80 years is not painful!

On the account of the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Pashutin, more than two hundred films: “Anchor, more anchor!”, “Going through the throes”, “Prediction”, “Prize”, “Odyssey of Captain Blood”, “Death to Spies”, “Promised Heaven” – list pictures and serials in which he played, you can for a very long time. And in every artistic project, Pashutin has a new color, an unexpected touch, and sometimes even a different voice…

No wonder he was invited to their project by the best directors – Eldar Ryazanov, Andrei Konchalovsky, Pyotr Todorovsky, Nikita Mikhalkov. For many years he worked at the Mossovet Theatre, and thanks to his participation in such bold TV projects as The Last Hero, Fort Boyard and Cruel Intentions, he became a real folk hero. Therefore, despite a decent age, the audience’s interest in the actor does not fade away.

Recently, at the Alafeiskaya Gora festival, which took place in Tobolsk, Alexander Pashutin was awarded the prize “For outstanding contribution to the development of cinema.”

Alexander Sergeevich sincerely thanked for this award and sang the song. The audience applauded their favorite artist, not letting go of the stage for a long time.

Many viewers noted that the artist is in excellent creative and physical shape, despite the fact that this year he turned 80 years old. He is lean, fit and athletic. And Alexander Sergeevich has a unique sense of humor.

“80 years is not painful,” he remarked wittily. I am full of energy and plans. But this is the beauty of our profession – you don’t know what the Lord God has prepared for us, the profession is completely unpredictable.

The words of Alexander Pashutin can be trusted. The artist did not have time to receive an award and perform on stage in Tobolsk, and now he is rushing with a concert to Tyumen. And after the concert, he immediately flies to Moscow to rehearse a new role.

Not only is the artist’s biography famous for a large number of films, over the years he has played an incredible number of interesting performances.

An interesting premiere awaits theater Moscow in the near future. A play called “Shards of Show Business” based on the play “Comedians” by American playwright Neil Simon is being prepared. Alexander Pashutin plays the main character, Willy Clark. Yuri Chernov and Elena Zakharova are also involved in the play. The new name of the play was invented by the producer, and it will be dedicated to all the artists.

– I came up with a lot of interesting things for myself in terms of the role, – said Alexander Pashutin, – I decided to add some funny phrases and some author’s details. So that no one else has anything like it.

The premiere of the performance should take place in May, but for now there are general runs.

In addition, Alexander Pashutin performs with a creative performance-concert in which he sings, reads poetry and shows fragments from his films. Plays in performances-entreprises “Wolves and Sheep” and “Love and Pigeons”. And, of course, she pays great attention to teaching at the Iosif Kobzon Institute of Theatrical Art. In general, there is no time to rest.

And Alexander Sergeevich always surprises with a good mood, goodwill and real male charisma. Despite the star status, he is very attentive to his fans and admirers. He communicates with everyone slowly, takes pictures, writes good wishes as a keepsake. Maybe this is the secret of people’s love – in attention to your viewer.

I would like to wish the artist success and creative victories in the anniversary year. And yet – something incredible! Although Alexander Sergeevich himself said that he was very pleased with his life: “I have performances, students, a wife, a cat. I’m fine!”

Angela Yakubovskaya.

Pictured: Alexander Pashutin and Anzhela Yakubovskaya.

Photo from the personal archive of the author