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Igor KostolevskyActor
Date of Birth: 10.09.1948
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Igor Kostolevsky: A Versatile and Accomplished Actor
- Acting Career
- Film Success
- "Quiet Flows the Don"(1972) - as a friend to Sonya Gurvich
- Theater Highlights
- "Relatives"by E. Braginsky and E. Ryazanov - as Misha Rumyantsev
- People's Artist of Russia(1996)
Igor Kostolevsky: A Versatile and Accomplished Actor
Early Life and EducationIgor Kostolevsky was born on September 10, 1948, in Moscow. After graduating from high school, he worked as a tester in a quartz industry research institute (1964-1966). In 1966, he enrolled at the Moscow Engineering and Construction Institute.
However, Kostolevsky's true passion lay in the arts. After hearing advice from a mentor, he switched career paths and enrolled at the Moscow Art Theater School in 1970. He later graduated from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in 1972.
Acting Career
Kostolevsky's theatrical debut came in 1972, joining the Moscow Academic Theater named after V. Mayakovsky. He quickly became known for his versatile acting, portraying both classical and contemporary roles.
Film Success
Kostolevsky made his film debut in 1975 in the historical epic "The Star of Captivating Happiness." His portrayal of the Decembrist Ivan Annenkov earned him widespread recognition.
In subsequent years, Kostolevsky starred in numerous films, including:
"Quiet Flows the Don"(1972) - as a friend to Sonya Gurvich
"Asya"(1977) - as Gagin"Spring Conscription"(1977) - as Alik Polukhin
"And That's All About Him"(1977) - as Evgeny Stoletov
"Nameless Star"(1979) - as a young teacher in a provincial town
"Garage"(1979) - as Kulinichkin
"Tehran-43"(1980) - as Major Politov
"Gobsek"(1987) - as Gobsek
"The Fool"(1988) - as the Fool
"The Eternal Husband"(1989) - as Alexei
"Tango on the Palace Square"(1993)
Kostolevsky was named the best film actor of the year in 1986 by the Soviet Screen magazine.
Theater Highlights
Alongside his film career, Kostolevsky continued to perform in theater. Notable roles include:
"Relatives"by E. Braginsky and E. Ryazanov - as Misha Rumyantsev
"The Seagull"by A. Chekhov - as Treplev"Look Who's Come!"by V. Arro - as the hairdresser-laureate King
"Fruits of Enlightenment"by L. Tolstoy - as Vasily Leonidovich
"King IV"by G. Gorin - as the King
"The Circle"by S. Maugham - as Arnold
"Nora"by H. Ibsen - as Torvald
"Enigmatic Variations"by E. Schmitt - as Erik Larsen
"Marriage"by N.V. Gogol - as Podkolesin
"The Brothers Karamazov"by F. Dostoevsky - as Ivan Karamazov
"Dead Souls"by N.V. Gogol - as Plyushkin and the Prince
Awards and Recognition
Igor Kostolevsky has received numerous awards for his exceptional talent, including:
People's Artist of Russia(1996)
State Prize of the Russian Federation(2000)Order of Honor(2004)
Personal Life
Igor Kostolevsky is married to Consuelo de Naviland and has a son, Alexei.
