"Kuban Cossacks", "The Return of Vasily Bortnikov", "Big Family", "State Criminal" - it is difficult to list all the famous films that actor Sergei Lukyanov graced with his presence. This talented person equally brilliantly succeeded in the role of villains and heroes. He passed away more than 50 years ago, but his creative achievements will never be forgotten. What is known about the artist?
Actor Sergei Lukyanov: biography of a star
The boy was born in a small village located in the Donetsk region, it happened back in 1910. It is unlikely that the parents of the star of the national cinema, who were simple miners, could have imagined that the future famous actor, Sergei Lukyanov, was growing up in their family. In the first years of his life, the guy did not stand out from the crowd of his peers. At school, he studied secondary, having received a certificate, he graduated from the mining school and got a job at the mine.
The theater has become a part of lifeyoung man already when he began to work. It was at this time that the future actor Sergei Lukyanov became a member of the amateur theatrical circle. Of course, the talent that the guy possessed did not go unnoticed by those around him. The first successes made Sergei believe in his own strength, as a result, in 1929 he became a student at the studio working at the Kharkov Theater.
Movie debut
The failed miner was already 34 years old when he landed his first movie role. Actor Sergei Lukyanov made his debut in the film "Duel", which gained immense popularity among the audience. However, this film did not make the young man a star, since the role of investigator Lartsev played by him was too insignificant.
The popularity came to the actor only in 1950. This happened thanks to the comedy "Kuban Cossacks", in which Sergei played the millionaire Gordey Raven. This role can hardly be called simple, Lukyanov was required to create a controversial image of a person who is distinguished by ardor and prudence at the same time. Of course, he did an excellent job with this task, thanks to his charming character, turning into a people's favorite. After the demonstration of the film "Kuban Cossacks", the actor had a lot of ardent fans who did not let him pass.
Interesting roles
Of course, "Kuban Cossacks" is far from the only famous film in which the people's artist played. The role of Sergei in the drama "The Return of Vasily Bortnikov" deserved a standing ovation. His character, having survived the war,returns to his native village, where no one is waiting for him. The hero is forced to gradually get used to a peaceful life, which is difficult for him.
"Big Family" is another famous tape, among the actors of which the audience can see Lukyanov. The People's Artist played in this picture Matvey Zhurbin - an elderly, but still strong man, a tough head of the family. Interestingly, his character in this film, according to the script, was much older than the actor himself.
It is impossible not to mention such a picture as "The Rumyantsev Case", it largely owes its success to Sergei. In this film, Lukyanov embodied the image of Lieutenant Colonel Sergei Afanasiev, critics and viewers were delighted with his "live" character. Of course, there are other tapes that fans of the actor should definitely see: "Twelfth Night", "Hostile Whirlwinds", "Donetsk Miners". Lukyanov carefully monitored that his roles did not resemble one another, which makes the study of his filmography even more exciting.
Life behind the scenes
The star of the national cinema had two wives. He met the first one even before the start of the Second World War, his colleague Nadezhda Tyshkevich became the chosen one of the actor. The wife gave birth to Sergey's daughter Tatyana, who also connected her life with cinema and theater. However, in this marriage, Lukyanov failed to find happiness. The reason for parting with Tyszkiewicz was his love for another woman.
Klara Luchko is a woman whom Sergei Lukyanov considered his only love. Personal lifeThe stars finally settled down after he met this talented woman. The fateful meeting took place on the set of "Kuban Cossacks", Sergei could not cope with the feelings that captured him. The wedding took place shortly after they met, in 1957 a daughter, Oksana, appeared in the family. The girl did not follow in the footsteps of her parents, preferring to become a journalist, but her own daughter Daria continued the "family tradition". The audience knows the actress Daria Poverennova from many wonderful films and series, for example, Bourgeois's Birthday.
Last years of life
The biography of Sergei Lukyanov shows that the actor did not stop working until his death. Among his latest achievements is the role in the film "State Criminal". The actor really liked working on the image of Zolotnitsky, a war criminal hiding from the authorities.
The actor died in March 1965, when there was very little time left before his 55th birthday. The doctors indicated a heart attack as the cause of death, the attack happened right on the stage of the Vakhtangov Theatre.
