What Victor Proskurin paid for his success, in recent years he lived separately from his wife so that she would not see him in a deplorable state.

Victor Proskurin - a man with a nondescript appearance and an extremely bright acting talent, whose fate presented severe trials and pleasant surprises from childhood. Thanks to this, he learned to overcome difficulties and achieve the cherished goal. What the actor paid for his success and what his personal life was, we tell later in the article.



The actor was born in Atbasar, and spent his childhood on the outskirts of Moscow. There, his family had to live on the minimum wage in a shabby barracks provided to railway workers. Subsequently, Vitya contacted the yard guys. And no one knows where this friendship would have led the boy if he had not been carried away in school by a literary circle.



Instagram / @sputnikkinozritelya Proskurin's next step to creativity was the theater studio at the House of Pioneers. Acting abilities of the guy noticed, and he was offered to act in a movie. The actor first appeared on the screen in 1968 in the film “Chapai’s Eagle”. Victor had to finish school in the evening because he worked in the factory during the day. The young man tried his best to help his mother, who raised him alone.

Proskurin had a dream to become an actor. And he, having made incredible efforts and showed perseverance, entered the theater school, although the admissions committee repeatedly pointed to him at the door and openly mocked his appearance.



Instagram / @sputnikkinozritelya In 1973, a young man graduated from the Shchukin Theatre School. The Taganka Theater was the first to accept him, but Victor did not get along with the team and transferred to the Lenkom Theater, where he worked until 1988. Then he played in the theater named after M. N. Ermolova.

For acting talent and outstanding services in 1982, Viktor Alekseevich was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, and since 1995 he is a People's Artist of the Russian Federation. In 2005, the actor was awarded the Order of Peter the Great I degree for his active participation in the development of art and culture, and in 2008 he became the owner of the Golden Order of Service to Art. In 2010, Proskurin was awarded the Order “For Contribution to the Development of Russian Culture”.



Wide popularity Proskurin brought the role of Genka Lyapishev in the film “Big change”. Then he starred in the films “Military Field Novel”, “Once 20 Years Later” and “The Only Man”. The most famous films of the 80s with his participation are “Cruel Romance” and “To Marry a Captain”.



Instagram / @sputnikkinozritelya Despite the complex explosive nature, Proskurin has been in demand as an actor throughout his life. He has starred in many films in the title role or in memorable episodes that he graced with his acting. Viktor Alekseevich had a special charisma and charm, truthfulness and frankness, so all his roles were played very realistically and naturally.

The actor’s personal life is characterized by sincerity and determination, which attracted women, but not always liked by others. Looking at this man, it's hard to believe he's had five official marriages and many romances. But in love relationships, Proskurin was honest not only with himself, but also with every chosen one. A man has always openly expressed his feelings.



Instagram / @sputnikkinozritelya Family happiness actor found with Irina Honda. The woman became his faithful companion, who was able to withstand the difficult temper of a talented genius. Honesty is a distinctive feature of Proskurin, about which Alexander Paldnaya, the only daughter of the actor, recalls with excitement. She notes his high demands not only on the set, but also in everyday life. She speaks of her father with love and respect.

The life of the actor was stormy, but he left quickly and unnoticed. It is difficult to realize that a person is no longer among the living when he looks at the audience with his smart eyes from the big screen.