His childhood was held next to Arbat. "That Moscow has long been not," he sighs, recalling how even during Khrushchev began to rebuild the center. Parents of the future star were associated with a movie. His dad was the editor-in-chief of the central studio of documentaries, Mom was engaged in the house and family. But when the spouse did not, she began to work in the system of film distribution. Father left his life early, at that time Valentin only comprehended the Aza of the future profession in the Schukinsky school.
This artist is under the power all. Even if he gets a negative character, you can not doubt: the viewer will love it no less, or even more than a positive hero. So happened to the thief in the law Cherkas from the series "At the corner, in the Patriarch." The cruel criminal, and meanwhon, when a series came to the screens, where he was killed, outrageous citizens immediately poured the studio with letters with the requirement to "revive" the villain. And the scripts had to get out, coming up with the move, which allowed Cherkas to rise. Why is it going on? The secret is simple - the whole thing in the charm of the artist. This may, it may be difficult to believe, but Valentina Smirnitsky fans have more than Andrei Mironov. Common familiar actors assure that if they had happened to fight for the heart of one lady, it would be won by Valentin Georgievich. Next year, he will be seventy years old, although it is hard to believe in it: first, he does not look at his age, and secondly, so far, it is standing on him to speak with any French representative, as he immediately focused fights Her with his charms.
They are talking about you that you are spoiled by ladies. And how do you feel about women?
Valentin Smirnitsky "is still wonderful! Like any man's normal orientation. Although now such an orientation is rare. And the novels in my life enough. "
Remember your first love?
Valentine: "Well, I hardly remember my sympathy of nursery. Although this was probably so, and not alone. (Laughs.) And here I was seriously fell in love with the ninth grade. So, she called Svetlana and, surprisingly, answered my feelings of reciprocity. We have started a novel. But then she chose another guy to me. I confess, for me such a betrayal has become a tragedy. I was very worried. I gave myself a word that I never love anyone anymore. In life, so many interesting things, why spend time and mental strength?! True, of course, over time, the pain subsided, and all these arguments were forgotten. "
Have you ever met more with that girl?
Valentine: "Why not ... It happened by chance on television, where she worked at that time. And by that time I had already become a famous artist. Light tried to somehow resume relationships, but she did not come out. "
Future Star with Mom, Elena Sergeyevna, near the native home. "That Moscow has long been no longer," the artist complains. Photo: Personal archive.
Avenged for childhood ...
Valentine: "There was no thoughts. First, I remember those of my suffering with a smile. I think that all through it was passed through youthful feelings and disappointments. Secondly, I am not a vengeful person by my nature. I prefer not to keep the negative at all, do not be angry with someone and do not regret myself. So it is arranged. Naturally, like every person, I have unpleasant moments in life, bad mood, a feeling of annoyance. I try to cope with it as I can. For example, animals are very positive about me. I love them very much. At one time I even went to the zoo to take stress. (Laughs.) No, however, it was walking along the willers, looked at the alarces - and all negative emotions go to themselves. And I recommend everyone to try to get rid of the bad mood thus. Alcohol, for whom I do not resort, gives only temporary oblivion. The next morning will return, only also a hangover syndrome will be added. (Laughs.) It is necessary to fight the problem on a sober head, and it is advisable before calming down. Then everything is solved. "
From the above, we can conclude that you are balanced, keep all the emotions with you.
Valentine: "To the time being ... But there were situations (especially before, according to youth), when it was simply impossible to restrain. For example, when I arrived in Odessa on the shooting of the "Three Musketeers", we were settled in a terrible hotel, and I, Margarita Terekhov and Veniamin, went to the director of the picture to demand, so that we would give at least a minimum of human conditions. And if Venya was intelligently silent, then we were ritic than an adult. At this moment, Mikhail Boyarsky went to the office and quietly stood as a sideline, watching what was happening. Then he told me that even frightened: how can you work with such scandalists? So certain things can bring me out of themselves. True, they happen not so often. "
Youth love brought disappointment, and your first marriage was short, you lived together only two years. Who blame in a divorce - ourselves or former wife?
Valentine: "I do not like to shift the responsibility for someone else or to search for the shooter, the reason for all misfortunes. Although, to be honest, when people break up, it seems to me, both are most often to blame. If we talk about my first marriage, this is definitely a mistake. We painted too quickly. The young were, feelings captured, and we decided to become a husband and wife. We wanted to live together, but we were not ready for the creation of a family. I am an actor, she actress (Lyudmila Pashkov. - Approx. Auth.), And although we worked in different theaters, each existed their professional ambitions, which as a result translated personal interest in each other. And there is no trace left from the former feelings. Therefore, they broke up. "
From this marriage you made conclusions and more your life with actresses did not associate?
Valentine: "Yes, I had an intrigue with the actors, I would not hide, but thanks to the sad experience of a serious relationship I no longer started. My second wife, Irina, was a literary translator. Unfortunately, it was not early. She died in a car accident. Unfortunately, our son of Ivan and our son went away. He was only twenty-six years old. It happened thirteen years ago, and I still worry that I was not then in Moscow. I was on tour in the USA. And I learned about the tragedy postfactum. "
The first marriage was a mistake and lasted for about two years. Sciences of bitter experience, he never married actresses again. Photo: Personal archive.
And the third spouse?
Valentine: "Elena - art historian. In this marriage I had a receptional daughter Martha. She is now adult. By the way, like a make-uprode she passed the practice of Nikita Mikhalkov on the film "Burnt by the Sun-2".
How did they spread up with the former wives - without scandals? Or did the divorce worked hard?
Valentine: "What is the past to twist?! I can not say that the parting passed easily. You understand when people decide to disperse, there are always reasons for this. If there is no complaints about each other and everything suits everything in marriage, families do not fall apart. But I tried to make it so that it happened as little as possible, in any case, for my half. For example, leaving the third wife, I left her everything. I collected only my clothes and moved to the hostel. What in principle I do not regret. "
But with your current spouse you met after all, thanks to the acting profession ...
Valentine: "Yes, we met at the Moon theater, where she works as deputy director, and I played in my time. They often met behind the scenes, were on tour. So the strong, deep feeling was born, which led to the wedding. We signed Ten years ago on Valentine's Day, Fourteenth Fen. "
It is said that your half did not differ in punctuality and you had to wait for a long time when she comes on a date.
Valentine: "What was, it was. But it was delayed significantly. Not five minutes and not half an hour. Wait really had a long time. And I got a German pedantry from my grandmother on the paternal line, and therefore I myself come to meetings in time and I would like the same relationship from others. Therefore, once I said: "Come on, so: or we finish our relationship, or you stop being late!"
And how did it work?
Valentine: "worked. The period of waiting has decreased ... "
The second wife gave Valentina Georgievich Son Ivan. Photo: Personal archive.
Your spouse Lidia younger than you for seventeen years. The age difference does not interfere?
Valentine: "Yes, no, helps! After all, the elders need to obey, here it never argues with me. Recognizes age wisdom. (Laughs.) This is, of course, a joke. Lida is a clever woman, and her opinion is very important for me, and decisions we take mainly together. One head is good, and two better, especially since these two heads have common interests. And what is important, I feel that she is my support. As it should be in a normal family. Yes, and the difference is not so big as it seems. There are very durable married couples in which the wife's younger husband is thirty years and more. "
Your spouse has two daughters from the first marriage. How did they take you?
Valentine: "Wonderful. They are adult girls. One of them got married not so long ago. And they chose their professions related to creativity. The eldest is a makeup artist, and the youngest works as a casting director. "
Before making an offer, you have lived together for several years, for you this marriage fourth. But still you decided to arrange a magnificent celebration. Why?
Valentine: "For us it was a significant event. If the stamp in the passport did not play any role, then it would hardly be to sign. Just lived yourself as before. But if they decided - it means that it was important for us. Hence the idea of creating a holiday for us and our loved ones. Mark the official birth of a family. The bride put on the dress specifically stitched on this occasion, I am a suit. Everything was as expected - beautiful and traditionally. The wedding turned out to be cheerful, memorable, satisfied and we ourselves, and our guests. "
Star track
An integral part of your life is creativity. And how did you decide to become an actor?
Valentine: "He studied badly, was a chalopat, no prospects have been identified, where should you go?! Only in artists! (Laughs.) This is a joke, but there is some truth in it, because I really did not brilliant with the student. I managed well only in mathematics and I still think very good. But once me, what is called, they attracted to the school formulation of the Gogol "auditor", where I played Klezlekov, and I liked this very business. I realized that I would like to go to the scene all my life. Therefore, he began to engage in a half-dress dramatic studio (by the way, together with Seryozhe Shakurov and Vasya Bochkarev). And then somehow quite easily enrolled in Schukinsky theater learning.
Quartet of dashing musketeers, looming not only on the set, but also in life. Photo: Personal archive.
You have created many bright images in the cinema. And there were cases that you were not approved for the role you would like to play?
Valentine: "It happened with the picture" Shield and Sword ". Vladimir Basov invited me to the role of Henry. Samples passed several times, the director wanted me to play this hero, but something did not work. There was not enough aristocracy. And then in Saratov, an assistant on actors saw a stunning young artist, invited him to the studio, and they were approved from the first attempt. His name was Oleg Yankovsky. And that sin is to hide, it is true, the image seems to be specifically created for him. And Vladimir Pavlovich suggested to play a cadet of a phase - a young guy who managed to circle around the finger not only the experienced Ass Abweh, but also our intelligence officer. Unfortunately, he dies. "
You have repeatedly starred with Anatoly Papanov. In the tape "Fathers and Children" he played your father. And outside the set, what are your relationships?
Valentine: "The best. You can say friendly. We met in 1969 in the picture "Adjutant His Excellency", then our close communication began. Moreover, then I served in the theater on the Small Bronnaya, next to the house of Anatoly Dmitrievich. Therefore, we met periodically. It was an amazing person. Of course, he is talented, I would even say, a great artist. But first of all, it was always pleasant to hit his human qualities and his attitude towards others, even to unfamiliar people. He was always benevolent, corrected and modest. He did not have any discharge and behavior peculiar to "some comrades", calling himself stars! "
Lydia for seventeen years younger than her husband. But the spouses believe that this is not such a big difference. This year they celebrated the tenth anniversary of the wedding. Photo: Personal archive.
By the way, I was heard at Mosfilm's film studio that you were sometimes confused with Andrei Mironov. Is it at all possible?
Valentine: "Surprise, but this is absolute truth. Andrei and I are familiar with the student bench: when I entered the Schukinskaya school, he has already studied there, we communicated. But never have noticed external similarities. But after entering the screens of the film "Diamond Hand" really on the street came to me lovers of cinema who took me for Mironov. Of course, it instantly became a reason for jokes. But we were never confused at the studio, and there were no such cases so that we compete because of the role. "
Frant and Zabijaka
The favorite character of all generations is a portjo from the "Three Musketeers". Remember how you were invited to this role?
Valentine: "Of course! It is noteworthy that before this I was offered to be filmed in a detective tape of the Riga film studio with a good plot, and most importantly, the shooting should have been held not only in the Baltic States, but also in Germany and Poland. This is at the end of the seventies - one years! Naturally, for any Soviet actor, such work is like a gift. I was already ready to consent, as suddenly a call from Odessa film studio, and I suggest to try in the film on the novel in Dumas. Immediately make a reservation: I was told that this is a Musketeer, but who exactly from the legendary four did not report. Surprisingly, but I immediately forgot about all the charms that Latvian painting was drowned, and rushed to Odessa. Still, I, like all the boys in childhood, read out the adventures of Athos, Portos, Aramis and D'Artagnan. Therefore, no "abroad" could not replace me to fulfill a boyish dream and become a musketeer. But, I confess, I was extremely surprised when the director Georgy Jungwald Hilkevich voiced that he sees me in the image of a portos. I somehow weakly imagined it. And he said that ... as if I were not in the form to qualify for this role. Still, he saw me if not Tolstoy, then definitely very healthy! And in response, I heard: "Nothing, we will understand! Where it is necessary - we are conclusted. " Fortunately, the weight was not taken away. And the figure was increased with the help of various technical means, also sewed a special costume and picked up boots on a special platform, so that I became even higher. "
As far as I know, you also become a stylist for your kinherman. After all, a bow, which is painting him in his hair, is your thoughtless?
Valentine: "Everyone remembers that Portos very much loved to eat delicious and abundantly, was a clogging and distinguished by large dimensions. But besides that he was a mod. Remember Roman Duma - this Hero has paid much attention to his wardrobe. One-embroidered Golden Talk, because of which he, by the way, did he quiet with D'Artagnan, which costs! Preparing for a role, we watched old albums with engravings on costumes, and suddenly my eyes fell to the drawing depicting France of those times. I drew attention to the bow in his hair. It turns out that in those years it was a fog of fashion. So I suggested an artist in the costumes thus embellish and my character. By the way, this barcode remembered many viewers, so the idea turned out to be suitable. "
In the movie "Three Musketeers" many tricks. It is known that Mikhail Boyarsky received several injuries on the set. And for you, they cost without harm to health?
Valentine: "Everyone got everyone. I, for example, fell several times with a horse. And this happened because we shot a picture in different cities and, of course, the horses were not taken for me. Everywhere they took local. And so I simply did not have time to find a common language with animals, get used to it. "
In Lviv still run legends about how the shooting of this painting was shot. They say hooligani actors in a terrible!
Valentine: "But kindly! (Laughs.) Although, it seems to me that it is natural. If the young guys are going somewhere in construction, they also wonder. In addition, imagine: Musketeers, swords, clashes, romance ... Of course, it was difficult to get out of these images. Undoubtedly, our heroes themselves pushed us to some kind of shadows! "
Toyuterar Osvald adores the owner and does not let anyone, even his wife Lydia. Photo: Personal archive.
You are friends with your partners so far. When meet now, no longer pulls on the exploits?
Valentine: "Why not?! Happened. And another question, when we are more hooligani: at the time when they shot "three musketeers", or after. For example, in the nineties, Maxim Dunaevsky proposed us to speak at his creative evening in Germany. It was a good earnings, so I agreed with Misha and Misha. Igor Starygin and Veniamin Stumchi could not come for some objective reasons. After the concert, we drank slightly and felt longing in my homeland. And how to overclock it? We did not come up with anything better than finding some basement, littered with incomprehensible trash, put a bottle of vodka and some cups there. They sat there and sang the "Sacred War". And then, inspired, went ... Take Reichstag! And after all, in such a mood, they certainly would have taken if the police did not detain us. " (Laughs.)
I heard, once your Musketeer Quartet somehow unusually congratulated Vladimir Balon with the anniversary. In the whole case, all his neighbors remembered this night.
Valentine: "I would still forget this! (Laughs.) Wheel 2007, Vladimir was married seventy years, and we decided to arrange a surprise him. Common from him in full of him, threesome - I, Boyarsky and Starygin - gathered and exactly at midnight, as soon as his birthday came, getting under the windows, tightened to the full voice: "It's time to be sparing in our cent ..." After the improvised concert, we were sitting at Volodya until the morning, I remembered the old days, laughed, poisoned anecdotes. And the main nail of the program was our gift - seventy thousand rubles (by the number of embers), which we presented to him in ... condom. "
For this amount, the envelope could not be found, so used "Primary funds"?
Valentine: "Money in postcards and envelopes is already somehow uninteresting, even boring. (Laughs.) From our company it is worth expecting something more prickly. For example, I gave an enynu amount in a bottle from under the wines. Why limit fantasy?! But it should be noted that Misha Boyarsky has always been the start of the majority. And the tradition of such presents also belongs to him. "
Did it happen to play each other on the set?
Valentine: "Of course. And most of all got an old age. He, the kingdom of heaven, was very trusting and was constantly bought on our draws. It was terribly offended, and this is even more with the guys raised. After all, if a person reacts, he is more interesting to rise. So, for example, Igor did not like to teach the text, so it was a joy for him if he had little replicas. And here on the film "The Return of Musketeers" Mishka offers: "Let me come up with and write a huge monologue, let's go give away Aramis, say to him, they say, the episode was replaced." We have supported the second director, he went into the dressing room and says: "Igor Vladimirovich, a slightly script has changed. You have fifteen minutes before shooting to learn everything. " And he stretches to him the text, composed by Boyarsky, and he did not dreamed - there was a two leaf alive! Starygin was horrified. And I also undercover it: "Igoryusha, well, you are upset, I also have words there too." And I was attributed to me one phrase: "I agree with Aramis." How he was outraged, as he shouted! .. And we laughed. Then they were constantly constant over his appearance, to which he treated very tremendously. "
And how do you like to relax in your free time, if without feet?
Valentine: "Those small pranks, about which I told you, the same, that they happen extremely rarely. In my free time I like to cook, it turns out that it works. I got interest in cooking from my late father. Believe it or not, but all the most delicious dad tried to do it myself. And he got just something! However, now it's no longer a secret that the most famous and best cooks are men. So there is nothing surprising in the fact that I was fascinated cooking. "
Valentin Georgievich not only loves to eat tasty, but he is fond of cooking, gladly pampers his dishes of guests. Photo: Personal archive.
Do you have your own brand dishes?
Valentine: "I'm not some kind of restaurant or chef to brag something like that. But I like to do anything from lamb and fish - and snacks, and salads, and hot. Therefore, if I find new recipes somewhere, experimenting, trying to translate. In general, cooking is such a thing that delays. I love to eat, in different countries I go to restaurants, and if I liked some kind of dish, I try to make it myself. If it still allowed it! .. Although it seems to me that from a good piece of meat with all the necessary seasonings will do any yummy. But when from the fact that at hand, it is possible to cook something special, then this is an art. "
You said that you love animals. Maybe there is a pet pet?
Valentine: "Yes. Russian Tyuterar. His birthday gave me one friend, and just at the moment when I decided that there would be no more dogs. After all, it is necessary to engage in animals, this is a member of the family, and when you leave somewhere, he misses no less than a person. But, fortunately, our household sizes, and I take it with him on the trip. His even in the cabin is allowed to take. So he is a traveler. By the way, although it is small in size, and I know my service - in my own way, it does not give me anyone. The wife says: "The dog has the same disgusting character, like yours." (Laughs.)
And the country rest?
Valentine: "I have a cottage on the Mediterranean. Several years ago heard a house for sale in southern Spain. This in itself sounded tempting, and when I found out how much he stands, it was not stood and bought. The price was practically the same as on a small dacha in the suburbs, if not lower! It was just luck. There we go to the Lida several times a year, really as in the country. As soon as the free week appears - they got into the plane and flew. There, of course, a fairy tale! Naturally, no girrors, only rest. But I immediately say: do not think that we have some kind of villa or supercottage there. Modest, small, but very cozy Domishko. By the way, when we bought real estate there, we were told in the agency in secret that in the same areas I had already acquired a mansion of Nikita Mikhalkov. I do not know, the truth is either empty peres in order to attract new customers. "
Life in Spain taught something?
Valentine: "I started to appreciate the wine. Now I almost do not drink. And before, in those years, when my friends and I could still arrange a pirushka, then preference was preferred all the same vodka. But in Spain, where a large selection of wines, its own drinking culture. I realized how good it is. And I let myself sometimes a boilers-another under a particular dish that combines with it. "