Ivan Kolesnikov comes from a well-known family, who managed not to remain in the shadow of his parents. For the first time, the actor declared himself thanks to the rating series "Poor Nastya", in which he embodied the image of Sergei Pisarev. "Anna Karenina", "Sofia", "Institute for Noble Maidens", "Wedding Ring", "Witch Love", "Students" are other popular TV projects with his participation. What can be said about the young man besides this?
Ivan Kolesnikov: family, childhood
The actor, who became famous thanks to the TV series "Poor Nastya", was born in Moscow, it happened in March 1983. The family in which Ivan Kolesnikov was born can hardly be called an ordinary one. The boy's father was the famous actor Sergei Kolesnikov, and his mother was the well-known fashion designer Maria Velikanova in the capital.
Ivan grew up as an active and mobile child, his hobbies were constantly changing. The boy was engaged in horseback riding, shooting, went on hikes. He often had to attend his father's performances, soKolesnikov Jr. remained indifferent to the world of dramatic art. For some time he studied at the theater studio, and played his first film role at the age of eight. Ivan made his debut in the film "Oh, you geese …", which was released in 1991.
Study, theater
By the time he graduated from school, Ivan Kolesnikov had already decided on his choice of profession. The talented young man continued his education within the walls of the Shchukin School, where he managed to enter on the first attempt. In his student years, a promising young man managed to take part in several productions of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater. For example, he played a bright role in the play "Eternity and Another Year", which was a great success with the audience.
Kolesnikov successfully graduated from the Shchukin School, shortly after that he was drafted into the army. Ivan had a chance to serve as part of the troupe of the Theater of the Russian Army. When the young man paid his debt to his homeland, he was gladly accepted into the Moscow City Council Theater. "Cyrano de Bergerac", "Mistakes of one night" - sensational productions with his participation.
Movies and series
Ivan Kolesnikov is an actor who did not have to vegetate in obscurity for a long time. Already in 2003, the young man got his first fans, this happened thanks to his appearance in the TV series "Poor Nastya". Sergei Pisarev, whose image the young man embodied in this TV project, is a negative character. This does not bother the actor at all, as he is convinced that playing bad guys is more interesting than good ones.
Thanks"Poor Nastya" Kolesnikov became a sought-after actor. "Do not forget", "Students", "Swordsman", "Bodyguard", "Eclipse" - films and series with his participation were released one after another. The TV project "Engagement Ring", in which Ivan played Malakhitov for four years, was a great success.
Kolesnikov is an actor who often starred in serials than in big movies. "The Institute of Noble Maidens", "Witch Love", "Marusya", "Three Stars" - in all these "soap operas" he got bright roles. Of the latest achievements of Ivan, one cannot fail to single out the shooting in Anna Karenina. In this TV project, he brilliantly played Steve Oblonsky. The audience also liked the historical series "Sofia", in which the actor got a small, but memorable role of Yuri.
Private life
Of course, fans are also interested in whether Ivan Kolesnikov is married. The biography of the actor indicates that he parted with his freedom in his student years. The young man's choice fell on the aspiring actress Lina Ramanauskaite. Ivan's parents liked the girl, the romance that broke out ended in a wedding.
Kolesnikov and Ramanauskaite are still together, a daughter is growing up in the family, whom her parents called the rare name Avdotya. Lina, like her famous husband, graduated from the Shchukin School, but did not work in her speci alty. The other half of Ivan chose the path of a costume designer.
