Paul Butkevich is a talented actor who gained fame thanks to the painting “The Hippocratic Oath”. In this tape, he brilliantly embodied the image of the doctor Imant Weide. By the age of 77, this man managed to star in more than eighty films and series. He equally convincingly plays policemen and criminals, heroes-lovers and shy losers. What is the story of the star?
Pavel Butkevich: the beginning of the road
The performer of the role of Imanta Veide was born in Riga, it happened in August 1940. Paul Butkevich was born in a family far from the world of cinema. In the pre-war years, his parents were successful entrepreneurs, owned a sewing workshop. After the end of World War II, the property of the family was nationalized. The spacious apartment in which Butkevichi lived became a communal apartment, financial difficulties arose.
Paul showed an interest in creative activity early. He studied at a music school, played pantomime, performed at propaganda concerts. Amateur performances with him enjoyed great success with the audience. Butkevich was still a schoolboy when he took part in his first samples. Unfortunately, then the actor was not approved, preferring another candidate.
WEF factory
After graduation, Paul Butkevich continued his education at vocational school. Then he got a job at the WEF factory, as the family was desperate for money. For about 25 years this man worked at this factory, having gone from a traffic controller for automatic telephone communications to a master. It is not surprising that, in his autobiography, Butkevich jokingly calls himself a "worker-actor."
Interestingly, Paul Paulovich soon began to combine work at the factory with filming in the cinema. However, even the successful development of a film career did not force him to quit; he worked until his retirement.
Star role
Paul Butkevich is an actor who did not have to achieve popularity for a long time. He gained fame at the age of 25 years. This happened thanks to the painting “The Hippocratic Oath”, in which the young man played a key role.
The film tells the tragic story of a graduate of a medical institute. Imant Weide, whose image was embodied by the actor, is assigned to the ship. The young specialist has a desire to work, but there is no proper experience, and this leads to sad consequences. Once he is mistaken in the diagnosis, as a result of which the passenger of the ship dies during the operation. Weide receives a suspended sentence and is forced to look for ways to return to life again. Fortunately, there are people on his way who are ready to help the young doctor.
60s-70s movies
Thanks to the drama "The Hippocratic Oath" attracted the interest of directors Paul Butkevich. Movies featuring a rising star began to appear one after another. The list of paintings in which he starred in the 60-70s is given below.
- "I remember everything, Richard."
- "Strong-willed".
- "Breathe deeper ...".
- "Far in the West."
- "Exposure."
- "Triple check."
- “The Return of St. Luke.”
- "White land".
- "The city under linden trees."
- "Big Amber."
- "A street without end."
- "Saved name."
- “The last case of Commissioner Berlach.”
- "Seventeen Moments of Spring".
- "Check the Queen of Diamonds."
- “If you want to be happy.”
- "Long miles of war."
- "The sprinter seat is vacant."
- "Gifts on the phone."
- “Five seconds before the disaster.”
- "The right of first signature."
- "Great New Year's Eve."
- "Secret Service Agent."
- “Because I'm Aivar Lidak.”
- "Fortress".
Actor roles
Butkevich Paul Paulovich - a lyceum who does not have a distinct role. He manages to equally convincingly portray fearless heroes and scorched villains. Each character of the actor is distinguished by the charm that he himself is endowed with. It is not surprising that many of his heroes sunk into the hearts of the audience.
Vivid and memorable were his Straut in the movie “Check the Queen of Diamonds”, Kent in “The Return of“ St. Luke ”, Roni Stark in the film“ Five Seconds Before the Disaster ”, Edelmanis in“ Gifts on the Phone ”.
The actor is often asked about the secret that allows him to create such compelling images. Paul Butkevich replies that he does not play, but lives on the set. The lyceum has no other secrets, he just tries to live the life of each of his hero, to understand his inner world, to be imbued with his joys and sorrows.
80s paintings
Butkevich continued to work actively in the eighties. Films and series with his participation were also often released.
- "Tony Wendis' mistake."
- "Ring from Amsterdam."
- "Tenderness to the roaring beast."
- "The failure of the operation" Ursa Major. "
- "European history."
- "Victory".
- "The Seven Elements."
- "Day of anger."
- "From paycheck to paycheck."
- "The alarm at dawn."
- “The Bartender from the Golden Anchor.”
- “For a clear advantage.”
- Dolphin Scream.
- “Without statute of limitations."
- "Intercept".
- "Days and years of Nikolai Batygin."
- "Before the great road to war."
- "The case at the airport."
- "Midshipmen, go!"
- "Fatal mistake".
- "Code of silence."
It was during this period that the painting “Tony Wendis's Error” was presented to the audience, which is included in the list of best films with the participation of the actor. The film tells the fascinating story of an athlete. The hero gives the impression of an exemplary husband, however, secretly builds a plan to kill his rich and grumpy wife. Paul Paulovich was extremely convincing in the role of Max.
What else to see
Did Paul Butkevich continue to act in films in the 90s? The biography of the lyceum indicates that during this period his career began to decline. New films and series with the participation of a talented actor came out less and less. However, the star also had vivid roles in the nineties. For example, he brilliantly played the King of Prussia Friedrich in the film “Vivat, Midshipmen!”.
In the new century, the situation has not improved. The latest film to date with the participation of Butkevich was presented to the audience in 2007. We are talking about the action-packed drama "In the Ring of Fire", which tells about the events of the time of the struggle for independence in Latvia. In this picture, Paulo Pauluvich got even a bright but episodic role.
Personal life
Many actors flatly refuse to discuss their marriages and divorces with the press, but Paul Butkevich is not one of them. The personal life of the star is not among the forbidden topics.
It is known that the actor entered into legal marriage three times. With his first wife, Paul lived for about 25 years. The breakup was painful, but Butkevich found the strength to survive this time. As the reason for the divorce, he calls the loss of respect for each other. The lyceum could not find happiness in his second marriage, he and his second wife quickly realized that they had made a mistake.
For several years after the second divorce, Paul avoided novels, avoided the fair sex. This continued until fate brought him to Zinta. The woman who managed to get Butkevich’s attention worked as a dresser on television. The actor had to conquer the one that became his third wife for a long enough time. Paul and Zinta have been together for many years.