Alexander Arsentyev, whose biography begins in Togliatti, was born on October 31, 1973. From childhood, he studied at the art studio "Peers."
Alexander Arsentyev: his childhood and family
When little Sasha started going to kindergarten, he was always visited by thoughts about what kind of hero you need to be like. At that time a film about three musketeers was broadcast. Even without fully realizing the meaning of the picture, he dreamed of becoming a cardinal, and all because he constantly wore black. After the boy watched the film in full, he realized that there could be no one better than D'Artagnan, so he strove to be like him in everything.
Grandfather Arsentyeva was a professional fighter pilot. Alexander liked the profession of his grandfather, only his health was not so good. For this reason, the desire to become a conqueror of heaven had to be forgotten. Another Sasha’s next dream is to become a huntsman. Repeatedly his grandfather took him on a hunt. They mounted horses, took hunting dogs, guns and rode hares.
Hobbies of little Alexander
Since childhood, the future actor loved to spend time watching various films. Mother often bought a subscription to the city cinema for the boy, where he did not miss almost a single session. It also happened that Alexander could become so interested in the show that he even managed to skip school classes.
The heading that lay most on the soul are heroic films about various exploits, salvations, and shooting. Such stories Sasha was completely delighted. If any artistic productions took place at the school, then the boy must have actively participated in them. He did everything with great pleasure, but he perceived the scene only as another hobby.
The teenage years of the future actor
After graduation, Arsentiev decided to enter the University of Samara and be a philologist. But, alas, the
entrance exams could not be passed successfully. Upset Sasha submitted his documents to one of the city vocational schools, where he mastered the profession of an electrician. Then there was an interesting service in the army.
After serving, the guy goes to AvtoVAZ, where his main duty was to repair various refrigeration equipment. The young man worked and at the same time reflected on what other profession he should master in order to receive good money. At that time, he was thinking about the position of lawyer.
Having finally decided, Alexander Arsentyev began to prepare for admission to the law institute. For six months he studied textbooks, but fate decreed differently. For company with friends, he enrolled in theater classes and became a pupil of the "Wheel" acting studio. From the first days, Sasha became interested in studying, it became more and more interesting, a taste for the stage appeared. For professional activities, the circle was not enough, so Arsentiev went to conquer Moscow. There, he simultaneously entered several educational institutions, but the final choice fell on the Moscow Art Theater, although in GITIS at the courses of Mark Zakharov they were already waiting for him.
At the entrance exam, Sasha surprised the admissions committee with not a fable or poetry, but a simple tongue twister and a biography about himself in one breath. It seems to be nothing special, but he managed to do it so that the teachers caused this smile and delight. Studied Arsentiev on the course of the legendary Oleg Efremov.
Training with the maestro
Alexander considered a talented teacher his idol, so he was very proud that he came to him. The young man really liked to parade Efremov, and he, in turn, having a great sense of humor, gladly forgave such impudence. At each lesson, Arsentyev gained more and more experience, absorbed everything like a sponge, took on complex roles and surprised his teachers. The course leader considered it an honor to teach such a purposeful student.
Performances with the participation of Alexander Arsentyev
Having received an actor’s diploma, the graduate became a member of the Moscow Art Theater troupe. The first performance in which Sasha debuted was “Little Tragedies”, where he played the role of Albert. After that there were performances in “Demons”, “The Tempest”, as well as in the “Ondine”.
His excellent play did not go unnoticed by the directors, and already at the beginning of 2001 he was invited to the famous Pushkin Theater. There he became a real star of the legendary productions of “Romeo and Juliet”, “Call Pechorin”, “Dowry” and “Treasure Island”. During the play “Barefoot in the Park”, where Arsentiev played a major role, the audience was so surprised by the performance of the young actor that he remained in their hearts for a long time. It was the image of a simple lawyer who loved his wife very much and trusted her in everything, and also fulfilled any whims.
Alexander Arsentyev is an actor with a capital letter. Thanks to his talent, Sasha was repeatedly invited to celebrations by famous people. He was lucky to attend Mark Zakharov’s jubilee, where almost all the guests said that Arsentyev was best given comedic roles, since he does not have bad qualities to fulfill the image of a negative hero.
The first roles of a talented actor
Alexander Arsentiev, whose filmography is quite wide, is gaining more and more momentum every year. Confident charming actor could not deprive filmmakers of attention. Best of all, the actor gets scenes where he plays heroes-lovers and smoothies. The first time in this role, he starred in 1998 in one of the episodes of the series "Chekhov and K." After that, there were a huge number of minor shootings. The real glory was given to him by the image of Count D'Harney in the film "Adjutants of Love." Slender womanizer instantly conquered women.
This role for the young actor was a real find and luck. Even now, Alexander considers this character the most interesting and unusual in his history. He never called him a hero of negative scenes. Just a graph, like a huge number of people in a simple life, has to fulfill several roles throughout the day, to overcome various obstacles to further existence.
In the picture entitled “Institute of Noble Maidens” Arsentiev was lucky to play the role of the conqueror of hearts of Vorontsov. According to the actor, such heroes do not exist in the modern world, but they have every right to exist in the cinema, and all because adults love to watch a fairy tale on the screen.
Films with Arsentiev
Alexander Arsentiev is a talented actor who became the star of the famous musical Chicago. He is constantly shot, now in one picture, then in another. His game can be seen in the films "Scheduled Love", "Curious Barbara", "New Year's Wife" and in other equally interesting films.
Over the years, Sasha managed to work with Elena Yakovleva, Vitaly Khaev, Daria Volga, Ilya Sokolovsky. In addition, there is experience in the French filming of Two Giselle. In preparation for execution, the actor had to learn a foreign language in just two weeks.
Arsentiev today
Currently, Alexander Arsentiev is one of the most popular and favorite actors. His career moves uphill. Once a year on TV screens you can see a new film with his participation. Sasha himself sees himself more in theatrical roles, but not everything turns out to be realized on the stage. In this case, you can realize what you want on the set of a movie, having experienced a completely different genre and role.
Alexander Arsentiev, whose photos are hung in almost every movie theater, has a huge number of fans. According to him, they are quite intelligent and educated. After the performance, they do not run after him in droves, but behave decently, as a true lady should. The actor knows many of them personally. Like any artist, Arsentiev enjoys attention. He likes when they give flowers, when they ask for autographs. For him, the most important thing is that everything be without fanaticism.
Happy life
Actor Alexander Arsentiev, whose personal life has developed well, is grateful for this fate. His wife, Anya, is a famous artist who works in the famous Mossovet theater. The fact that Alexander Arsentyev and Anna Garnova have the same profession does not affect cohabitation, but rather strengthens relations. They enjoy discussing creative issues in the evenings, attend each other's performances.
The actor is interested in collecting beer mugs. Arsentiev has very little free time, almost always he is busy. But when there is a moment for rest, he spends it with his beloved wife. Alexander gladly helps her cope with household chores, and also loves to surprise his wife with delicious culinary masterpieces.