Faina Ranevskaya, whose biography will be discussed below, is a truly amazing woman. The phrase "Mule, do not make me nervous" and many other quotes were remembered and loved by more than one generation. But behind the comedic images was an intelligent and insightful woman.
Ranevskaya Faina Georgievna. Biography. Childhood
On August 27, 1896, in the city of Taganrog, a girl was born in the Feldman family. She was called Fanny. The family already had two boys and a girl. Parents Fanny, Hirsch and Milka, were wealthy people. At the time of the birth of his daughter, his father owned several houses, a factory, a small shop, and even a ship.
As befits the well-mannered young ladies at that time, Faya studied at the Taganrog female gymnasium, but did not finish it. But, despite this, she nevertheless received education - private teachers came to the house. The girl quickly learned to read, write, sang and danced well, mastered foreign languages. Most of all she was attracted by literary works. She loved Chekhov, especially the plays. Therefore, the love of performances and performances woke up in her at the age of 14 - then the girl entered the theater studio.
Biography of Faina Ranevskaya. Youth
When Fae was 19 years old, she decided to leave for Moscow. In the same year (it was autumn), the girl signed her first contract. She was going to become an actress of the Kerch troupe. As she later recalled, "the job did not work out." The audience didn’t like the performances, this lesson brought very little money.
Fortunately, Fae helped her mother by sending money by postal order. By the way, secretly from Hirsch - the head of the family.
The biography of Faina Ranevskaya is replete with interesting stories. Once, when a girl just left the bank with the money received, a gust of wind tore them from her hands. To which Faina calmly said: "How sad that they fly away." The companion accompanying her exclaimed that with this phrase she reminded him of the image of Chekhov Ranevskaya. And after some time, when the beginning actress needed to come up with a pseudonym, she remembered this case.
Biography of Faina Ranevskaya. Career heyday
Faina Ranevskaya has been working in theaters for a long time. She managed to be a member of many troupes. The reason for this was a quarrel with the directors - because of creative and ideological differences.
The actress played her first role in the movie in 1934. It was the film “Pyshka” of the infamous Mikhail Romm. The audience noticed Faina Ranevskaya in the film “Foundling”, which became the fourth in her filmography. Then there were “Wedding”, “Cinderella”, “Caution, Grandmother”, “Easy Life” and many other films and talented roles. Mostly episodic. But, in spite of everything, everyone knew Ranevskaya and was immensely loved.
Biography of Faina Ranevskaya. Later years
Closer to old age, the actress was less and less called to act. However, this did not stop her from being in the top ten actors of the 20th century according to the British Encyclopedia.
Ranevskaya died in 1984. Her grave is in the New Don cemetery. She had neither a husband nor children.