Vladimir Simonov is a renowned Russian film and stage actor, esteemed member of the prestigious Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow, where he has been a part of the troupe since 1980. Born on June 7, 1957, in Russia, Simonov's journey in the world of acting began when he enrolled at the Shchukin Theatrical School of Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow, studying acting under the guidance of the renowned Alla Kazanskaya from 1976 to 1980.
Throughout his illustrious career, Simonov has shared the stage with some of the most celebrated Russian actors, including Mikhail Ulyanov, Vasiliy Lanovoy, Yuliya Borisova, Lyudmila Maksakova, Alla Kazanskaya, Irina Kupchenko, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, Mariya Aronova, Marianna Vertinskaya, Elena Dobronravova, Inna Alabina, Yuriy Yakovlev, Vladimir Etush, Vyacheslav Shalevich, Nikolai Timofeyev, Aleksandr Grave, Sergey Makovetskiy, Vladimir Koval, Viktor Zozulin, Evgeniy Karelskikh, Aleksandr Koznov, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Andrey Zaretskiy, Mikhail Vaskov, Mariya Aronova, Elena Sotnikova, Anna Dubrovskaya, Olga Tumaykina, Maksim Sukhanov, and Viktor Dobronravov, among many others.
Simonov's most memorable stage performances include his portrayal of Othello in Shakespeare's 'Othello' (2000) and Pantalone in the legendary Vakhtangov's production of Carlo Gozzi's comedy 'Princess Turandot', among other notable roles. He has also appeared in numerous stage productions by director Oleg Efremov at Moscow Art Theatre and other theatrical companies during the 1980s and 1990s. In 1998, Simonov created the character of Soziy in Molière's 'Amfitrion', which has been a continuous success for nine seasons in a row. Since the 2004 premiere of 'Mademuaselle Nitush', Simonov has been delivering critically acclaimed performances as Colonel Alfred Zhibuse opposite Mariya Aronova and Nonna Grishaeva. In 2007, Simonov premiered as Peredonov co-starring opposite Olga Tumaykina in the stage adaptation of Fedor Sologub's novel 'Melky bes'.
Throughout his illustrious career, Simonov has received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding work on stage and in films, including the prestigious title of People's Actor of Russia (2004). Currently, Simonov continues to live and work in Moscow, Russia, where he remains an integral part of the Russian theatrical scene.
