Actor Charles Grodin: Filmography, biography, photo

Charles Grodin is a talented American actor who has chosen a comedy genre for himself. His filmography currently includes over 50 paintings, and the comic took place as a leading television talk show. So, what films with the participation of stars can be called the most fascinating, what details are known about childhood and youth, the personal life of the actor?

Charles Grodin: Biography

The birthplace of the celebrity is Pittsburgh. He appeared on the light on April 21, 1935. His parents held orthodox views, mother and father by origin were Jews. Charles Grodin became the second child, at the time of his birth, the couple already had a son. The father of the boy at that time was engaged in small wholesale trade, the mother played the role of her husband's assistant. It is interesting that the grandfather of the future actor in his time moved the family to the US from Russia.

Little is known about the childhood years of celebrity. Charles Grodin grew up a sociable, artistic child, who easily found a common language with those around him and who could laugh. In his teens he decided on his career plans, deciding to become an actor. This happened contrary to the wishes of parents who preferred that the son get a reliable profession.

First successes

For the first time Charles Grodin appeared before the public in 1962, taking part in the Broadway production of "Chin-Chin." At the same time, he attended classes on acting, as a teacher, choosing famous Utu Hagen, who "brought up" superstars such as Al Pacino and Whoopi Goldberg.

Study, combined with the game in the theater, did not prevent the actor from actively shooting in telenovelas, high-quality and not very much. Of course, he got mainly episodic roles, participation in extras. However, the young man did not lose hope for his high point.

Starring roles

"Child Rosemary" - the first notable picture, which starred Charles Grodin. The filmography of the actor was replenished with this tape and immediately the film directors paid attention to it. It happened in 1968. The film belongs to the genre of horror, and the young actor in it performed the role of Dr. Hill.

The action begins with the fact that the girl Rosemary sees her frightening dream. In her vision, she travels on a yacht with her husband. Suddenly, the spouse takes on the form of a demon and forces her to have sex. Rosemary tries to forget about the terrible vision, but a few days later discovers that he is in a position. The girl has a reason to suspect the dear at first glance neighbors in the occupation of black magic.

The success achieved thanks to "Rosemary's Baby" was fixed when a romantic comedy "Breaking Heart" was presented to the public. It was this film that allowed the actor to show the world a pronounced comedy talent. In this tape, he played a Jew who, at the height of a honeymoon, spent with his young wife in Miami, falls in love with another woman. Of course, he realizes that he was a little too hasty with the marriage.

The most interesting films

Not all the film projects, in the filming of which took part Gordin, were successful from a commercial point of view. However, almost every one of them is able to give the audience a couple of hours of life-prolonging laughter. One of the best paintings with Charles was published in 1988. It's about the comedy thriller "To be in time before midnight," where he created the image of criminal financier Jonathan, in specific circles known as the Duke. Critics have responded positively to the duo of actor Gordin with De Niro.

A wonderful choice for family viewing can be a frivolous comedy "How to deal with matters", in which the hero of our story also starred. His character - Spencer Barnes, a businessman who is not communicative, some absent-mindedness. Will such a person withstand the attack of Jimmy Dvorsky, a charismatic, mobile swindler?

"Beethoven", "Beethoven 2" - funny pictures in which Charles Grodin played. The films were released in 1992-93, capturing viewers from all over the world. The actor embodied the image of George Newton, who accidentally appears St. Bernard puppy.

The above-mentioned tapes, thanks to their success, turned into a kind of business card of the American star, they fell on the peak of Charles's cinematic career. In parallel with the shooting, he managed to also conduct television talk shows.

Personal life

Last year, the actor celebrated his 80th birthday. Charles Grodin, whose photo can be seen in this article, despite his age, looks great.

The actor married twice. The first marriage ended in divorce. With his second wife, the star has been living happily for more than 30 years. In the first marriage, Charles had a daughter, in the second - a son. Grodin also adopted a boy suffering from autism, taking an example from his mother, who spent a lot of time helping sick children. The actor and his family live in Connecticut.

Age does not prevent Charles from continuing to work actively, covering the spheres of cinema and television, from time to time playing in the theater. In 2016, fans are waiting for a pleasant surprise in the form of a new film with his participation.