Each person has an individual route that runs from a dream to recognition. When moving towards the intended goal, various obstacles arise that have to be overcome. Since childhood, George Drozd wanted to become an actor.
Starting conditions
George Ivanovich Drozd was born on May 28, 1941 in an ordinary Soviet family. Parents lived in the famous city of Kiev. My father worked in a construction company. Mother was engaged in housework and raising children. Three weeks after the birth of the boy, war broke out. There is no particular need to talk about how hard it was for the child and his parents to go through war years. Despite everyday hardships, George grew up a positive and cheerful person.
At school, the future actor studied well. His favorite subjects were history and literature. Like many post-war boys, Drozd loved to play football. Sometimes I even forgot to do my homework, but this did not happen often. In high school, George regularly attended classes at a drama studio at the city palace of pioneers. When it came time to choose a profession, he decided to get a specialized education at the acting department of the Kiev Institute of Theater Arts. Received the first time.
Professional activity
In 1962, a certified distribution actor joined the Odessa Drama Theater. From the first weeks, the thrush harmoniously "fit" into the troupe. He was included in almost all repertoire performances. The stage career developed quite safely. Three years later, George was invited to move to Riga. Here, at the Russian Drama Theater, he served almost eighteen years. In 1982, the already held actor accepted the offer and moved to Moscow. He was issued in the cult theater "Contemporary". However, a few years later, George had to return to his native Kiev, where an elderly mother was left without custody.
He was accepted into the troupe of the Academic Theater of Russian Drama named after Lesya Ukrainka. Within the walls of this theater, Drozd served until the last day of his life. Along with participation in theatrical productions, George starred in films. As it usually happens, he began by participating in episodes and in supporting roles. Over time, the actor began to trust the main roles. In the film "The main argument of the kings" Drozd reincarnated as president of the United States. In the film "Twice Born" played the role of a German officer.
