Gennadiy Hazanov is a Soviet and Russian entertainer, actor, TV presenter, public figure, and longtime director of the Moscow Variety Theater. The frenzied popularity of this master of the spoken genre could be envied by any modern stand-up comedian. The images created by him in movies or on stage are loved by millions. Monologues and parodies are taken apart on quotations. The artist went eighth decade, but he still spends a lot of time on stage, in front of the public and cameras.
Childhood and teenage years
The future celebrity was born on December 1, 1945 in Moscow. Gennady did not know his father. The boy's mother worked as an engineer, but all her life she dreamed of a career as an actress. In the evenings she played on the stage of the people's theater, which worked at the House of the plant. Khazanov recalls how in childhood he often waited for her backstage.
In the theater the boy liked it very much. Soon he himself began to engage in an amateur group, performed at school parties, parodied famous personalities, students and teachers.
Yielding to the insistence of his mother, who wanted to see her son on stage, Gennady went to study at a music school. He diligently played the piano, but the career of a musician did not attract him at all. Much more the boy liked to watch the performances of the famous Arkady Raikin. Gennady memorized his monologues, copied manners and voice, dreamed of becoming like him. At the age of 14, the teenager came to the concert of the meter and met him in person. Delighted speech and delight in the eyes of the boy so touched Arkady Isaakovich that he ordered to give Khazanov a season ticket to his concerts.
Acquaintance with Raikin further strengthened Gennady's desire to become an actor. To bring his dream closer, he transferred to night school and went to work at the factory. The decision was explained simply. General schools at that time transferred to eleven-year education, and in the evening school could get a certificate after the 10th grade.
Having finished his studies, Gennady submitted documents to all the theater universities of the capital, but he was not accepted anywhere. Heeding the advice of Alexander Shirvindt, Khazanov tried to enter the circus school. But he was not taken and there. Gennady was forced to go to study at the Construction Institute.
At the university, Khazanov became interested in playing in KVN, began to participate in productions, where he first tried on the image of a shy student of culinary school. Studio MISI often performed concerts, the appearance of this character Gennady on stage, the audience always met with great applause. A year later, the young man left MISI and still entered the circus school.
Creative activity
After graduation, Khazanov began to work as an entertainer in the orchestra of the famous Leonid Utesov. Then moved to "Moskonzert", where he tried almost all roles - from clowning to parody. The latter idea turned out to be very successful. During his time on stage Khazanov performed many sparkling parodies of celebrities, but the real success came to him as an artist of the spoken genre.
In 1974, Gennady took part in the All-Union competition, where, having presented to the jury Altov's monologue "Prize" and several parodies, won the title of laureate. This event became the starting point of his creative biography. About Khazanov began to talk about Khazanov as a talented entertainer. After the "student of the culinary school" was shown in one of the TV programs, the humorist woke up famous throughout the country.
In a short period of time, the artist became a star, a true master of reprise. His monologues "Parrot", "Dream", "Cat", which forever entered the golden fund of domestic humor, listened to in all corners of the country. Audiences gladly went to his performances.
In 1978, Khazanov presented the first solo performance "The Little Things of Life", consisting of the most popular miniatures. It was followed by a second production, called "Obvious and Incredible". Its premiere was a great success. Despite this, after 3 years, the play was banned from the show, as the censor saw in the monologues of the artist sharp satirical overtones. Khazanov himself disappeared from television for a long time and was forced to perform at closed concerts.
Failures did not break the artist. Some time later, he put the play "Selected", a year later - "Little Tragedies...". Then the humorist founded the variety group "MONO".
Dramatic talent Khazanov was no less bright. His debut in this field was the play "Players" by Sergei Yursky. The premiere of the production, held on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater, was a great success. For many theatergoers the name of Gennady Khazanov on the playbill was a complete surprise. Estradnik, parodist - in a play by Gogol! However, the artist brilliantly coped with the role of Dergunov.
In 1997, Khazanov became the director of the Variety Theater. He holds this position to this day, continuing to play in several performances. The artist also cooperates with other theaters. Among his recent works:
- "Rescuers";
- "False Note";
- "roller coaster."
In addition to the theater, Khazanov successfully starred in films. His filmography counts about 20 pictures and TV series, including "Little Giant of Big Sex", "Juna", "Cops and Thieves", "My Fair Nanny". In addition, Khazanov not once starred in "Eralash", voiced a number of cartoons. The most famous of them - on the adventures of the parrot Kesha.
Gennady Viktorovich often appears on television. At various times he was the host of "Family Verdict", a participant in the talk show "To the barrier!", a member of the jury of KVN and other projects of Channel One.
Among other things, Khazanov is engaged in public activities, participates in the political life of the country, teaches at RATI. His merits in the development of domestic culture and art are recognized with many awards.
Personal life
His personal life Gennady Viktorovich is satisfied with his personal life, the family considers the main support. The actor has been married for 50 years. His wife Zlata not only supports her husband in the household, but is also his manager, and is also engaged in her own business projects.
They met in the MSU theater studio "Our House", began to meet and soon married, despite the objections of the bride's mother. Immediately thought about children. Like many men, Khazanov dreamed of an heir, but a girl was born, who was named Alice.
Daughter has always been the pride of parents. She studied well at school, graduated with honors from the choreographic school, danced at the Bolshoi Theater for 8 years. After being injured, Alice left the stage and got a job as a teacher in a dance studio. Currently, she is building her career in the movie, is engaged in raising two daughters.
Gennady Viktorovich loves his granddaughters, tries to spend as much time with them as possible, but also does not forget about work. All details about his creative plans can be found in our catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de.
Filmography
1976 - "The Magic Lantern"
1984 - "The Wedding of the Jays"
1986 - "How to Become a Star"
1988 - "Requiem for Philae".
1992 - "The Little Giant of Big Sex"
1997 - Cops and Thieves
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2003 - "The Snow Queen"
2004-2006 - My Fair Nanny
2006 - "Who's the Boss?"
2007 - Bloody Mary, The Adventures of Soldier Ivan Chonkin
2008 - "The Attraction"
2009 - "Ordered to Destroy! Operation: "Chinese Box".
2011 - "Olympic Village," "Furtseva"
2014 - "The Caucasian Captive"
2015 - "Juna"
