Becoming a famous and media personality if your parents are talented singers, actors, film directors is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
One of the difficulties is the possible rejection by the general public, as many people will think that the celebrity’s son or daughter has occupied this niche by pulling, not the name of any talents.
But in Russia there are many popular celebrities who were not afraid to follow in the footsteps of star parents and become favorites of the public, no matter what.
Further in our article you can find a list of 10 lucky people who have achieved considerable results on the stage and in the cinema, who have well-known relatives.
10. Igor Ogurtsov
The young Russian actor is known to the viewer for his roles in the television series "Youth" and "The Law of the Stone Jungle." He is the son of actor Alexei Ogurtsov, who starred in films such as “Officers”, “Paragraph 78” and some others.
Acting career interested Igor quite early, as he often had to observe the process of filming, in which his father participated. At the insistence of the parents, the young man received his education by entering the VGIK, although the military career was also of interest to him.
As an actor, he debuted at age 11, starred in a cameo role. Further, more and more advantageous offers began to come to him. The role of the hockey player Semyon Bakin in the series “Youth” made him a real star.
9. Ivan Yankovsky
The young man is the son of not only famous parents, his parents are actors, grandparents were also involved in acting.
The actor got his first role at the age of ten in the film “Come Look at Me,” directed by his famous grandfather (actor Oleg Ivanovich Yankovsky).
In the 8th grade, the boy began to study at a film school, after which he entered GITIS. The main role the young man played in the movie "Indigo", which was released in 2008. Also, viewers could see the actor in such films as “Rag Union”, “Without Borders”, “Night Watch” and some others.
8. Nikita Presnyakov
The father of the young man is the famous singer Vladimir Presnyakov Jr., and the mother of the singer and actress Kristina Orbakaite. He also has a grandson Alla Borisovna Pugacheva.
The young man is familiar to the public as an actor, musician and soloist of the band "Multiverse", created in 2015. His debut role as an actor took place in the film "Indigo", which was released in 2008. He also played in films such as "Christmas trees" and "Christmas trees-2."
In addition, Nikita took part in many television shows, for example, Just Like, Brutal Games. In addition to his acting career, the young man tries himself in the role of director, clip maker.
7. Elizabeth Boyarskaya
The father of the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation is the famous Soviet actor Mikhail Boyarsky. Larisa Luppian - her mother is also an actress.
In adolescence, the future actress was engaged in dancing, attended a model school. After graduating from a general education institution, she decided to enter the faculty of journalism, but quickly lost interest in her and left the university, entering the Academy of Theater Arts.
Her first role was played on the stage of the theater in 2006. The fame and love of the public to the actress brought roles in such films as “Park of the Soviet period” and “Irony of Fate. Continuation ". She also starred in numerous TV shows.
6. Nikita Efremov
The popular Russian actor is the grandson of the famous actor Oleg Efremov, the son of Mikhail Efremov. At an early age, Nikita was involved in sports, took an active part in amateur performances, was interested in music.
He graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School. In 2009, he began to play in the Sovremennik Theater. The viewer is known for his roles in such films as Cinderella, Rehearsals, and Excellent Student. Also, the actor starred in numerous television series: “Eighties”, “Londongrad”, “Kuprin. Duel ”,“ Quiet Don ”.
5. Anton and Pavel Tabakov
Anton was born into a family of actors, his father is Oleg Tabakov, and his mother is Lyudmila Krylova. He began acting in films at the age of seven, playing in the movie Timur and His Team.
In his youth, he worked in theaters, but in the 80s. engaged in the restaurant business. In 2018, he agreed to voice the cat Matroskin in the new cartoon “Prostokvashino”, in the first cartoons of this character the father of the actor voiced.
Pavel is also the son of Oleg Tabakov, his mother Marina Zudina. As a child, the boy was fond of playing musical instruments. As an actor, he made his debut at the age of 12, playing in the play "Moon Monster". In 2011, he decided to enter the theater school. The actor starred in such films as “Star”, “Duelist”, “Tobol” and others.
4. Victor and Ivan Dobronravovy
The father of Victor and Ivan is the famous Russian actor Fedor Dobronravov.
Victor - the eldest son of the actor, he graduated from the theater school in 2004. He played more than 60 roles in films. The viewer can remember him from such films as “What Men Talk About,” “Mirrors,” and “T-34.”
Ivan is Victor’s younger brother. He studied at the Shchukin school. He starred in such films as “Return”, “Truce”, “Wonderland”, “Buy Me” and some others.
3. Julia Menshova
The father of the actress is a film director V.V. Menshov, mother, folk artist V.V. Alentova. In her youth, the future actress was fond of literature, read a lot, tried to write herself, dreamed of becoming a journalist.
In 1990 she entered the Moscow Art Theater School, received a diploma with honors. For many years she worked on the stage of the Moscow Theater named after A.P. Chekhov. She starred in such films as “The Legible Groom”, “Big Love”, “Seventh Night”.
2. Ivan Urgant
The famous TV presenter, singer, actor and showman was born in an acting family. He received an acting education, but after graduating from the academy, he tried himself in another job. In 1999, he got a job on the radio.
He also starred in a large number of television programs, took part in the filming of documentaries, was engaged in voice acting. It is best known to the public as the host of the show “Evening Urgant” and the role of Boris in all parts of the film “Christmas Trees”.
1. Anna, Artem, Nadezhda Mikhalkov
Anna is the eldest daughter of the famous filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov. Received acting education at VGIK. Today she tries herself not only as an actress, but also as a director. The actress is known to the general public for her roles in such films as “Depicting a Victim”, “Doctor Richter”, “Selfie” and many others. Anna was also the producer of six films, is the owner of numerous awards.
Artyom is the younger brother of Anna. He is a Russian actor, producer and screenwriter. He starred in films such as "9 companies", "Way", "Duhless" and many others.
Nadezhda is the youngest daughter of filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov. She is a TV presenter and actress. The viewer can remember her roles in the following films: “Burnt by the Sun”, “The President and His Granddaughter”, “City”. She is also actively involved in directing and producing.