Andrey Merzlikin (Andrey Merzlikin) is a popular Russian actor who needs no introduction. He woke up famous after the role of Dimon Oshparleny in "Boomer". Since then, he has played in several dozen films, including "Chernovik", "Zhmurki", "Walking on Mukami", "Inhabited Island", "Godunov", "Brest Fortress".
Childhood and teenage years
The future actor was born in March 1973 in Korolev. The boy's father worked as a driver, his mother - an accountant. Parents paid much attention to the upbringing of their son and younger daughter Lena, tried to give them a good education.
At school Andrew studied well, although special talents did not shine. Neither in childhood, nor in adolescence, he did not even have a thought of becoming an actor. After eighth grade, the young man entered the technical school of space engineering, was going to work as a radio technician. Getting a diploma coincided with the collapse of the Union and the economic crisis. Work in the space industry no longer had any prospects, so Andrei decided to study further. He went to Moscow and entered the academy that prepares personnel for the domestic sphere.
In 1996, Merzlikin received a diploma from the university, but a specialist in management from him did not come out. At the time of graduation from the academy, he was already studying at VGIK.
In the institute got absolutely by accident. During a trip to a sanatorium Andrei met with local gangsters from Ivanteevskaya group. For drinking alcohol girlfriend of one of the guys began to talk about theater universities, training actors. Merzlikin listened mesmerized, it seemed to him that there is no such thing. On his return to Moscow, he began to make inquiries and soon became convinced that all that the girl said - the truth. The atmosphere in the theater universities was special, and Andrew really wanted to become his own here. He learned a fable, Shakespeare's sonnets and decided to try. For the sake of experiment, he applied to the acting departments of several universities at once. In four he was not accepted, in VGIK managed to enter. Andrew did not want to leave the academy. He studied for two years in two universities at the same time.
A long road to fame
An exemplary student Merzlikin has never been. He was constantly getting into trouble, because of which he was even expelled from the university. However, Andrew really wanted to become an actor, so he still graduated from the institute, but already at the paid department.
Shoot in short films Merzlikin began while studying at the university. The most memorable work of this period was his role in the film "How I spent the summer", noted at the student festival VGIK.
Some time after graduation, Andrei Merzlikin worked in the sensational theater project "Hotel Europe". The production, created by the efforts of actors and directors of seven countries, toured throughout Europe and enjoyed great popularity with the audience.
Despite the successful debut, the further creative career of the artist was not easy. For 10 years he served in the Moscow Drama Theater, played in the most diverse productions.
Spectacles with his participation liked the audience, but Andrew himself was not satisfied with his work. Proposed roles, as a rule, were secondary, and the actor wanted more.
Similarly, the case and shooting in the movie. Merzlikinu offered work, for a short time, his filmography was replenished with such pictures as "Love in Russian", "truckers", "Old nags. However, all the roles in these films were little noticed. They are practically unremembered by the audience.
The turning point in the creative biography of Andrew came in 2003 after a little-known at that time director Peter Buslov invited the actor to star in the film "Boomer". Released the movie immediately became a cult, and the artists who participated in it, became famous throughout the country. Came long-awaited popularity and Merzlikin, who played Dimon Oshparny. Directors who paid attention to the work of a young actor, began to offer him more often to star in diverse projects. For several years, the filmography of the artist was replenished with a dozen films, among them:
- "Tired of the Sun-2";
- "Swing";
- "Two";
- "Family House";
- "Brest Fortress".
To date, in the creative piggy bank of the actor has more than 120 paintings. Directors at cross-purposes invite him to their movies, rightly believing that Merzlikin is able to play a role in almost any genre. His work receives only positive reviews, and participation in the project is a guarantee that the film will be bright, memorable.
Personal life
The personal life of the actor also turned out quite successfully. With his wife, Andrew met in a common company. Anna, a psychologist by specialty, currently works as a press secretary for her husband. The couple brings up four children - two sons and two daughters.
The actor's family is very strong. All free time Andrew tries to spend with his relatives. This he is very surprising to all who knew him before, because, being a bachelor, Merzlikin did not miss a single feast with friends.
Everything changed dramatically in 2004. Returning after another party, Merzlikin failed to cope with the management, his car flew out of the fence and fell into the river. The car broke through the ice, began to sink. Andrei and his instantly sobered up friends miraculously managed to get out of it. The rescuers who arrived at the scene of the accident pointed the young people to a monastery located in the distance and advised them to go there. Andrei listened to their words: today he is a truly church-going person. He has his own confessor, he regularly attends services.
At the same time he does not lead an isolated life. On the contrary, Andrew and his wife like to receive guests, celebrate holidays. The head of the family can easily fool around with his sons and daughters, play various games with them. They often go out all together to the park on amusement rides, to the movies.
And about the work of the actor does not forget. Her Merzlikin has a lot, and creative plans - even more. About all his achievements can be found in our catalog of artists on the site kontramarka.de.
Filmography (favorites)
2003 - "Boomer"
2004 - "Strafbat"
2006 - "Piranha Hunt"
2008 - "Inhabited Island", "Swing"
2009 - "Russia 88"
2010 - "Brest Fortress," "Two," "Family House"
2011 - "Boris Godunov"
2014 - "Ladoga"
2015 - "Teacher", "Youth"
2016 - "Drunken Firm"
2017 - "Death Road," "Walking on Mukami"
2018 - "The Last Test", "The Draft"
2019 - "The Sky is Measured in Miles"
2020 - "Territory"
