An oligarch, a tramp, a warrior, an adventurer, a counterfeiter - it is difficult to find an image that Sergey Zhigunov has never tried on himself. The filmography of the star of domestic cinema includes over 50 film projects and series. All the roles of "midshipman" will not be able to list even the most devoted fans. Zhigunov also took place and as a producer, through his efforts the world saw a lot of fascinating paintings. What is known about this man?
Sergey Zhigunov: biography of a star
The actor’s hometown is Rostov-on-Don, where he was born and raised, the date of his birth is January 2, 1963. Daredevil - this is how Sergey Zhigunov describes himself in his childhood. The biography of "midshipman" confirms these words. Boy Seryozha was never an exemplary student; in his diary he often met twos and threes, he constantly missed lessons. Lotteries, which Zhigunov arranged with friends, often led to the disruption of classes. Once he was even expelled from school.
Actor Zhigunov in his teens did not know which profession to choose. One of the main hobbies of the guy was music, he played the guitar excellently and for some time was among the members of the school ensemble. Archeology was also attracted to Sergey, at one time he even thought about connecting his life with this sphere. In addition, he loved to read, being interested in a wide variety of literary genres.
Nikolai Karachentsov is the person thanks to whom Sergey Zhigunov decided to become an actor. The biography of the actor says that this desire came to him after he saw the performance with the participation of the artists of the Lenkom Theater, was shocked by the play of Karachentsov. That is what made him become a student of the famous Pike after school.
First steps to success
While still studying in "Pike" he began to act in films Zhigunov. The filmography of the star began with the television series Oath Record, in which in 1983 he received a small role as a soldier Svechin. In the same year, Sergei played the difficult teenager Andrei, constantly in conflict with others, in the drama “Convict.” Fans of the actor should pay attention to the historical television project "Two Hussars", which saw the light in 1984. In it, Zhigunov plays the ulan cornet Ilyin. His character is a young rake, addicted to gambling and losing large amounts of money all the time.
Of course, one cannot fail to mention 1987, in which the public learned about the existence of such a wonderful actor as Zhigunov. The filmography of Sergey acquired the picture "Midshipmen, Forward!", Which made famous everyone who starred in it. He got the image of Alexander Belov - a brave handsome man, a wonderful friend and a faithful knight, always ready to help out a beautiful lady. Zhigunov recalls with pleasure how he devoted a lot of time to mastering the art of fencing and horseback riding. Even the trauma received during filming does not overshadow his memories.
It is interesting that the film “Vivat, Midshipmen!”, Which was released four years later, in which the actor also appeared, was no longer able to repeat the success of the previous tape.
Vivid roles
It is difficult to name the best paintings and series in the filming of which Sergey Zhigunov took part. The filmography of the midshipman contains many successful projects. The actor played an unusual character in the fantastic film "The Witches Dungeon", released in 1990. His character Bruce is a brave warrior fearlessly exploring the galaxy. Forever remembered as a fan of Henry Gringo, whose image he embodied in "Hearts of Three" in 1992. The character is an adventurer, a native of the ancient family, enchanting the audience with qualities such as excitement and charm.
He happened to be the good-natured Count Kokonnas, who did not want to leave his friend in trouble, in Queen Margot, the cunning entrepreneur Pupkov in The Princess on the Beans, and the counterfeiter in love in the drama Kill the Evening. Of course, it is impossible to forget Shatalin from “My Fair Nanny”. One of the last paintings with his participation is the crime drama Once Upon a Time in Rostov, in which the actor embodied the image of a KGB major.
A family
Of course, fans are interested not only in whom and where Sergey Zhigunov played, the personal life of the star also occupies the public. His first wife was actress Vera Novikova, whom he met on the set of the film "Chance" in 1984. The decision to marry came to the lovers after several months of dating. Vera gave birth to Sergei two daughters, Anastasia and Maria.
In 2007, the actor left his wife for a colleague on the TV series “My Fair Nanny” Anastasia Zavorotnyuk. However, their relationship lasted no more than a year, Zhigunov returned to Vera.