Oleg Anofriev became not only a famous actor, but also was able to realize himself as a composer, performer of songs. The compositions that he wrote and performed for cartoons, movies, very quickly became popular.
Childhood, youth
Oleg Andreyevich was born on July 20, 1930. His hometown is Moscow. Oleg studied at an ordinary comprehensive school, attended a drama club, a music school.
At the age of 12, he was severely crippled by the explosion of a grenade found in the yard. Recovery lasted a year.
After school, Anofriev studied at the Moscow Art Theater, graduating in 1954.
Creative biography
After studying, Oleg Andreevich began to work at the Central Children's Theater, in the same troupe with Durov Leo, Gennady Pechnikov. After 2 years, he transferred to the Mossovet Theater, where he began to receive serious roles. Soviet and foreign audiences especially appreciated the image of Vasily Tyorkin. The production was very successful in Bulgaria, where the theater went on tour.
The film debut for Anofriev was the role in the movie "Secret of Beauty". But he became recognizable after the release of the film "Girl with a Guitar", where the actor performed several songs. The audience also remembered the film "Colleagues". The painting "Friends and Years" has become a favorite for the artist. Oleg Andreevich received the title of Honored Artist in 1969.
In 1972, Anofriev decided to leave the theater for the sake of cinema. Subsequently, he worked in the filming of many films. Anofriev later decided to engage in directing work. His film "Being in Love" was released, Oleg Andreevich became the author of all the songs. He also wrote songs for other films, cartoons.
The artist voiced cartoons, performing his own compositions. He also performed songs that sounded in various films. All compositions became popular, which cannot be said about some tapes where they were performed.
In the nineties, Oleg Andreevich hosted the television programs "Fairy Tale Afternoon Tea" ("RTR"), "Home Library" ("ORT"). In 1999, his work “The Soldier and the Ballerina” was released, containing lyrics, poems, memories of actors.
In 2004, Oleg Andreyevich became a People's Artist. The actor was also involved in creating and recording songs for various projects. On the account of Anofriev, more than 50 roles in films and about 50 compositions for television films, cartoons.
In recent years, the famous artist rarely attended social events. He died on March 28, 2018, Anofriev turned 87 years old. On television regularly broadcasts dedicated to his work.