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Biography of Andrey Urgant

The actor was born in the cold autumn of 1956 in St. Petersburg into a family of theatergoers. At that time, father and mother worked in the theater of the city of Yaroslavl. They ended up there by assignment after graduation. As a result, my father, Lev Milinder, was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, and my mother was recognized as a People's Artist of the RSFSR. Works that helped his mother, Nina Urgant, reach such heights: “Sons Going to Battle” and “Belorussky Station”.

Andrei Urgant's blood contains a mixture of Russian, Estonian and Jewish blood. When the son was born, the couple did not last long as one. They soon separated. Little Andryusha stayed with his mother, who at the age of three sent her son to the Peterhof boarding school. The boy remained there until he was 6 years old. It was this institution that helped him grow into a real man. Andrei Urgant also received several awards in javelin throwing, canoeing and running.

Theater in Andrey's life

After graduating from school, the guy was enrolled in the ranks of students at the Leningrad Theater Institute. It was then that the teachers saw a talented and promising actor in this perky young man. The productions in which Andrei Lvovich Urgant took part were in demand among students and teaching staff.

For some time he worked at the Komissarzhevskaya Theater, then he received a summons, and the guy went into the army. Upon arrival home, the young actor receives an offer to work at the Lenin Theater, to which, of course, he agrees.

According to Andrei Lvovich Urgant, he rarely had to play serious characters. Directors often trusted the guy with comedic roles. The productions “The Importance of Being Serious” and “The Other Two” became the most beloved by the audience.

In the 90s, Urgant decided to organize an “Actors’ Night Club”, where like-minded people had the opportunity to gather. Then Andrei accepts an offer to become an actor in the troupe at the Fontanka Theater. However, after working for some time, he decides to seriously pursue a career in television.

Work on TV

At the very beginning of his career, Andrey devoted a lot of time to television in St. Petersburg. So, he was the host of “Golden Ostap” and “Twelve”. Together with Andrei Maksimov, they created comedy programs that the audience really loved.

Andrei Urgant hosted a TV show called “Meetings on Mokhovaya” for 10 long years. Then he was invited to host a program on the culinary theme “Smak”. On one of the St. Petersburg TV channels, Urgant decides to create his own program and calls it “Egoist.” Unlike many other similar projects, this one does not intend to laugh at the guests. Andrey, as a presenter, communicates very laconically and restrainedly with those who come to the studio, while his humor is very subtle and pleasant.

In 2010, Urgant became the host of “Thank God, you came.” This program was created for the STS TV channel. In addition to working on TV, Andrey devotes a lot of time to working outside the frame. He works part-time at events: weddings, birthdays and cooperatives. This man's talent, given his entrepreneurial spirit, brought him considerable income.

The showman’s work book contains more than 20 jobs. In difficult times, in addition to hosting weddings and other celebrations, he had to deliver newspapers, be a delivery man at the station and a sailor. The man doesn’t regret the experience one bit. He considers it an irreplaceable experience. Also in one of his interviews, Andrei said: “If the work brings money, then it doesn’t matter what kind of work it is!”

A television

Urgant worked a lot on television in St. Petersburg. The programs “Golden Ostap” and “Twelve” were released with the artist’s participation. Comedy interludes by Andrei Urgant and Andrei Maksimkov were popular among television viewers in the 90s. For 10 years, Andrei Urgant hosted the TV show “Meetings on Mokhovaya” on Channel Five. Andrey Urgant was the host of the popular culinary show “Smak”.

Andrey Urgant in the program “Meetings on Mokhovaya”

On the 100TV channel, the actor created his own project “Egoist”. Urgant's programs are distinguished by a subtle sense of humor, as well as tact and intelligence in relation to the interlocutor. Andrey Lvovich does not allow himself provocative questions towards the guests of the program.

In 2010, the actor participated in the filming of the program “Thank God, you have come!”, which was created for the STS channel.

The actor works a lot at corporate events, weddings and birthdays. The talent of a presenter and showman, which was revealed at the dawn of his creative biography, over time became the main stable source of decent income. Throughout his life, Andrei Urgant had to work part-time several times, especially during the difficult years of the collapse of Soviet cinema and theater.

Andrey Urgant

Andrei Lvovich's work book contains information about 20 actor professions. The screen star had to work as a postman, sailor, builder and even a station porter. Andrei Urgant himself does not have a complex about this; he is not ambitious.

Film work

Working in cinema was not easy for Andrey from the very beginning. He was first seen in children's productions. The most popular among young viewers were “The Little Humpbacked Horse” and “Tale after Tale.”

In the 90s, one of the biggest roles in the actor’s career was Gulyaev from “Window to Paris.” In 2005, he had the honor of starring in The Master and Margarita. Urgant fell in love with this mysterious and even strange novel since childhood; the role of one of the main characters became memorable for him.

In 2007, Urgant was nominated for high-quality creation of characters on television. So, in addition to the usual comedy characters, he also played in many family series. The most popular among them are “Voronins”, “Family” and “First at Home”.

Biography[ | ]

Born on November 28, 1956 in Leningrad into a family of actors - Lev Maksovich Milinder (1930-2005) and Nina Nikolaevna Urgant (born 1929). Father of TV presenter, actor Ivan Urgant. The publication "in St. Petersburg" in an article about the actor wrote about the Estonian origin of the surname Urgant

[1], the same information was published by the newspaper “Arguments and Facts” [2].

In 1977 he graduated from the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography, course of R. S. Agamirzyan.

He played at the Leningrad Theater named after V.F. Komissarzhevskaya and at the Theater named after. Lenin Komsomol (now the Baltic House Theater). He gained fame as an unsurpassed master of theatrical skits. The pranks of Urgant and his colleague, Andrei Maksimkov, were very popular in the 1990s on television.

In 1993, the film “Window to Paris” was released - a two-part feature film, a comedic phantasmagoria directed by Yuri Mamin. In this film, Andrei Urgant plays a brilliant supporting role - Gulyaev,

An old acquaintance of Nikolai who lives in Paris.
The film was a success not only in Russia, but also grossed $255,088 (in the USA only) [ source not specified 477 days
]. In this film, Andrei Urgant reveals himself as a brilliant comedian.

He starred in the TV series “Voronins”, in the film “Obsessed” and in the documentary “The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik”. In 2011, the actor played one of the main roles in the film “My Crazy Family.”

Television[ | ]

From March 5 to July 23, 2005, together with his son Ivan, he was the host of the entertainment show “Big Premiere” on Channel One [3].

From September 21, 2007 to August 28, 2008 - host of the intellectual television game for high school students “Lord of the Mind” on the TV channels “Russia” and “Bibigon” (in 2011 the program was aired in repeats on the channel “Carousel”)[4].

From September 12 to December 10, 2009, he hosted the court talk show “Twelve” on the DTV channel[5].

In parallel with this, he was the host of the talk show “Meetings on Mokhovaya” on the St. Petersburg “Channel Five” until February 28, 2010[6][7].

From April 15 to May 29, 2010 - co-host of Mikhail Shats in the humorous program “Thank God, you came!” on STS[6].

In 2011, he hosted several episodes of the music competition “Song for Your Table” on NTV[8].

Until November 2012, he was the host of the television program “Egoist” on the 100TV channel[7].

Since 2020, he has been a regular participant in the TV game “Five for One” on the Russia-1 channel.

In 2020, he was a member of the jury of the show “Master of Laughter” on the Russia-1 channel.

Personal life of Andrey Urgant

There were only 4 attempts to create a strong family in this man’s life. He entered into his first marriage with Valeria Kiseleva, with whom they knew each other from their student days at LGIK. The couple justified their divorce by saying that they were young and hot. They had strong feelings, but due to lack of experience they were unable to save the marriage.

From his first marriage, a son was born into the family of Andrei Urgant - Ivan Urgant, famous and loved by millions of women.

He works on one of the largest channels in the Russian Federation, and all the programs where he is invited as a guest always attract a huge audience. Mostly they are women.

After breaking up with Valeria, Andrei met Alena Svintsova, a poet and aspiring actress, with whom they quickly began a romantic relationship. Soon they got married and began to live together. A few years later, Alena gave her husband a daughter, whom they named Maria. Today she lives abroad with her mother. According to Andrey, the couple simply drowned in misunderstanding, and they jointly decided to divorce.

The actor's next relationship was with Vera Yatsevich. But they did not last long. Just six months after the announcement of the beginning of the relationship, all publications were full of headlines about the rupture of this union.

The only person today who is always there and will support is the showman’s current wife, Elena Romanova.

Despite the huge age difference of 30 years, many people envy the relationship of this couple. They understand each other perfectly. Lena always helps her husband in all his affairs, and in return he cares and cherishes his young wife. Today, the biggest dream of Andrei Urgant and his wife is children.

The actor has grandchildren: two from Ivan, two from his daughter Maria. Despite the fact that their family is huge, Andrei and Elena are planning to have a child together.

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The first wife is Valeria Ivanovna Kiseleva (February 7, 1951 - February 1, 2015), a fellow student at LGIK. Son Ivan Urgant (born April 16, 1978). Granddaughter Nina Ivanovna Urgant (born May 15, 2008)[12].
Granddaughter Valeria Ivanovna Urgant (born September 21, 2015).

The second wife, Alena Svintsova (born 1947), was a theater actress V.F. Komissarzhevskaya, poetess and singer. Since 1996 he has lived in the Netherlands[13].

Daughter Maria Andreevna Urgant (born 1984[14]) lives in the Netherlands, married to a Turkish businessman[12]. Grandson Emir (born 2004)[12].

Grandson Gabriel (born 2015)[15].

Third wife - Vera Vladimirovna Yatsevich, divorced.

Lived with Elena Romanova (born 1986)[12][16][14]. Currently separated.

Andrey today

In 2020, the actor and showman celebrated his 60th birthday with family and friends. In one of his interviews after the holiday, he shared that he does not consider this age to be old. Rather, on the contrary - life is just beginning. For his birthday, he bought a gift - a guitar, which he had long dreamed of. In his youth, he often played with friends, but now he decided to do the same, only play for his family. Today Andrey is not working. He spends most of his free time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Ivan often comes to visit his father with his family.

The same cannot be said about Masha, who lives abroad. She communicates with her dad on Skype and on social networks.

In 2020, Andrey attended the Life Lines event (charitable foundation). There he treated the people to his own pancakes, after which he posted several pictures on the Internet.

Today, fans are eagerly waiting for Andrei Urgant’s filmography to be replenished with new works, but he himself is silent about it. In his last interview, he said that for now he intends to take a break from work and enjoy life. In his entire career, he never had a single long vacation. According to the showman, this sweet moment has arrived. Now he is free and he likes it.