Andrei Konchalovsky - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 20, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Age | 88 |
| Birthplace | Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Andrei Konchalovsky's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Directing acclaimed films such as 'Siberiade,' 'Runaway Train,' 'Tango & Cash,' and adaptations of classic Russian literature. |
Intro
Andrei Konchalovsky is a renowned Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer, internationally acclaimed for his contributions to both Soviet and Western cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he is known for his versatile directing style and influential works in drama, historical epics, and literary adaptations.
Early Life & Background
Andrei Konchalovsky was born into a prominent artistic family; his father, Sergei Mikhalkov, was a famous writer and his mother, Natalya Konchalovskaya, was a poet. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory before turning to filmmaking, initially planning a career in music.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Siberiade' (1979), which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Co-wrote screenplays with Andrei Tarkovsky, including 'Andrei Rublev' (1966).
- Directed the Hollywood film 'Runaway Train' (1985), earning multiple Academy Award nominations.
- Directed 'Tango & Cash' (1989), a cult action film.
- Received the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival for 'The Postman's White Nights' (2014) and for 'Paradise' (2016).
Trivia
- His younger brother is famous director Nikita Mikhalkov.
- Originally studied to become a pianist before moving fully into cinema.
- He has worked extensively in Europe, the United States, and Russia, directing both in Russian and English.
- Konchalovsky is known for adapting Russian novels into film, such as Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya.'
FAQs
People also ask
Andrei Konchalovsky is 88 years old.
Andrei Konchalovsky was born the 20 August 1937.
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia).
On His Birth-Day
About August 20th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1937, while moored in the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the USS Augusta was struck by a Chinese anti-aircraft shell intended for a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, resulting in one American sailor killed and 18 others wounded.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1937 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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