Georgy Martirosyan is one of the most sought-after actors in Russian cinema. In his creative piggy bank there are many bright and interesting roles. Want to know where the actor studied? When did his film debut take place? All information is contained in the article.
Georgy Martirosyan: biography
The famous actor was born on January 31, 1948 in Rostov-on-Don. His mother is Russian, and his father is a thoroughbred Armenian (Khachatur Martirosyan). In an international family, love and harmony always reigned.
The childhood of our hero fell on a difficult post-war time. However, George remembers only good points. His parents were hospitable people. For the summer, little Gosh was sent to his grandmother in a village located near the city of Vladimir. The lake, lush forest and cozy houses - this is the picture that remained in the memory of the actor.
At school, our hero studied well. Three in his diary were extremely rare. George was drawn to knowledge. And the boy loved adventures. He could persuade classmates and go with them to the left bank of the Don. For the ability to lead people behind him, Gosha received the nickname Old Man Makhno.
In high school, Georgy Martirosyan (photo above) joined the theater circle. It happened quite by accident. Once a guy walked along the corridor and looked into the hall where the rehearsal of the play was going on. Gosha was delighted with what was happening on the stage. The first role he played is a tramp. Martirosyan read the monologue with expression. The audience awarded him loud applause. Behind the scenes, the teacher George jumped from happiness.
Student years
George Martirosyan graduated from 9 classes. Then he applied to a theater college located in his native Rostov. At the entrance exams, the guy was very worried. As a result, he managed to cope with the tasks set by the selection committee. Gosha was enrolled in the course of G. Gurovsky.
Military service
In 1968, our hero received a graduation diploma. He was going to work in a specialty. But for starters, he decided to pay back his debt to his homeland. Martirosyan was drafted into the army. He was very lucky. After all, he served in the Song and Dance Ensemble, created on the territory of the North Caucasus District. The team was led by Anatoly Topol.
The conquest of Moscow
George Martirosyan could have developed a good career in Rostov. At first, he worked in a local drama theater. He constantly got second roles. The actor tried to gain credibility in the team and the sympathy of the director. But nothing came of it. At some point, George decided to leave.
In the Youth Theater, his acting career went uphill. Martirosyan began to be assigned to the main roles. The public received him with a bang. But this level has ceased to suit an ambitious actor.
In 1973, a young man decided to go to Moscow. There are more opportunities. Arriving in the capital, Gosha went to the film studio to them. Gorky. A tall brunette with a textured appearance attracted the attention of directors. Almost immediately, he was offered to star in the comedy Screen Star. George could not miss such a chance. He played cameraman Petya. The role was small. But the young actor received invaluable practical experience, as well as a good fee.
Martirosyan counted on further career development. But there were no further offers of cooperation. He had to return to his native Rostov.
Success
In 1975, Georgy Martirosyan was invited to shoot the film "Golden River". He was approved for the role of Tikhon. The actor arrived in Moscow and went to the set. There he met with Alexander Abdulov. Friendships developed between them. It was Alexander Gavriilovich who advised our hero to go to work in the Lenkom Theater. Martirosyan listened to his recommendation. He gave this theater a few years.
Actor Martirosyan George starred in more than 70 films. He also voiced two dozen films created by American and European directors.
We list the most vivid and memorable films with the participation of Georgy Martirosyan:
- “D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers” (1979) - Cardinal Guardsman.
- "There on unknown paths" (1982) - a warrior.
- "One, two - grief is not a disaster!" (1988) - Nikita.
- “My Sailor” (1990) - Suzdalev.
- “Poor Sasha” (1997) - Colonel.
- “The President and His Granddaughter” (1999) - the owner of the salon.
- “Lift” (2006) - father.
- “I am flying” (2008) - Grigory Emelyanov.
- "Beware, children!" (2013).
- The Svaty (2014) - General Leonid.
Georgy Martirosyan: personal life
The first wife of our hero was actress Lyudmila Aristova. They lived together for several years. In 1969, Lyudmila gave her husband a son. The boy was called Dmitry. Soon the couple officially filed for divorce.
In 1980, Georgy Khachaturovich came to work in the Satire Theater. Within the walls of this institution, he met his second wife - Tatyana Vasilyeva. In 1983, they got married. The celebration was attended by relatives from the bride and groom, as well as their colleagues in the theater scene. In November 1986, the couple had a daughter, Elizabeth. The actor spent all his free time with his family. But even the common daughter did not save the parents from divorce. In 1995, Martirosyan again became a bachelor. He decided that he would not marry again.
Finally
Now you know in which films George Martirosyan starred, and how many wives he had. We wish this wonderful artist of health and more interesting roles!