Mikhail Efremov (Mikhail Efremov) - an artist who needs no introduction. The actor's filmography includes more than 150 works, and it is impossible to be unfamiliar with his work. Pictures with his participation occupy a significant part of the golden film fund of the country, and performances from year to year gather full halls. In addition, he is engaged in directing, conducts TV programs, starring in music videos and performs voice-overs. Acting skills, charisma and a unique manner of playing for decades do not leave the audience indifferent.
Childhood and early years
Mikhail Olegovich - "hereditary" theatergoer: his father was a famous actor and director, mother - an actress of "Sovremennik", grandfather - opera director. In such a creative family, up to the fourth generation, a priori could not grow up a child who is not drawn to art.
Mikhail was born on November 10, 1963 in the capital. His parents spent a lot of time at work, so upbringing was mostly engaged in grandparents. They lived in neighboring apartments. He saw the whole "underside" of the everyday life of great theatergoers and dreamed of another life. But fate has ordered otherwise.
The first roles went to Misha at a very young age. At 13, he debuted in the theater (the play "Leaving, look back!") and in the cinema ("Days of Surgeon Mishkin"). Just a couple of years later, he played in the movie "When I become a giant", then - in the film "Everything is the opposite", and became the most promising young actor of that time.
The first acting experience went in Michael's favor - he decided on his future profession, decided to continue the parental dynasty. Moreover, he met on the set with many maestros of the theater, learned from them a lot of skills.
The beginning of the theatrical career of the artist
After the debut paintings at school age, Mikhail had a small break in the creative biography. Having entered the "School-Studio of the Moscow Art Theater", he managed to study for only a year. Then he received a summons to the army and went to give duty to the Motherland. Creative nature of the artist and there made itself known: after a few months of service, he began to organize events - to put performances for important dates. Upon his return, he continued the educational process.
In 1987, Efremov became a certified actor. In the same year he was entrusted with the leadership of the youth theater-studio "Sovremennik 2". And with this work he coped perfectly. During the existence of the studio, he and his troupe created many brilliant productions. The public adored this theater, sometimes it was impossible to get a ticket to the performances. During the existence of the theater (until 1991), Mikhail proved himself as a responsible director, a talented actor, a competent director.
After the collapse of "Sovremennik 2" Mikhail took a job at the Moscow Art Theater. There he served for 8 years. "Woe from Wit", "Amadeus", "Games of Women", "The Seagull", "Duck Hunt" and many other performances were staged with his participation. He shone on stage, inspired the audience, amazed with skill and talent. But behind the scenes he often had disagreements with the head, and at the same time - his father. After one of these conflicts, the artist left the theater.
He left the Moscow Art Theater, but did not move away from creativity. He worked in the productions of the "School of Modern Play", appeared on the stage of the Chekhov Theater, collaborated with the "Sovremennik", participated in entreprises. In parallel with acting, he began to independently stage plays. "Villain, or the Cry of the Dolphin", "Maximilian Stolpnik", "Sharmanka", "Dumas" - his own directorial projects.
Efremov in the movie
Seeing in the young theatrical incredible talent, film producers often invited him to shoot. The first serious roles he got in his student years. And since the late 80's he began to "star hour": he appeared on the screens more and more often, offers came one after another. He was very much in demand. Actually, such remains today.
In his arsenal dozens of major roles. But even playing in the background, he attracted attention. Incredible charisma, comedic gift and energy captivated viewers, the actor's work was highly appreciated by critics, he tried to "get" all the outstanding directors. The most memorable of his heroes were:
- King Charles IX ("Queen Margot");
- Officer Zhgut ("Border. Taiga Romance");
- a sports columnist ("Supermother-in-law for a Loser");
- assessor Evstratiy Mylnikov ("State Counselor");
- Father Innokenty ("Election Day");
- juror ("12");
- Robert ("Soviet Park").
And this list can be continued for a long time, because each of his appearances in the frame is memorable.
For his achievements in the film industry, Mikhail Efremov was awarded the prize "Golden Eagle" in the category "Best male role in the movie" (for the picture "12"), received the prize "Silver Rook" - "Best performance of a male role" (k / f "Kitty"). In his collection there is also one of the most prestigious awards TEFI, the title of "Honored Artist of Russia".
On television, he appears not only in movies. 5 years he devoted to the program "Wait for me", where he was a presenter. He also participated in the TV projects "Citizen Poet", "Mr. Good", ""Thaw" in verse."
Personal life of a great actor
Today Efremov is a father of many children. Married, too, was not once. On his account 5 official marriages.
The first wife was Elena Golyanova. But the marriage was not concluded for love, it was fictitious and formalized in order to help the girl to solve the apartment issue. Lasted only a couple of months.
As a student, he was in several relationships: he was very much in love, and from the attention of girls did not suffer.
With Asya Vorobyeva they lived in a civil marriage. She gave birth to his first son - Nikita, who is now an adult and successfully continues the acting dynasty Efremov.
Michael's next choice was Evgenia Dobrovolskaya. He spent two years seeking her attention, quit drinking (for 5 years), but as a result he himself changed her. They lived together for a long time, gave birth to a son Nicholas, who also followed in his father's footsteps.
Marriage with Ksenia Kachalina lasted 4 years. She gave him his first daughter Anna-Maria.
The last spouse was the one that the actor himself calls "the woman of a lifetime." Sophia Kruglikova was able to conquer his heart and settle there for a long time. She gave birth to him two daughters - Vera and Hope, and a son Boris. In marriage, they are more than 18 years, and even got married in the church.
Today, Mikhail Efremov does not stop filming and does not become less in demand than before. His invaluable years of experience, he passes on to his children, who have already declared themselves as professional actors. About further developments in the life of Efremov can be found in the catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de.
Filmography (favorites):
1976 - "Days of Surgeon Mishkin".
1988 - "Noble Robber Vladimir Dubrovsky"
1992 - "Male Zigzag"
1996 - "Midlife Crisis"
1996-1997 - "Queen Margot."
2000 - "The Romanovs. The Crowned Family."
2000 - "Border. Taiga Romance."
2008 - "House of the Sun"
2009 - "Antikiller"
2011 - "Furtseva"
2011 - "What Men Still Talk About"
2012 - "The Spiritless"
2013 - Thaw
2016 - "Drunken Firm"
2018 - "Berezka"
2018 - "Russian Imp"
