The name of Dmitry Vladimirovich Brusnikin is well known not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. Actor, stage director, scriptwriter. A talented teacher and innovator who assembled his own "Workshop" of his students, professor, and head of the experimental theater "Praktika". During his life, Brusnikin was able to try himself in different roles. And everything he did was bright, sparkling and talented.
Childhood, school and college years
Dmitry Brusnikin (Dmitriy Brusnikin) was born in November 1957. The boy's father was a career military officer, his mother was engaged in housekeeping and upbringing of the eldest son. At the time of the birth of the baby family lived in the city of Potsdam.
The head of the family was often transferred from one garrison to another, so Dima's childhood was spent in constant travel. In the first grade he went to the age of 5 years. During his studies, the future celebrity changed a lot of schools, which did not affect his high academic performance.
Having received a certificate, Dmitry, following the example of his older brother, decided to enter MIET to become an engineer. However, Brusnikin did not turn out to be an electronics engineer. Already being a student, he got acquainted with the director of the local People's Theater and began to play in some productions. Dmitry was fascinated by the new business. To better learn everything that happens behind the scenes, he left his native university and became a simple stage worker in the studio theater. Here, mounting scenery and watching the game of professional artists, Brusnikin made a decision that determined his entire future life.
In 1978 he applied simultaneously to three theatrical universities of the capital. Withstood a huge competition in all institutions, could become a student of any of them. That year, the course at the Moscow Art Theater Studio School recruited Oleg Efremov. Dmitry, without thinking for a long time, went to study with him.
Creative career
Brusnikin began to appear on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater while still a sophomore. His creative debut for him was the role of Alexander Ulyanov in the production "The Way".
In 1982, Dmitry Brusnikin graduated, together with the whole course he was enrolled in the troupe of the Moscow Art Theater. The entire further creative biography of the celebrity was associated with this theater. On the legendary scaffolding, the actor played more than three dozen roles. Here he also presented to the public several directorial works, which became very successful. Simultaneously with his creative work, Brusnikin was engaged in teaching: first as an assistant, then - the head of his own course.
In 1984, Dmitry first starred in a movie. His debut was the role of a Red Army soldier in the military drama "Detachment". This was followed by work in other films. The real popularity Brusnikin brought the picture "Petersburg Secrets," in which Dmitry played the role of imposing handsome Prince Shadursky. About the actor spoke in full voice, he began to actively invite for filming in various projects. For a short time, his filmography was replenished with such works as:
- "D.D.D. Dossier of Detective Dubrovsky";
- "March of Turetsky";
- "Law and Order: Department of Operative Investigations."
In 1998, Brusnikin tries himself and as a movie director. His debut in this field was a small series "Chekhov and Co". In general, on the account of Dmitry Vladimirovich more than a dozen films, which starred many friends of the actor.
And yet the bulk of his life Brusnikin devoted to work with the younger generation. He was a talented teacher-innovator, who managed to organize his "Workshop" at the Moscow Art Theatre. Its troupe includes the graduates of 2015, who proudly call themselves "Brusnikinites".
The group did not have its own venue. At first, the "Workshop" worked closely with the studio theater "Man", and in 2017 became part of the experimental theater "Practice". The director was full of innovative ideas. In early August 2018, he was officially appointed as the head of the "Praktika". A day later, Brusnikin was gone.
Personal life
The new director of the theater "Praktika" became the wife of the meter Marina Brusnikina.
Their marital happiness lasted 39 years, this marriage was an example for many. They met while they were still students. Marina was a fellow student of Brusnikin. After the wedding, which took place in 1979, the girl took her husband's surname.
In 1983, the couple had a son. Marina did not abandon the stage, she successfully combined work and upbringing of Philip. Other children have no Brusnikin. The son followed in the footsteps of star parents, became a producer. Currently, he is married, has a son, Artem. Like his father, Philip is happily married, although he does not like to talk about his personal life.
The death of Brusnikin, who was only 60 years old, was a great shock to his relatives. Having recovered from the experience, his wife decided to continue her husband's work. She actively assists hopeful talents. All details about her creative plans can be found in the catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de
Filmography
1984 - "Squad"
1985 - "At the Call of the Heart"
1986 - "Flying Accident
1994 - "Prokhindiada 2", "St. Petersburg Secrets".
1998 - "Chekhov and Co."
1999 - "The Unleashing of the Petersburg Mysteries", "D.D.D. Dossier of Detective Dubrovsky".
2000 - "Turetsky's March"
2001 - "Detectives", "Stop on Demand 2", "Don't Leave Me, Love", "Citizen Chief".
2002 - "Moscow Region Elegy".
2003 - "Detectives 2", "Firefighters", "Instructor".
2004 - "A Place Under the Sun", "Jackpot for Cinderella".
2005 - "The Crazy Freak", "The Most Beautiful".
2006 - "Happiness on Prescription", "Commercial Break".
2007 - "Love on a Knife's Edge", "Law & Order: Investigative Affairs"
2008 - "The Most Beautiful 2"
2010 - "Frozen Despatches," "Russian Chocolate"
2012 - "Unequal Marriage"
2013 - "The Whirlpool of Other People's Desires"
2016 - "The Ice-hole"
