Ivan Zhidkov cannot be called a novice actor. His filmography includes several dozen films. And in many of them the young actor got leading roles. Masterfully getting used to the images of his heroes, the actor managed to win an army of fans and receive positive reviews from film critics.
Ivan was born in 1983, in August. It happened in Yekaterinburg in a family that was not associated with the creative sphere. In his youth, the future actor was often ill. Yes, and did not differ in sports appearance. Therefore, he constantly suffered from attacks from peers. Not popular with girls either.
As a child, Ivan did not attend theater groups. Therefore, I decided to enter the school, having no experience of performances. But this did not stop me from passing the exams on the first try. Educated at the Moscow Art Theater. Studied on the course of Evgeny Kamenkovich.
Ivan not only starred in numerous films, but also performed on stage in the theater. The debut took place while receiving education. Oleg Tabakov noticed him and offered a job. Ivan agreed without much hesitation. The debut took place in 2004. He appeared on the stage until 2007, after which he decided that it was time to build a career in cinematography. He periodically appears in various performances, but he is not going to return to the theatrical stage. The young actor's cinematography attracts more.
Film career
During his studies, he made his debut not only in the theater, but also in the cinema. He was invited to the film "In the constellation of the Bull." The film was highly rated by critics. However, for most viewers, he was not very noticeable. Then there was a role in the serial film "Children of Vanyukhin". Actors such as Alexei Serebryakov and Alena Babenko became partners on the set.
The career has gone uphill since 2008. Eminent directors began to invite Ivan. The actor was filmed mainly in serial films. It is worth highlighting the drama “Stormy Gates”, the films “The Network” and “The Smile of God”. The famous guy also appeared in the film "Kilometer Zero". All roles became successful for Ivan. He was noticed not only by critics, but also by ordinary viewers. By the way, Ivan was awarded a medal from the Ministry of Defense for his participation in the filming of the series Thunderstorm Gates. The audience also remembered the role in the serial comedy “Soldiers”. He appeared in several seasons, playing Samsonov.
Ivan did not stop there. In 2012, the film "Night Violet" was shown, which turned out to be a landmark for the guy. Such popular films as “My Revolution”, “Run”, “Pearls” deserve special attention. In all these films, Ivan got the main roles. There are plans to work in the projects "Caspian 24" and "Lancet".
Personal life
How does a famous actor live when you don't have to work on new projects? In 2006, the guy met actress Ekaterina Semenova. They tried to build a relationship, but nothing worked. Love only lasted a year.
In 2007, there was an acquaintance with actress Tatyana Arntgolts. The romance began quickly enough. A year later, the actors decided to get married. In 2009, a joyful event took place. Tatiana gave birth to a child. The daughter was named Masha. The fans did not even doubt that the couple would never part. However, in 2014, Tatyana and Ivan announced a divorce. The ex-husband and wife live not far from each other, so the daughter often sees her father. Good relations remained between the actors.
The next darling of Ivan was Lilia Solovyova. The acquaintance took place on the Internet. In 2017, Lilia gave birth to a child. It was decided to name the son Stepan. However, a year later, the relationship broke up.
Ivan decided to radically reconsider his views on personal life. He began to lead a healthy lifestyle. The famous actor not only gave up alcohol, but also quit smoking. Visits the gym. He reports on sports success on his Instagram page.
