Mokhov Alexander is a talented actor who managed to star in more than 70 films and series by the age of 52. Viewers know the Honored Artist of Russia from such paintings as The Siberian Barber, The House of the Sun, Men's Work, Lawlessness. In addition, Alexander managed to declare himself as a director and even work in a circus, which he dreamed of from early childhood. What is known about this person, his work and personal life?
Mokhov Alexander: childhood
Honored Artist of Russia was born in the Vologda Oblast, it happened in June 1963. Alexander Mokhov spent the first years of his life in the Far East, where his parents moved soon after the birth of his son. Sasha grew up a hardworking guy, as a teenager, he began to work in the field on a par with adults. He was entrusted with mowing and sowing, and the young man was also responsible for logging and taking care of livestock. Not surprisingly, years later, the actor will look so convincing in the roles of ordinary Russian men.
Alexander never intended to link his life with agriculture Mokhov. As a child, the boy fell in love with the theater, accidentally hitting a performance. Then he decided to become an actor.
Study, theater
The young man began his path to success with the conquest of the Irkutsk Theater School. Having successfully studied in it, he repaid his homeland, having spent two years in the army. Then he managed to become a student of the famous GITIS, he was taken to the course, which was taught by Oleg Tabakov.
After high school, Alexander Mokhov became a member of the "Snuffbox" troupe, the actor has not been unfaithful to this theater for many years. By the way, he not only plays in performances, but also puts them on from time to time. The most famous productions in which viewers were able to see the star of Russian cinema: “Bullets over Broadway”, “A Doll for the Bride”. From time to time, Alexander appears in other theaters, however, such works are one-off. Say, at the Alexandrinsky Theater, he took part in the sensational performance "King Oedipus."
Filming in movies and TV shows
The actor made his debut in the cinema in the late 80s. He created interesting images in such paintings as “Lawlessness”, “Gray Wolves”. This was followed by a lengthy break associated with the crisis, which was experienced at that time by domestic cinema. Actor Alexander Mokhov did not receive decent roles for ten years, at that time he played only in his native theater.
Mokhov’s ability to create a heroic image was first seen by director Tigran Keosayan. The master invited Alexander to his new project, “Men's Work,” which premiered in 2001. The actor played one of the central characters, officer Aleksey Stolyarov became his hero . If you believe the words of Mokhov, he really liked to create a contradictory image of a courageous intelligence officer, ready for any sacrifice for the sake of the Motherland, and at the same time subject to ordinary human weaknesses.
Appearing in the series "Men's Work", the actor acquired a certain role. He was often offered the roles of heroes who put dignity and honor above all else. What famous films starred Alexander Mokhov, whose photo can be seen in the article? The audience remembered his roles in such films as “Alexander the Great”, “Dreams from Plasticine”, “Gromovs”, “Primadonna”.
Creative achievements
Alexander is known to the public not only as an actor. He had been in the director's chair about ten times already. Among the most famous paintings, during the creation of which he took on the role of the director, one can name such films: “Diamonds for dessert”, “Bro”, “White man”.
In 2008, Mokhov’s childhood dream became a reality, the actor managed to try on the role of a clown. This happened in the show "Circus with the Stars", the numbers for which Alexander invented on his own.
Life behind the scenes
Of course, fans are not only interested in films in which Alexander Mokhov starred. The personal life of the star can hardly seem stormy, despite the fact that the actor married twice. The first wife gave birth to his son Semyon, but the family, created in his youth, quickly broke up.
The second wife of Mokhov was the actress Daria Kalmykova. Lovers have never been embarrassed by the significant difference in age (Alexander is 20 years older than his chosen one). In 2007, a son Makar was born in the family. It is interesting that the couple have repeatedly had the opportunity to act together, for example, both of them can be seen in the film “If you go camping tomorrow”.