The fact that the world of cinema is harsh, more than once said many famous actors. There are, of course, such minions of fate that invariably enjoy the love of filmmakers and the public. Scripts are written for them and the cast is selected. The rest have to work hard to remember the viewer. To do this, you need to play a lot of supporting roles and participate in extras. Theater and film actor Oleg Belov belongs to this category. On his account many different roles. Fans of the legendary saga of the adventures of the three musketeers, he probably remembered the role of Oliver Cromwell in "The Musketeers 20 Years Later."
Youth
Oleg Belov was born on July 30, 1934 in Novosibirsk. Despite the fact that his parents had nothing to do with creativity, Oleg knew from a young age that his vocation was a stage. The actor’s childhood was overshadowed by the war, and youth through the difficult years of the country's recovery. However, his love of beauty and hope for the best helped him not to lose courage.
From an early age, Belov gravitated to painting, poetry, music and dancing. He plays many instruments well and sings great. Prior to entering the theater institute, these talents were useful to Belov to work in the Operetta Theater, as well as to dance groups of the military ensemble “Songs and Dances” and the Siberian Folk Choir.
Cinema
Oleg Belov, while still a student at the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography, began to play in the theater and received a small role in the movie "Caution, Grandma." After graduating from the institute in 1961, he was enrolled in the staff of Lenfilm and entered the theater troupe of the Leningrad film actor studio.
Oleg Alexandrovich has about eight dozen movie roles. But, probably, the most remembered by the viewer are the works in the paintings:
- “On the way to Berlin” (Soldier, civilian of the 7th grade in civilian life),
- “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles” (role of an honest cabman),
- “The Musketeers 20 Years Later” (Oliver Cromwell),
- Charlotte's Necklace (Port Security Officer),
- “Shoes with golden buckles” (one of the robbers),
- “Window to Paris” (head of the police department).
And also fans of detective series could remember the actor’s work in television projects: “National Security Agent”, “Streets of Broken Lights” and “Opera. Chronicles of the slaughter department. "
Other creative activity
Belov’s creative potential is not limited to acting. Poetry and music still play a big role in his life. Oleg Belov writes poetry, composes songs and draws. Not all of his creations are intended for the general public. For example, Oleg Alexandrovich does not consider it necessary to exhibit portraits of his friends - actors, made in graphics, and only journalists managed to see them. However, Belov still released a collection of his best poems. And also in some films you can hear songs performed by him.
Oleg Belov: family
In the actor’s personal life, not everything went smoothly. He was married twice. From his first marriage with singer Valentina Belova (now deceased) Oleg Alexandrovich has a son Dmitry. Today he is 54 years old. In the footsteps of his father, Dmitry did not go, he works as a computer programmer. Oleg Alexandrovich has a great relationship with his son. They spend a lot of time together.
Once again, the actor married in 1978. The second wife of Oleg Belov is well known to the domestic audience. This is the popular actress Elena Drapeko, who at the moment is also a prominent political figure. In 1985, a daughter Anastasia was born in an acting family. Unfortunately, this marriage of Oleg Alexandrovich broke up. After 13 years of marriage, the couple broke up. The divorce took place with a scandal, so the ex-husband and wife do not support relations.
Grandfather Belov became in 2013. Anastasia gave birth to a daughter Barbara. But the actor has not yet had occasion to enjoy the new status. The daughter does not want to communicate with her father. The actor associates such behavior with the negative attitude of his ex-wife and mother-in-law to him.