Alexei Kortnev

The creative biography of this artist is a vivid example of how multifaceted a person's talent can be. Alexei Kortnev is a famous singer, the lead singer of the rock-jazz group "Neschastny Chance", composer, musician, poet, author of many songs, TV and radio host, theater and film actor. During his career, he not only acquired an impressive disco and filmography, but also won the hearts of numerous fans.

Childhood and teenage years of Alexei

The future celebrity was born in October 1966. Parents who devoted their lives to science, hoped that the son would follow in their footsteps. Little Lesha tried his best: he diligently studied at school, having received a certificate, entered the mechanical engineering department of the capital's university. But the scientist from the guy did not come out of the guy.

As a teenager Alexei learned to play the guitar, began to write songs. After entering the university, he joined the student theater of Moscow State University. There he met Valdis Pelsh. A couple of months later, the guys organized the duo "Accident" and began to perform at amateur concerts. A little later, the collective expanded.

After three years of study, Alexei Kortnev dropped out of university, finally deciding to engage in creativity.

Career of the artist

The main part of the creative biography of Alexei Kortnev is closely connected with the rock group "Neschastny Chance". Since its foundation in 1983, he remains its permanent frontman and songwriter. With his direct participation, the musicians released a dozen full-length albums and several singles. Some of the tracks from the repertoire have become absolute hits. Among the most popular can be distinguished:

• "Generals of sand pits";
• "What you had";
• "If there were no you."
• "Vegetable Tango".

But the musical career of Alexei Kortnev is not limited to his participation in the group. The popular performer is the author of songs to:

• production of "The Humpbacked Horse";
• performances and movies of the same name "Radio Day" and "Election Day";
• TV programs "Self-Director", "My Family".

Among his achievements are translations into Russian of the sensational musicals "Cats", "The Witches of Eastwick", "Mamma Mia".

Alexei Kortnev is no less popular as an actor. His movie debut was the main role in the movie "Prorva". In general, the filmography of the celebrity counts more than four dozen films and TV series. Among them, there are quite a few that had incredible success with the public. Among them - the film "Election Day", which received a movie award at a prestigious festival and the title of comedy of the year. The actor appeared in it in the image of Ataman Paramonov.

Involved Kortnev and in several theatrical productions. He has experience and dubbing. In the domestic version of the animated film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" his voice "got" Jack Lord of Pumpkins.

Being a versatile personality, Kortnev did not bypass his attention and television, and at the same time and radio. Alexei not only regularly appeared in various shows, but also became the host of numerous programs. At different times he could be seen and heard in the projects "Golden Gramophone", "Oba-na!", "Pilot", "The mouth of a baby", "One in One!".

Alexei's three marriages

The personal life of the celebrity is no less eventful. Alexei was married three times. The first time - to the singer Irina Bogushevskaya. They met, being students. In marriage, the couple had a son, who was named Artemy. A few years later, the spouses parted.

Alexei Kortnev's second wife is actress Julia Rutberg. The couple lived together for ten years, periodically parting and reuniting again. Alexei Kortnev and Julia had no children in common.

After parting with Rutberg, the artist for a long time was in a relationship with actress, TV and radio host Elena Lanskaya. Because of the dissimilarity of characters to the wedding did not come to the wedding. But the couple maintained good relations. Son Nikita, born in this civil union, Elena and Alexei brought up together.

In 2002, the artist married for the third time. The wife of Alexei Kortnev became a famous gymnast Amina Zaripova. Currently, the couple is raising four children: Arseny, Afanasy, Aksinya and Agafya. Alexei Kortnev's family lives in Moscow.

What the artist is busy now

Currently, the artist continues to perform in the group "Neschastny Chance". In January 2025, the creative piggy bank of the collective was replenished with a new single and a clip to it. Now Alexei Kortnev travels with concerts around the country and abroad, is engaged in charity. A lot of time he devotes to his family. But in the first place he still has creativity.

Interesting facts

1. At the beginning of his career, Alexei worked as a copywriter. Slogans invented by him could be seen in the advertising of such brands as M&M's, Pepsi, Wrigley and Moccona.
2. By nature, the celebrity is a lark, Alexei Kortnev prefers to do business and creativity in the morning.