Alexander Koznov is a Russian actor who became famous for his roles as noble knights. During his life, he managed to star in more than ten films and TV shows. At the age of 46, Alexander left this world after a long illness. What is the story of this man, what can you tell about his creative achievements and personal life?
Alexander Koznov: the beginning of the journey
The hero of this article was born in Ufa, it happened in June 1963. Alexander Koznov comes from a family far from the world of cinema. During his school years, he was the soul of the company, a cheerful and provocative ringleader. He liked friendly parties, singing with a guitar. Of course, such a guy was very popular with the opposite sex.
Already by the time of graduation, Alexander realized that he likes to be in the spotlight. He entered the Ufa Institute of Arts, but did not study there for a long time. The ambitious young man dreamed of conquering the capital. He went to Moscow and at the first attemptentered the Shchukin school. Koznov graduated from this educational institution in 1987.
Theater
Shortly after graduating from the Shchukin School, Alexander Koznov joined the creative team of the Ruben Simonov Theater. In 1990, a promising newcomer was offered to go to the Vakhtangov Theater.
It is hardly possible to list all the bright roles that the actor played on the theater stage. It is impossible not to mention his landowner Smirnov in "The Bear", the Marquis Ricardo in "A Dog in the Manger", the Duke of Cornwall in "King Lear", Prince Golitsyn in "The Royal Hunt", Ishmael in "Princess Turandot", the commander Pavzikla in "Amphitryon".
Former colleagues speak of Koznov with warmth. Alexander is remembered as a keen, kind, sensitive person. He responsibly treated each of his roles, trying to breathe life into his characters.
Cinema Conquest
Fame actor Alexander Koznov acquired thanks to the cinema. He first appeared on the set in 1987. The young man made his debut in the film "Choice" by Vladimir Naumov. Alexander did an excellent job with the role of the Soviet officer Ilya Ramzin.
Koznov's debut turned out to be successful, and other directors drew attention to him. In 1989, Sergei Tarasov offered the novice actor a key role in his film The Adventures of Quentin Durward, the Archer of the Royal Guard. A graduate of the Shchukin school created a vivid image. The noble Scot Dorward in his performance turned into the embodiment of the idealknighthood. The film was a great success with the audience, and Alexander woke up famous.
A year later, the same Tarasov offered Alexander to embody the image of the main character in his new painting "Knight's Castle". The character of the actor was the brave warrior Vseslav, who lives in the 14th century. It is impossible not to note the key role of Koznov in the film "The Price of Treasures". Events unfold in southern Africa in 1901. Settlers from Europe are fighting for the independence of the republics they created. They are joined by volunteers from around the world. Including the officer of the Russian fleet Pavel, whose image Alexander embodied. The hero is forced to search for treasures hidden by Portuguese pirates.
What else to see
In the second half of the 90s, films with Alexander Koznov practically did not come out. The creator of images of noble heroes could not bring himself to switch to the roles of criminal authorities, which he was mainly offered. During this difficult period, the actor focused on his work in the theater.
At the beginning of the new millennium, Alexander appeared in several series, including "Line of Defense" and "Lawyer". Then he embodied the image of FSB Major General Andrei in the film "Countdown". Small roles are assigned to him in the television projects "Under the Big Dipper" and "Law and Order: Criminal Intent."
Family
Personal life is a topic that Alexander Koznov did not like to touch upon in his interviews. In his youth, he tied the knot with actress Elena Drobysheva. "Arrhythmia", "Who, ifnot us”, “The Case of Kukotsky”, “You all piss me off”, “Another life”, “Dove” - films and series in which you can see this woman.
The marriage of Alexander and Elena soon fell apart, even the birth of a child did not save the family. Son Philip did not follow in his parental footsteps, he chose a profession that has nothing to do with the world of cinema.
The cause of Alexander Koznov's death is cancer. The talented actor passed away in December 2009.
