How often do you watch movies? Are there any Soviet ones among them? Maybe one of you prefers only the cinema of the last century. In this case, the name of Druzhnikov should tell you something. Vladimir Vasilyevich Druzhnikov is a notorious actor in Soviet cinema, who has a lot of regalia (not only professional) in his bosom.
Childhood, adolescence, youth
June 30, 1922. Moscow. In the military family, the hero of our story was born - Vladimir Druzhnikov. While still a pupil of kindergarten, little Volodya could boast of outstanding artistry. And a little later, he played his first amateur role - Chekhov's Vanka Zhukov.
Vladimir combined his studies at the school with a visit to the drama club. It was at this time that the boy's love for the acting field was formed. In life, this happens when parents want their child to steadily follow the traditions of the dynasty. So it was in the life of Vladimir, who in the eyes of his father was also a military man. But it did not grow together. Not because I “tried and failed”, but because a surge of spectator sympathy for the talent of Vladimir Druzhnikov was brewing, he exceeded the military regulations on the scales.
Eh, front track
It would seem that everything turned out very well in the life of the future actor, but the Great Patriotic War, which began in 1941, confused Vladimir’s plans a little. In November 1941, the Central Children's Theater (now the Russian Academic Youth Theater), in which Vladimir Druzhnikov was working at that time, was forced to evacuate to Siberia. In Kuzbass, the MDC hosted performances for wounded fighters, rear workers, as well as for those who had yet to go to the front.
The ups and downs of wartime did not lead the actor astray, and already in 1943, Vladimir was on the threshold of the Moscow Art Theater School. True, not one, but with a friend. A friend of Vladimir, who also served in the Center for Contemporary Arts, decided to enter the famous theater university, however, a partner was required for the entrance exam (etude). Thus, two young people were again in Moscow. True, in the end, Vladimir did not have to leave the capital - the selection committee took him on the course.
Film, film, film
By the way, Vladimir did not succeed in fully tasting student life - he studied at the Moscow Art Theater School for only a year. Already in his first year of study, he received an offer to play in the film, which, according to the rules of the university, was strictly prohibited. However, during a conversation with the director of the educational institution, Vladimir firmly said: "I am leaving the institute and will act in films." Since 1944, the university continued to exist without Druzhnikov.
The actor's debut motion picture was called "Guilty Without Guilt" (1945). In it, Vladimir had a chance to play one of the main roles, which brought him the status of a movie star.
The career of the artist went uphill. His filmography includes about 40 paintings. In addition, many of you have heard the phrase "There is such a profession - to defend the homeland", which was uttered by the character of Vladimir Druzhnikov in the film "Officers" (1971).
It is worth noting that since the mid-60s, Vladimir increasingly had to play secondary roles in the movie, but this did not diminish his talent at all.
Hall of Labor Glory
Throughout his acting career, a loving husband and father, Vladimir Druzhnikov, has received several awards. In his arsenal there is the Stalin Prize of the 1st and 3rd degrees, two orders of the Badge of Honor, the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR and many other honors. And all this thanks to his remarkable acting talent.
Moreover, behind Vladimir Druzhnikov’s dozens of dubbed foreign films, including films such as Tutsi, TASS is authorized to declare
", " Life is beautiful. "In particular, in the film Justice for All (1979), the main role of which is assigned to Al Pacino, Druzhnikov voiced all the remarks of Judge Henry Fleming (because of which, according to the plot of the film, the hero Al Pacino was forced to fight with their principles).
