Aleksandr Baluev
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Aleksander was born and grew up in Moscow. His father was a navy
commander. During his childhood he played hockey and dreamed to become
a famous hockey player. His other passion was theatre so after he
finished school he decided to be an actor. His first attempt to join
Schepkin Theatrical school failed so during the next year he worked as
an assistant at "Mosfilm" - the largest soviet Film studio. Next year
Aleksander successfully joined MHAT (The Moscow art academic theatre)
Theatrical school. He graduated in 1980. During 7 years he worked in
famous Soviet Army Theatre. Despite his screen image Aleksander is
soft-hearted and kind person in real life (though very emotional), is
married, very much loves his spouse Maria and their daughter (Maria
Aleksandrovna Balueva was born 08.07.2003). Aleksander first met his
future wife during filming "Richard the Lion-Hearted" (1992) in
Koktebejl, Crimea, where she was on vacation.
