As a child, Igor Starygin dreamed of becoming a scout, but fate decreed otherwise. During his life, a talented actor managed to star in about 40 films and series. He was most remembered for the role of Aramis in the adaptation of the work of Dumas "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers." Igor died in 2009, but is still not forgotten by fans. What can you tell about the artist, his work and personal life?
Igor Starygin: family, childhood
The hero of this article was born in Moscow, it happened in June 1946. Igor Starygin was born in a family far from the world of dramatic art. His father was a civilian pilot, and his mother worked at various jobs.
Father left the family when the boy was not even one year old. The mother tried to feed her family, and devoted little time to her son. The upbringing of the child was mainly done by grandmother and grandfather. Igor admired his grandfather, an employee of the NKVD. He wanted to become a scout to be like him. He liked playing with his grandfather’s weapons. Also, the boy enjoyed reading detective stories.
Choice of profession
In the fifth grade, Igor Starygin began to engage in a theater studio. He was not serious about this hobby. The boy liked the process of preparing for the plays rather than the action on stage. He was attracted by the opportunity to create scenery, to watch how the girls sew costumes.
In high school, Igor had no doubt that he would continue his education at the law faculty of Moscow State University. To enter the theater university, Starygin went for company with friends. Unexpectedly for everyone, and especially himself, he became a student of GITIS. A talented young man was taken to his workshop by Vasily Alexandrovich Orlov.
Theatre
GITIS Igor Starygin graduated in 1968. The aspiring actor brilliantly played Khlestakov in the diploma performance “The Examiner”. In front of him the Moscow Youth Theater opened its doors hospitably; Igor gave about six years to serve in this theater. Then, for ten years, Starygin performed on the stage of the Mossovet Theater.
In 1983, Igor began cooperation with the theater-studio "At the Nikitsky Gate", where he was invited by Mark Rozovsky. His main achievement was the role of Johannes in the production of The Diary of a Seducer. In 1996, the actor moved to the Moscow Art Theater named after M. Gorky, which he left in 2000.
From obscurity to fame
GITIS students were strictly forbidden to act in films. From the biography of Igor Starygin it follows that he violated this ban more than once. For the first time, a young man appeared on the set in 1967. Igor played a secondary role in the military drama Retribution. The painting was postponed for political reasons, so the "crime" of Starygin went unnoticed.
The next role in the movie gave the student of GITIS the first fans. When Starygin came to try out the painting “We'll Live Till Monday” for the first time, Stanislav Rostotsky refused him. However, then they contacted Igor and asked for approval.
The student brilliantly played the role of high school student Kostya Batishchev. His character was a cold, insensitive, arrogant and spoiled young man. Such a hero could not help attracting attention to himself. The painting “Let's Live Until Monday” fell in love with thousands of spectators, and Starygin got his first fans.
First roles
After graduating from GITIS, Igor Starygin began to actively act in films. The directors gladly offered the talented, attractive and charming guy roles. In 1969, the mini-series “Adjutant of His Excellency” was presented to the audience court, which is based on real events that took place during the years of the Civil War. Igor got a small but bright role. He played the charming lieutenant Mickey.
This was followed by one of the main roles in the crime drama “Accused of Murder”. The film tells the story of how a group of tipsy young people beat a couple in love. Then the actor appeared in the biographical drama "The Old House", which is dedicated to the life of the philosopher, revolutionary and writer A. I. Herzen.
Directors often assigned Starygin the role of negative characters. This is exactly what he happened to play in the film adaptation of Stendhal’s famous work “Red and Black”. In this picture, the actor embodied the image of the Marquis of Norbert de la Mola.
Finest hour
The taste of real glory was felt in 1979 by Igor Starygin. The filmography of the actor was replenished with the mini-series "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers", the plot of which was borrowed from the famous work of Dumas. The musical adventure comedy of George Yungvald-Khilkevich was an extraordinary success with the audience. The story of four friends who are ready to sacrifice their lives for one another has sunk into the soul of many. Songs from the picture were sung for many years.
Igor got the role of the handsome aristocrat Aramis. His hero is a musketeer with an attractive appearance, having great success with women. Initially, Jungwald-Khilkevich planned to entrust this role to Abdulov. On the actor Starygin, the attention of the director was drawn by Mikhail Boyarsky. He convinced the master to see the painting “Adjutant of His Excellency”. Igor with his aristocratic appearance, blue eyes and thin fingers made a great impression on Yungvald-Khilkevich. The director immediately offered him a role.
Films of the 1980-1990s
What did Igor Starygin do in the 1980s? Films with his participation continued to be released. For example, the actor convincingly played the White Guard Vladimir Danovich in the first and second parts of “State Border”. Few people know that this picture was initially banned from showing. The acquaintance with Galina Brezhneva helped the director to lift the ban.
Then Igor appeared in films and series that are listed below.
- "First time married."
- "Moonlight Rainbow."
- "The shining world."
- "Before you part."
- "The Seven Elements."
- "Snakes".
- "Listen in the compartments."
- "55 degrees below zero."
- "Road to hell".
- "Shot in a coffin."
In 1993, the paintings The Musketeers 20 Years Later and The Secret of Queen Anne, or The Musketeers 30 Years Later were released. Starygin again tried on the image of the charming Aramis, a favorite of women. Unfortunately, the paintings did not have much success with the audience.
New century
In the new century, Starygin’s career began to decline. He did not know how to "sell" himself; he expected that they would be offered roles. In a number of films and series, Igor nevertheless appeared. Cinema and television projects with his participation, released in the new century, are listed below.
- "24 hours".
- "Conference of maniacs."
- "A kid in milk."
- "Code of honor".
- "Lost the sun."
- “Heirs 2”.
Marriages and divorces
What is known about the personal life of Igor Starygin? The famous actor entered into legal marriage several times. His first wife was Lyudmila Isakova, with whom he studied at GITIS. The marriage, concluded too hastily, broke up a year later. Young people dispersed peacefully, without scandals.
The second time Igor got married in 1966. His chosen one was Mira Ardova, with whom he worked together in the Youth Theater. At the time of her acquaintance with Starygin, Mira was married to actor and playwright Boris Ardov. She was pregnant when she left her husband for Igor. Together, Starygin and his second wife lived for more than 12 years. It was Miru that Aramis called his true love. It is known that the family broke up due to the betrayals of Starygin.
For the third time, the actor married Tatyana Sukhacheva. This union quickly broke up, leaving Igor with unpleasant memories. The ex-wife took away from Starygin an apartment in Bakhrushinsky Lane, which he received due to work in the theater.
For several years, the actor lived in a civil marriage with Nina Vydrina. He never married this woman. His fourth wife was Yekaterina Tabashnikova. This woman is a photojournalist, editor of the photo department of the Sobesednik newspaper. Together they lived for about 9 years, they played a wedding in 2006. The age difference between them was about 20 years, but this did not bother the lovers.
Children
What is known about the children of Igor Starygin? First of all, it should be mentioned that the famous actress Anna Ardova is his adopted daughter. She was born after her mother, Mira, left her father Boris to Igor. Anna owes her popularity to the sketch “Women's League”, as well as the show “One for All”, in which she received a key role.
It is impossible not to tell about the native daughter of Igor Starygin. Anastasia was born in 1978, shortly before her parents divorced. The separation of Mira and Igor did not affect the relationship of Nastya with her father. Starygin always paid a lot of attention to his child, he was very close with his daughter.
Anastasia did not follow in her parents' footsteps, she did not connect her life with dramatic art. Once, however, she appeared in Andrei Gubin's video clip “Lisa”. Currently, she works as a manager for her sister Anna Ardova. Anastasia has a son, the boy's name is Arseny. Unfortunately, the name of the father of the only grandson Igor is kept secret.
The death of Starygin was for Anastasia a heavy blow, from which she could not recover for a long time. Anna Ardova was also upset by the death of her stepfather, who was closer to her father.
Interesting Facts
What are some interesting facts from the life of a talented actor?
- What else can you tell about Igor Starygin? The growth of the actor is of interest to many of his fans. He was 185 cm.
- Igor had no aristocratic ancestors.
- It is known that the first wife of the star was actress Lyudmila Isakova. However, the former classmate of Starygin Julia Aerova assures that she was the first wife of Igor. To confirm or deny this information has not yet been possible.
- With his fourth wife, Starygin met at a creative evening of Yefim Shifrin. Catherine drew attention to him due to the fact that he looked very bad. She felt sorry for the thin and aged Aramis. Later, she learned that Igor underwent several heart operations, suffered from atherosclerosis for many years.
Death
What is the cause of the death of Igor Starygin? The answer to this question cannot but interest his fans. The last theatrical work of the Musketeer was the production of Theatrical Star, in which he embodied the image of the music teacher Udryu. Igor always wanted to leave behind the role of a handsome man and a hero, to fulfill a comic role. In this performance, he finally succeeded. Needless to say, he attached great importance to this work.
The first stroke with actor Igor Starygin happened in May 2009. He spent about a month in the hospital, then immediately returned to work. Doctors advised him to heal a little more, but he did not pay any attention to these tips. Starygin wanted to start playing his favorite role as soon as possible, he was expected at rehearsals. It is possible that he would have lived longer if he had obeyed the instructions of specialists.
Igor had a second stroke in September 2009. The actor was taken to intensive care, but it was too late to do anything. Starygin died in November 2009, the cause of death is the consequences of a stroke.
The funeral of the talented actor, who brilliantly played Aramis, took place on November 12, 2009. The grave of Starygin is located at the Troekurovsky cemetery. In June 2011, the grand opening of the monument in his honor took place. The ceremony was timed to the 65th anniversary of Igor. The monument was erected with funds raised by fans.