Aleksey Sergeevich Kudinovich, People's Artist of Russia, was born on March 2, 1951. After graduating in 1973 from the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School (the course of V.I. Tsygankov), Kudinovich was invited to join the company of the Maly State Academic Theatre.
Aleksey Kudinovich is an actor, endowed with a very versatile personality, outstanding talent and impeccable taste. Having the confidence, energy and many years of professional experience, he always shows good understanding of dramatic techniques. The breadth of talents along with excellent acting techniques allow Kudinovich to create characters with truthful and compelling inner lives.
Among the first noteworthy roles of Aleksey Kudinovich in the Maly Theatre was the tragic-comic old man Bogdan Kuryukov ( «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh), who literally falls apart in front of the audience, but who,nonetheless, defiantly defends his beliefs. A colorful character appeared on stage only once, but it was one of the most memorable episodes in this remarkable production.
For almost 40 years of service in the Maly Theatre Aleksey Kudinovich performed more than sixty roles in multiple genres. Aleksey Kudinovich is one of the so-called play-actors. He is truly passionate about his work and his craft. Creating a new image, he takes his transformations to the extreme.
Currently, Aleksey Kudinovich is among the leading actors of the Maly Theatre.
Roles in the Maly Theatre:
1973 - Rafael, «The Consul is Stolen!» by Georgiy Mdivani, directed by Vladimir Monakhov
1973 - Chief of the Guard, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Evgeniy Simonov
1973 - Officer, «Vanity Fair» by William Makepeace Thackeray, directed by Igor Ilyinskiy and Veniamin Tsygankov
1974 - Young man, «Summerfolk» («Dachniki») by Maxim Gorky, directed by Boris Babochkin
1976 - Vitek, «The Makropulos Affair» by Karel Čapek, directed by Vladimir Monakhov
1976 - Disheveled man, «Evening Light» by Alexei Arbuzov, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Porter, «The Storm» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Boris Babochkin
1977 - Krauze, «Russian People» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1977 - Guest, «Before Sunset» by Gerhart Hauptmann, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Craftsman, «Fiesco's Conspiracy at Genoa» by Friedrich Schiller, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Mikhail, «Conversations Under a Clear Moon» by Vasiliy Shukshin, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1977 - Bogdan Kuryukov, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1977 - Veso, «This Little Land» by Georgi Dzhagarov, directed by Evgeniy Tashkov
1977 - First guard, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1977 - Vasya Karetnikov, «So It Will Be» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Leonid Varpakhovskiy
1977 - Servant of Boris, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1978 - Goldenweiser, «Return to One's Circles» by Ion Druță, directed by Boris Ravesnkikh
1978 - Photographer, «Before Sunset» by Gerhart Hauptmann, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1978 - Kostyumov, «Lyubov Yarovaya» by Konstantin Trenyov, directed by Pyotr Fomenko
1978 - Mr. D, «Woe from Wit» by Alexander Griboedov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1978 - Santillana, «Jealous of Herself» by Tirso de Molina, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1978 - Krasilnikov, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1978 - Scapin, «Scapin's Deceits» by Jean-B. Molière, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik
1978 - Kozlovsky, «Russian People» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1979 - Second guard, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1979 - Man, «The Golovlevs» by Mikhail Yevgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik
1979 - Servant of Cornwall, «King Lear» by William Shakespeare, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1980 - Kruglov, «The Guilt» by Alexander Kurgatnikov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1980 - The clerk, «The Stone Flower» by Pavel Bazhov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1981 - Sailor, «Virgin Lands», stage-version based on Leonid Brezhnev’s book «Virgin Lands», directed by Vladimir Beylis together with Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1982 - Tractor driver, «Virgin Lands», stage-version based on Leonid Brezhnev’s book «Virgin Lands», directed by Vladimir Beylis together with Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1982 - Ukhovertov, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik and Yuri Solomin
1983 - Heir, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Evgeniy Simonov
1983 - Sinitsyn, «My Favorite Clown» by Vasiliy Livanov, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1983 - Guardian, «Cyrano de Bergerac» by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rachiah Kaplanyan
1984 - The guy, «Morning Fairy» by Alejandro Casona, directed by Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1985 - Tsar, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1985 - Ilya Samsonovich, Matvey, «The Painting» by Daniil Granin, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1985 - Vorobiev-Soloviev, Balalaykin, «From the Memoirs of an Idealist» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1986 - Second clerk, «The Man Who Laughs» by Victor Hugo, directed by Igor Ilyinskiy and Vladimir Martens
1987 - Vralman, «The Minor» by Denis Fonvizin, directed by Vitali Ivanov
1987 - Koryakin, «To Be Discussed» by Alexander Kosenkov, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
1987 - Afremov, «The Living Corpse» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1988 - Vasya Funtik, «Ivan» by A. Kudryavtsev, directed by Vladimir Andreev
1989 - Brecht, «Tales from Hollywood» by Christopher Hampton, directed by Boris Lvov-Anokhin and Vasiliy Fyodorov
1989 - Shubersky, Mamlin, «Predators» by Aleksey Pisemsky, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1989 - Hank, «The Night of the Iguana» by Tennessee Williams, directed by Theodore Mann (USA)
1989 - Khvorostinin, «Tsar Boris» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1989 - Korotkov, «The Living Corpse» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1991 - Mikheich, «Prince Serebrenni» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1995 - The Crow, «The Snow Queen» by Evgeny Schwartz, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1996 - Baron Logau, «Tsar Boris» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1996 - Gavrila, «An Ardent Heart» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Boris Morozov
1998 - Vosmibratov, «The Forest» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin
1999 - Niels, «King Gustav Vasa» by August Strindberg, directed by Alexander Nordström (Sweden)
2002 - Golub-father, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
2003 - Merlouche, «Mysterious Chest» by Pyotr Karatygin, directed by Alexander Klukvin
2004 - Ferapont, «Three Sisters» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Yuri Solomin
2004 - Aplombov, «Wedding! Wedding! Wedding» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
2005 - Varravin, «The Death of Tarelkin» by Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
2006 - Dr. Gibner, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2007 - Karp, «The Forest» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin
2007 - Akim, «The Power of Darkness» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Yuri Solomin
2008 - Luka Lukich Khlopov, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2008 - Postmaster Shpekin, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2009 - Samson Silych Bolshov, «It's a Family Affair-We'll Settle It Ourselves», by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Alexander Chetverkin
2009 - Old soldier, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
2012 - Robinson, «Without a Dowry» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin
Aleksey Sergeevich Kudinovich, People's Artist of Russia, was born on March 2, 1951. After graduating in 1973 from the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School (the course of V.I. Tsygankov), Kudinovich was invited to join the company of the Maly State Academic Theatre.
Aleksey Kudinovich is an actor, endowed with a very versatile personality, outstanding talent and impeccable taste. Having the confidence, energy and many years of professional experience, he always shows good understanding of dramatic techniques. The breadth of talents along with excellent acting techniques allow Kudinovich to create characters with truthful and compelling inner lives.
Among the first noteworthy roles of Aleksey Kudinovich in the Maly Theatre was the tragic-comic old man Bogdan Kuryukov ( «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh), who literally falls apart in front of the audience, but who,nonetheless, defiantly defends his beliefs. A colorful character appeared on stage only once, but it was one of the most memorable episodes in this remarkable production.
For almost 40 years of service in the Maly Theatre Aleksey Kudinovich performed more than sixty roles in multiple genres. Aleksey Kudinovich is one of the so-called play-actors. He is truly passionate about his work and his craft. Creating a new image, he takes his transformations to the extreme.
Currently, Aleksey Kudinovich is among the leading actors of the Maly Theatre.
Roles in the Maly Theatre:
1973 - Rafael, «The Consul is Stolen!» by Georgiy Mdivani, directed by Vladimir Monakhov
1973 - Chief of the Guard, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Evgeniy Simonov
1973 - Officer, «Vanity Fair» by William Makepeace Thackeray, directed by Igor Ilyinskiy and Veniamin Tsygankov
1974 - Young man, «Summerfolk» («Dachniki») by Maxim Gorky, directed by Boris Babochkin
1976 - Vitek, «The Makropulos Affair» by Karel Čapek, directed by Vladimir Monakhov
1976 - Disheveled man, «Evening Light» by Alexei Arbuzov, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Porter, «The Storm» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Boris Babochkin
1977 - Krauze, «Russian People» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1977 - Guest, «Before Sunset» by Gerhart Hauptmann, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Craftsman, «Fiesco's Conspiracy at Genoa» by Friedrich Schiller, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1977 - Mikhail, «Conversations Under a Clear Moon» by Vasiliy Shukshin, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1977 - Bogdan Kuryukov, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1977 - Veso, «This Little Land» by Georgi Dzhagarov, directed by Evgeniy Tashkov
1977 - First guard, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1977 - Vasya Karetnikov, «So It Will Be» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Leonid Varpakhovskiy
1977 - Servant of Boris, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1978 - Goldenweiser, «Return to One's Circles» by Ion Druță, directed by Boris Ravesnkikh
1978 - Photographer, «Before Sunset» by Gerhart Hauptmann, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1978 - Kostyumov, «Lyubov Yarovaya» by Konstantin Trenyov, directed by Pyotr Fomenko
1978 - Mr. D, «Woe from Wit» by Alexander Griboedov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1978 - Santillana, «Jealous of Herself» by Tirso de Molina, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1978 - Krasilnikov, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1978 - Scapin, «Scapin's Deceits» by Jean-B. Molière, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik
1978 - Kozlovsky, «Russian People» by Konstantin Simonov, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
1979 - Second guard, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1979 - Man, «The Golovlevs» by Mikhail Yevgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik
1979 - Servant of Cornwall, «King Lear» by William Shakespeare, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1980 - Kruglov, «The Guilt» by Alexander Kurgatnikov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1980 - The clerk, «The Stone Flower» by Pavel Bazhov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1981 - Sailor, «Virgin Lands», stage-version based on Leonid Brezhnev’s book «Virgin Lands», directed by Vladimir Beylis together with Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1982 - Tractor driver, «Virgin Lands», stage-version based on Leonid Brezhnev’s book «Virgin Lands», directed by Vladimir Beylis together with Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1982 - Ukhovertov, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Evgeniy Vesnik and Yuri Solomin
1983 - Heir, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Evgeniy Simonov
1983 - Sinitsyn, «My Favorite Clown» by Vasiliy Livanov, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1983 - Guardian, «Cyrano de Bergerac» by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rachiah Kaplanyan
1984 - The guy, «Morning Fairy» by Alejandro Casona, directed by Boris Lvov-Anokhin
1985 - Tsar, «The Little Humpbacked Horse» by Pyotr Yershov, directed by Roman Sokolov
1985 - Ilya Samsonovich, Matvey, «The Painting» by Daniil Granin, directed by Leonid Kheyfetz
1985 - Vorobiev-Soloviev, Balalaykin, «From the Memoirs of an Idealist» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1986 - Second clerk, «The Man Who Laughs» by Victor Hugo, directed by Igor Ilyinskiy and Vladimir Martens
1987 - Vralman, «The Minor» by Denis Fonvizin, directed by Vitali Ivanov
1987 - Koryakin, «To Be Discussed» by Alexander Kosenkov, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
1987 - Afremov, «The Living Corpse» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1988 - Vasya Funtik, «Ivan» by A. Kudryavtsev, directed by Vladimir Andreev
1989 - Brecht, «Tales from Hollywood» by Christopher Hampton, directed by Boris Lvov-Anokhin and Vasiliy Fyodorov
1989 - Shubersky, Mamlin, «Predators» by Aleksey Pisemsky, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1989 - Hank, «The Night of the Iguana» by Tennessee Williams, directed by Theodore Mann (USA)
1989 - Khvorostinin, «Tsar Boris» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1989 - Korotkov, «The Living Corpse» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Solomin
1991 - Mikheich, «Prince Serebrenni» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1995 - The Crow, «The Snow Queen» by Evgeny Schwartz, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
1996 - Baron Logau, «Tsar Boris» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Vladimir Beylis
1996 - Gavrila, «An Ardent Heart» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Boris Morozov
1998 - Vosmibratov, «The Forest» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin
1999 - Niels, «King Gustav Vasa» by August Strindberg, directed by Alexander Nordström (Sweden)
2002 - Golub-father, «Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich» by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, directed by Boris Ravenskikh
2003 - Merlouche, «Mysterious Chest» by Pyotr Karatygin, directed by Alexander Klukvin
2004 - Ferapont, «Three Sisters» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Yuri Solomin
2004 - Aplombov, «Wedding! Wedding! Wedding» by Anton Chekhov, directed by Vitaliy Ivanov
2005 - Varravin, «The Death of Tarelkin» by Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
2006 - Dr. Gibner, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2007 - Karp, «The Forest» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin
2007 - Akim, «The Power of Darkness» by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Yuri Solomin
2008 - Luka Lukich Khlopov, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2008 - Postmaster Shpekin, «The Governmnet Inspector» by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Yuri Solomin
2009 - Samson Silych Bolshov, «It's a Family Affair-We'll Settle It Ourselves», by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Alexander Chetverkin
2009 - Old soldier, «Smart Things» by Samuil Marshak, directed by Vasiliy Fyodorov
2012 - Robinson, «Without a Dowry» by Alexander Ostrovsky, directed by Yuri Solomin