The actor Boris Tokarev learned about true popularity after the release of the film "Two Captains". The image of Sashka Grigoryev he created is known and remembered by several generations of Russian viewers. The young actor had a charming appearance and a deep, soulful look. Therefore, directors have always trusted him only positive roles.
From the biography of Boris Vasilyevich Tokarev
The future actor and director was born in the village of Kiselevo, Kaluga Region on August 20, 1947. Boris's father was an officer, his mother worked as a teacher in a kindergarten. Subsequently, the family moved to Moscow, where they transferred to serve his father. Here Boris went to school.
We can assume that Tokarev began his career as a movie actor in his childhood. When Boris was 12 years old, he starred in the film "Saved Generation", where there was a story about children sent to the rear from the besieged Leningrad. The hero of Tokarev fled to the front, but he was returned back.
A year later, Boris played in the play "Pillars of Society", which was on the stage of the Pushkin Theater in the capital. In high school, the young man was involved in several more films. Among them: "Introduction", "Blue Notebook".
Creativity of Boris Tokarev
Having an impressive solid filmography, Boris easily entered VGIK. He continued to work in cinema during his student years, starring in the films Fidelity, Road to the Sea, and Sixth Summer.
After graduating from high school, Tokarev began work at the Theater of the Soviet Army. But he stayed here only a year. The young actor was attracted by the cinema he liked.
From 1969 to 1971, Boris starred in several bright films. The audience appreciated the images created by the actor in the films "The Stolen Train" and "Sea Character", as well as in the musical drama "Prince Igor".
A breakthrough in the career of Boris Vasilievich was the famous film "And the Dawns Here Are Quiet" (1972). Here, the actor got a small role as border guard Osyanin. After the release of the film, Tokarev immediately turned into a movie star of Russian cinema: tens of millions of Soviet viewers watched this film.
Tokarev managed to consolidate his success by participating in the film "Hot Snow". The actor masterfully created here the image of the platoon commander Kuznetsov. The military-dramatic picture resonated in the hearts of millions of people.
Nevertheless, genuine fame and love of the audience fell upon Boris after the release of the serial film “Two Captains” (1976). The image of Sanka Grigoriev occupied the imagination of all Soviet boys and girls. Adult spectators did not remain indifferent to the film.
Tokarev after the collapse of the USSR
In the 90s, cinema was in decline. They almost forgot about Tokarev. However, in 2001, the actor declared himself to be a talented directorial work. In the film "Do not leave me, love, " Boris Vasilievich also played one of the main roles. The film involved Larisa Guzeeva and Evgenia Simonova.
In 2005, Tokarev starred in the film "The Last Battle of Major Pugachev." Here he played General Artemyev. A year later, the action movie "Emergency Call" was released with the participation of Boris Vasilyevich.
Boris Tokarev is known as the head of the experimental debut creative association. Recently, an actor is rarely seen on the screen.
