Sergey Zhuravel is first of all a talented theater actor. However, moviegoers know his name. This man starred a lot, but mostly played episodic and secondary roles. Unfortunately, he passed away just before his 60th birthday.
Sergey Zhuravel: family, early years
The story of the actor began on June 1, 1954. Sergei Zhuravel was born in Minsk, and grew up in this city. He comes from a family of scientist-breeder. The name of his father is known in narrow scientific circles.
Unlike his father, the boy Seryozha showed no interest in science. His favorite subjects were history and literature. As a teenager, he began to study in the drama circle, which decided his future fate. Teachers and first viewers noted the boy's talent for reincarnation.
Education, theater
After school, Sergei Zhuravel shocked his relatives with the news of his intention to become an actor. Mother and father were not delighted, but they did not interfere with their son. The aspiring actor graduated from the Theater and Art Institute in his native Minsk. Diploma Zhuravelreceived in 1976.
The next nine years, Sergei performed on the stage of the Belarusian Republican Youth Theater. He made his debut in the play "The Young Guard" by Pavel Chomsky, played Sergei Tyulenin. Then the Belarusian Youth Theater entered his life, to which he remained faithful until 2009. The last place of work of the actor is the theater. Yankee Kupala.
Theatrical works
Love for the theater did not leave the actor until the end of his life. Sergei Zhuravel has acted in dozens of productions, the best of which are listed below:
- "His dreams".
- "Toibele and her demon".
- "Tartuffe".
- "Bankrupt".
- "Academy of laughter".
- Scapin's Tricks.
- "Nesterka".
- "Rain Seller".
The actor never got tired of experimenting with roles, so he never played anyone in his life. For example, in the production of "His Dreams", the famous artist Salvador Dali became the character of Sergei. Zhuravel performed his last theatrical role in the play "Pan Tadeusz", he embodied the image of Jacek.
Film career
Not only played on stage, but also acted in films Sergey Zhuravel. Movies and TV series brought him fame, which did not give theatrical roles. You can see this talented person in the following film and television projects.
- “Problem with three unknowns.”
- "Let's get married."
- Kamenskaya.
- Zorka Venus.
- "Non-boring materials".
- "Wish Fulfillment Hotel"
- "Heaven and Earth".
- "Men don't cry."
- "Vocation".
- Your Honor.
- "Nine days until spring."
- "Death Sculptor".
- "Obsession".
- "July New Year's Eve Adventure"
- "Crazy Love".
- "Side effect".
- Attempt.
- Shadow of the Samurai.
- "Illusion of the Hunt".
- "Tram to Paris".
- "The one and only forever."
- Black Wolves.
- "Blind happiness".
- "Steal Belmondo".
- "Love is the healing power."
- "Source of Happiness".
- "Striped happiness".
- "Village story".
- "Love is for the poor".
- "She couldn't help it."
- "Power of Faith".
- "Illusion of happiness."
- "I want to get married."
- "Departing nature".
- "Unreal Love".
- "Good name".
- "Wonderworker".
- “All the treasures of the world.”
- Sniper: Last Shot.
- "Vera's Sweet Farewell"
- "City".
The actor's romance with cinema ended with the role of Yuri Voloshin in The City, released in 2015. Unfortunately, he did not live to see the premiere of the series.
The role of the talented actor was not, he played different roles. Once, for example, he embodied the image of Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (the painting “1812: The Ulan Ballad”).
Creative activity
What, besides cinema and theater, did the hero of the article do? For about 15 years, actor Sergei Zhuravel taught at the Belarusian University of Culture. His disciplines were directing and acting.
At one time, Zhuravel served as artistic director of Alfa Radio. He also happened to be in the role of the host of the documentary series "The Fate of a Man", which aired on the Lad TV channel. From 2006 until his death, he collaborated with the STV channel.
Behind the scenes
Actor Sergei Zhuravel was married, but left his wife in his youth. In this marriage, a son was born, whose upbringing the father took over. The actor did not like to remember his ex-wife. He only mentioned that the marriage was unhappy. Sergei's son grew up, graduated from the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and acquired the speci alty "stage engineer". At first, the young man wanted to become an actor. But Zhuravel did not see in his son the inclinations necessary for this, which forced him to dissuade the heir from this step.
Sergey Borisovich left this world on August 14, 2015. The grave of the artist is located in Minsk at the Eastern Cemetery. In the article you can see a photo of Sergey Zhuravel.
