fame
As for popularity, of course, fame came to Strugachev after filming in the film "Features of the National Hunt", filmed by director Alexander Vladimirovich Rogozhkin, People's Artist of the Russian Federation. The plot of the film ironically narrates the mentality of the people and the peculiarities of Russian hunting. For 1994, due to directorial techniques and the originality of the plot, the film became the debut and model of Russian comedy. The picture earned the glory of the folk film thanks to the acting ensemble. A bright role in it was noted by Semyon Mikhailovich himself. According to the actor, the role of Leva Soloveichik, a criminal investigator from St. Petersburg, came easy enough for him. Mutual understanding between the cast and Alexander Rogozhkin was observed throughout the filming of the entire film, and this left the most vivid and pleasant memories.
No less colorful role Strugachev noted in the "people's" adventure series about the police - "Deadly Force." For several seasons, Semyon Mikhailovich did an excellent job with the role of forensic expert.
At the moment, the actor Semyon Strugachev is involved in the sketch show "Jokes", which is broadcast on the channel "Pepper" and shows a good popularity rating. According to the actor, he was lucky to participate in this project. Filming in the show brings him real pleasure. Along with other equally popular actors, Semyon Mikhailovich performs a variety of comic characters. And the inspiration for his work, according to the actor himself, he receives in the homeland of humor - in Odessa.
Interesting facts from life
Semen Mikhailovich - the owner of the most honorary acting titles - People's and Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. He also won the Audience Award from the Theater Union acting community for his excellently performed role in the play Frederick, or Crime Boulevard. The hard work, talent and love of the audience made this actor truly folk. Throughout the career of the film actor, Semyon Mikhailovich played in more than 40 films. Bright comedic roles in combination with an outstanding appearance and acting skills allow you to clearly understand the mental state of the characters performed by Strugachev.
Perhaps all this is due to sincerity, kindness and openness. These qualities deservedly belong to Semyon Mikhailovich in his real life. Unlike his famous character, an avid hunter Leva Soloveichik, in his daily life, the actor spends leisure time on the banks of the Neva, engaging in a truly male hobby - fishing.
Is Semyon Strugachev married? Family in his life has a very important place. The actor has a daughter Eugene and wife Tatyana, whom he loves and spends a lot of time with them. In the suburbs of St. Petersburg, Strugachev has his own summer house, where he most often spends his leisure time with his family.
Seeds Mikhailovich can be called an exceptionally kind and positive person. We wish him good luck and inspiration!