Valentina Talyzina is a famous theater and film actress, who became popular thanks to the filming in the films of Eldar Ryazanov. Her strong character helped her overcome many obstacles and succeed.
Childhood, youth
Valentina Illarionovna was born on January 22, 1935. The family first lived in Omsk, and then in Borovichi (Belarus). Some time after the birth of Vali, the father found another woman, the mother raised her daughter alone.
Valentina studied with pleasure, especially she liked the story. After school, the girl entered the agricultural university of Omsk at the economic department. As a student, she began to study in a drama circle, and then realized that she wanted to become an actress. After graduating from the 2nd year, Valentina left and began her studies at GITIS. She was educated in 1958.
Creative biography
Talyzina began working at the Moscow City Council Theater, Ranevskaya Faina, Birman Sofia, Maretskaya Vera and other celebrities also worked in the troupe. This time has become a good school for the actress. She was able to make friends with Ranevskaya, who became Valentina's mentor.
Zavadsky Yuri, the director of the theater, did a lot for Valentina. Talyzina participated in the productions of Tsarist Hunt, Music Lessons, Petersburg Dreams, Krechinsky's Wedding and others.
The first film roles at Talyzina began to appear in the late 60s, the first was the movie "Way to Saturn". The role in the film "Zigzag of Fortune" (dir. Ryazanov Eldar) was very successful. Then Valentina worked in the filming of the film "Big Break".
In 1971, Ryazanov invited the actress to shoot the movie "Old Robbers." In 1975, she starred in the movie "Afonya" Danelia George. Later came the picture "The Irony of Fate", glorifying Talyzin. She played a small role, in addition, she voiced the main character.
Talyzina considers the best work to be the role in the film "lay people". Later, the actress appeared in the series that became popular ("Healing with Love", etc.). Other films where she appeared: "Seaside Boulevard", "Anonymous", "Seaside Boulevard", "Pit", "Old Nags". In total, Talyzina has over 100 roles. The actress also voiced films, cartoons.
In 2015, Talyzina wrote a book-autobiography "My hills, streams", where she brought facts from life, talked about meetings with famous actors. She was awarded the title of Honored Artist, she has many awards. Valentina Illarionovna leads an active public life, since 1964 she has been a member of the Communist Party.
