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Stuntman Alexander Inshakov: personal life, filmography. Inshakov Alexander Ivanovich

Many viewers during the viewing of a particular film in most cases, focus their attention on the performers of the main roles. A particularly successful actors have a huge number of fans all over the country. They are recognized on the street, take autographs, call for various large events. But there are people without whom most of the scenes in the films might not exist. It's about stuntmen forced to risk their lives to create an impressive scene. And they do it so that the viewer does not even notice the spoofing while watching. Not everyone is able to do such dangerous work. In this article we will talk about a man who was able to achieve serious success and become one of the best stuntmen in the USSR and Russia. The name of this outstanding personality is Inshakov Alexander Ivanovich.

Biography

The life of Alexander Inshakov is full of various interesting events. The stuntman was born on January 23, 1947 in Moscow. His father worked as a teacher of physical education and since his birth he tried to instill in Alexander love for a healthy lifestyle. In many respects this is what played the key role in that Inshakov devoted all his youth to the study of various sports disciplines, in which he was able to achieve serious success.

After graduating from a local university, he changed many professions. Initially, the future stuntman Alexander Inshakov worked as the most ordinary mechanic, after which he decided to do his favorite thing - judo and gymnastics. He managed to get the position of coach and help other people to achieve success in these sports.

Then, in the early 70's, Inshakov also started studying karate. Five years later he was able to master this difficult kind of martial arts and even become an instructor. Thanks to persistent trainings and excellent physical data, Alexander was able to win the Moscow championship. But this future stuntman did not seem enough. He began to master Aikido. Among other things, he is fond of mountain skiing and diving.

All this allowed him to come to the cinema. Almost immediately, Insanov Alexander Ivanovich was able to become a demanded stuntman, capable of performing complex tricks, many of which are life-threatening. Also he was engaged in staging various battle scenes with the participation of actors. In his case Inshakov was one of the best. He happened to take part in more than thirty notable domestic films and serials. From time to time also appeared in the episodic roles of characters who own oriental martial arts. But serious and major roles, unfortunately, Alexander never got.

In recent years, due to his considerable age, he is mainly engaged in organizing activities, appearing less and less in films. In 2013 he took the prestigious position of the leader of the Guild of Stuntmen of Russia. Among other things, from time to time connects his life with political activities. Was the trustee of the very president of Russia - Vladimir Putin. President of various funds involved in the development of martial arts within the country. So Alexander Inshakov with full confidence can be called a person who lives a busy life and achieved serious success in many areas of activity.

Filmography

For his long career, Inshakov managed to be a stuntman, actor, producer, screenwriter and even a director. Now we will talk about some of the most notable works of Alexander.

"Tehran-43"

One of the most expensive and large-scale films in the history of the USSR. It was attended by both domestic and foreign stars, among whom was also Alain Delon, who was at that time at the peak of his popularity. This is one of the first films in which Alexander worked as a stuntman.

"Cold summer fifty-three ..."

Another extremely popular Soviet film, which should pay attention to all lovers of good cinema. This action-packed action movie to this day looks impressive. That rare case, when the film does not become obsolete even thirty years after the premiere. Stuntman Alexander Inshakov also showed his high professionalism here.

Actor's works

For the most part, these were exclusively episodic occurrences, which hardly anyone could remember. But still we could not fail to mention a couple of works, in which Alexander Inshakov starred. These films are quite famous.

"Man from the Boulevard des Capucines"

One of the first films in Inshakov's career. Most likely, everyone well remembers that in this classic film, there are a lot of dangerous stunts and scenes with fights. They were staged by Inshakov. But among other things, he also performed the role of Johnson in this film - a mustachioed cowboy in a vest. What is most interesting, in this same film, he also tried on the image of the Indian. After 25 years, Alexander Inshakov also appeared in the sequel.

"Brigade"

This cult series overnight gained popularity among many spectators of our country. Some film enthusiasts even call it the best television series in Russian history. Inshakov played a small role in it. It is interesting that in the frame he played himself.

Producer

In 1995 stuntman Alexander Inshakov tried his hand at being a director. On the screens came a successful enough film called "The Crusader." Among other things, in this film, he also played one of his few leading roles. Also in the "Crusader" a very young and at that time little-known actor Sergei Bezrukov was lit up.

Five years later Inshakov released his second work - "The Knight's Novel", based on the well-known book "Count Robert of Paris". Again, Alexander Inshakov, a talented actor, director and producer, assumed the functions.

The films were well received by the Russian public, but they did not become hits of the hire. Most likely, that's why Inshakov no longer took up directing, confining himself to episodic roles and staging some scenes.