Imaginary sick: why Oleg Menshikov lost weight

Soviet and Russian theater and film actor Oleg Menshikov got into an unpleasant situation. On Thursday, February 13, in the Network began to actively spread information about the serious illness of the artist: it was reported that he was allegedly diagnosed with cancer. Later on such publications reacted to the agent of Oleg Menshikov, saying that all this is a fiction, and all performances with the participation of the artist go according to the repertoire. However, this situation is even more alarmed fans, because over the past few months, Menshikov's appearance has deteriorated noticeably - he lost a lot of weight and shrunk. Read more about what happened and why the artist is constantly attributed to various health problems - in the material "Izvestia".

Actor Oleg Menshikov: what happened, the opinion of doctors

On Thursday, February 13, it was reported that the famous actor and director, artistic director of the Moscow Drama Theater named after M.N. Yermolova Oleg Menshikov is fighting cancer. According to the telegram channel Mash, he is currently undergoing a course of intensive chemotherapy. In this regard, in the Network also began to appear statements of doctors and other competent specialists.

However, later the agent of the People's Artist of the Russian Federation and the management of the Yermolova Drama Theater reacted to the messages. They denied information about the serious illness of Oleg Menshikov, calling the incident complete nonsense. According to them, the actor feels well and looks great. All performances with his participation in the theater goes according to the repertoire.

Later, and the 64-year-old artist himself got in touch, quoting a poem by Omar Khayyam:

"The ugly laughs at beauty, the stupid - at the genius of the creator.

He who betrays swears loyalty,

"He who sells smiles sweetly, and the gossip is as proud as a sheep.

And there is no beginning and no end."

Rumors of cancer arose against the background of changes in the appearance of the artist in the past few months. Secular chroniclers noted that Menshikov has lost a lot of weight and shriveled, and hide ill health allegedly trying to hide the bad health with the help of baggy clothes. In addition, the artist's luxurious hair has noticeably thinned.

A similar situation was already in August 2019. Then the network claimed about the alleged emergency hospitalization of Menshikov. Representatives of the M. N. Yermolova Drama Theater also denied this news and noted that the artistic director is indeed in the hospital, but on a planned treatment.

Childhood and youth Oleg Menshikov

Artist Oleg Evgenyevich Menshikov was born on November 8, 1960 in the city of Serpukhov, Moscow region. His parents had nothing to do with the world of theater and cinema. His father, Eugene Yakovlevich Menshikov, was a military engineer, and his mother, Elena Innokentyevna Menshikov, - a doctor-neurologist.

From childhood they began to instill in the child a love of art. At first there was musical education: at the age of five Oleg finished violin class, and at school he began to go on stage. Artistic talents began to appear even then. He not only played in amateur productions, but also organized them himself.

At 17, Oleg Menshikov entered the Schepkin School in Moscow. According to legend, the master Vladimir Monakhov took the future star of the Soviet screen on the course, because he was similar to the young French artist Gerard Philip. Menshikov studied hard and quickly became the most successful student. His debut in the movie was in the third year in the movie "Waiting and hoping".

Filmography of Oleg Menshikov: works in theater and cinema

Oleg Menshikov's life was divided into "before" and "after" when the movie "Pokrovskie Vorota" by Mikhail Kozakov came out. The young actor played the role of Kostik - a man from the provinces, who comes to Moscow and falls in love with this city.

The film became a classic of Soviet cinematography, and the image of a charming graduate student won the hearts of millions of viewers throughout the USSR. Directors realized that they had a new hero-lover and began to offer him different projects. Oleg Menshikov's success was consolidated by the main role in the movie "Captain Fracasse". The adventurous picture won the hearts of many, and the young actor began to shoot regularly.

In the same period, Oleg Menshikov began to realize and on the theatrical stage. Having received a diploma, he first debuted in the Maly Theater, and later in the Yermolova Theater. Played mainly in classical works, worked with talented directors: Valery Fokin, Peter Fomenko.

In the 90s, Oleg Menshikov decided to continue his career in London. So, he played Esenin in the production of "How She Danced" with Vanessa Redgrave and soon received the Laurence Olivier Award. The actor prophesied a brilliant career in Europe and persuaded to learn French, but the artist preferred to memorize the text by ear. Also after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he was offered to get British citizenship, but he refused.

Oleg Menshikov continued to please viewers with bright characters and in the noughties - it is the main role in "Dr. Zhivago" and "Golden Calf", the role of the coach in the successful film "Legend #17" about the fate of hockey player Valery Kharlamov. He also did not avoid commercial movies, participating in the projects "Attraction", "Invasion" and the series "Gogol".

Career of Oleg Menshikov: M.N. Yermolova Theater

In 2012, Oleg Menshikov became the artistic director and director of the Moscow Drama Theater named after M. N. Yermolova, giving him a signature style and repertoire. Under his leadership, such artists as Alexander Petrov, Kristina Asmus and Daria Melnikova blossomed.

The actor can be seen on the stage of the theater today. Menshikov performs roles in the plays "The Players" by Nikolai Gogol, "1900" by A. Baricco and "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" by O. Wilde. He also staged the play "Dream Orchestra. Copper."

Personal life and family Oleg Menshikov

The artist has always tried to keep his personal life a secret.

In 2005, it became known that he married actress Anastasia Chernova. The girl was younger than him by 23 years, the couple has no children.