Vitaly Konyaev - a talented Soviet actor,remembered by the audience as Sergey Vokhmintsev from the two-part drama “Silence”. In the cinema, this man is removed infrequently, in the series it is almost impossible to see him, as he prefers to devote his time to theater and teaching. What is known about this mummer, which became famous during Soviet times, what path was it?
The hometown of the artist is Kronstadt, where heHe was born in May 1937. It is known that Vitaly Konyaev loved his father Anatoly Mikhailovich, who was a seaman by profession. Each arrival of the father was perceived by the boy as a real holiday. The child enjoyed his father's stories about fascinating sea adventures, presented himself as their participant.
Initially, Vitaly Konyaev planned to take an example.from father and after school to become a student of the naval school. However, a single film seen by a boy in adolescence, Man in a Case, changed everything. The schoolboy was so delighted with the game of a talented actor, who embodied the image of the official Belikov, that he changed his decision regarding the choice of profession.
Make sure your intention to becomethe actor Vitaly was helped by a school theater group, in which he enrolled almost immediately after watching “The Man in the Case”. Surrounding noted the presence of a guy of good abilities to reincarnate.
Having received a certificate, Vitaly Konyaev decided to tryfate and join the number of applicants of the famous "Slippers". The talent and experience gained in school years, allowed the young man to get into the number of students of the selected university at the first attempt. The course Konyaeva led the famous teacher Volkov, to whom he is grateful to this day. Vitaly successfully combined his training in Sliver with performance on stage.
It’s impossible to list all the plays stagedwhich the actor managed to take part as a student. In the Rift he played Lavrenyov, in The Jokers he tried on the image of Goltsov, stayed in Muratov in the play Zykovs. Konyaev recalls with pleasure the experience gained during his student years, claiming that each new character provided him with an emotional charge. Even then, Vitaly approached the interpretation of his characters outside the box, tried to understand the reasons for their actions, to convey their motives to the audience.
Of course, the actor Konyaev Vitaly dreamed of peacebig movie. Fortunately, he did not have to wait for years to get into it. The young man starred in such films as “Knock on any door”, “Our correspondent”. His first roles were nothing special, they were episodic. However, the young man still tried to breathe life into the standard images of the characters.
Particularly successful was Vitaliy Semyon.Slobodkov - character of the film "Our correspondent." The young combine operator was portrayed by Konyaev as a restless guy, incessantly worrying about the harvest, which was created by the hard work of the collective farm members. It is difficult for a hero to accept the indifference of others to a common cause, which forces him even to leave the collective farm. The artist was able to convey to the audience the inconsistency of Slobodkov's character, which combined strength and indecision.
The role of the central character in the film “Song ofKoltsov ”- success, thanks to which the country learned about the existence of such a talented person as Vitaly Konyaev. Biography, the filmography of the star since the release of this picture was of interest to journalists and first fans. His hero was the famous folk poet Alexei Koltsov, whose works are often admired in his works critic Belinsky.
Подготовка к этой непростой роли стала для Konyaeva task, to which he treated with all responsibility. The actor absorbed Koltsov's poems for hours, which helped him to get an idea of the identity of the creator. This allowed him to understand how the poet treated life, the country, the people who surrounded him. Vitaly presented his hero as a person of impressionable, kind, ready to give the last for the good of others.
A person able to embody a complex imageSergei Vokhmintseva creators of the drama "Silence" were looking for a long time. Mosfilm employees were amazed when it was decided to dwell on the candidacy of Vitaly Konyaev, which seemed to be completely irrelevant. However, the actor was able to conquer all those present during the very first tests. He brilliantly played the role of a man who devoted his life to the struggle for the triumph of justice. For a long time Konyaev thought over the image of his character, his walk, gestures, manner of communication.
Of course, these are not all outstanding roles,played by Vitaly Konyaev. The actor, whose biography testifies to the fact that he openly preferred the cinema theater, still sometimes agreed to act. His characters were different, but almost always interesting. For example, in the film “Shield and Sword,” he brilliantly portrayed the German Paul, who was distinguished by qualities such as swagger and complacency. By the way, this image allowed the actor to earn the reputation of an excellent comedian.
Such vivid characters of Konyaev as Stepan from the painting “About human wonders”, Peter from “Clear Sky” remember the audience as well.
Work is what devoted all his lifeVitaly Konyaev. The personal life of the star may be why it was not cloudless. The only woman he was officially married to was Nina Drobysh, the marriage ended in divorce. The actor has two children: a son and a daughter. Interestingly, the daughter followed in the footsteps of the famous father, works in the theater of the Moscow City Council. Friends with the playmaster have friendly relations, they often meet.
However, the classic workaholic star is notis, does not forget about the rest. For example, Konyaev gladly spends time riding horses, even has a rank in equestrian sport. Vitaly gladly visits other countries, speaks German and French. If we talk about the musical preferences of the actor, then his heart is forever given to the classics: Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Schubert.
Unfortunately, the last current role in the movie he played in 2007. However, the 78-year-old actor feels great, so fans should not lose hope.
