Not many Russian actors get the opportunity to act in films abroad. However, if such an offer comes to the artist, this means recognition of his talent not only within the homeland, but throughout the world. For example, one of the first actors to star in the Hollywood blockbuster was Alexander Baluev. In 1997, he participated in the creation of a painting called The Peacemaker. Gradually, other stars of domestic cinema began to appear in America and Europe. Among them: Gosha Kutsenko, Konstantin Khabensky, Oksana Akinshina, Vitaly Abdulov and many others. It is noteworthy that the names of the last two actors can be found in the sequel to the action movie about agent Bourne "Bourne Supremacy." The filmography of Vitaly Abdulov by the time the American film was released already totaled many works. The most vivid and memorable roles for the viewer were played by a talented artist in the domestic TV series Antikiller-2, Soldiers, Kadetstvo, Ranetki, etc.
What was the path to the fame of this artist? What became the prerequisite for choosing acting as a profession? Let's get a look.
Children's years and youth
Vitaliy Zinurovich Abdulov (this is the full name of the actor popular today) was born on March 15, 1970 in the autonomous republic of the Soviet Union under the name Udmurtia. The town in which the boy was born is called Glazov. When his son was three years old, his parents moved to Irkutsk. It was there that childhood passed and the youth of young talent. From an early age, Vitaliy was actively interested in sports. For some time he even played for the youth basketball team of Irkutsk. After graduation, Abdulov enters the power engineering college in his city. Then follows service in the armed forces of the country.
Difficulty choosing
After demobilization, Vitaly Abdulov has been trying for quite some time to find his place in life. For some time he worked in the specialty received at the college - as a construction engineer. However, he quickly realizes the futility of trying to find his vocation in this niche. Then he gets a job in a cafe as an administrator. However, it does not stay there for long. He is even hired as a bodyguard - but even this does not bring satisfaction to the young man. He wants something completely different. And in 1996, Vitaly Abdulov decided to turn the course of his life in a completely different direction: he entered the Irkutsk Theater School. Talented Valentina Aleksandrovna Dulova becomes his curator and mentor. After many years, the actor speaks warmly about his teacher, believing that it was she who made him a real artist.
To Moscow! At the Moscow Art Theater!
Four years after entering the educational institution, Vitaly Abdulov becomes one of his graduates. Dozens of people came to see the test performance with his participation. Among them by chance is Olga Vasilyevna Firsova, a talented teacher from GITIS. She offers Vitaly not to bury his talent in the outback, but to go to conquer the capital's theater world. The young man does not think long, and in the same year the doors of the Moscow Art Theater School open its doors to a new student, who becomes Abdulov. It was the year 2000.
Carier start
And in 2001 he was invited to shoot episodic roles in TV shows. The first character played by Vitaly Abdulov was the bodyguard in the film "Citizen Chief". Gradually, the filmography of the actor is replenished. Interesting secondary roles are added to small episodic works. In 2004, Vitaly graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School. His final performance is the play by Ostrovsky “The Marriage of Balzaminov”. In the same year, the series “Soldiers” was released. In it, the actor is perfectly accustomed to the image of old servant Evseev. This series brought the young man all-Russian love and recognition. The film was a turning point in the career of the artist. Even after the “demobilization” of the army saga, he was remembered, calling the season with the presence of Abdulov the brightest and most successful. The filming proposals follow one after another. Vitaliy takes part in the creation of such films as “Brand History”, “Ticket in the Harem”, “First after God”, and many others. For his multifaceted talent, directors, critics and viewers love him.
"Bandit Tony"
Another area of Vitaly Abdulov's activity is advertising. Many do not consider this field to be truly creative. Many, but not all. Sometimes this kind of activity only allows you to earn money without bringing the artist great popularity. However, the role of the mafia Tony, masterfully performed by Vitaly Abdulov for advertising a telephone operator, became a real triumph of the actor. His unlucky hero with criminal inclinations, always falling into trouble, but at the same time not losing his presence of mind, was liked by the viewers. Thanks to this advertisement, many people began to call Vitaly Abdulov nothing more than “Tony bandit”.
Popular youth series
In 2006, the actor was invited to shoot the series "Cadetism". He gets a secondary, but very significant role as an assistant to the mayor of the city. Many viewers fell in love with the bright, charismatic Abdulov, who so vividly demonstrates sincere feelings and feelings on the screen. Until 2008, the actor was busy in the series about the life of the Suvorovites. After the final chord, the artist decided to take a break. However, the film company "Constant", filming the saga of the cadets, has already begun work on a new project called "Ranetki", where Vitaly was assigned the role of physical education teacher. It is noteworthy that the character of Abdulov was written specifically for the actor. Therefore, the producer of the series and the entire film crew persuaded the artist to participate in the filming. These two projects, released on the STS channel, brought Vitaly Abdulov fantastic fame. And his on-screen romance with one of the heroines of the last series has grown into something more, but already in real life.
Personal life
The bass guitarist of the popular girl group "Ranetki" - Lena Tretyakova - and Vitaly Abdulov met on the set. While the actor played a bold and cheerful physical education, the girl played the role of herself. According to the script, the couple begins an affair. Soon, the relationship began not only on the screen, but also in real life. However, the affair did not last long. “Several times I wanted to establish a serious relationship. As soon as we begin to make repairs in the shared apartment, we disagree, ”Vitaly Abdulov admits in an interview. The personal life of the actor, unlike his creative successes, alas, has not yet developed.