Vladimir Sterzhakov owes his popularity to the series. "Youth", "Silent Hunt", "Margosha", "Dasha Vasilyeva. A lover of private investigation ”- it is difficult to list all the rating television projects in which the talented actor was featured. He looks equally convincing in different genres, but gives preference to comedies. By the age of 59, Vladimir managed to star in almost 200 films and series, he does not plan to stop there. What can you tell about his work and life behind the scenes?
Vladimir Sterzhakov: biography, family
The hero of this article was born in Estonia, and more specifically in Tallinn. It happened in June 1959. Vladimir Aleksandrovich Sterzhakov was born into a large family. The professional activities of his parents were not related to the world of dramatic art. Vladimir’s father worked as a builder. The man had a good voice, loved to sing and dance. The boy’s mother worked as a cleaner in kindergarten. The woman had a perfect ear, she knew a lot of folk songs. Sometimes members of folklore groups even turned to her for a consultation.
Parents told Vladimir a lot about the horrors of war that they had experienced. In the war years, his father was in a partisan detachment, operating in the Smolensk forests, and reached Koenigsberg. Mother spent almost four years in fascist captivity.
Childhood
Vladimir Sterzhakov was not an exemplary child. Parents worked a lot, because they needed to take care of food. The boy was left to himself most of the time. He grew up as a yard child, participated with pleasure in active games and leprosy. Sterzhakov now recalls some of his actions with shame.
At school, Vladimir studied poorly. A good mark in the boy was only by work. In high school, he suddenly became interested in theater. It all started with an advertisement in the newspaper "Evening Tallinn", which showed the guy friends. Vladimir learned about the recruitment of students in a theater studio, decided to test his strength. Unexpectedly for everyone, and especially for him, he was received. Sterzhakov fell in love with the world of dramatic art, was no longer in the yard, but in the studio. His grades at school became even worse, but he already knew what profession he should devote his life to.
Education
The first attempt by Vladimir Sterzhakov to become a student at a theater university failed. The self-confident guy tried to enter several Moscow universities, everywhere he was refused. Vladimir did not give up and abandon his dream. He entered the school at the Russian Drama Theater of the Estonian SSR. The young man gained experience and again went to conquer Moscow.
The second attempt was more successful than the first. They were ready to take Vladimir to VGIK, the Shchukin School and the Moscow Art Theater School. Sterzhakov chose the last educational institution, which he never had to regret. The schedule of classes was very busy, it was interesting to study. Student years flew by instantly, the diploma of the School-Studio Sterzhakov received in 1981. He joined the troupe of the Art Theater led by Oleg Efremov.
Army, theater
Shortly after the aspiring actor Vladimir Sterzhakov began to collaborate with the Art Theater, he received a summons to the army. The young man became one of the few artists of the Moscow Art Theater who went to serve. When he arrived at the recruiting station, the military commissar tried to send him back. He suggested the guy to serve in the Theater of the Red Army. Vladimir rejected this offer. His grandfather died in the war, his father participated in battles, his mother was held captive. He could not have looked in the eyes of his parents if he had not gone to serve. The commissar was forced to satisfy the desire of a young man.
Vladimir served in the sapper regiment near Rostov. After demobilization, the young man returned to the theater. After the division of the troupe, Sterzhakov began to play on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater named after A.P. Chekhov. “Woe from Wit”, “Duck Hunt”, “Little Tragedies”, “Tartuffe”, “Mishkin's Anniversary” are just a few of the famous productions in which he took part over the years of work.
First roles
Vladimir always attached great importance to his work in the theater . However, it was not theatrical roles that gave him fame. He managed to become famous thanks to the cinema and television. A young actor first appeared on the set in 1986. The filmography of Vladimir Sterzhakov "acquired" the teenage drama "Plumbum, or The Dangerous Game." Of course, the episodic role of the bartender in this picture did not help him gain fame, but the beginning was laid.
Then Vladimir starred in the following films and series.
- "Flight accident."
- "When I will be 54 years old."
- "Taxi Blues."
- "The Story of the Unladen Moon."
- "After the duel."
- "The enemy of the people is Bukharin."
- "Obsession."
- Letters to a Past Life.
- "Fatal eggs."
- "The Return of the Armadillo."
- "Strawberry."
- "Chekhov and Co."
- "Dossier of Detective Dubrovsky."
Challenging 90s
In the nineties, Vladimir was almost not invited to appear. Cinema was in crisis, which affected the fate of many creative personalities. Actor Vladimir Sterzhakov played mainly in the theater. Money for life was sorely lacking. Vladimir was forced to earn extra money at various jobs in order to feed his family. There were times when he washed floors and collected bottles.
Life began to improve when Sterzhakov was able to afford to buy a car. He began to look for a private carriage. During the day, Vladimir disappeared at rehearsals, and at night turned the steering wheel.
New century
Only in the new century did Vladimir Sterzhakov become a sought-after actor. Films and series with his participation began to go out one after another. He was able to attract the attention of directors thanks to his roles in the films “Nina. Payback for love ”,“ At the corner of the Patriarchs ”,“ Code of honor ”,“ Men's work ”.
Sterzhakov felt a taste of real fame after he began acting in the series “Dasha Vasilyeva. A lover of private investigation. " In the ranking comedy detective, he immediately got two roles - Commissioner Perrier and Colonel Degtyarev. His colleague on the set was Larisa Udovichenko. In total, Vladimir starred in four seasons of this series.
This was followed by vivid roles in the projects “Heirs”, “Fire-fighters”, “Afromoskvich”, “The Return of the Prodigal Husband”, “Stronger than Fire”, “Broad River”, “Margosha”, “Scouts. The war after the war. " Also, one cannot fail to note the image of Major Sergei Zaitsev, who Sterzhakov created in the criminal action movie Wild. Convincingly, the actor looked like Colonel Rychkov in the detective "Alibi for Two." He also starred in several seasons of the tape about the adventures of detective Gurov, where he played General Orlov.
"Silent Hunt"
One of his most famous roles was played by actor Vladimir Sterzhakov in the crime detective Silent Hunt. The series tells about the everyday life of employees of the Department of Criminal Investigation to combat pickpocketing. Thieves work quietly and quickly. They identify the victim in the crowd and with filigree accuracy relieve them of "unnecessary" things. As a rule, they steal phones, wallets, jewelry.
The character of Vladimir in "Silent Hunt" is Senior Warrant Officer Boris Feldman. An experienced operative has been in the Shirokov group for many years.
What else to see
What other roles of Sterzhakov are worthy of the attention of the audience? In the popular sports series "Youth" Vladimir brilliantly played the functionary Semyon Valeryevich Krasnitsky. " In the comedy television project Hotel Eleon, his hero was Daniil Maratovich Alekhine.
The crime drama “The Last Journalist Article”, in which the actor embodied the image of Elizarov, is also worth watching. The series tells the story of a journalist who conducts dangerous investigations and arranges political revelations.
New items
What films and TV shows featuring Vladimir have been released in the last few years? Relatively new film and television projects with him are listed below.
- "Hello, I'm your dad!"
- "Operation Puppeteer."
- "Serious relationship".
- "Watch Cagliostro."
- "Spiral".
- "Hurry to love."
- "Mannequin".
- "Mockingbird smile."
- "Beautiful life".
- "So be it".
- "A holiday romance".
- "Not a couple."
- "Fulcrum."
- "Life after life."
- "Pay".
- "The solar circle."
- "The secret of the idol."
- "Excess".
- "Close."
In 2018, the series “Chorus” is expected with Vladimir in one of the secondary roles. He tells the story of a boy Jura who dreams of surpassing the glory of Robertino Loretti. Unfortunately, there is no information yet about who Sterzhakov will play in this television project. The actor has not yet revealed his further creative plans. It is only known that several more premieres with his participation are planned for 2018.
Wife
Fans are not only interested in the creative achievements of the star. The personal life of Vladimir Sterzhakov is also occupied by the public. Until the age of 33, the actor was a convinced bachelor. Vladimir had no doubt that he would never part with his freedom. A chance meeting in a bakery changed his beliefs. In line, he talked with a girl named Alla, then escorted her home and took the phone number.
Vladimir was courting Alya for a whole year. At first she rejected his feelings, but then changed her anger to mercy. The lovers did not arrange a magnificent wedding ceremony, only close friends and relatives received invitations to marry.
Children
Vladimir Sterzhakov and his wife tried for a long time to have children. However, the spouses did not succeed. They turned to the doctors and they issued a terrible sentence to them: "Infertility." Vladimir and Alla did not despair, they found other specialists. The treatment process took a lot of time, but in the end, the couple still got their way.
One by one, the couple had two sons. Denis and Alexey - so they called the boys. Sterzhakov assures that he will never influence what profession his guys will choose. However, deep down he still hopes that at least one of them will follow in his footsteps and connect his life with dramatic art. Vladimir tries to spend as much time as possible with his sons, often taking them with him on tour. Together with his father, boys travel not only around the country, but also abroad.
Disease
This year Vladimir turned 59 years old. Unfortunately, the state of health of the talented actor leaves much to be desired. In March 2016, Sterzhakov suffered a heart attack. This happened when he was on tour in Saratov. The actor was hospitalized, received help. He managed to recover quickly and return to his favorite job.
In May 2018, it became known about a serious illness of Vladimir Sterzhakov. The actor himself openly announced that he had cancer. It turned out that he has been struggling with oncology for quite some time. Sterzhakov has already undergone six operations that he previously tried to hide from the public.
Vladimir talked about the fact that he had cancer in the abdominal cavity. Previously, the actor did not talk about this primarily because he did not want to see mournful faces around him. He is not going to panic, optimistic. Of course, Sterzhakov will continue to fight his illness. He does not intend to give up his favorite work yet. People who struggle with oncology, the actor urges not to give up.
Photos of Vladimir Sterzhakov at different periods of life can be seen in the article. Photos of the second half and the heirs of the talented actor are also given.