Konstantin Adaev: biography
In Russian action films you can often see the tall, well-built artist Konstantin Adayev. The 42-year-old artist also often acts as a stunt coordinator and stuntman for films. Combining the work of an artist and a stuntman, Konstantin debunks the often prevailing opinion that “narrow-minded people” risk their lives in the cinema:
“There is a moment of creativity in acting and stunt choreography. In terms of stunt cinema, I would like to change society’s opinion about the profession of a stuntman.”
Cinema
Konstantin Adaev’s film debut took place in 2007 – in the TV series “Former”, in which he was entrusted with the episodic role of a bandit. After that, he starred in the films “Thirty Years”, “Capercaillie”, “Bet on Life”, “Docks”, “House on Ozernaya”.
In 2009, the actor appeared in the film “Inhabited Island” by Fyodor Bondarchuk with Vasily Stepanov in the title role. This was followed by episodes in the popular television series “Officers-2”, “Platinum-2”, “Gift of Fate”, “Chasing the Shadow”, “Travelers-2”.
Due to his good physical shape, the artist most often plays brutal roles - military, security guards and repeat offenders. Since 2011, Konstantin’s film career began to rapidly gain momentum. He successfully starred in the crime comedy “Loot” by Konstantin Buslov, in the film “Home” directed by Oleg Pogodin, in the project directed by Zinovy Roizman “Everyone has their own war”.
"Marines"
Adaev played Hugh in the action-packed film “Marines” directed by Murad Aliyev, released on the screens of the “Russia 1” channel.
The film takes place in the spring of 1974 in Sevastopol. Cadets of the Black Sea Higher Naval School named after Nakhimov - young lieutenant Viktor Tabachnikov with his friends Alexander Kuznetsov and Sergei Kanatnikov - are preparing for graduation and dream of becoming marines. Ahead of them awaits a prestigious service, foreign business trips and long journeys. But an unexpected turn of fate suddenly destroys the dreams of the heroes, now each of them has to make their own difficult choice...
Starring: Igor Novoselov, Alexander Lobanov, Alexander Zelsky, Yulia Mayboroda, Ekaterina Shukshina, Olga Ostroumova, Valentin Gaft, Vladimir Litvinov, Lev Prygunov, Emmanuil Vitorgan.
The following notable works by the actors were: “While the fern is blooming” - hunter Damir, “Emergencies” - paratrooper Zheka, “Spy” - boxer Sergei, “Balabol” - bandit Alexey Kroshin, “Missing in Action” - bandit Damn, “Cold Dish” - Alyosha, “Wild-4”, “Fizruk” - a new physical education teacher, “Not a couple” - Bread-eater, “Princess from the North” - Jansen, “Dead by 99%” - Kushtim, “Night Guardians” - Kirill and many others.
Konstantin played the leading role in the sports film “The Third Duel” directed by Vadim Arapov and Vyacheslav Vorobyov. He was entrusted with the image of the coach - Yuri Pankratov.
The story is about the owner of the fight club “Vityazi”, who accepts the challenge of the fashionable city club “Fighters” to organize a duel of the strongest fighters. The goal of the idea is to involve young people exposed to the influence of the street into the halls.
The following people took part in the filming: Igor Zhizhikin, Victor Dolgiy, Evgeny Berezin, Alexander Anoprikov, Alexey Burakov, Innokenty Tarabara, Nikita Abdulov, Valery Storozhik.
“The Third Life of Daria Kirillovna”
In 2021, Adaev received an invitation to the melodrama “The Third Life of Daria Kirillovna,” filmed by director Andrei Selivanov. He reincarnated as Victor.
Plot: Dasha grew up (Anna Kazyuchits) in a small poor village with her mother (Natalia Batrak) and her drinking father. She hated such a life and, having matured, immediately left for Moscow. Like many provincials, the girl made her own way to success.
Also in this project played: Anna Kazyuchits, Artem Osipov, Alexey Barabash, Tatyana Dogileva, Natalya Batrak, Timur Efremenkov, Anna Popova.
Konstantin then played in such television films as: “Hotel Eleon”, “Provocateur”, “Arrhythmia”, “Hunting the Devil”, “Lost”.
“Zinka the Muscovite”
The actor appeared in one of the main roles in the film “Zinka the Muscovite” by Kira Angelina, released in 2021. His creative tandem was Anna Yakunina.
From the Siberian hinterland - straight to the center of the capital. After life from the rooster's crow to the evening milking - to a comfortable and prosperous life. Is it easy to get used to such changes?
Zina was born in a remote Siberian village. She received the nickname Moskvichka thanks to her father, a prominent scientist from the capital. There was no trace of her father a long time ago, and Zinka was only in the capital once as a child, but the nickname stuck with her.
Zina's husband died while hunting and ran into a bear. She devotes herself entirely to the farm and her daughter, a future student. And suddenly a fire wipes out her native village from the face of the earth. Everything that existed - house, money, household - turns into ashes.
But at this moment Zina receives a letter: her father has died, and now she is the heir to a substantial fortune - an apartment in the center of Moscow and a dacha in an elite village.
Childhood and youth
Konstantin Georgievich Adaev was born on March 14, 1975 in the city of Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan. Since childhood, he was fond of dancing and studied karate. In 2000 he graduated from the directing department of the theater faculty of Kazan State University. The artist’s diploma work was the role of Balzaminov in Alexander Ostrovsky’s play “The Marriage of Balzaminov.”
Konstantin Adaev in his youth
Upon completion of his studies, the young artist was accepted into the troupe of the Kazan Youth Theater. After working for two years, Konstantin Adaev went to St. Petersburg. In the Northern capital, Constantine had a job waiting for him as a ballet dancer at the Musical Comedy Theater. After working in the theater, the artist tried himself in show business, in the strip show “Bionix”.
Filmography
- "Capercaillie" (2008)
- "Brest Fortress" (2010)
- "Black Wolves" (2011)
- "Gold Reserve" (2012)
- “ChS (Emergency)” (2012)
- "Dead Heart" (2014)
- “Chernobyl. Exclusion zone" (2014)
- "Not a couple" (2015)
- "Princess from the North" (2015)
- "The Fugitive" (2016)
- "99% Dead" (2016)
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Name: Konstantin Adaev
Birthday: March 14, 1975 (45 years old)
Place of birth: Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan
Zodiac sign: Pisces ( characteristics
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Eastern horoscope: Rabbit
Career: Russian actors 793rd place
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Movies
In 2007, Konstantin Adaev went into cinema. He began his work as a stuntman, stunt coordinator and actor at the same time. Konstantin’s first work as a stuntman took place in the detective series “Morozov,” which was released in 2007. The artistic debut of Konstantin Adaev is the Ukrainian series “Former”, in which the actor played the episodic role of a bandit. Excellent athletic shape and excellent physical characteristics (the artist’s height is 185 cm) gave Konstantin the opportunity to get the roles of tough, stern-looking heroes.
Konstantin Adaev in the film "The Ex"
The artist’s first roles were a bandit, a security guard, and a riot police commander. Playing his first roles, Konstantin Adaev gained experience by working on the same set next to popular artists: Bogdan Stupka, Sergei Garmash, Gosha Kutsenko, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Alexander Sirin.
Working with directors Fyodor Bondarchuk, Alexander Kott, Eldar Salavat played a role in Adaev’s development as an artist. 2011 was a special year in the career of Konstantin Adaev. The actor starred in the comedy crime comedy by Konstantin Buslov “Loot” (Bill). In 2011, Adaev played in another film - “Home” directed by Oleg Pogodin.
Konstantin Adaev in the film "Officers-2"
The artist twice worked in projects directed by Zinovy Roizman. The roles of Konstantin Adaev in the films “Everyone Has Their Own War” and “Officers-2” were highly appreciated by the audience. In 2012, the artist played bandit Jamal in Murad Aliyev’s series “Gold Reserve”.
On the same set, Konstantin worked with Mikhail Mamaev, Liliya May, Mikhail Khmurov, Yuri Nazarov. Kirill Belevich invited Konstantin Adaev to the drama “ChS (Emergency Situation).” The series tells about the work and life of Emergencies Ministry rescuer Evgenia Morozova. Konstantin got to play the paratrooper Zheka in the film.
Konstantin Adaev in the film “Emergency (Emergency)”
In 2013, the artist starred as bandit Alexei Kroshin in the ironic detective story “Balabol” by Vladimir Melnik. This role was followed by a series of films in which Konstantin Adaev starred in the role of bandits and killers. The turning point in the artist’s work occurred with his role in the film “Wild-4”. The role of the bandit Andrei, Scythe’s assistant, was humanized by Konstantin - he played a tired, depressed man instead of just another scumbag.
Konstantin Adaev in the film "Balabol"
In 2021, Stepan Korshunov’s crime drama “99% Dead” was released. The film has a gripping plot and mind-blowing stunts. Alexey Chadov and Oleg Taktarov in the leading roles provided the film with many fans. Konstantin Adaev’s stunt experience helped the actor play the role of the Albanian militant Kushtim.
Actor career
In 2007, Kostya became a stuntman, as well as a director of hand-to-hand fights for the Russian Stuntmen Association. At the same time, he began to be actively invited to act in films, but at first only for episodic roles as bandits and security guards. Adaev managed to make his debut in front of the cameras at the age of 32 - in the television series “Thirty Years”; in the same year he starred in the series “The Former” and “Atlantis”.
At the beginning of 2008, Konstantin briefly appeared in the film “Inhabited Island” by Fyodor Bondarchuk with Vasily Stepanov in the title role. Later that year, cameo roles followed in the popular television series “Capercaillie” with Maxim Averin and “Champion” with Elena Korikova.
In 2009, Adaev continued to act in TV series, and also played in the popular thriller “Antikiller D.K: Love Without Memory” with Gosha Kutsenko and Ekaterina Klimova.
The artist was lucky to meet director Zinovy Roizman. Konstantin acted as a stuntman and stunt director in Roizman’s action film “Officers-2”, where Sergei Gorobchenko and Alexey Makarov played, and in the series “Everyone Has Their Own War” (2010) with Polina Kutepova and Kirill Lavronenko.
Many TV viewers noticed Adaev in 2014 after his work in the TV series “Wild-4” with Igor Lifanov in the title role. Konstantin demonstrated dramatic talent, playing the bandit Andrei with great anguish. In his performance, instead of another ghoul, he turned out to be a world-weary, confused man.
Personal life
In 2011, Konstantin Adaev worked as a stunt coordinator in the film “Everyone Has Their Own War.” The young actress Katerina Shpitsa starred in the film as the fragile girl Milka. By the time of the meeting, Konstantin was already a famous stuntman, and Katerina managed to be remembered by the audience for her roles in the films “Travelers” (she played in a duet with Alexei Kortnev), “Dove”, “Brothel Lights”.
Konstantin Adaev and Katerina Shpitsa
The relationship between Adaev and Shpitsa developed rapidly. In 2011, the couple got married. On February 25, 2012, a year after the wedding, a son, German, was born into an artistic family. According to Katya, Konstantin was a wonderful husband and caring father: he fed German, changed diapers, and walked with the baby. At that time, the young artist’s career was developing, and she received many offers from directors. The actress starred in the popular films “Poddubny” and “Metro”.
Konstantin Adaev and Katerina Shpitsa with their son
In 2015, Katerina changed her status on social networks to “single.” It was rumored that the reason that Konstantin and his wife divorced was Katerina’s affair with director Marius Weisberg. Having filed for divorce, the actors maintain friendly relations. In one interview, Katerina said:
“We are now doing everything in our power to give Herman an example of good relationships and mutual respect after a breakup, to show that you can be happy separately.”
Theater
In his thesis, the aspiring actor received the role of Balzaminov in a production of Alexander Ostrovsky’s comedy “The Marriage of Balzaminov.”
In 2000, a university graduate got a job at the Kazan Youth Theater, where he worked for the next two years. Then he became a ballet dancer at the Musical Comedy Theater in the Northern capital.
“Being an actor at the Youth Theater was natural: he studied at the theater in Kazan. We had a directing course; we didn’t hire actors then. I always wanted to act. Subsequently, I became the only one who worked as an actor in the theater - I was invited to the Youth Theater. It wasn’t a difficult time then - there was no director in the theater, there was some kind of chaos. I didn’t have a good relationship with the troupe leader - some incomprehensible complaints began. I had to play bunnies and snags – that’s good, but I wanted something more. Therefore, I met the guys from St. Petersburg and went there, becoming a ballet dancer. After working, he returned to Kazan and spent the next few years in show business,” recalls Adaev.
Konstantin Adaev now
In 2021, the exciting action movie “Fathers” directed by Arsho Harutyunyan was released. The film tells the story of a group of female athletes captured by Libyan Islamists. The volleyball players were captured while returning on a private plane from a training camp in Cyprus. The girls' fathers, realizing that the children's lives depend only on them, go to the East to save the captives. The desperate father of the girl Anya, Arthur Krupenin, was played by Konstantin Adaev.
Konstantin Adaev in the film "Fathers"
Another film of 2021, released with the name of Konstantin Adaev in the credits, is “Hunting the Devil.” The film tells about the events that took place in Russia and Europe during the Second World War. German and Soviet intelligence services are hunting for a super-powerful weapon invented by a Russian scientist. Konstantin Adaev played the role of a German saboteur carrying out Heinrich Himmler's task to kill the head of the NKVD.
Konstantin Adaev in 2021
Konstantin Adaev runs a page on Instagram. The actor posts photos from filming, general photos with his son and friends. What you just can’t see on the artist’s Instagram is a photo of his new girlfriend or wife.
Interesting Facts
- Konstantin Adaev’s height is 185 cm.
- Friends and colleagues speak of the actor as a kind and sincere person.
- Konstantin is a candidate master of sports in kickboxing.
- He has skills in karate, judo, and also practiced boxing.
- Knows how to fencing and work with firearms and bladed weapons.
- She dances excellently in various styles, including classical and modern choreography, as well as Latin American dances.
- The artist has a driver's license.
- Speaks English.
- Konstantin Adaev is friends with actor Mikhail Porechenkov.
- Konstantin has an account on Instagram, which is currently popular among celebrities. On the artist’s social network you can see not only his photographs from various films, but also his personal life.
Filmography: Stuntman
- Free diploma (2018)
- Fourth shift (2017)
- On the Other Side of Death (2017)
- Operetta by Captain Krutov (2017)
- Night Guardians (2016)
- 99% Dead (2016)
- Black Wolves (2011), TV series
- Everyone has their own war (2011)
- MUR. Third Front (2011), TV series
- Countergame (2011), TV series
- Yaroslav. A thousand years ago (2010)
- We are from the future-2 (2010), TV series
- Brest Fortress (2010)
- Bodyguard-3 (2009), TV series
- Bodyguard-2 (2009), TV series
- Redhead (2009)
- Platinum-2 (2009), TV series
- Speckled Twilight (2009)
- Officers-2 (2009), TV series
- Kochubey's squad (2009), TV series
- I'm a Bodyguard (2008)
- Cain's Bodyguard (2008)
- Stuntmen (2008)
- Friday the 12th (2008)
- Nobody knows about sex-2 (2008), TV series
- Morozov (2007)
Source
Stuntman
Since 2007, Konstantin Georgievich has been a stunt performer and director of hand-to-hand fights for the Russian Stuntmen Association. The same year he made his screen debut as a stuntman in the film “Morozov”.
Then he worked in such films as: “We are from the future-2”, “Redhead”, “I am a bodyguard”, “Countergame”, “Brest Fortress”, “Black Wolves” and others.
“When I started working as a stuntman, I said: “Guys, I will do what I feel. I don’t want to experiment and prove something to anyone on the court.” Still, there is some kind of instinct of self-preservation and a line that you understand due to your training. I don’t like heights, and I won’t fall like a “seed” from the 30th floor - let people who feel comfortable doing it do it. There were different stunts - being hit by a car, flying down the stairs, turning over on a bus, and working on explosions. The most important thing is not to rush anywhere and not to prove anything to anyone: then everything will work out professionally, safely and effectively,” says Adaev.
Filmography: Actor
- Black Sea (2019), TV series
- Rostov (2019)
- Lighthouse Keeper (2018)
- It's left until the New Year... (2018)
- Zinka the Muscovite (2018)
- Lost (2018)
- Rustle. Big redistribution (2018)
- Ambulance (2018)
- Devil Hunt (2017)
- Fathers (2017)
- Defenders (2017)
- Arrhythmia (2017)
- Provocateur (2016-2017), TV series
- The teacher-in-law. Brawl (2016)
- The third life of Daria Kirillovna (2016)
- Hotel Eleon (2016), TV series
- Night Guardians (2016)
- 99% Dead (2016)
- Viking (2016)
- Exes (2016)
- Fugitive (2016)
- Third duel (2015)
- That Breed (2015)
- Princess from the North (2015)
- Pasechnik-2 (2015), TV series
- Not a couple (2015), TV series
- Mafia: Game of Survival (2015)
- White Lies (2015)
- Fizruk (2014-2017), TV series
- Steppenwolves (2014-2015), TV series
- Chernobyl. Exclusion zone (2014)
- UGRO. Simple guys-5 (2014), TV series
- Bodyguard (2014)
- Family Business (2014)
- Moscow. Three stations (2014)
- My beloved dad (2014), TV series
- Dead Heart (2014)
- Shell-shocked, or Freestyle swimming lessons (2014)
- Code of Honor-7 (2014), TV series
- Capture (2014)
- Wild-4 (2014), TV series
- Delta. Sequel (2014), TV series
- Middle-aged girl (2014)
- Cold Dish (2013), TV series
- Missing (2013)
- No Woman's Business (2013), TV series
- Forester (2013), TV series
- Flint. Liberation (2013)
- Balabol (2013), TV series
- Spy (2012), TV series
- Emergency (2012), TV series
- Snipers: Love at Gunpoint (2012)
- While the Fern Blooms (2012)
- Escape 2 (2012), TV series
- Ahead of the Shot (2012)
- Love with an Accent (2012)
- Gold Reserve (2012)
- Bros-3. Sequel (2012), TV series
- Comrades police officers (2011-2012), TV series
- Everyone has their own war (2011)
- Dusty Job (2011), TV series
- MUR. Third Front (2011), TV series
- Marines (2011), TV series
- Home (2011)
- Loot (2011)
- Alien (2010)
- UGRO. Simple guys-3 (2010), TV series
- Wayfarers-2 (2010), TV series
- The Last Meeting (2010)
- Chasing the Shadow (2010), TV series
- Gift of Fate (2009), TV series
- Platinum-2 (2009)
- Speckled Twilight (2009)
- Officers-2 (2009), TV series
- Inhabited Island (2009)
- House on Ozernaya (2009)
- Docks (2009)
- Antikiller D.K.: Love without memory | Antikiller by Danil Koretsky (2009)
- Champion (2008)
- Bet on Life (2008)
- Capercaillie (2008)
- Thirtysomethings (2007)
- Ex | Kolishnya (Ukraine) (2007)
Interview
About the roles
“Hamlet is still more theatrical, and I’m not quite “in the subject.” I like how Vysotsky and many others did it. But personally, real life is closer to me: I want to look for something in it, to understand. I am not theatrical, but cinematic: I need more action than words. To be fair, despite so many scumbags I played, there were also positive characters. In “The Third Duel” I have the main role of a coach, in “Wings” I am a good guy - together with Leonid Yarmolnik we catch vampires...
In fact, no one is difficult to play. It's more interesting to play bad characters. They tell me that in life I am good and kind. Therefore, when working on a negative image, it is interesting to discover other facets of some vile scum in yourself. Playing good guys is also quite interesting. The main thing is what you get out of yourself, how you experience it. When you have a goal, you always justify yourself - whether you are a bastard or a good guy.
A role is a role, even if it’s tiny: you need to come in with something and leave the frame with something. I always read the entire script and work with full dedication, regardless of whether it’s an episode or a leading role.”
About colleagues
“I became friends with many actors. Mikhail Porechenkov and I are very friendly - he is a passionate sportsman, a passionate actor who loves action scenes and is a great film connoisseur. There is always something to talk about with Igor Petrenko, Lesha Kravchenko, Andrey Merzlikin. It was a pleasure to work together with Kostya Yushkevich; after meeting, Sergei Astakhov pleasantly surprised me with his enthusiasm. Sergei Garmash is a wonderful actor, despite the fact that he is somewhat older than the others, in terms of plasticity and rhythm, he plays out his elements completely. In general, when communicating with actors, I noticed that many are trying to grow physically in order to play in dynamic, spectacular scenes themselves, and not look for an understudy.”
Way to success
“I can’t say that the path was difficult. Any success is the equivalent of believing in yourself and knowing specifically what you want with all your heart. Even a year of work in the gym upon arrival in Moscow was not in vain. The spiral goes up. Get out of your “comfort zone,” do something you’ve never done, and don’t doubt yourself even in small endeavors. In addition, I am not lying and openly say that income from work is very inspiring... In addition, I love work, and even if not so quickly, I am moving towards the goal.”
About the homeland
“It all depends on the work, but I come 4-5 times a year. I like being here, I really love Zelenodolsk and Kazan. Here are family and friends, memory and the energy with which it all began. Zelenodolsk for me is a place of inspiration and relaxation: here I gain strength and get back to work.”
Based on materials from the sites: kino-teatr.ru, vokrug.tv, kazan-news.net, zelenodolsk.ru, 24smi.org.
