Actor Vodyanoy created many vivid images in the movie. Among them, one can distinguish Tevye, Teddy Bear and Yashka-Tug. Want to know about the life and death of this wonderful actor? The article contains all the necessary information.
Biography: family, childhood
Mikhail Grigoryevich was born on December 23, 1924 in one of the largest Ukrainian cities of Kharkov. Mikhail Wasserman - this is really the name of our hero. And he took the pseudonym Vodyanaya after he decided to become an artist. In what family was the future actor brought up? To begin with, he has Jewish roots, but he had to hide it.
Michael's father was the supply manager. He made good money. And the mother of our hero was engaged in household chores and raising two sons - the eldest (Robert) and the younger (Misha).
In 1938, the family moved to Kislovodsk. Michael quickly got used to the new school. He made a lot of friends and girlfriends. Several times a week, the boy attended a music school and drama club.
Student
In 1941, our hero went to Leningrad, submitting documents to the theater institute. Members of the selection committee were amazed at the talent of the young man. As a result, Mikhail was enrolled in the 2nd year. The war made adjustments to the life of the population of Leningrad. The Theater Institute was evacuated to Tomsk. There was trained Vodyanoy Mikhail Grigoryevich.
After graduating in 1943, the guy got a job. He was accepted into the troupe of the Pyatigorsk Theater. On the stage of this institution, he played right up to Victory Day.
Theater work and personal life
In the period from 1947 to 1953. Vodyanoy Mikhail Grigoryevich was an artist of the Lviv Theater of Musical Comedy. The local artistic director praised him for his hard work, love for the profession and a responsible approach to any business.
In the early 1950s, in the walls of this theater, Misha met a young and attractive actress Margarita Demina. In a short time he managed to get the girl's favor. Michael gave Rita flowers, invited him on dates, and confessed his feelings. In 1952, the couple officially formalized the relationship. The eyes of the bride and groom shone with happiness. They were sure that they would live together until the end of days.
Changes
In 1954, the theater, in which Rita and Misha worked, moved to Odessa. Actors also moved to this beautiful city by the sea. Vodyanoy and his wife continued to perform on the stage of their favorite theater. Mikhail Grigoryevich performed more than 20 roles. In the production of The Late Serenade, he played Kostya Gusyatnikova, and in the play White Night, he successfully got used to the image of Nicholas II.
From 1979 to 1983 Vodyanoy M. G was the artistic director and director of the Odessa Musical Comedy Theater. He tried himself as a director. His beloved wife supported him in all endeavors.
Film career
For the first time on the screens, the actor Vodyanoy appeared in 1957. In the film play "White Acacia" he got the role of Yashka-Tug. The director liked the collaboration with the young actor, and he told his colleagues about it.
In 1960, the second picture was released with the participation of M. Vodyanoy - “Heirs”. This time he was to get used to the image of Jura. And our hero is 100% coped with his task.
Many viewers remembered Mishka Yaponchik from the tape Squadron Going West (1965). But this character was brilliantly played by M. Vodyanoy. To achieve maximum resemblance to the prototype (the famous Odessa raider), the actor made a special make-up.
In the creative piggy bank of Mikhail Vodiany there are 14 films. Listed below are his most striking and successful roles:
- 1967 - “Wedding in the Robin” - Popandopulo;
- 1969 - "A Pleasant Surprise" (short film) - the main character;
- 1971 - “Fakir for an hour” - a lifter named Akim;
- 1976 - "12 Chairs" - a Persian reporter;
- 1981 - “Dangerous Age" - Papa Lily;
- 1983 - "Free Wind" - Georg Stan.
Death
Actor Vodyanoy made big plans for further life and work. But they were not destined to materialize. September 11, 1987 our hero left this world. The cause of death is a heart attack. Mikhail Grigoryevich was 62 years old. Colleagues and friends could not believe that he left them so early.
The famous actor found his last refuge at the 2nd Christian Cemetery, located in Odessa. Soon, a monument was erected on his grave. The widow of Vodyanoy took part in the development of the design and configuration of the tombstone.
For 35 years of marriage, Margarita and Mikhail did not have children, so the only direct heiress was Lyudmila Satosova's niece (daughter of his brother Robert).
Rita Demina was very upset by the death of her beloved spouse. She spent most of her time alone, looking at family photographs. From the surging feelings and memories, tears rolled in her eyes. In February 1999, Margarita passed away. Several people came to the funeral of the actress: college friends and stage colleagues.
Finally
Now you know where actor Vodyanoy was born, studied and how actor got into more movies. We also spoke in detail about his personal life. This man made a certain contribution to the development of cinema of the USSR.