Igor Matveevich Kostolevsky chose the acting profession not immediately. After graduating from school (Igor was born on September 10, 1948 in Moscow), the future artist worked for two years as a tester at the Research Institute of Quartz Industry, after which he entered the Moscow Civil Engineering Institute. It was this university, in the third year, Kostolevsky left for GITIS. One of the three best graduates, Igor Matveevich was enrolled in the troupe of the theater, the main director of which
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Igor Matveevich Kostolevsky chose the acting profession not immediately. After graduating from school (Igor was born on September 10, 1948 in Moscow), the future artist worked for two years as a tester at the Research Institute of Quartz Industry, after which he entered the Moscow Civil Engineering Institute. It was this university, in the third year, Kostolevsky left for GITIS. One of the three best graduates, Igor Matveevich was enrolled in the troupe of the theater, the main director of which was the head of his course.
picture "And the dawns here are quiet..." Three years later, Igor was invited to audition for the film by Vladimir Motyl.
Star of captivating happiness . In fact, this was the first – notable – role of Kostolevsky in the cinema, but his lieutenant Annenkov was not “lost” among the heroes of Strizhenov, Smoktunovsky, Yankovsky: the actor managed to convey the whole multifaceted character of the Decembrist – from determination on the verge of self-confidence to despair and newfound hope.
After the Star of Captivating Happiness Kostolevsky became unusually popular – both among viewers (and, of course, fans) and among filmmakers. Among the many suggestions, one was special – Gagin’s role in the film adaptation of Turgenev’s novel “Asya”
director I. Heifitz ). His Gagin, a counting master, and a sensitive gusty Asya
Yelena Koreneva ) formed a contrasting, memorable duo.
Since then, Kostolevsky, perhaps, did not have the roles of inconspicuous, slipped shadow: on his account – ardent and uncompromising Evgeny Stoletov in the five-part series.
TV movie "And this is all about him" (1977), romantic teacher in
(1979), completely different, but incredibly attractive characters of the paintings Garage (1979),
Tehran-43 (1980), "Sorry" (1986),
"Tango on Palace Square" (1993), "Spy Games" (2004) and many, many others.
Igor Matveevich works a lot and fruitfully in the theater – both in Russian and foreign projects. In 1996 I.M. Kostolevsky was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia. In 2000, Igor Kostolevsky was awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation for performing the role of Podkolesin in the performance of the Theatre on Pokrovka “Marriage” by N.V. Gogol. For many years Igor Matveevich is a member of the Union of Cinematographers and the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation. Awarded the Order of Honor (2004). /