Actor Armand Assante and films with his participation

There are a lot of great actors who have played in a lot of films, but for some reason have not received such glory and gratitude as the first faces of Hollywood. It is difficult to say what is the cause. Today I would like to talk about such a man as the actor Armand Assante, who played in more than a hundred films, but was undeservedly pushed into the background in the pleiad of famous American and European actors.

Childhood and youth. The beginning of the creative path

Armand Assante was born in 1949 in the most famous city of America - New York. His parents were deeply creative in nature: his father was an artist, and his mother was a poetess and teacher of music. The origin of the parents (and here Irish and Italian blood were mixed) gave their son a bright and memorable appearance.

In four years he first visited the theater at the play, and then parents often took him to Broadway performances. Assante grew up in a creative atmosphere. From his childhood he was surrounded by music and painting. Therefore it is not surprising that he chose an acting profession.

After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Art, Armand Assante began his theatrical career in 1971. Already in 1974, he enters the world of cinema, starring in the movie "Lords of Flatbush." After that, he repeatedly appeared in television series.

Movies with Armand Assante

As a good new actor, Assante spoke after his role in the film "Private Benjamin," where his companion was the charming Goldie Hawn. In the tapes "Habit to get married", "Hoffa", "Gotti" he played famous gangsters. A lot in the filmography of the actor of works in thrillers and horror films - "Jack the Ripper", "Flowing Blood", "Greenhouse experiment", "Midnight Soul", "Smile".

Partners Assante in the movie were Sylvester Stallone, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Banderas.

The actor is in demand not only in Hollywood. He is constantly invited to appear in Romania, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Bulgaria and Turkey. He visited Russia many times and took part in film festivals.

In 2012, Assante took part in the shooting of the Kazakh fantasy film "Reverse Side - 2".

Armand Assante, whose filmography currently contains more than a hundred films, believes that to achieve everything in life, and especially in work, it helped not luck, but hard everyday work and natural charm.

"Napoleon and Josephine"

In 1987, the actor was offered to play the first Emperor of France in the television series. This role was a big surprise for Assante. But it was not the first time he had to face the personality of the great commander. In the theater, he already played the role of Napoleon and especially studied his history. In this regard, the actor was easier to work with such a difficult role.

The shooting was quick, and towards their end, Assante admitted, he was completely psychologically exhausted, but very pleased with his work. Now, having appeared in many other films, the actor says that this was the most difficult role in his life. About a year he was preparing for her. After filming interest in the personality of Napoleon did not die, Assante still collects materials about the famous Corsican. Unfortunately, the American viewer did not appreciate the show in its true worth, but in other countries it was very warmly received. The actor managed to convincingly play Napoleon, showing his human weaknesses, the strongest of which was a great love for his own wife, Josephine.

According to critics and viewers, Armand Assante played Napoleon better than all the actors who before him and after the release of the series on the screen embodied this image on the screen or in the theater.

Odyssey of Konchalovsky

In 1997, the actor receives a tempting offer from Andrei Konchalovsky - to play the main role in his new film. In the center of the story is one of the most interesting heroes of ancient Greek myths, the ingenious Odysseus. Armand Assante immediately agreed. To give up such a role would be insanity. The actor has been fond of Zen Buddhism for many years and prefers the role of strong people living in a bright, intense life, constantly in search of their "I". The film tells about the wanderings of the king of Ithaca Odysseus, who for 10 years could not return home because of the angry god of the seas and oceans of Poseidon.

The film was filmed seven months. Filming took place in several places: on the island of Gozo, Malta, in Turkey and England.

Actor in ordinary life

Everyone who met Armand Assante in his ordinary life, note his friendliness and gentleness. He never refuses to fans in an autograph and patiently takes pictures with those who wish. At the same time, those who saw him closely celebrate the true male power and confidence emanating from the actor. Probably, this means being a real man.

Armand Assante - life now

Despite a respectable age (64 years), the actor continues to actively act in films. And you will not give him these years, he looks great! Assante - the actor of the generation of Stallone, Bruce Willis, Schwarzenegger. He did not become as popular as they are, but this does not stop them from all being on friendly terms. Sylvester Stallone, for example, is the best friend of Assante. They were together in the films "Lords of Flatbush", "Infernal cuisine" and "Judge Dradd".

Now Assante lives alone. With his wife, Karen, he divorced in 1994 after 12 years of marriage. From her actor has two adult daughters - Alessandra and Anya. With an ex-wife, the actor maintains a good relationship. Daughters followed in the footsteps of their father and also chose life connected with creativity. The eldest daughter, Anya, became a theatrical actress and sometimes starred in serials. Junior professionally engaged in music.

The actor does not like too much attention. He does not like the noise of a big city. Therefore, now in New York, he is only being removed or sometimes at work, but lives outside the city, on his own ranch. He has animals, for which the actor takes care of himself - horses, bulls, dogs.

He is a versatile personality. He loves music, especially classics, Italian opera, rock and Latin rhythms. For many years he was a professional drummer. When asked who he was, if he did not have an acting career, Armand Assante without hesitation, responds that he would be engaged in music, singing and playing the drum.