Actor Mikhail Gorevoy gained fame thanks to the drama "Die, but not now." In this picture, he brilliantly played the scientist Vlad Popov. Mostly directors offer Michael the role of villains. This completely suits him, since it is more interesting to play negative characters than good characters. What is the story of the actor, what can you tell about his work?
Actor Mikhail Gorevoy: the beginning of the path
The star of the drama "Die, But Not Now" was born in Moscow, it happened in May 1965. Actor Mikhail Gorevoy was born in a military family. His father, a disciplined and tough man, dreamed that his son would follow his path. It was planned that after graduating from the eighth grade, the boy would become a cadet at the Suvorov School, but fate decided otherwise. He did not have to regret it.
In his school years, Mikhail was fond of sports, in particular boxing. During one of the fights, the boy was seriously injured, which did not allow him to follow in his father's footsteps. Gorevoy was forced to spend some time in a hospital bed, then he became interested in reading. The young man imagined himself in the place of characters in books, gave vent to imagination. It is possible that it was then that he first came up with the idea of ​​choosing an acting profession.
Choosing a Life Path
Actor Mikhail Gorevoy “became ill” in the theater shortly after being discharged from the hospital. It all started with the fact that his mother gave him tickets to the Moscow Theater of Miniatures. At the age of 14, he began to study at the theater studio. The talented boy liked playing on stage and tearing off the applause of the audience, he finally decided to become an actor.
After leaving school, Mikhail made an attempt to enter a theater university. He submitted documents to several educational institutions, but did not achieve the desired. Gorevoy’s creative contest was successfully completed, but failed to cope with the composition. For some time, the young man worked as a lighter in the Moscow Art Theater, became more acquainted with the backstage life. The young man got the opportunity to observe the work of many stars, including Smoktunovsky, Efros, Evstigneev, Efremov.
The following year, actor Mikhail Gorevoy unexpectedly easily entered the Moscow Art Theater. Among his classmates there were many guys who managed to become famous in the future. Together with Mikhail Vyacheslav Nevinniy, Masha Evstigneeva, Mikhail Efremov, Nikita Vysotsky studied . He still recalls his student years as the best time in his life.
Departure and return
After the collapse of the USSR, actor Mikhail Gorevoy attempted to move to the United States. His biography indicates that to succeed in a foreign country was not easy. At first, Michael made a living as a taxi driver, and he also had to work as a waiter.
Gorevoy quickly learned English, which allowed him to get the position of translator. Some time later, the actor was already the owner of housing in an elite area, drove an expensive car. However, Michael gradually realized that he could not imagine life without a stage and spectators. In the end, longing for all this forced Gorevoy to return to his native country.
First roles
In 1988, actor Mikhail Gorevoy first appeared on the set. His filmography began with the drama Step, in which he played a cameo role. Next, the actor played minor characters in films and series, a list of which is given below.
- "Edge".
- "A young man from a good family."
- "Music lessons".
- “Alaska, sir!”
- "Auction".
“The President and His Woman” is a film in which Gorevoy starred after returning from the States. The drama, released in 1996, tells the story of the relationship between the presidential candidate and his ex-wife, which he never managed to stop loving. This was followed by a three-year break in the filming, as the actor was not offered decent roles.
Films
Mikhail Gorevoy is an actor who began acting actively in films in the new century. A vivid role went to him in the drama "Die, but Not Now." The role of the Russian scientist Vlad Popov was originally supposed to be performed by Viktor Sukhorukov, but the shooting schedule did not fit him. As a result, Goreva starred in the Hollywood blockbuster dedicated to the adventures of James Bond. The actor’s colleagues on the set were Pierce Brosnan and Holly Berry.
The drama “Die, but Not Now” turned Michael into a sought-after actor. Basically, he was offered the role of negative characters, which completely suited him. The list of paintings with the participation of Gorevoy, who saw the light in the new century, is presented below.
- Antikiller 2: Anti-Terror.
- “No matter how it is” (television movie).
- "Male Season: The Velvet Revolution."
- Mirror Wars: Reflection One.
- "Shift".
- Shadow Boxing 2: Rematch.
- "Yarik" (television movie).
- "Running on the waves".
- "Gentlemen officers: Save the emperor."
- Crazy November.
- "The best movie 2."
- "Random recording" (television movie).
- "Way".
- "On the game".
- "House of Sun".
- “In Game 2: A New Level.”
- "Sakura jam."
TV series
Mikhail Gorevoy is an actor who is actively acting not only in feature films, but also in series. He approaches the choice of roles very responsibly, so the soap operas with his participation deserve the attention of the audience. You can see the star in the following television projects.
- The Fatalists.
- “Stop on demand 2”.
- "Murphy's Law."
- "Circus".
- “Bachelors”.
- "Hope leaves last."
- "Battle for space."
- "The KGB in a tuxedo."
- "The hunt for genius."
- "Guardian angel".
- "Wolf Messing: Seen Through Time."
What else to see?
What other films and series have actor Mikhail Gorevoy starred in, whose photo can be seen in the article? “Manna from Heaven”, “Diamond Hunters”, “Moms”, “Nightingale the Robber”, “Klushi”, “Pointing Dog”, “Teacher in law. Return "," Flint. Liberation ”,“ Violetta from Atamanovka ”,“ Champions ”,“ Only girls in sports ”- recently he often appears on the set.
The actor, as already mentioned, most often gets negative roles. Often his characters are people who somehow break the law. For example, in the movie Fort Ross: In Search of Adventure, the actor embodied the image of a pirate captain. In the mini-series "Shell-shocked", he played the role of drug lord George, who responds to the poker nickname. In the TV project "The Secret City" Gorevoy brilliantly played a criminal authority nicknamed Nytik.
An interesting role for Michael went to the series “Catherine. Takeoff". His hero in this television project was Privy Councilor Stepan Sheshkovsky. The viewers were impressed by the characters whom Gorevoy played in the films “Killer Bodyguard” and “Ark”.
"Theater Project Factory"
Actor Mikhail Gorevoy in films and TV shows is removed primarily for the money. This talented man prefers to play on stage. Shortly after returning from the States, Mikhail organized his own theater, which was called the "Factory of Theater Projects."
The play "People and Mice", which brings to the scene the events of Steinbeck’s book, Gorevoy wrote in the first months of his life in America. It was with her that the life of the theater, created by the actor, began. Recently, Michael is increasingly sitting in the director's chair. For example, it was he who staged the performances “Live. Love ”,“ Waiting Room ”,“ Devil ”.
Love marriage
Of course, fans are not only interested in the roles played by actor Mikhail Gorevoy. The star’s wife also occupies the public. His first wife was Anna Margolis. This actress is extremely difficult to meet on the set, as she prefers to play in the theater.
With his first wife Goreva lived for about 14 years. Anna and Mikhail broke up as friends, the actor jokingly calls his ex-wife "fighting girlfriend." At one time, Anna did everything possible to help him overcome life's hardships. The couple broke up due to the fact that Michael focused on his career and almost stopped paying attention to his family.
For several years, the actor, who became famous for the drama "Die, but Not Now," lived with Maria Saffo. This actress can be seen in many famous films and TV shows, for example, “The Unforgettable”, “Kitchen”, “Glide”, “Flock”, “Trap”, “Everyone Must Die”. Officially, Gorevoy never married this girl, in the end their relationship has become obsolete.
Currently, Mikhail Vitalievich is married to a girl named Olesya. His life girlfriend is not related to the world of cinema, by profession she is a graphic designer.
Children
Of course, fans are interested not only in roles, but also in the children of actor Mikhail Gorevoy. Anna Margolis, the first wife, gave the star of Russian cinema two heirs - a son and a daughter. The girl was called Daria, and the boy was given the name Dmitry. The divorce of the parents did not affect the relationship of the children with the father. Mikhail enjoys spending time with his son and daughter from his first marriage, trying to give them as much attention as possible.
At one time there was a hope that Dmitry Gorevoy would follow in the footsteps of his parents. At a young age, he starred in the film "Bastards", played in the series "Cadetism". However, Dmitry was disappointed in the acting profession, he decided to choose a different life path for himself. Michael does not hide the fact that he is pleased that his son did not become an actor.
In marriage with the artist Olesya, Mikhail also had a child. In 2012, the wife of Gorevoy gave birth to a girl who was given the name Sophia.
What now?
Fans are also interested in what actor Mikhail Gorevoy is doing now, his personal life and biography are discussed in the article. It is safe to say that he is still actively acting in films and TV shows. In 2017, the film "Hunter-killer" is expected, in which the actor got a bright role. Also, the series “Mermaids”, in which he also starred, will soon be presented to the audience court.