Petrenko Igor Petrovich is a popular and sought-after domestic actor who was able to achieve success despite his criminal past. Fame came to him after the release of such projects as "Driver for Faith" and "Star".
The biography of actor Igor Petrenko could have developed completely differently. Even before his cinematic career, he went to prison. But, having been released after 2 years, the man was able to achieve success in the creative field.
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Actor Igor Petrenko was born in 1977, on August 23. This event took place on the territory of the GDR. The father of a talented man was a military man and served in this country. They returned to the capital of Russia when Igor was three years old. The actor is not the only child in the family. Igor has a sister, Irina.
Parents had nothing to do with cinema. My father served in the army, my mother worked as a translator. Igor himself did not plan to become an actor. He was fond of sports. Attended the sambo and judo sections. I had a negative attitude to training. The guy was only interested in English lessons.
At a young age, Igor Petrenko fell into a bad company. As a result, he ended up in court. For being at the scene of the crime he received 2 years. Served time at Matrosskaya Tishina. Then there were several psychological examinations and another 8 years of probation.
Successful career
A negative event could not but affect the biography of actor Igor Petrenko. He decided to radically change his life. Thanks to the support of a friend of the actress, he managed to enter the Schepkinsky school. I coped with the exams on the first try. Having become a professional actor, Igor Petrenko got a job at the Maly Theater.
The first project in the filmography of Igor Petrenko is the television series "Simple Truths". But the role in the film did not affect the popularity of the actor. However, success was not long in coming. Soon the movie "Star" was released. Igor played the leading character. It was this project that made the man a popular and sought-after artist.
"Driver for Vera" is another successful project in the filmography of actor Igor Petrenko. Then there were such films with his participation as "Wolfhound from the clan of the Gray Dogs", "Cadets", "The best city on Earth."
Actor Igor Petrenko often got the role of the military. He played officers and soldiers in such projects as "We are from the future 2", "Retired 2", "Sleepers", "Not subject to jurisdiction", "Darling".
The filmography of actor Igor Petrenko has more than 50 projects. It is worth highlighting such films as "The Decision to Liquidate", "Viking", "You All Enrage Me", "Frontier", "Another's Daughter", "Dad for Rent", "Pilgrim", "Winter". In the near future, a multi-part project "Chernobyl" will be released. Igor Petrenko will appear before the audience as Andrei Nikolaev.
Outside the set
How are things going in the personal life of actor Igor Petrenko? The man has been married several times. The first wife was Irina Leonova. The acquaintance happened while studying at the theater school. But the relationship didn't last long.
The second wife of Igor Petrenko is the famous actress Ekaterina Klimova. They met during the filming of the movie "Moscow Windows". At that time, both were in a relationship. Ekaterina lived with Ilya Khoroshilov and raised her daughter. But, having met with Igor Petrenko, she divorced.
The relationship lasted for about 10 years. Ekaterina and Igor were happy together. They starred in joint projects, raised numerous children. In this marriage, the sons of Matvey and Roots were born. But in 2014 the actors got divorced. Journalists spread rumors that the relationship broke up due to treason on the part of the actress. But neither Igor nor Ekaterina confirmed this information.
The third wife of Igor Petrenko is actress Christina Brodskaya. The girl gave birth to three children. The daughters were named Maria, Sophia-Carolina and Eve. Together Igor with Christina and at the present stage. Happiness does not interfere with the big age difference. Igor is 12 years older than Christina.
Interesting Facts
- Igor Petrenko has Instagram. He regularly uploads a variety of photos.
- Igor's interest in the English language arose thanks to the efforts of his mother, who worked as a translator.
- Igor Petrenko is a co-founder of the actors' union. He helps artists who were left in poverty after their careers ended.
- Igor Petrenko is often injured on the set. While working on the film "Black Cat", he broke his arm. But he refused sick leave. Igor continued to act with an injury.
- The filmography of Igor Petrenko includes more than 50 projects.
- Igor Petrenko twice offered Christina to marry him.
