To the question of who Boris Shcherbakov is, any Russian can give an answer - a unique actor, a whole era in Soviet and Russian cinema, a handsome man. But few people know the truth about his biography and personal life, most fans of the artist are content with rumors and speculation of the press.
It’s unlikely that anyone will call Boris Shcherbakov a pensioner, although the actor is already well over 60. He is still handsome, in demand in the profession, active and positive. The press still allows itself to publish rumors about novels on the side, and this is not surprising, because the million-strong army of its fans will never pass by the publication with its cover photo. But few people know what kind of person he is in life, what is remarkable about his biography, how his personal life took shape.
Biography of actor Boris Scherbakov
Boris Vasilievich was born in post-war Leningrad, in November 1949. The family of a simple driver and factory worker with two children and a grandmother huddled in the room of a communal apartment. Little Borya loved to watch the Gulf of Finland from the window and dreamed of becoming a real sea captain, but fate decreed otherwise.
At age 12, the boy accidentally hit the movies - he was selected to play a small role in the film "Mandate", and this was a turning point. Boris dreamed of a movie, dreamed of significant roles, recalling the director’s praises, was sure that he would easily enter LGITMiK.
Immediately after graduating from high school, Boris Shcherbakov, inspired by a dream, appeared before the selection committee of the university, but was eliminated from among applicants for admission to the third round. But he was eagerly accepted at the Institute of Culture of Leningrad, and he began to master the profession of director.
In his first year at the institute, Boris accidentally found out that in Moscow Pavel Massalsky, a unique actor of the Moscow Art Theater, was gaining his course. The young man simply could not miss such a chance, and went to the capital, but was late for exams. Then he just kept Pavel Vladimirovich and directly said: "I want to learn from you." Such impudence amazed, but also amused the master, and he decided to take an assertive candidate for his course.
Theatrical career of actor Boris Scherbakov
After completing the course of Pavel Massalsky, at the Moscow Art Theater School, Boris Shcherbakov was invited to play in the theater troupe. He served there for 31 years, played a huge number of iconic roles. His debut took place in the play "The Steelworkers" in 1972, followed by more serious roles in classical works. As a theatrical actor, Boris Shcherbakov, viewers remember from such performances:
- "Valentine and Valentine",
- "Leaving, look around,"
- "The Cherry Orchard",
- Barbarians
- "The Seagull" and others.
Shcherbakov’s departure from the Moscow Art Theater was difficult, with him the new artistic director Tabakov simply did not renew the contract after the death of Oleg Efremov. But the development of the theatrical career of the artist was not negatively affected. He managed to stay in demand, and now plays in entreprises and performances, tours the country.
Filmography of Boris Scherbakov
Who else from contemporaries can boast of such an extensive filmography as Boris Shcherbakov. Almost 250 roles in the movie - this figure speaks not only about the performance of the actor, but about the level of his talent. Heroes of Boris Vasilievich Shcherbakov in the movie are recognizable, they are remembered. Films where he was shot while still young are willing to be rented by many television channels, and viewers are just as willing to watch them. It is simply impossible to list all the films featuring this actor. Here are just a small fraction of his work:
- "I Serve On The Border" (1974),
- “Do not part with your loved ones” (1979),
- "Case in the square 36-80" (1982),
- "Peter the Great" (1986),
- The Criminal Quartet (1989),
- The Quiet Don (1992),
- The Turkish March (2000),
- "Soldiers" (2004),
- Detectives (2006),
- "Legend number 17" and others.
In Soviet cinema, television plays were very popular. Boris Shcherbakov was also in demand in this niche - he played 12 roles in iconic productions - “I am responsible for you”, “Summer Residents”, “My Good Friends” and others.
In addition, Boris Vasilievich is a dubbing actor, a TV presenter on the country's main channel, Zvezda and Mir channels, starring in commercials and willingly attending talk shows. The actor also has experience in shooting music videos - he was invited in two videos to the songs of Lyubov Uspenskaya. For his services, he received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, was awarded the Order of Friendship, and is a state award winner for his role in the film "Beach."
