Andrei Yurievich Tolubeev - a hereditary actor, began his career on the stage of the theater and film sets in the years of Soviet power. On "Tolubeev" in the Bolshoi Drama. Gorky theatergoers went with great pleasure. The actor earned the recognition of moviegoers as the role of General Tarasov in the series "National Security Agent".
Biography
Andrei Yurievich Tolubeev was born on March 30, 1945 in an acting family. Yuri Tolubeyev and Tamara Aleshin, Andrei’s parents, famous artists of the Leningrad Drama Theater named after Pushkin. His father’s career was going well: he was invited to film, he was given the lead roles in the performances. Soon Tolubeev Sr. received the highest Stalin Cinematographic Prize of the USSR for the role of General Panteleev.
The career of his wife Tamara was not so brilliant. Over time, the couple separated from each other, and when the child was four, they parted. Andrei stayed with his mother. Tamara also became famous several years later and received the title of Honored Artist. Her personal life did not work out. The boy's father remarried.
Since childhood, Andrei Tolubeev dreamed of becoming an actor, which his parent suddenly began to impede. According to Yuri Tolubeev, this is not the most monetary and happy profession. The relationship between father and son, despite the remarriage of Tolubeev Sr., was always open and friendly. Andrei often stood behind the scenes during his father’s performances, played small children's roles in performances and raved about the actor’s career.
At the insistence of Yuri, he enters the Military Medical Academy. Prior to this, Tolubeev Jr. was rejected by sight at a medical board in another profession: the guy dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Studying at the medical school was beneficial for Andrei in unleashing his creative potential. Tolubeev takes part in university amateur performances, strengthens his desire to become an actor, and after graduating from the university and the required practice, he is educated at LGITMiK. Graduates from Igor Gorbachev in 1975.
Career
After completing his studies at the Academy of Theater Arts, Andrei Tolubeyev is invited to work at the Gorky Theater by the famous director Georgy Tovstonogov. The novice artist captivated the audience, conquered with his game. The name of Tolubeev stood on a par with the legendary Oleg Basilashvili, Kirill Lavrov, Alisa Freindlikh. Andrei Yurievich played in the Bolshoi Drama Theater all his life.
Tolubeev devoted over 30 years to the theater, during which time he played in more than fifty performances at the Bolshoi Theater. Critics noted his talent and productions with the participation of the artist: "Pickwick Club", "Optimistic Tragedy", "Cherry Orchard" and many others, which supported the high image of the theater.
The recognition of moviegoers Tolubeyev won not immediately. He first became an actor as a teenager. However, the creators of the black-and-white picture "Ahead - a sharp turn" Andrei’s name was not even indicated in the credits. The next, already “legal” film experience - the role of Slava Karasev in the film “You Can Still Have Time”, the actor received only 14 years later.
In the early 80s, directors began to invite Andrei Tolubeev to shoot secondary characters and small roles. The actor creates realistic images, gains a reputation as a professional. Films with his participation of that period:
- "Reed in the wind."
- "Tears were dripping."
- "The long road to yourself."
- "Criminal talent."
- "Once lied."
- "Time to fly."
- "Kill the dragon."
- "Women Lucky."
In the early 90s, Andrei Tolubeev received the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR. He was involved in numerous television projects, but earned the true love of the audience by participating in the television series "National Security Agent". The role of General Tarasov brought Tolubeyev fame. After Andrei Yuryevich became an actor in the series, he was invited to shoot the cult "Gangster Petersburg".
Interesting fact! In addition to filming in films and playing in the theater, Tolubeev Jr. was engaged in dubbing and dubbing. He is also a prose writer.
Personal life
Andrei Yurievich Tolubeev was married three times. The first two marriages quickly broke up. The third time the actor married in 1985, actress Catherine Marusyak. Only she could attract his mother. Catherine gave birth to a happy husband two daughters: Elizabeth and Hope.
Lisa is fond of taekwondo, she is the eldest daughter of the actor. Among juniors, the girl became the absolute World Champion. Elizabeth graduated from a law school, worked for several years by profession. Her father’s genes prevailed - she continued the theatrical dynasty. Lisa has a daughter Vasilisa. Nadia - actress in the "Etude Theater", St. Petersburg.
