Ivan Volkov is an actor whose photo today can be seen on posters and pages of magazines. He managed to build a brilliant career in theater and big movies. Want to learn more about his life outside the stage? Are you interested in the marital status of the artist? All necessary information is given below.
Biography: family
Actor Ivan Volkov was born on August 14, 1974 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). He was brought up in a decent and creative family. His mother is Olga Volkova, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. For many of us, she is known for such paintings as “The Twelve Chairs” (Claudia), “Pandora's Box” (Lyudmila) and “Daddy's Daughters” (grandmother of the main characters).
Ivan's father is also a representative of the acting profession. Nikolai Volkov starred in more than 30 films. In 1989, he was awarded the title "People's Artist of the RSFSR." In November 2003, he died of acute leukemia.
Ivan has an older sister, Katya. They have one mother, and their fathers are different. Children always got along well with each other. They had no struggle for the attention of their mother and quarrels over toys.
Ivan's parents did not officially formalize the relationship. They lived in a civil marriage. This did not last long. Olga and Nikolai parted. Each of them has a new soul mate.
Childhood
The love of theater and music arose in our hero at an early age. Mom often took him with her to rehearsals and performances. The boy liked to watch the backstage life. Even then, he dreamed of an acting career. Mother was glad that her son was going to follow in her footsteps.
At school, Vanya studied well. Poor grades in his diary appeared extremely rarely. Mom tried to control the progress of her son. Teachers praised Ivan for exemplary behavior and a craving for knowledge. He also attended various circles, allowing him to develop as individuals.
Ivan Volkov is an actor who once graduated from the 8th grade chapel for boys. As part of the choir, he performed at city festivals. Mom was proud of the achievements of her son and helped him in further creative development.
Student and theatrical
Having received a certificate of secondary education, the guy submitted documents to the variety school. He managed to win over the members of the selection committee. Ivan was enrolled in the school. A few years later he received a long-awaited diploma. But that is not all.
Volkov entered GITIS, choosing the acting department. His teacher and mentor was A. Borodin. He predicted a bright future for the guy.
In 1997, actor Volkov Ivan completed his studies at GITIS. Almost immediately, he got a job at the Clownery Theater of Vyacheslav Polunin. The young actor participated in various productions and was a sought-after artist. But in 2001, he decided to transfer to the Sovremennik Theater. Our hero is still working there.
Film career
Ivan Volkov is an actor who first appeared on the screens in 2001. He got a small role in the film “The Lion's Share”. This was just the beginning of a movie career.
Between 2001 and 2005 several films were released with the participation of Ivan Volkov. The images he created were vivid and emotional, but poorly remembered by the viewer.
The real success came to the actor after filming in the film "Let's be at you" (2006). Ivan Volkov played the first major role. He successfully got used to the image of the 30-year-old bachelor-agronomist Petya Yablokov.
Throughout his career, Ivan Nikolaevich starred in more than 20 films. And this is not the limit.
Ivan Volkov, actor: personal life
Our hero, like many people, had first love, timid confessions and hugs. But in high school, Vanya pushed his personal life to second place. His priority was university studies and a career.
Actor Ivan Volkov officially formalized the relationship three times. And each time it was a big love. His first wife was the actress Chulpan Khamatova. They met in the walls of GITIS. The guy and the girl studied on the same course. Chulpan and Ivan immediately liked each other. In the second year, our hero made a sweetheart proposal. Khamatova agreed. Olga Volkova approved the choice of a son. Soon the young people got married. In April 2002, their common daughter Arina was born. However, the child could not save this marriage. At the end of 2002, the couple divorced.
In the bachelors, Ivan Volkov (actor) did not go long. His personal life soon improved. He met a charming girl - actress Olesya Yakovleva. In 2004, they got married. In this marriage, the son of George was born. For several years, the couple lived, as they say, soul to soul. But once the relationship cracked. In 2009, Olesya and Ivan officially divorced.
Currently, the actor is married to Lyudmila Kharitonova. She is also an actress. Their common daughter Sasha is growing up.
Finally
A hardworking man, a conqueror of female hearts and a loving father - and all this is actor Volkov Ivan. We wish him creative success and quiet family happiness!