Makarov Vasily Ivanovich is a legendary theater and film actor. His filmography includes more than twenty films, such as Immortal Garrison, Colleagues, Only Statues Are Silent, The Case with Corporal Kochetkov, Peace to the Incoming, Secretary of the Regional Committee, Barrier of Uncertainty, Operation Cobra etc. Vasily Ivanovich made a considerable contribution to the theater. You can learn more about the biography of this person from this publication.
About childhood and parents
Makarov Vasily Ivanovich was born in the winter of 1914, at a difficult time for the country. He spent his childhood in the village of Skala (Novosibirsk region), in a family of peasant fishermen. Vasily Ivanovich was not the only child of his parents. Unfortunately, the exact number of children in the Makarov family is not known.
Nature did not offend Vasily Ivanovich and generously rewarded him with various talents. As a child, the actor learned to play several musical instruments (guitar andaccordion), drew well, perfectly parodied people. The creative boy also stood out with special wit.
Theatrical career
In 1930, Vasily Makarov began his studies at the theater studio of the Novosibirsk Youth Theater. His teacher was the famous Mikhailov Nikolai Fedorovich (theater actor, director, People's Artist of the RSFSR), who staged many excellent performances, including "The Marriage of Figaro", "Optimistic Tragedy", "Battle on the Road" and others.
In 1932, Vasily Ivanovich graduated from the theater studio of the Novosibirsk Youth Theater and became its actor. In the 40s, Makarov collaborated with the Red Torch Theater.
In 1946, our hero will become an actor of the Moscow Art Theater. On its stage, he will play in the following productions: "Green Street", "Days and Nights", "Our Daily Bread", etc. In 1950, Makarov will move to the theater of the Soviet Army, where he will take part in such performances as "Death of the Squadron", "Under a strange sky", "Conscience", etc. At the end of the 50s, the hero of our article will join the troupe of the Theater-Studio of a film actor.
Personal
Personal life in the biography of the artist Vasily Ivanovich Makarov occupies a special place. It is known that he was married to the actress of the West Siberian regional theater for young spectators Asya Berezovskaya. Together they raised their daughter Natalia.
Cinema
Makarov did not bypass the cinema. Throughout his career, Vasily Ivanovich managed to star in 23 films. His debut film work was the film "The Path of Glory"(directed by Boris Buneev), released in 1948.
The film tells about a young girl who came from the countryside to the city to enroll in the courses of assistant drivers. In this picture, the actor Vasily Ivanovich Makarov played one of the main roles. Also, in addition to our today's hero, the notorious Viktor Khokhryakov, Lyudmila Ivanova, Sergey Bondarchuk and others starred in the film.
The next work in the cinema for Vasily Ivanovich will be the film directed by Abram Room "Court of Honor" (1948), which tells about the life of Soviet scientists.
Then Makarov will star in such films as "Secret Mission", "Big Concert", "Hostile Whirlwinds" and others.
In 1957, a film will be released that will bring Vasily Ivanovich all-Russian popularity. We are talking about the picture of Alexander Zarkhi "Height". In this film, Makarov played one of the main characters. He got the role of Deryabin. In addition to Vasily Ivanovich Makarov, such actors as Nikolai Rybnikov, Lev Borisov, Evgeny Zinoviev, etc. took part in the film.
The last film work for the actor will be the painting "Green House" (1964). In the center of the plot is a young guy Yevgeny Silaev (actor Vladimir Seleznev), who is actively fighting for justice. In this film, our hero got a small but memorable role of a "man in a jacket".
Death
Vasily Ivanovich Makarov died on February 29, 1964. The artist was buried in the columbarium of the Novodevichy cemetery (Moscow). The cause of the death of our today's hero was a stroke.
Interesting facts
We talked about the biography and family of Vasily Ivanovich Makarov. Now it's time for some interesting facts:
- The younger brother of our hero died at the front during the Great Patriotic War.
- Vasily Ivanovich Makarov's uncle was shot in the late 30s (as a Japanese spy).
- For his contribution to culture, the actor was awarded many honorary awards: "The Stalin Prize of the first degree" (was received for participating in the production of "Green Street"), "Honored Artist of the RSFSR", the Order of the Badge of Honor, etc.
- On the stage of the Moscow Art Theater Vasily Ivanovich was lucky to play with such wonderful actors as Tarasova Alla Konstantinovna, Livanov Boris Nikolaevich, Toporkov Vasily Osipovich, Gosheva Irina Prokofievna and others.
- The actor was close friends with the popular poet and prose writer Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov.
- Vasily Ivanovich's favorite writer was Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. The actor re-read some of his works several times.
- Makarov entered the theater studio of the Novosibirsk Youth Theater together with the then unknown Alexei Sorokin (dancer of the Musical Theater named after Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko).
- In the village where the actor lived, there is a street named after him.
- Makarov was a very homely person.
- It was rumored that the actor had problems with alcohol.
And finally
Only 50 years of life gave Makarov his fate. But despitesuch a sudden departure, he managed to do a lot for both the theater and cinema. Even during the life of Vasily Ivanovich, such outstanding actors as Boris Grigoryevich Dobronravov and Mikhail Nikolaevich Kedrov spoke about his talent. And that says a lot!
I want to believe that the name of our today's hero will be remembered for a very long time. After all, you must admit, Vasily Ivanovich really deserved it.
