Many viewers, while watching a particular film, in most cases focus their attention on the leading actors. Particularly successful actors have a huge number of fans across the country. They are recognized on the street, autographs are taken, they are called to various large events. But there are people without whom most of the scenes in the films might not have happened. We are talking about stuntmen, forced to risk their lives to create an impressive scene. And they do it so that the viewer does not even notice the substitution during viewing. Not everyone can do such dangerous work. In this article we will talk about a man who was able to achieve serious success and become one of the best stunt men in the USSR and Russia. The name of this outstanding personality is Inshakov Alexander Ivanovich.
Biography
The life of Alexander Inshakov is full of various interesting events. The stuntman was born on January 23, 1947 in Moscow. His father worked as a teacher of physical education and from birth tried to instill in Alexander a love of a healthy lifestyle. In many ways, this played a key role in the fact that Inshakov devoted his entire youth to the study of various sports disciplines, in which he was able to achieve quite serious successes.
After graduating from a local university, he changed many professions. Initially, the future stuntman Alexander Inshakov worked at the position of the most ordinary mechanic, after which he decided to do his favorite thing - judo and gymnastics. He managed to get the position of a coach and help other people achieve success in these sports.
Then, in the early 70s, Inshakov also began studying karate. Five years later, he was able to master this difficult kind of martial arts and even become an instructor. Thanks to hard training and excellent physical data, Alexander was able to win the championship of Moscow. But this seemed to the future stunt person a little. He began to develop aikido. Among other things, she enjoys skiing and diving.
All this allowed him to come to the cinema. Almost immediately, Inshakov Alexander Ivanovich was able to become a popular stuntman, able to perform complex stunts, many of which are life-threatening. Also engaged in the production of various battle scenes with the participation of actors. In his business, Inshakov was one of the best. He happened to take part in more than thirty prominent domestic films and TV shows. From time to time also appeared in episodic roles of characters who own oriental martial arts. But unfortunately, Alexander did not get serious and major roles.
In recent years, due to his considerable age, he is mainly engaged in organizational activities, appearing in films less and less. In 2013, he took the prestigious position of the leader of the Stunt Guild of Russia. Among other things, from time to time he connects his life with political activity. He was the confidant of the president of Russia - Vladimir Putin. President of various foundations involved in the development of martial arts within the country. So, Alexander Inshakova with full confidence can be called a person who lives an eventful life and has achieved serious success in many areas of activity.
Filmography
During his long career, Inshakov managed to visit as a stuntman, actor, producer, screenwriter and even director. Now we will talk about several of the most notable works of Alexander.
Tehran-43
One of the most expensive and large-scale films in the history of the USSR. It was attended by both domestic and foreign stars, among whom was also Alain Delon, who at that time was at the peak of his popularity. This is one of the first films in which Alexander worked as a stuntman.
"The cold summer of fifty-third ..."
Another extremely popular Soviet film, which is worth paying attention to all lovers of good cinema. This action-packed action movie to this day looks impressive. That rare case when the film does not become obsolete even thirty years after the premiere. Stuntman Alexander Inshakov here showed his high professionalism.
Acting
For the most part, these were exclusively episodic appearances, which hardly anyone could remember. But still, we could not fail to mention a couple of works in which Alexander Inshakov starred. These films are quite famous.
"Man from the Capuchin Boulevard"
One of the first films in the career of Inshakov. Most likely, everyone remembers well that in this classic film there are a lot of dangerous tricks and scenes with fights. It was Inshakov who was engaged in their production. But among other things, he also played in this film the role of Johnson - a mustachioed cowboy in a vest. What is most interesting, in the same film, he also tried on the image of an Indian. After 25 years, Alexander Inshakov also appeared in the sequel.
"Brigade"
This iconic series overnight gained popularity among many viewers of our country. Some filmgoers even call him the best television series in Russian history. Inshakov played a small role in it. It is interesting that in the frame he played himself.
Producer
In 1995, stuntman Alexander Inshakov tried his hand as a director. A fairly successful film called "Crusader" was released. Among other things, in this film he also played one of his few leading roles. Also in the “Crusader” appeared very young and at that time little-known actor Sergei Bezrukov.
Five years later, Inshakov released his second work - "The Knightly Romance", based on the well-known book "Count Robert of Paris." Once again, the talented Alexander Inshakov took over the functions of an actor, director and producer.
The films were well received by the Russian public, but did not become box office hits. Most likely, that is why Inshakov no longer took up directing, limiting himself to episodic roles and productions of some scenes.
Stuntman Alexander Inshakov: personal life
His personal life is more than modest and not very remarkable. Alexander is married to Marina Terentyeva. This family union is quite happy.