The famous handsome Vladimir Ushakov became after the release of the film "Wedding with a Dowry" in 1953. It was in the role of Maxim Orlov that he was remembered by many generations of television viewers and theatergoers.
Favorite work
Screenings were preceded by theatrical productions, where actor Vladimir Ushakov also perfectly coped with the role of the foreman-leader, replacing the sick Maxim Egorov. And on the stage, and in the film “Wedding with the Dowry,” Vladimir Petrovich was completely organic, perhaps because he really fell in love with his partner, Vera Vasilyeva. The production was doomed to success - 900 performances on the stage of the Satire Theater.
Basically, Vladimir Petrovich Ushakov was popular among theatergoers. It was on the stage that he was able to realize his talent to the fullest. Although you can watch television shows with his participation, where he played mostly secondary roles. But in them he was memorable and loved.
War and theater
In 1941, he plunged into theatrical military life at the Drama and Comedy Theater immediately after graduating from the Theater School. B.V. Schukin. Then there was the front branch of the Maly Theater.
He began to master his acting skills under the guidance of Vera Lvova, Cecilia Mansurova, Leonid Shikhmatov, Joseph Tolchanov. This is the legend of the theater. Vakhtangov.
In 1944, Vladimir Petrovich first appeared in a film about the first war years.
In the post-war years (1947-1950), actor Vladimir Ushakov served on the stage of the Theater of a group of occupation forces in Potsdam.
Returning to his homeland in 1952, he gave the stage of the Satire Theater for more than 50 years.
Filmography
It would be more accurate to call this section a retrospective of television plays. Vladimir Ushakov has not many films in his biography, more often there were television versions of theatrical productions.
In 1944 - the film "Marine Battalion", the role of sailor Sergei Markin from the cruiser "Kirov". Then only in 1974, the film "George Sedov", an episodic role. In 1978, the film "Last Year's Quadrille" again an episode. Then in the film "Hot Summer in Kabul" in 1983, after him - in the "Seller of Dreams." After 5 years, the role in the film "Without a Collar."
And this is the role in television shows:
- “A Wedding with a Dowry” (1953), the main role is Maxim Orlov.
- “Nude with a violin” (1959), the secondary role of Colin, the artist’s son.
- Television play “Schweik in the Second World War” (1969), supporting role - von Bock.
- “When the Sea Laughs” (1971).
- Television play “Little stories of a big house” (1974), supporting role - Shubin.
- “The Importance of Being Serious” (1976), supporting role - Merriman;
- Television version of the play “The Examiner” (1982), the role of private bailiff Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov. In this production, Andrei Mironov, Alexander Shirvindt, Vera Vasilyeva played with him.
- “Investigators Are Conducting Experts,” a series of “Midday Thief” (Case No. 18) (1985), in the role of Vityushka Klyachko.
In 1995-1996, he could be seen in the series "Weekend with a Detective."
Having already crossed the threshold of the new century, having reached a venerable age, Vladimir Ushakov starred in the films “Bachelors” in 2004 and 5 years later in the film “Hunger” in 2009.
Shortly before his death, Vladimir Petrovich took part in the filming of the film about his only beloved woman in life - about Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva - “Vera Vasilyeva. The secret of her youth ”, in 2010.
Personal life
On June 1, 1920, a boy was born in Moscow. Unfortunately, information about the parents or even just relatives of Vladimir Ushakov is not officially mentioned in the biography. And do not guess what was there, the artist has the right to behind the scenes at least part of his life.
The story of the life and love of Ushakov Vladimir Petrovich and Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva remains open.
Actor Vladimir Ushakov immediately entered the role in the play, and then in the film "Wedding with the Dowry." His attitude to his partner was obvious and noticeable to the whole troupe of theatrical, and then filming. Both are beautiful, young, talented: both Vera Vasilieva and Vladimir Ushakov - both were standards of beauty and purity in relationships.
Not everything went right away. Like the hero of the play, actor Vladimir Ushakov had to seek the favor of his beloved.
Vera Kuzminichna was already a famous actress and beauty. After her role in the film “A Tale of the Siberian Land” (directed by Pyryev), she received the Stalin Prize, and her demand for the profession quickly grew. Her attention was sought not only by famous actors, but also by directors.
Here from one such triangle, where the famous director was married, and the love of Vladimir saved Vera.
At first he was a timid and gentle boyfriend, but at the same time persistent and patient. It took Vera several years to understand the full depth of Vladimir’s feelings and respond to his courtship.
When he finally once came to her house and delivered an ultimatum: “Will you marry me or not? If not, I’m leaving. " Vera simply shouted to her mother that she was marrying him.
And so began the love story of 56 years.
Start
The wedding was modest in a dormitory of the theater. Anatoly Papanov, Tatyana Peltzer, Alexey Ovechkin and others came. On the table they collected from someone what is. So they celebrated.
But the actors actually signed only after seven years. And they exchanged rings after 50. And already this wedding was really luxurious, as Vera Kuzminichna herself said.
For a long time the newlyweds lived in the small room of Vladimir Petrovich. The young husband, protecting the talented wife from everyday problems, decided everything himself. And for housekeeping, he hired a housekeeper. The kindest woman Anna Ivanovna helped throughout the beautiful mistress and her loving husband. She cooked excellent dishes, even when she was asked for something simpler.
Vladimir Petrovich himself always knew how to look elegant and supported the desire for beauty with his wife. Vera was at the hairdress, manicure, visited a beautician and wore only beautiful fashionable outfits. Vladimir did everything so that his beloved felt love and care.
Years of care and trust
He supported in his beloved woman the desire to always be beautiful, in demand, loved not only by himself. He treated her like a miracle, and Vera had to live up to this high bar. She recalls that she was not so actively involved in performances and filming during the period of forty to fifty years. This made the once active and popular actress submissive and boring in her sensation, and she stopped seeing sparks in her husband's eyes. The role of Ranevskaya in the Tver Academic Drama Theater has changed the situation - both in creativity and in the family.
Throughout their life together, the beautiful and talented Vera Vasilyeva and Vladimir Ushakov had a tour and a lot of fans and admirers. But never with a single glance or gesture, nor with a single act or phrase did they give cause for jealousy of each other. Too dear was the love that they found in each other.
Even Andrei Mironov, who played with Vera Vasilieva in many performances of the Satire Theater, who was in a state of permanent love, could not arouse a feeling of experience in Vladimir Petrovich. Mironov and Ushakov shared one dressing room in the theater and were very similar in many respects. They became so friends that when Andrei decided the fate of his relationship with Ekaterina Gradova, the approval of Vladimir Ushakov was decisive.
Before leaving
Having already covered most of his life, Vladimir Petrovich did not cease to love and admire his Faith. They were not just spouses, they were relatives.
Shortly before his death, Vladimir Petrovich was often and seriously ill, but this did not prevent him from being interested in his wife's successes and rejoicing in her next success.
The actor Vladimir Ushakov himself was not spared by the state award awarded in 2000 - the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
The actor passed away on July 17, 2011.