Anton Kolesnikov is a popular Russian theater and film actor, as well as a master of dubbing. His multifaceted talent of the actor is well known to many fans, because he is able to turn any episodic role into a real masterpiece. And this demanded artist began his professional career with the Yeralash newsreel, where he was able to acquire the widest popularity.
Since 2011, Anton Kolesnikov began to realize himself as a theatrical actor in the capital's "Benefit", and two years later he became a member of the troupe of the Moscow Drama Theater named after M. N. Ermolova, where Oleg Menshikov is currently the artistic director. According to experts, this master of reincarnation in a comedy role acts "dangerously well", and reveals dramatic characters, "tragically breaking himself."
His professional portfolio of theatrical actor is filled with a wide repertoire of classical themes, which includes performances based on the works of Gogol, Wilde, Kafka and Sebastian. A characteristic professional feature of this actor is his desire to understand the viewer and give him the opportunity to independently endure “something of his own,” and not imposed by current trends associated with modern interpretation.
He is known for his enthusiastic attitude towards his leader, about whom he speaks exclusively as a master of his craft. The popular actor actively communicates with fans on social networks, where he shares in detail information about his creative activities. Interestingly, Anton is a model for the popular Portuguese magazine PólisArt.
Brief biography of Anton Kolesnikov
On November 15, 1983, the future popular actor was born in the capital of our Motherland. It is interesting that a young talent with remarkable artistic abilities was brought up in a family far from the world of culture and art. Already from the first grade of high school, Anton began to actively attend the local drama club. And according to the recollections of the hero of five issues of "Yeralash", his debut role was the Donkey, which he played with great selflessness.
After the dismissal from school, the mentor E. A. Chumilina, a talented student was invited by her to her "Circle" Neurotheatre. In the new creative team, the aspiring actor met the future assistant director for personnel, who would subsequently change his life in the most dramatic way. And by the time he graduated from school, Kolesnikov already had six films in his filmography, including the sensational project "The Friendly Family".
It is interesting that it was precisely because of his participation in the filming of this series, which implied a very tight work schedule, that Anton could not enter a theater university. Therefore, after receiving a certificate of secondary education, his studies continued at the Pedagogical College and the Institute of Contemporary Art. And as a graduation project, he reincarnated as the main characters in the performances "The Catcher in the Rye" and "The Suicide".
Creative career of an artist
Anton Kolesnikov's cinematic debut took place in 1997, when he first appeared on the set in the comedy film A New Year's Story. And after that there were memorable roles in the children's film almanac "Yeralash". So, the 125th issue of this comic collection in 1998 made him immediately famous. In it, the character of Anton Kolesnikov teaches a friend good manners on the eve of visiting a friend whose company is going to celebrate her birthday. And as a result of this "enlightenment" he eats a box of chocolates, which is actually a gift from friends. And the next year, the young actor significantly consolidated his cinematic success in the same film project, when he became the reason for the popular phrase "Well, wow, I went for bread."
Currently, the artist's filmography includes two dozen films, among which the most famous are the following films and series with his participation: "Simple Truths" (1999-2003), "Friendly Family" (2003-2005), "Rusichi" (2008), "Kumovskie Tales" (2011), "Secrets of Palace Revolutions" (2012), "Stalin's Diamonds" (2016), "Dancing to the Death" (2017) and "New Man" (2018).
An interesting case from his professional life was told by Anton Kolesnikov in an interview. Then Ivan Solovyov, according to the plot of the film, broke the swing, which is the requisite of the film crew. And one vigilant old woman attacked the "bully" with accusations of vandalism. However, after receiving all the necessary explanations, this "guardian of order" retreated with great indignation.
The artist values all his characters very much, including even episodic ones, among which there are a criminal, a taxi driver, a student, a Komsomol organizer, and an adherent of the sect. Anton Kolesnikov is especially proud of his participation in Svetlana Druzhinina's project "Secrets of Palace Revolutions", where he got the role of an inveterate villain, an agent of the secret office.
Currently, the popular artist managed to realize himself in the role of a dubbing actor. His voice, for example, is spoken by the ninja turtle Donatello and Dipper from Gravity Falls.
Personal life
Today, the goggle-eyed and fair-haired boy has already turned into a rather stylish man who has a huge army of loyal fans. Anton Kolesnikov is already accustomed to regular admiring gazes and comments. And his dressing room is constantly filled with flowers. However, the heart of a famous man is occupied by the only young woman - a graduate of the Russian State Institute for the Arts, Yulia Zorina.
On social media, a romantic couple assures everyone that everything is going very well in their relationship. But to direct questions about an official marriage, they firmly answer that weddings are not planned in the near future. From what follows the conclusion about their priorities, aimed exclusively at the development of a creative career.
It is interesting that, despite the outward resemblance to Yevgeny Kulakov, Anton Kolesnikov is not related to him. The actor speaks three languages, plays the guitar and enjoys snowboarding.
