Vladimir Vdovichenkov - Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. He received this title in 2012. The talented man gained fame thanks to one of the leading roles in the famous multi-series project "Team". However, in his filmography there are other equally popular films.
The small homeland of the popular actor is a small town called Gusevo. He was born in the first half of August, in 1971. There were no actors in his family. My father was a senior mechanic at a lighting fixture factory. Vladimir’s mother worked at the same enterprise. She was an engineer. In addition to the actor, the family also had children - Konstantin and Irina.
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In his youth, Vladimir had an idol - Jean-Claude Van Damme. Imitating the famous Belgian actor, our hero from childhood began to play sports. In addition to visiting the boxing section, Vladimir studied at a nautical school, after which he was drafted into the army. He served in the Baltic and North Seas.
Returning home from the army, Vladimir began to actively seek his destiny. He worked as a waiter, head waiter, cook. Engaged in driving cars. But at the same time, the man dreamed of a career in cinema. At one point, he decided it was time to fulfill his dream.
Vladimir left everything and went to the capital of Russia to enter the theater school. However, I could not do this, because The set was over. In order not to waste a year, Vladimir began to attend preparatory courses. On the second attempt, he was enrolled in VGIK. He studied under the guidance of Taratorkin.
First steps
First appeared on the screens during training. He got the role of a security guard in the movie "The President and His Granddaughter." Together with him, such actors as Oleg Tabakov and Alena Khmelnitskaya worked on the site.
After his debut role, he received several more offers. You can see him in such projects as April, Turkish March, Citizen Chief. However, these films did not make Vladimir popular. Fame came to him after graduation. Recognition from the audience brought a role in the multi-part project "The Brigade". Vladimir appeared in the image of the leading character Phil.
Lucky case
The creative biography of a popular actor could have developed differently if not for a fluke. The multi-part project "Team" was launched twice. And for the first time, our hero could not pass the casting. He failed to get even the smallest role.
Two years later, he came to audition for the television series "Citizen Chief." His mood was far from the best. The day before he took part in a fight, after which fighting “wounds” remained on his face. And Vladimir, standing in the smoking room, did not understand how to behave on viewing. And at that moment the assistant director of the "Brigade" noticed him. The battered appearance of the actor impressed her so much that she immediately invited him to go on a casting in the cult series. And Vladimir passed it, having received the role of boxer Phil. By the way, he got a role in the television series "Citizen Chief."
Success in domestic cinema
After the release of the cult television series, proposals rained down one after another. The next successful project was the movie "Boomer". Vladimir again played one of 4 friends. The film became so successful that a sequel was shot. Vladimir Vdovichenkov again appeared in the image of the protagonist.
Among successful projects, it is worth highlighting such films as “Stargazer”, “Paragraph 78”, “Seventh Day”, “Leviathan”, “Taras Bulba”, “Scouts”, “Salute 7.” Vladimir even had the chance to play the role of president in the film “ August. Eighth. " In addition to filming a movie, our hero enters the theatrical stage. For his role in the production of "Royal Hunt" received the prize "The Seagull". Vladimir was able to win in the nomination "Fatal man".
For his role in the movie "Boomer. Second Film" Vladimir was awarded the "Golden Aries." In 2006, he was also named an honorary resident of Gusev.
The sensational film project
In 2014, the movie "Leviathan" was released. One of the main roles was received by Vladimir. However, he could miss the opportunity to star in this project. He was offered a job in the foreign film "The Black Sea". However, before the departure, director Vladimir Zvyagintsev contacted Vladimir, who invited the actor to the main role in his project.
The film received several fairly prestigious awards, among which are the Golden Globe. In addition, the project was recognized as the best foreign film.
