This article will examine the biography of actor Andrei Sokolov, one of the most successful representatives of Russian cinema. Almost everyone saw a film with the participation of Sokolov called "Little Faith." Work in this project has made Andrei truly famous. In addition, he proved himself both as a talented screenwriter and as a director.
Star biography: Andrei Sokolov in childhood
On August 13, 1962, Andrei Alekseevich Sokolov was born in Moscow, who was destined to become a famous theater actor, as well as a director of Russian cinema. His father was a builder, and his mother worked in the energy sector. As a child, Andryusha was an energetic, but at the same time calm boy. Throughout the entire period of study at school, he enjoyed playing sports, and at the age of seven he began to write poetry. He sent his creations to all known editions, but no one wanted to print it. Already at the age of 13, Andrei earned money for his pocket expenses on his own. And after school, having worked for several years as a taxi driver and a plumber, he bought his first Lada.
Star biography: Andrei Sokolov at the beginning of his career
In 1981, Andrei Alekseevich became a student at the Aviation Technology Institute in Moscow. The first year and a half he studied at "excellent", and then found a job and abandoned his studies. Sokolov headed the karate section and was engaged in the sale of imported jeans, which brought him the main income. He and his friends were chic - they could have breakfast in Moscow, have lunch in Tbilisi, and have dinner in Yerevan. In 1986, when Sokolov graduated from the institute, he decided not to go to work in his specialty, but to go to the artists. The first attempt to become a student at the Moscow Art Theater School failed, as the future actor did not enter the entrance exam in the best condition (on the eve he pretty much drank). But when, after a few days, Andrey took into account the previous bad experience and came to audition at the Shchukin school, he was noticed and accepted, despite a very high competition (289 people in 1 place). So began his journey as an actor.
Actor Andrei Sokolov: biography
Already in 1987, Sokolov starred in his debut film. It was a picture entitled "She is with a broom, and he is in a black hat" directed by V. Makarov. When the film was released, Sokolov took leave from classes, went to the cinema and watched it three times in a row. Then he was convinced that he had chosen the right path. Then the world saw another movie masterpiece with the participation of Andrei Alekseevich, which made him truly famous. Vasily Pichula made the film "Little Faith", where the actor played the main character Sergei Sokolov. After the sensational success of Andrei, other directors began to invite. As his biography testifies, Andrei Sokolov has roles in his acting arsenal in such films as The Lone Player, The Executioner, The Lost Paradise, The Lawyer, Red Square and many others. In total, Sokolov starred in more than 65 films.
Star Biography: Andrei Sokolov - Director
Already actively acting in films, Sokolov decided to master the profession of director as well. In 1997, he graduated from the courses of scriptwriters and directors, and soon staged his first performance, “The Bed”. In 2007, Andrei Alekseevich made his first film called “Artifact”. Now he often appears on television in various roles and continues to master the work of the director.