A true professional, the greatest master of his craft and the legendary domestic artist, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan does not need a special introduction. His filmography and the number of roles played in theatrical productions exceeds 200. Each compatriot certainly saw films with the participation of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, each has his own favorite list, but there are five of the most vivid images and roles of the actor.
International recognition
Dzhigarkhanyan is a unique person, and as an actor - unsurpassed, he creates images of his characters with exceptional reliability and amazing accuracy. During his long and rich creative career, the actor has never been at the epicenter of an unpleasant event or scandal, which “stars” sometimes resort to maintain fading popularity.
However, his demand for such drastic measures does not need. One of the foreign fans, watching the films of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, gave him a mansion, and now the maestro periodically lives in Texas (USA). Armen Borisovich, as the actor who played the largest number of roles, was in the Guinness Book of Records, in addition, for a significant contribution to the development of world cinema, he received a US green card. So what roles are especially highlighted by viewers familiar with his filmography? Next will be presented films by Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, a list of which is familiar to everyone since childhood.
The Elusive
In two parts from the famous Soviet trilogy - in The Crown of the Russian Empire and in The New Adventures of the Elusive - he played the staff captain Ovechkin. His character was not among the main ones, but added a fair share of color to one of the most popular films of that period. The hero of Dzhigarkhanyan, a white officer, was practically the most dangerous antagonist. Creating his image, Armen Borisovich gave the character a markedly sinister trait, making him real, alive. One has only to recall the nervous tic striking Ovechkin in the most tense moments of the plot narrative, and the way he pulled the collar of his uniform, making a whistling breath, as if his tunic was strangling him. But the viewer at this moment understood that the hero was not strangled by a tunic, but fierce spite. The films of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan always caught the viewer, who without words caught the character’s nature, performed by the master and his intentions.
"Meeting place can not be Changed"
In the legendary crime series Armen Borisovich again plays the role of a cruel villain - the hunchback Karp, the leader of the elusive gang "Black Cat". This time he was opposed by Vladimir Vysotsky himself, who played the role of the main protagonist.
By reviewing the films of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, you begin to understand: in this project he played the most sinister antagonist for his entire career in cinema. From the character as if an unbroken wave of cruelty and power was emanating, it was felt by everyone who was on the other side of the screen. The hunchback thug really scared, it wasn’t even a matter of beautiful professional make-up and verified replicas, the actor knew how to look into the camera so that it became immediately clear that his character was capable of anything, without pity and reproaches of conscience. However, the maestro’s talent to play the evil, fierce crime bosses was exploited in the cinema more than once. He incredibly convincingly played really dangerous people.
"Treasure Island". John Silver, seasoned pirate
In fairness, it is worth noting that this is not a role, but a voice acting. But during the final credits of the cartoon, the actor appears on the screen in the guise of his cartoon character. His phrase from the animation project “And Then Those Who Survive Will Envy The Dead” instantly became winged, forcing not only Silver’s animated opponents to shudder in horror, but also especially impressive spectators.
The animated film “Treasure Island” was watched with great pleasure by both children and adults, however, like other films with Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, the list of which is given in this publication. Another voiceover of the cartoon character - poor fellow Wolf from "Once upon a time a dog" - is also soulful, impressionable, and the phrase "I'll sing now!" Is especially memorable. Even the animated characters turned out to be extremely charismatic - unforgettable.
Shirley-Myrli
In the black comedy of Vladimir Menshov, Armen Borisovich played the role of the mafia boss Kozulsky. Since the humor in the film was on the verge of a foul, the character of the actor appeared before the viewer completely not without hypocrisy and not embarrassed by dirty jokes. His phrases have turned into memes and are free to surf the Internet. And what is the “outfit” of Kozulsky! With an unflappable gloss and ease, he wears a bright orange jacket with a yellow shirt no less conspicuous, and the green neckerchief emphasizes all the "splendor". The character of Dzhigarkhanyan looked like a real dandy, perfectly fitting into the atmosphere of comedy.
"Dog in the manger"
Seniors Diana and Theodoro were hardly destined to end with a rich wedding, if not for the efforts of the crafty rogue Tristan - the lackey Theodoro performed by Armen Borisovich. Soviet film critics in his reviews called his character a true decoration of the picture. Paradoxically, the replicas of the movie hero were voiced by Ivan Efimov, and the advice for the ward and the songs sound in the original author's version of the legend of Soviet cinema.
Movies of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan can be listed for a very long time, each of them is legendary and worthy to replenish the golden collection of the world film industry.