Childhood and family of Mikhail Zhigalov
The city in which Mikhail was born was Kuibyshev (Samara).
This is not his hometown, it’s just that his mother was evacuated there. When the war ended, they returned to the capital. The boy's father was a State Security employee who was sent to Czechoslovakia for several years after the war. Returning from this country, Zhigalov went to school. He had to get used to new relationships both at school and in the yard. In those years, the courtyard had a considerable influence on the formation of children.
Misha has a sister. He remembers that he was never close to his father. My sister developed a closer relationship with him.
Mikhail Zhigalov: family, childhood
The actor was born in Kuibyshev, later this city was renamed Samara. This event took place in May 1942. Mikhail Zhigalov was born into the family of a state security officer; there are no cinema stars among his relatives. The artist has a younger sister with whom he has a close relationship.
After the end of the war, the Zhigalov family lived in Czechoslovakia for about three years, then moved to Moscow. The first months in the capital turned out to be a real test for Mikhail; it was difficult for him to get used to Russian realities and find a common language with his peers. Gradually the situation returned to normal, the boy made friends and began to spend a lot of time on the street.
At school, Mikhail Zhigalov studied well, his favorite subjects were mathematics and history. For some time he even thought about entering the history department, but his father opposed this decision. Zhigalov Sr. dreamed of seeing his heir as an engineer or agronomist. During his school years, the boy was also interested in dramatic art, participated in amateur productions and studied in a theater studio, but then did not seriously think about the acting profession.
The first profession of Mikhail Zhigalov
When the time came to choose an institute, at the insistence of his father, Zhigalov chose the Institute of Chemical Engineering, although he entered only on the second attempt. Having successfully completed his studies, the young man began working at a research institute. Mikhail turned out to be a talented chemist, his career was on the rise, and soon he was already heading the department. He was even offered a ten-month business trip to England, which he refused.
Zhigalov carried a love for theater in his soul since childhood, but he began to think seriously about the stage only when he was already working at a research institute. At some point, he decided to start living a different life and doing what he wanted, namely, playing on stage. He left the research institute and began studying at the theater studio located at the children's theater.
School and Institute
After the war, the father of the future actor was sent to Czechoslovakia along with his wife and little son. After the family returned to their homeland, Mikhail entered school, but it was not easy for him to adapt there after living abroad. In the post-war period, children were raised more by the street than by the family.
After receiving secondary education, at the insistence of his father, Mikhail entered the Institute of Chemical Engineering. At the university he met his first wife. After graduation, he worked at a research institute for several years. He had an extraordinary talent for chemistry, and after a while he became the head of the department.
Profession of actor Mikhail Zhigalov
Having received the desired profession, the aspiring actor remained at the Central Children's Theater. He appeared on its stage for eight years. Only in 1978 did Mikhail move to the Sovremennik Theater. In this theater he successfully played many roles in about thirty productions.
Actors Mikhail Zhigalov and Liya Akhedzhakova
His most successful performances are “The Scaffold”, “The Cabal of the Saints”, “Bolsheviks”, “Three Sisters”, “Days of the Turbins”, etc.
Theater
But Mikhail dreamed more of working in the theater. He decided to change his profession, already working at a research institute. Having completely changed his life, the future actor leaves the profession of a chemist and begins to study theatrical art in a children's theater. But, unfortunately, his wife does not share the love of creativity and leaves him.
For eight years, Mikhail Zhigalov has been playing in the children's theater. In 1978, the actor entered Sovremennik. Mikhail had more than thirty successful roles in productions. His most successful roles were in the plays “Three Sisters”, “Bolsheviks”, “Days of the Turbins” and many others.
Filmography of Mikhail Zhigalov
Since 1972, Mikhail has been acting in films. The debut film is “The Very Last Day”. No matter what films Zhigalov starred in, he always believed that the main thing for him was the theater stage, despite the fact that the theater always paid very little, and filming “fed” the actor.
Unfortunately, not taking the choice of roles and scripts too seriously, Zhigalov did not notice that he had turned into an actor of one role. More often he appeared on the screen in the role of a drunkard, a thief in law or another negative character. In the end, it turned out that Mikhail could not play a positive role in any film, literally becoming a hostage to his role. He realized that he had made a mistake when he did not take the choice of roles and scripts seriously.
In the film “The Kidnapping of Savoy,” Mikhail got the role of the terrorist Mangus, in “Petrovka, 38” he created the image of a criminal nicknamed “Sir,” and in the movie “Find and Defuse” the actor played the leader of a gang. The last film also starred Boris Nevzorov, Nina Ruslanova, Andrei Gradov and other actors. There are many such examples. Thanks to this, many directors saw Zhigalov exclusively as a negative hero. They could not imagine that the captain of the Soviet Army would be played by someone whom everyone knows as an inveterate criminal or a drunk.
Film career
In 1972, Mikhail Zhigalov appeared on the set for the first time. The actor’s filmography began with the drama “The Very Last Day.” In this film he played the cameo role of a police lieutenant. “For the rest of my life”, “The Vacation That Never Took Place”, “On Thursday and Never Again”, “I Want to Be a Minister”, “The Stealing of the Savoy”, “A Month of Long Days” are the first films and TV series with his participation.
In the eighties, Mikhail continued to actively act in films, playing mostly episodic and supporting roles. Most often, his characters were people in uniform, criminals, and alcoholics. Zhigalov was not embarrassed by the fact that he had a unique role, since he perceived filming only as a source of additional income, and only took theatrical roles seriously. “Petrovka, 38”, “Deer Hunt”, “Vladivostok, 1918”, “Find and neutralize”, “From the life of the head of the criminal investigation department”, “Proceed with liquidation”, “Defendant”, “Wingspan”, “Dogs” , “Mayhem” are just some of the films with his participation.
New films with Mikhail Zhigalov
The actor seriously thought about how he could change the nature of the images he created and presented. Mikhail was saved by his invitation to the film about Pushkin, which was directed by Marlen Khutsiev. Zhigalov played Vyazemsky. This filming, much to Mikhail’s regret, was stopped. But this did not prevent almost all directors from changing their opinion about the actor Zhigalov and his capabilities in the frame. He started getting interesting roles.
In the photo: Mikhail Zhigalov
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Mikhail Zhigalov today
Now the actor annually appears in three to five films. He plays sometimes opposite characters in films of different genres.
The television series “Border. Taiga Romance”, where Zhigalov played Colonel Borisov. Alexey Guskov, Marat Basharov, Olga Budina and others filmed here. In the no less popular project “Don’t Be Born Beautiful,” he appeared as the father of the main character. At the same time, Mikhail Vasilyevich, again a former military man. As the actor said in an interview, he really likes playing military men.
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Zhigalov did not leave the stage either. He continues to play in a number of performances. In "Let's Play...Schiller!" the actor got the role of William Cecil, and he also plays in “Three Comrades.” In addition to the Sovremennik Theater, Zhigalov plays on the stages of other theaters.
Mikhail Zhigalov: films and TV series
In the TV series “Don't Be Born Beautiful,” the actor played the father of the main character. As you remember, also a former military man. In the series “Jackpot for Cinderella,” actor Mikhail Zhigalov plays Kirsanov, the developer of a new program called “Golden Fish,” which makes wishes come true. Later, Kirsanov realizes that this program is very dangerous and, if it falls into the wrong hands, it can cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, at the end of the film, with the help of the main character, he destroys her under the wheels of a bulldozer.
The actor received one of his best roles in the film “Dogs.” This film caused a great wave of criticism against the director. The film tells the story of stray dogs in an abandoned city and how a group of hunters set out to clear the area of wild animals. In the story, the hunters thought that a pack of man-eating wolves was roaming the area. But they were shocked to see how ferocious dogs become when abandoned. The film made a very strong impression on the public. It was one of the films released in the Soviet Union that combined genres such as thriller and horror.
In the film “Afghan Break,” Mikhail Zhigalov played the regiment commander, Lieutenant Colonel Leonid, paired with Michele Placido as Major Mikhail Bandura.
Now the actor is actively acting in films and performing in the theater. His roles are very multifaceted, from positive to the most negative.
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Mikhail Zhigalov’s love for theater has never left him; he takes part in a number of performances. The actor got the role of William Cecil in a production called “Playing Schiller.” The Sovremennik Theater has become his home, but Mikhail often performs on the stage of other, no less outstanding theaters.
Personal life of Mikhail Zhigalov
The actor first got married while still a student. As he himself says, he and his wife did not know how to give in to each other due to their age. His wife did not approve of her husband's passion for theater, and they soon divorced. His second wife was an actress. Her name is Irina. The marriage produced a son, Vasily. Zhigalov also has an illegitimate son. His name is Arkady.
Mikhail met his wife Tatyana in the hospital when he became serious about his health. In addition to serious problems with alcohol, the actor had chronic bronchitis, ulcers, insomnia, inflammation of the facial nerve, and so on. As Zhigalov himself says, he was literally falling apart. He didn’t even hope that he could still have love in his life. Starting in 1989, Tatyana and Mikhail began living together, although they officially registered their marriage only in 2002. They had a daughter, Anya. Of the actor’s three children, only Arkady made an attempt to enter VGIK, which ended in failure.
Personal life
Mikhail Zhigalov was married three times, he is a happy father of three children. The first time he tied the knot was back in his student days. But when they decided to leave science for an acting career, their wife Nina did not approve of the choice, and they divorced.
Program “Human Fate” - Mikhail Zhigalov
The actor’s second wife was his colleague Irina Malikova, who is better known as a dubbing actress; her voice can be heard in a large number of famous films. Their son Vasily was born in 1980.
Mikhail also has another son, Arkady, born in 1983 out of wedlock. Zhigalov had a short affair with his mother, translator Regina. But the actor’s personal life did not work out with any of these women.
Mikhail Zhigalov and wife Tatyana
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Mikhail Zhigalov and his wife Tatyana
Since 1989, the man has been living in a civil marriage with Tatyana Zhigalova, a doctor by profession, whom he met in the hospital when he was being treated for bad habits. In 1991, their daughter Anna Zhigalova was born, whom the family calls Nyuta. In 2002, Mikhail and Tatyana officially signed at the registry office.
Arkady is the only child who tried to follow in his father’s footsteps: he graduated from a theater university, starred in episodes of several films, but later focused on directing. His older brother Vasily works as an engineer in a car repair shop, although he has a law degree, and Anna specializes in international management.
Mikhail Zhigalov and daughter Anna
Published by Aleksander Doronowicz Wednesday, May 2, 2020
Mikhail Zhigalov and his daughter Anna
The artist does not use Instagram, but his photos often appear on fan accounts and in thematic groups. Mikhail Vasilyevich admits that he has been training according to Porfiry Ivanov’s system for a long time - he douses himself with cold water, walks on the ground barefoot, and practices dry fasting. Such methods helped Zhigalov improve his health.
Zhigalov Mikhail Vasilievich
Mikhail Zhigalov
Born in Samara on May 2, 1942. After graduating from the Moscow Institute of Chemical Engineering (1965), he worked as an engineer until 1968. In 1970 he graduated from the drama studio at the Central Children's Theater (1970) and became an actor in this theater. Since 1978 - in the troupe of the Moscow Sovremennik Theater.
Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1991). prizes and awards on September 3, 2009 at the XII Berdyansk International Film Festival - best actor for Mikhail Zhigalov in the television series “Dad” directed by Oleg Shtrom (Russia).
movie roles 2013 Stronger than fate :: Grandfather Ivan 2013 Bird in a Cage (Ukraine) 2013 Youth 2013 House with Lilies (Russia, Ukraine) 2012 Solstice (Russia, Ukraine) :: Ivan Petrovich Trofimov 2012 Werewolf in uniform (Ukraine) :: Hermit 2012 My big family :: Nikolai Egorovich Samokrutov 2012 Cordon of investigator Savelyev (Russia, Ukraine) :: Petr Gavrilovich Farafontov 2012 Diary of Doctor Zaitseva-2 :: Vladimir Mayorov 2011 Donut Lucy (Russia, Ukraine) :: Fedor 2010 I will not give you to anyone (Russia, Ukraine) :: Ignat 2010 A pair of bays :: Arkady Pavlovich :: main role 2010 Mom's paradise (Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia) 2010 The only man :: Alexander Gavrilovich Gromov 2010 House of exemplary maintenance :: Gleb Ivanovich Chapaikin 2010 Yard :: Pyotr Ivanovich Tinyakov 2010 You ordered the murder :: Yegor Silych 2010 Gangs :: Nikolai Serafimovich Timofeevsky :: main role 2009 Bread Day (Ukraine) :: Alexey Nikolaevich Emelyanov :: main role 2009 Bottlenose Dolphin's Jump (Kazakhstan) :: Altaets 2009 Officers-2 :: Vladimir Sergeevich 2009 Dirty work :: Voloshin 2009 Visyaki-2 | Department of control crimes :: Fedor Savelyevich Streltsov 2008 Gypsy girl with a way out :: Boris Alexandrovich 2008 The fog clears :: Maksimov 2008 Song of the Southern Seas (Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia, France) 2008 On the back of a black cat (Belarus) :: Lech’s grandfather :: main role 2008 Cool route (film-play) :: Tsarevsky 2008 And yet I love... :: Nikolai Efremovich :: main role 2008 Landing Father :: Vasily Filippovich Merkulov :: main role 2008 Main evidence :: Alexey Romanovich Zatsepin 2008 Visyaki :: Fyodor Savelyevich Streltsov 2007-2009 Twists of Fate 2007 Kill the Snake :: Doka 2007 It Doesn’t Happen (Ukraine) :: Groom Mikheich :: main role 2007 Kisses of Fallen Angels :: Roman’s Father 2007 Sea Soul :: Rear Admiral Tolmachev 2007 Turkish March (season 4) :: Sergey Ivanovich 2007 The Big Game :: Father Lukov 2007 07th changes course :: Father Kirsanov 2006 The Mystery of “St. Patrick” (Ukraine) :: Vasily Nikolaevich Karyakin in old age 2006 Officers :: Vladimir Sergeevich 2006 Carom: : Popov :: main role 2006 Enchanted Site :: Gene 2006 Blues of Falling Leaves :: Lieutenant Colonel 2005-2006 Don't Be Born Beautiful :: Valery Sergeevich Pushkarev 2005 Hunt on the Asphalt :: Nikolai Ivanovich Zemtsov :: main role 2005 New Russian Romance (Ukraine) :: General Shapovalov 2005 Swan Paradise :: Ivan Ivanovich 2004 Jackpot for Cinderella :: Kirsanov 2004 It all starts with love :: Sedunov 2003 Sweepstakes :: General 2003 Russian Amazons-2 :: mechanic Eremeich :: main role 2003 Firefighters :: Zubov's father 2003 Forced March :: Colonel 2003 Lady Mayor :: Chichiryukin 2003 Why do you need an alibi? :: Ivan Pavlovich 2003 Evlampia Romanova. The investigation is conducted by an amateur-1 :: Professor Rostov 2002 Russian Amazons :: mechanic Eremeich :: main role 2002 Men's work 2 :: General Ponomarev 2002 Drongo :: Major Mikheev 2002 Brigade :: Luka 2001 Men's work 1 :: Colonel Ponomarev 2001 Lady Boss :: Chichiryukin 2001 Lady Homeless :: Chicheryukin 2000 No third given 2000 Turkish March (season 1) :: Kravtsov Mikhail Romanovich 2000 Border. Taiga novel :: Stepan Ilyich Borzov 1999 God has no dead 1998 On knives :: Sukhoi Martyn 1997 Criminal department :: Colonel Kravtsov :: main role 1996 The Last Courier | Der Letzte Kurier (Germany) 1996 Horses Carry Me 1996 Life Line | Line of Life | Ligne de vie (France, Russia) :: Police Major Matvey 1996 Ermak :: Mikhaila Yuryev 1995 Homemade Truth (short film) 1995 On the corner of the Patriarchs :: Konstantin Kaperant 1995 Wolf's Blood :: Lazarus 1993 Chopin. Sonata number two (film-play) 1993 Operation “Lucifer” :: Yuri Nikolaevich :: main role 1992 Confession of a kept woman :: Shmelkov Alexey Platonovich 1991 Kremlin secrets of the sixteenth century 1991 Visiting house :: captain :: main role 1991 Recruiter :: Viktor Gordeev 1991 Afghan break :: Lieutenant Colonel 1990 The Old Man's Case (film-play) :: from the author 1990 Stalin's funeral :: worker 1990 After the duel (film-play) :: Prince Pyotr Vyazemsky 1990 Lost in Siberia | Lost In Siberia :: leader of the bitches 1990 Demon in the rib :: Alexey Larionov 1989 Dogs :: main role 1989 Right to the past | Right for the Past, The | Právo na minulost (USSR, Czechoslovakia) :: Paramonov 1989 From the life of Fyodor Kuzkin :: Koshkin 1989 Stray Bus :: artist Vasily 1989 Lawlessness :: Prince 1988 Forgive us, garden... :: Pavel Gasilov 1988 Lapta :: Ivan Samokhin :: home role 1988 Red wine of victory (film-play) 1988 In connection with the transition to another job :: Pavel Romanovich Vazhnov 1987 Under the sign of the Red Cross :: Frolov 1987 Special forces detachment :: Lieutenant General 1987 And again Krizhevsky (film-play): : Mazin 1987 The days and years of Nikolai Batygin :: Mishin 1987 It’s not always summer in Crimea :: Arginsky :: main role 1987 Bolsheviks (film-play) :: Enukidze 1986 Wingspan :: Vladimir Georgievich Pavlov 1986 Award (posthumously) :: Arkhipov 1986 It will rain (film-play) :: Egorov 1986 Two on the Island of Tears :: Grandfather 1985 Defendant :: Skulov Anton Filimonovich :: main role 1985 Mister Veliky Novgorod :: Stepan 1984 TASS is authorized to declare... :: Mikhail Mikhailovich Paramonov 1983 Proceed to liquidation :: Mikhail Nikitin :: main role 1983 The end of Indian summer :: Ivan :: main role 1983 From the life of the head of the criminal investigation department :: “Mad” 1983 Here is your front :: Alexey 1982 I was born in Siberia... 1982 Find and neutralize :: “Merry” 1982 Vladivostok, 1918 :: Melnikov 1981 I want him to come :: Vitka’s father 1981 Reindeer hunt :: Meisenkampf :: main role 1981 We won’t see you (film-play) :: Lopatin during the war years :: main role 1980 Petrovka, 38 :: “Sir” 1980 The Rico Brothers :: Lon Finley 1979 Fury (film-play) :: Klein 1979 Theft of the Savoy :: Magnus 1979 Month of Long Days (film-play) 1978 Late Berry 1977 I want to be a minister :: vocational school master 1977 On Thursday and never again :: huntsman Stepanov 1976 Ramayana 1976 Vacation that did not take place :: Valery Mikhailovich :: main role 1975 For the rest of my life :: Sasha Glushakov 1975 Open Day :: paratrooper 1973 Moscow vacation (film-play) :: sixteen-year-old 1973 Childhood. Adolescence. Youth (film-play) :: Semyonov 1972 Poems by Agnia Barto (film-play) 1972 The very last day :: police lieutenant
dubbing 2006 Tulse Luper's Suitcases. Russian version | The Tulse Luper Suitcases. Russian Version (Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Russia) :: Mautessier 2004 Tulse Luper's suitcases. Part 2 | Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 2: Vaux to the Sea, The (UK) 1992 Good luck, gentlemen :: hero A.Zhagars
vocals 2005 Hunting on the asphalt
participation in films 2009 Stories and legends of Lenfilm (documentary) 1998 To remember... (documentary)
