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Aleksander KryzhanovskiyUkrainian TV series and film actor
Date of Birth: 13.10.1957
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Childhood and Early Life
- Education and Artistic Beginnings
- Theatrical Accomplishments
- Artistic Leadership and New Dramatic Theatre on Pechersk
- Film and Television Career
- Breakthrough Roles
- Historical Dramas and Popular Series
- Recent Works and Legacy
- Personal Life
- Conclusion
Childhood and Early Life
Alexander Vladimirovich Kryzhanovsky, a renowned Ukrainian actor, director, and theatre artistic director, was born in the historic city of Kyiv on October 13, 1957. After completing his secondary education, he pursued his passion for the performing arts by enrolling in the Kyiv State Institute of Theatre Arts named after I.K. Karpenko-Kary.
Education and Artistic Beginnings
At the acting faculty of the Kyiv State Institute of Theatre Arts, Kryzhanovsky honed his craft before venturing into postgraduate studies. Upon graduating in 1981, he embarked on a dual career as an actor and educator. He performed at the Theatre of Variety Art and subsequently at the Young Theatre.
Concurrently, Kryzhanovsky expanded his horizons by enrolling in the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow in 1987. He studied under acclaimed artist Anatoly Vasiliev and graduated with a diploma in directing in 1991.
Theatrical Accomplishments
Early Directing Ventures and Theatre on PodilKryzhanovsky's directorial debut occurred at the Kyiv State Institute of Theatre Arts in 1988. While still an actor at various theatres and a faculty member at the institute, he staged a series of short plays, including "Little Tragedies" and "Don Juan" by Alexander Pushkin, and "Evening Visitors" by Jacques Prévert.
From 1991 to 1998, Kryzhanovsky dedicated himself to the Theatre on Podil, where he created productions such as "Lunin, or the Death of Jacques" based on Edward Radzinsky's play and "Mirror and Mask" inspired by the stories of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges.
Artistic Leadership and New Dramatic Theatre on Pechersk
In 1998, Kryzhanovsky culminated his tenure at the Theatre on Podil and devoted himself entirely to directing. He became the artistic director of the New Dramatic Theatre on Pechersk, where he continues to helm productions.
Film and Television Career
Debut and Early AppearancesKryzhanovsky made his cinematic debut in 1994 in the arthouse film "Singer Josephine and the Mousefolk" by Sergei Masloboishchikov. The film was showcased at several European film festivals. His subsequent on-screen appearance occurred six years later in a Canadian film about Sergei Eisenstein.
Breakthrough Roles
In 2005, Kryzhanovsky played several roles in the detective series "Mukhtar's Return." Three years later, he portrayed a KGB colonel in Roman Balayan's drama "Birds of Paradise," which garnered critical acclaim and won a Nika Award.
In Andrei Malyukov's Russian-Ukrainian drama "Match," Kryzhanovsky embodied the character of Coach Palych. The film, depicting a notorious football match during the 1942 German occupation of Kyiv, featured a stellar cast that included Sergei Bezrukov, Elizabeth Boyarskaya, and Ekaterina Klimova.
Historical Dramas and Popular Series
Kryzhanovsky's reputation was further enhanced by his role in the historical drama "Battle for Sevastopol" in 2014. He played the secretary to the First Lady of the United States alongside Yulia Peresild, who depicted the legendary sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko.
In 2015, he joined the cast of the popular detective series "The Sniffer 2" as a general and was subsequently invited to participate in the historical drama "Under the Laws of Wartime," in which he played the Moscow chief Yegor Ilyich Nikitin.
Recent Works and Legacy
Kryzhanovsky has continued to grace the small and big screens with notable performances in recent years. In 2018, he took on the lead role in the 8-part drama "The Unwilling Heiress." He also reprised his role as Nikitin in the second season of "Under the Laws of Wartime."
His filmography includes roles in the detective series "Broom" (2019), the mini-series "First Love" (2020), the detective film "Prejudice" (2020), and the melodrama "Family Portrait" (2020).
Personal Life
Kryzhanovsky is happily married to Tamara Plashenko, a Honored Artist of Ukraine who works as an actress at the Theatre on Podil. The couple has a son named Vladimir. Kryzhanovsky maintains a low profile on social media, preferring to focus on his artistic endeavors.
Conclusion
Alexander Kryzhanovsky is a versatile and accomplished actor and director who has made significant contributions to the Ukrainian and international performing arts community. Through his nuanced performances and skillful direction, he continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.
