The most famous role of actress Eleanor Shashkova is the episodic role of the wife of the legendary Shtirlits in T. Lioznova's film âSeventeen Moments of Springâ. She became famous when she was almost forty. They began to recognize her on the streets. And they recognize her now.
Garrison childhood
Eleanor Shashkova was born at the end of December 1937 in Batumi in the family of a border guard officer. When the Great Patriotic War began, the father, with a tough character, went to the front. He ended the war in Romania.
The mother of the future actress was engaged in housework. Despite the fact that she only had 5 education classes behind her, she was considered well-read and preferred classical literature. She also sang and played the guitar.
Due to the service of the father, the family constantly changed places of residence. So, for one year they lived in Batumi, then moved to the Georgian capital, then to Baku and Chisinau. In this city, young Eleanor not only unlearned nine classes, but also graduated from music school. Her specialization is accordion.
After that, the head of the family was transferred to Simferopol. So the actress graduated from high school already in the Crimea.
Young "scout"
Having received a certificate of maturity, Eleanor was determined to enter the legendary Pike, but her father was categorically against it. As a result, she had to become a student of an agricultural university in the territory of the Crimean peninsula.
During the first six months, she only did what she was doing in the drama circle, which was located within the walls of the university. But due to an accident, she had to lie for a long time in one of the hospitals.
A little later, the whole family moved to one of the Kuril Islands. Dad managed to get the actress to work. She began to work as a clerk in the headquarters of the border troops, and she was awarded the rank of senior sergeant.
Of course, the future actress was devoted to many secrets for immediate activities. So, she participated in the interrogation of a famous Japanese spy. This man managed to cross the border 12 times! Such an experience in the future was very useful to Eleanor in the cinema ...
Moscow life
By this time, twenty-year-old Eleanor had already received a double salary in the service. And her mother recommended that she save money with the goal of leaving in the capital and entering a theater university. After all, in the Kuril Islands, the future actress rushed to the club after a working day. She played in performances, conducted even a choir and improved in playing the accordion.
Undoubtedly, she repeatedly looked through all the films that were brought from the mainland. So, âCarnival Nightâ, according to her, she saw about 20 times. In addition, she was impressed by the play of Z. Kiriyenko in the film entitled "The Thief-Magpie."
Two years later, in the spring of 1959, Eleanor announced to her father that she still intends to enter the theater school. Of course, the house was a terrible scandal. Nevertheless, the future actress went to Moscow.
Eleanor Shashkova, whose photo you have the opportunity to see in the article, again submitted documents to the Shchukin school and two exams have already passed in exams. At the third, she was recommended to declare a monologue by M. Poyarkova from Sholokhovâs âVirgin Soil Upturnedâ. And so it happened. She became a student and studied on the course of V. Lvov and L. Shikhmanov.
Four years later, in 1963, she already became a certified actress.
Melpomene Service
After graduation, Shashkova was invited to join the troupe of the Vakhtangov Theater, which happened. Moreover, the actress still serves this theater.
She took part in such productions as âCook Cookâ, âTrapâ, âDionâ, âKonarmiaâ, âMemory of the Heartâ, âThe Woman Behind the Green Doorâ, âTricks of Skapenâ and many others.
Of course, Eleanor periodically came for tests. She dreamed of becoming a film actress. But the directors refused her because of the discrepancy of her young face with the texture ...
Film actress debut
But in fact, Shashkova managed to withdraw when she was still in her second year. She was then given an episodic role in the film "Two Lives." The filming was also brilliant Vyacheslav Tikhonov.
Actress Shashkova Eleanor Petrovna more than once starred exclusively in episodes. But in 1968, director V. Dorman invited her to shoot a new film, which was called "Resident's Error." In the picture, she turned into the image of the wife of the scout Tuliev. He was performed by George Zhzhenov, which the actress recalls with warmth. This was her first big movie job.
The film caused tremendous success among moviegoers. Later came the continuation of the film ...
The second serious work
At the premiere of the film, Dorman Shashkova was noticed by the director's tandem in the person of Krasnopolsky and Uskov. They offered to play Steshka in the tape "Shadows disappear at noon."
One of the first episodes was a haymaking scene. Eleanor Shashkovaâs partner was Peter Velyaminov. This scene turned out to be very good. But for this episode, they literally wanted to remove her from the role. The Art Council categorically did not like her image. As a result, the directors had to defend it.
Be that as it may, the actress was very convincingly able to create a negative image of Stesha. When the film was already released, it was recognized and believed that the negative traits of the character are the same as that of Shashkova. She actually began to dislike. Eleanor herself always tried not only to justify, but to sincerely love her heroine ...
Five Minute Fame Episode
But nevertheless, Shashkovaâs most notorious success was brought not at all by the main roles, but by a small episode in T. Lioznovaâs multi-part film âSeventeen Moments of Springâ. She got into this tape exclusively thanks to V. Tikhonov, who played the main role of Stirlitz.
In the role of the wife of a scout, Lioznova wanted to shoot a little-known actress. Tikhonov proposed to her the candidacy of Eleanor. Fortunately, they together participated in the filming of "Two Lives." As a result, Shashkova arrived for the test and a day later was approved for the role.
The episode of the meeting of the wife with Stirlitz lasted only five minutes. By cinematic standards, the scene a priori seemed drawn out. The management was offered to reduce the scene by 10 times! But Lioznova was adamant. Moreover, she was absolutely right. Thanks to the skill of the director, piercing music and the play of the actors, this episode became one of the best in the film. He became a truly calling card of the extraordinary talent of the actress. Although she did not say a word there. Since then, Shashkova has forever remained in the history of Russian cinema. And in life, fans called her exclusively âStirlitzâs wifeâ.
By the way, at one time the leadership of the Foreign Intelligence Service decided to give her thanks.
After the triumph
After the premiere of the film, Lioznova, the actress continued to act. Among her works were passing and interesting. The actress is very fond of the picture "Ask yourself." Her partner was P. Velyaminov. They convincingly played a married couple. In another tape, âI Serve on the Border,â she reincarnated as the spouse of the outpost chief. And the husband was played by B. Brondukov.
In addition to film works, Shashkova worked for a long time on television, participating in television shows. She was involved in such performances as "The Tradesman in the Nobility", "Cinderella", "Idiot" and "Mystery Buff".
Fifteen-year pause in the movie
Today, the filmography of Shashkova consists of three dozen films. However, from the second half of the 80s she did not act at all. This forced pause lasted for fifteen years. During this time, she managed to create her own solo program.
Well, in 2002, she began to receive new roles in films. So, she starred in such projects as âThe Return of Mukhtarâ, âGlamorâ, âOur Sinsâ and many others.
At the moment, she is full of energy and cheerful. In addition, the approach of old age, according to her, she does not feel at all.
Shashkova Eleonora Petrovna: husband, children
The actress had two marriages. In her youth, she met with the artist Ernst Zorin. After some time, the lovers signed in the registry office. Soon they had a daughter, Antonina. Unfortunately, the spouse left for permanent residence in the United States.
What happened to the personal life of Shashkova Eleanor Petrovna? The second husband of the woman is director Valentin Selivanov. They lived together for 22 years. Selivanovâs film destiny did not add up. He managed to shoot only two pictures. He always created, composed, wrote, but his scenario ideas were practically not accepted.
In the 90s, he managed to create his own film corporation. But the age of this company was very short. Selivanov lent a very large amount to one of the theatrical figures, who subsequently did not return the funds. As a result, the Shashkov-Selivanov family was on the verge of poverty. Because of these problems, the husband fell ill and soon died ... This ended the happiness in the personal life of actress Shashkova Eleanor Petrovna. She is saved from loneliness by her two beloved grandchildren - David and George.