People’s Artist of Russia Gennady Bogachev dies – Kommersant

People’s Artist of Russia Gennady Bogachev died at the age of 78. informed Bolshoi Drama Theater (BDT) named after Georgy Tovstonogov, where he worked. The press service of the theater clarified that the cause of death of the artist was a serious illness.

Gennady Bogachev came to the BDT immediately after graduating from the Leningrad Theater Institute in 1969. He was accepted into the troupe by Mr. Tovstonogov himself. The first work of the actor on the stage of the BDT was the role of Senator King in the play “The Truth! Nothing but the truth!”.

“He played both handsome young heroes and characteristic characters, went on stage in dramas, comedies, and farcical productions. Among his famous and beloved by the public works are roles in the now legendary performances of Tovstonogov “Khanuma”, “The Pickwick Club”, “The Inspector General”, “Wolves and Sheep”, “At the Bottom”,” the theater said.

For his role in Andrei Moguchiy’s play “Alice” in 2015, he received the Golden Mask award. He also starred in more than 30 films and TV series, including Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Introduction (1979), Vacation in September (1979), National Security Agent 2 (TV series, 2000), Memories about Sherlock Holmes” (2000), “The Master and Margarita” (mini-series, 2005), “Brezhnev” (mini-series, 2005). In addition, he worked as a dubbing actor – his voice was spoken, in particular, by Richard Gere, Robert De Niro, Mel Gibson.

Laura Keffer