In an interview with People’s Artist of Russia Natalya Tenyakova said: FAN about the career difficulties of actor Alexander Demyanenko.
According to Tenyakova, Demyanenko hated the role of Shurik in comedies directed by Leonid Gaidai. The artist believed that he “destroyed his acting.” Due to the fact that the audience had the image of a comedic character, Demyanenko was rarely taken to dramatic roles.
“They just look at him and immediately begin: “Oh, Shurik-Shurik!” The roles, unfortunately, inexorably “stick” to many artists. Tenyakova explained that Sasha was very tormented by this expression of “underplaying”. The actress, a colleague of hers in the roles He admitted that he was uncomfortable with not being properly involved.
Demyanenko portrayed Shurik in films such as Gaidai’s “Operation Y” and Shurik’s Other Adventures, “Prisoner of the Caucasus or Shurik’s New Adventures” and “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession”.
Demyanenko’s filmography includes more than 110 films. He also worked as a dubbing actor in projects such as Tarzan, My Favorite Martian, Mulan, Armageddon, Benefactor, No Face, Hercules.
Alexander Demyanenko died on August 22, 1999 at the age of 62.
Source: Gazeta
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