Vasily Shlykov is one of those Russian actors who tried to break into Hollywood, but failed. But in his homeland, he achieved a lot. Few people know that it is Vasily Alekseevich who is the founder of the Guild of Stuntmen of Russia.
This actor has more than 60 works in his creative collection. The peak of his popularity and demand fell on the "dashing 90s", and he cut off his takeoff when he decided to try to break into Hollywood. But now, fortunately, he is gaining popularity again in his homeland, in Russia. After returning home, he starred in almost 30 projects, and gradually the roles become more and more significant in the plot.
Biography of actor Vasily Shlykov
Vasily Alekseevich was born at the end of November 1953. Little is known about his childhood and youth, his parents. He did not master the profession of an actor like everyone else, having chosen a rather long path for this. After school and service in the ranks of the Soviet Army, Shlykov entered the Moscow Studio of Variety and Circus Art, successfully graduated from it. In addition, all his life he has been involved in sports, or rather boxing, has the title of Master of Boxing.
Vasily Alekseevich is closed for the press. On the Internet, you can find many pages on social networks under his name, with his photograph, but on his official website, the actor Shlykov denies his involvement in them. He officially declares that he only runs his own website on the Internet. There you can find not only information about him, but also his author's articles, poems, appeals to fans, critics, his own reviews of the films where he starred.
"American hero" or how to survive in Hollywood
Actor Vasily Shlykov's career in cinema began in 1981, when he starred in the film "Look Both" by Vladimir Martynov and Eldor Urazbayev. The role was insignificant, but it made it possible for Vasily Alekseevich to show the level of his talent in acting. The debut film was followed by others, and what prompted Shlykov to move to America, many fans do not understand even now.
In the mid-90s, being popular and in demand in Russia, the actor suddenly leaves for the United States, where he has no job, no home, only a couple of acquaintances. One of them recommended Shlykov to graduate from the Police Academy and join the American police.
The actor himself assures that he went abroad after his beloved woman, but does not name her name. Before entering the Academy, Vasily Alekseevich went through "all the circles of hell." To make a living, he took any job that could bring money - washing dishes, serving as a waiter in a cafe, delivering pizza, washing floors in supermarkets, even singing, dancing in restaurants. In addition, he entered the ring, of course, underground, where he was paid no more than $ 10 for a fight.
Shlykov also had to leave the police, but not because of problems in the service, but because of patriotism. At that time, problems had already begun in the family, and the requirement to change citizenship, put forward by the leadership of the police department, was the last straw for Vasily. In the early 2000s, he returned to Russia, and again "nowhere", to a broken trough.
But at home, luck was more favorable to him. He was gladly accepted in the cinema, he began acting again, his popularity was growing.
Filmography of actor Vasily Shlykov
In the creative piggy bank of Vasily Alekseevich Shlykov there are 65 acting works. In addition, he has experience in staging stunt stunts in films, for the film "Risk Without a Contract" he wrote the script himself. Viewers can appreciate his work as a stuntman in such famous films as
- "We are from jazz"
- "The Man from Boulevard des Capucines"
- "Crime Quartet"
- "Experts lead the investigation" (2 episodes),
- "Coast Guard" (season 2),
- "Tragedy in the style of rock",
- "The Invisible Man" and others.
In many of these films, he staged stunts and played the roles of significant heroes. Film fans of the 90s will remember the actor for his leading role in the film "Risk Without a Contract", where he played a car driver, a typical hero of that time. But there are other significant works in his creative biography. This list can safely include captain Yachmenev from "Black Berets", an instructor and security guard from "Nicknamed" The Beast ", a killer from" Woman without a Past ", a trucker from" Chemist ", Laptev from the series" Pyatnitsky. Chapter Three”and many others.
The talent of the actor Vasily Shlykov is not limited to the framework of the action movie. He looks organically in any genre, but when choosing roles he prefers what is closer - crime, drama, detective. Outwardly, he is harsh and impregnable, but the actor himself assures that behind this mask is a "gullible good man."
Personal life of actor and stuntman Vasily Shlykov
Vasily Alekseevich, like many of his colleagues, does not want to discuss his personal life with journalists. He believes that this side does not need to be opened and shown to strangers, and this is his right.
Nothing is known about whether he is married now. After returning from the United States, Shlykov never appeared in public with women. Representatives of the press suggest that this is due to the unsuccessful experience of the actor's marriage in the 90s.
Vasily Shlykov followed the girl to America and tried to help her when she found herself in a difficult life and financial situation. Many years later, he suggested that the girl married him and gave birth to his son only out of gratitude for the help. Just a few years after the wedding, a crack appeared in their relationship, which only grew. The couple broke up, Shlykov returned to Russia. Whether he communicates with his son is unknown.
