Mikhail Evlanov: childhood years
The future actor was born in Krasnogorsk, located in the Moscow region, this happened in March 1976. Mikhail Evlanov was born into a family far from the world of cinema. However, it cannot be said that the boy’s parents had nothing to do with the world of art. His mother, a graduate of a choreographic school, worked as a dance teacher, and his father graduated from the Institute of Culture.
Nevertheless, as a child, Mikhail Evlanov did not at all dream of connecting his life with a creative profession. The boy was interested in everything that had to do with the army. As a teenager, he had an excellent understanding of weapons and military equipment, collected army insignia, and preferred the “military” style of clothing.
Mikhail Evlanov (actor): biography
He was born on March 26, 1976 in the city of Krasnogorsk, located in the Moscow region. Mikhail's father and mother are simple people who have nothing to do with theater and cinema.
Our hero grew up as a calm and well-mannered boy. Neither in kindergarten nor at school was he scolded for bad behavior. He attended various clubs: dancing, drawing and aircraft modeling. But he had a special love for the stage. Evlanov Jr. participated in all amateur competitions held within school walls.
Failed cadet
His passion for the army eventually brought Mikhail to the walls of the Tver Suvorov Military School. It was difficult to get there, but the boy managed to do it. However, Evlanov did not succeed as a cadet, since discipline was not one of his inherent qualities. Soon the cadet was expelled because he did not want to comply with the strict rules of the school.
The future actor had to finish his studies at a school in Krasnogorsk, then Mikhail Evlanov was drafted into the army. Interestingly, it was during his service that he developed a desire to become an actor.
Long way to the dream
Having repaid his debt to his homeland, the young man decided that he should get an acting education. He began to storm the theater universities of Moscow, but to no avail. It is interesting that the applicant repeatedly heard about his lack of talent, as well as his inexpressive appearance.
When an attempt to become a student at a theater university failed, Mikhail Evlanov thought about choosing a different profession. Security guard, janitor, waiter, packer - in what capacity did he not manage to work during this period! Evlanov also completed courses as an accountant-economist and trained as a pastry chef. However, the desire to become an actor did not leave the young man.
Study, theater
Having failed in Moscow, Mikhail Evlanov switched to universities in St. Petersburg. This decision turned out to be successful; the young man finally became a student at the St. Petersburg State Academy of Theater Arts. The admissions committee liked that the applicant, having forgotten the words of Krylov’s fable that he was reciting, began to improvise and compose lines on the go.
Studying at SPGATI was not easy for the aspiring actor; at first he felt awkward due to the fact that he was older than most of his classmates. In addition, Mikhail had already started a family by that time, so he could not afford to participate in student parties. However, it was interesting to study.
Having received his diploma, Mikhail joined the troupe of the St. Petersburg Theater for Young Spectators, and also from time to time appeared on the stage of the theater “On Mokhovaya”. “Easy Breathing”, “The Seagull”, “Oblomov”, “Youth of the Theatre”, “Sashka” are the most famous productions with his participation. Additional income for the actor was provided by the position of presenter of one of the local radio stations.
Mikhail Evlanov: filmography
The actor never managed to build a theatrical career. While still a student, he performed on the stage of the St. Petersburg theater "On Mokhovaya". Performances with his participation were also held at the Youth Theater. Bryantseva. But after graduating from university, Evlanov went to Moscow and began developing his film career.
It appeared on TV screens for the first time in 2002. Mikhail had a cameo role in the TV series “Streets of Broken Lanterns 4.” In the period from 2002 to 2003, several more films with his participation were released.
Mikhail's first significant film work was the role of the Red Army sniper Mitka Blinov in the film “Ours.” The actor managed to convey the character and emotional state of his character as accurately as possible.
To date, Mikhail Evlanov has starred in more than 35 TV series and feature films. Let us list his most striking and notable works:
- “9th Company” (2005) – Private Ryabokon.
- “Friend or Foe” (2007) – Valera Shtukin.
- “Election Day” (2007) - Fedya.
- “Live and Remember” (2008) - Andrey Guskov.
- “I” (2009) – Edik.
- “Village Romance” (2009) – district police officer.
- “Brest Fortress” (2010) – Proskurin.
- “Tower” (2010) – photographer.
- “Bedouin” (2012) – Zhenya.
- “Once upon a time in Rostov” (2012) - Alexander Gorshkov.
- “Night Swallows” (2013) – scout.
- “Dead Heart” (2014) - chemist.
- “One” (2015) - Corporal Lyutikov.
- “Quest” (2015) – main role.
First roles
Mikhail Evlanov is an actor who first appeared on the set while still in his first year. He got a small role in the popular television project “Streets of Broken Lanterns.” Interestingly, the young man was even threatened with expulsion from the institute because of filming in the series, since the course director was convinced that students should concentrate on their studies. Fortunately, everything worked out fine.
Evlanov’s first serious achievement was his role in the military action film “Ours.” He embodied the image of the klutz sniper Mitka Blinov. It is interesting that director Meskhiev at first flatly refused to cast the actor in his film, since he did not like the auditions with his participation. However, Mikhail still managed to convince the master to entrust him with the role of Blinov. As a result, he perfectly played a simple village guy, ready to follow orders without any questions asked. Evlanov’s efforts were rewarded with the honorary Triumph Prize.
Films and TV series
A real success for the actor was the invitation to the film “The Ninth Company” by Sergei Bondarchuk. Mikhail Evlanov, whose photo can be seen in the article, embodied the image of Private Ryabokon. Interestingly, in order to participate in the filming of a film dedicated to the exploits of ordinary soldiers in Afghanistan, he even agreed to part with his hair.
After the success of The Ninth Company, Evlanov was often offered roles in films about the war. For example, one can recall the films “The Sky is on Fire”, “Night Swallows”, “Yalta-45”, “Unit”, in which he starred. Of course, his filmography contains not only military dramas. For example, in the comedy “Election Day” he embodied the image of the nervous criminal element Fedya. In the fantasy series “Young Wolfhound” the actor played the ruthless and bloodthirsty Wolf. In the comedy melodrama “The Betrothed-Mummer,” Mikhail tried on the image of a junior police sergeant.
One cannot fail to mention the role of the idiotic bandit Oleg, whom Evlanov played in the black comedy “7 Cabins.” Also, fans of the actor should definitely watch “Inhabited Island”, in this film he embodied the image of Captain Chacha. His character is a tough and uncompromising warrior, whose head is adorned with a mohawk. Finally, the drama “Live and Remember” is worth watching, in which Mikhail played the deserter Guskov, doomed to eternal loneliness.
Mikhail Evlanov now
The creative biography of Mikhail Evlanov is now at its peak. In 2021, the actor starred in two TV series. In the melodrama “The Godmother” about the fate of two sisters, whose lives were turned upside down after meeting a taxi driver, the actor played the role of Herman. The film was shot by Ukrainian filmmakers and premiered only in mid-2017. In the fantasy action film “Night Watchmen,” where the main characters were played by Ivan Yankovsky and Leonid Yarmolnik, we were talking about the work of a police patrol engaged in capturing werewolves, ghouls and witches. Mikhail Evlanov reincarnated as the hero Yankul.
Mikhail Evlanov in the film “Night Watchmen”
Now work on the drama “A. L.Zh.I.R.” about prisoners of a Soviet concentration camp, wives of enemies of the people, the premiere of which is expected in 2021. The actor’s partners on the work site were Daria Ekamasova, Ekaterina Guseva and Kirill Pletnev. The artist also stars in the detective story “Dinosaur” about a repeat offender who prefers prison to freedom. But one day he finds out that his only son and granddaughter are in danger. Another project with the participation of Mikhail Mikhailovich is the military adventure film “Seven Pairs of Evil Ones” about the impending rebellion of prisoners, which was prevented by the outbreak of war.
Music
A busy filming schedule does not prevent the actor from finding time for a variety of hobbies. For example, Mikhail Evlanov, whose films and biography are discussed in the article, is interested in music. In 2011, he became interested in the work of the rock group “Free Flight” and assisted its members in filming the “Electric Train” video. Then he completely took over the duties of the main vocalist.
The songs of the group “Free Flight” are dedicated to the eternal problem of finding oneself, the meaning of life. With the participation of Evlanov, many compositions were recorded, for example, “Everything is just beginning,” “I love you.” The group also released two albums after he joined the group.
Life behind the scenes
Mikhail Mikhailovich Evlanov started a family during his student years. His chosen one, Tatyana, also studied at SPGATI, which is how they met. At first, a friendship began between Mikhail and Tatyana, which quickly developed into a romantic passion. They got married already in their senior years. Soon after this, a son appeared in the family, named Mikhail in honor of his father. Now Mikhail and Tatyana already have two children, since the couple also had a daughter, Daria.
Evlanov’s wife decided not to connect her life with the acting profession and received a second higher education. She currently works as a psychologist. But Mikhail’s son is already thinking about following in his father’s footsteps, and has managed to visit the set several times. Evlanov’s daughter has not yet decided on the choice of her future profession due to her young age, but those around her note the artistry inherent in the child.
Mikhail Evlanov, wife
The actor does not leave his “Superman” image even in everyday life - very often on the street you can see him in a jacket, camouflage pants and army boots, as if he had just visited the set of the films he starred in - “9th Company”, “ Their". These paintings became “star” for him, after which Mikhail learned what popularity is. Mikhail Evlanov’s wife
Tatyana
knows him as completely different - homely and caring.
In the photo - actor Mikhail Evlanov
The actor met his future wife at the entrance exams to a theater university, and during their studies they got married, and Mikhail became the only married person on the course, however, he was older than his seventeen-year-old classmates - he was already twenty-five at the time years. This age difference was explained by the fact that Mikhail entered the Theater Academy after studying at the Suvorov School and serving in the army. Tatyana was a student in the directing department, which did not stop them from building a happy family life.
In the photo - the actor with his son
Having a family created certain difficulties in his studies - Mikhail could not stay for night rehearsals, had little contact with his fellow students, and therefore he often felt like a stranger. They got married almost fifteen years ago, and during this time their family grew - Tatyana gave birth to a son, the actor’s namesake. Later, Mikhail Evlanov’s wife changed her profession, retraining as a psychologist, and their son had already managed to star in several films with his dad. Mikhail Evlanov Jr. acquired his first acting experience at the age of four and immediately felt at home on the set. According to Mikhail, his son is very similar to him, not only in appearance, but also in character.
Mikhail Evlanov’s wife has already accepted that she doesn’t have to see her husband very often. For several years, the actor’s main work was concentrated in Moscow, and Tatyana and her son lived in St. Petersburg. Of course, he would love to work in St. Petersburg, but they didn’t offer him anything interesting there. But Mikhail never even thought about giving up his profession; according to him, the acting profession is everything for him. For her sake, he is ready to make any sacrifice - cut his hair ("9th Company"), wear an iron brace all over his mouth ("The Princess and the Pauper"), get a mohawk ("Desert Island"). Now he has the opportunity to choose roles, and he takes this choice very seriously, because he passes each image through his heart. Also read: Pavel Kaplevich, wife and Methodie Bujor, wife
