Biography of Mark Bernes, personal life, creativity

Bernes Mark Naumovich is an actor and singer of the Soviet Union. This is a very popular and well-known personality of the stage of the USSR. The work of Mark Bernes is very versatile, in his songs he sang the past merits of the people and the present. During his life, the actor managed to appear in many films, his role was liked by a large number of spectators. The songs of Mark Bernes have become the foundation for all Russian music.

early years

Mark Naumovich was born in the small town of Nezhin, which is located in Ukraine, in the Chernigov region. Date of birth - October 8, 1911. The real name is Naumov. The family of Mark Bernes did not differ almost from anything from most of the families of the time. Dad - an employee in the organization engaged in collection of recycling, mom - an ordinary housewife.

The biography of Mark Bernes is quite diverse and rich. When the future artist was five years old, the family went to live in Kharkov. In this city, the boy received primary education, and also began to show interest in theater and cinema. Becoming a young man, Mark began to attend classes at the theatrical technical school. In the same years, Bernes first tried himself on the stage, playing mostly secondary roles.

First roles and moving to Moscow

In the same period Bernes Mark Naumovich was able to take the post of an extras in one of the largest theaters of Kharkov - "Mussoorie". The first roles he was able to get only occasionally, replacing the sick or missing artists. Then it began to notice some famous filmmakers.

In accordance with many sources, it was at that time that the young actor came up with the idea of a specific and memorable pseudonym - Bernes.

At the age of seventeen, the young artist decides to go to Moscow. In the capital, he staged an extras in several theaters, not the exception of the Small and the Big. It is from this moment, you can say, the biography of Mark Burns begins as an actor.

Initially, the roles were mostly of a second nature.

Appearance in films

In 1935 he began to star in the movie Mark Bernes. The films, in which the actor first appeared, became fundamental in his career. Although he acted only in episodic and small roles. Nevertheless, the growth of the artist's professionalism was noticeable to many filmmakers and viewers. By the end of the 30-ies he had already managed to play the main roles. The first popularity and fame brought such pictures as "Man with a Gun", "Fighters" and some others. Especially he was remembered due to his manner of playing. Heroes, who embodied Mark Bernes in the films, were endowed with a kind of charm, mild humor, which became close to each viewer. Soon the actor fell in love with many residents of the Soviet Union and became very recognizable.

Mark Bernes: War films

Particularly popular with Bernes were paintings about the Second World War. Many spectators remember the famous film "Two Fighter", in which the famous song "Dark Night" was sounded. Mark Burns now began to learn not only as an unsurpassed actor, but also as an excellent singer. The film later became a classic of Soviet cinema. The roles that were performed by the legendary domestic actors were known and close to every citizen of the country.

In addition to the composition "Dark Night", Mark Bernes, many spectators remembered for another wind-up song, "Shawls full of mullet", which also sounded in "Two fighters." I liked the public songs of Bernes, above all thanks to his soft voice, which was very pleasant.

In many respects these two compositions influenced the further musical activity of the actor. Mark Bernes, songs in the performance of which became real hits, began not only to perform them on the screen, but also radio, and also concerts.

Concerts and songs

The first performance of the artist occurred in Sverdlovsk in late December 1943. The place of the concert was the local House of Officers. Subsequently, Bernes went on tour around the Urals. In the capital, he began to perform as a singer only in the late forties. At first, Mark Burnes sang songs at small meetings in the houses of culture. He began to appear on the radio, where he mostly performed compositions from military films.

Bernes continued to take part in the filming of a large number of films, but music still paid more attention and time. The reason for this choice was that the scene could help realize his many creative ideas. At the same time, Mark Naumovich began to work on his own songs. To the text and music Bernes treated very meticulously, long and scrupulously reviewing and selecting the best. More than forty songs from eighty-two were written under his personal control.

In the period 50-60-ies, Bernes played complex roles. Mostly all of his characters were endowed with complex characters, coupled with a difficult life. Despite the fact that the actor moved away from more familiar roles, he was still popular.

In addition to filming in films, Bernes added new songs to his song repertoire. Especially memorable were: "Muscovites" and "I love you, life."

Harassment

In September 1958, two articles appeared in various Soviet newspapers that tried to discredit the singer's name. One side was followed by attacks aimed at showing Mark Naumovich's songs vulgar, but all the accusations were unfounded and unfair. The second newspaper tried to demonstrate on the basis of the feuilleton "Star on the Volga" the inappropriate behavior of the people's artist.

The result of these and some other articles was the exclusion of Mark Bernes from appearances on the radio, as well as filming. Restrictions operated until around 1960, and later the singer's voice resounded throughout the country.

Last years

In 1960, at the stadium in Luzhniki, the song "The enemies burned their native hut" was heard. It was performed for the first time, although it was written in 1945, that is, fifteen years before. The voice of Bernes gave the song a tragic and sad character.

A year later, despite the ban on inviting the actor to the films, Mark Naumovich played a role in the film "The Devil's Dozen." He appeared on the screen only for a short period of time.

The next years of life are connected with a great and fruitful work. At the same time, the actor began to give many concerts not only in his native country, but also abroad. During the tour, Bernes was able to earn a lot of flattering statements from the media. Then he was able to get into one of the English broadcasts.

The repertoire was supplemented by many songs that later became cult songs. In 1968, the film "Shield and Sword" was released, consisting of four series. The background of the picture was the song of Burns "Where does the homeland begin," which remains recognizable so far.

The last recorded song was "Cranes" on July 8, 1969.

The cause of the death of Mark Burns was lung cancer. A terrible diagnosis was established a few months before his death. And at first the doctors thought that the actor had infectious radiculitis. Only in-depth studies could show inoperable cancer. Even then, Bernes was doomed. The artist died on August 16, 1969. The burial place was Novodevichye cemetery. Shortly before his departure from life, Bernes asked that at his funeral four songs from his repertoire sounded. The artist's request was fulfilled. A few days after his death, a decree was issued giving Bernes the title of People's Artist of the Soviet Union, but he could not be posthumously awarded.

Personal life of Mark Burns

In his life, the artist was married twice. The first wife is Polina Linetskaya. In the marriage they had a daughter, Natasha. Cancer was the cause of the death of the first wife of Marc Bernes. The death of the wife greatly shocked the artist, for a long time he could not come to himself. Mark was supported by loyal friends and, of course, work. The second time the artist married in 1960 on Lilia Bodrovoy, who already had a son. Met his second wife Mark Naumovich, when he took his daughter to first grade in a French school. Lily Mikhailovna also brought her son there. Seeing her, Bernes fell in love the first time, and soon they became friends. In the autumn of the same year, Bodrova left her husband and moved to live in an apartment with Mark Naumovich. Subsequently, she began to lead all the concerts of her husband and did not part with him for a minute. Lilia Mikhailovna spent the last months of her life with her husband.

Best movies and songs

In general, throughout his life the artist took part in the shooting of thirty-five films. The greatest popularity came to Bernes after such films as "Two Fighters", "Fighters", "Maximka" and "Reserve Player". In addition to direct filming, Mark Naumovich took part in the dubbing of a number of foreign paintings.

If we talk about music, then everything is much more extensive. In total, the repertoire of the singer has about a hundred compositions. And it is impossible to single out any. All of them are somehow remembered by the people and became the epitome of that era. All the songs were subsequently published in the form of collections and albums.

Thanks to his sparkling creativity, Mark Bernes became a star at the very beginning of his journey. Loved the actor as ordinary citizens of the country, and power. Almost every citizen of the USSR knew his soft, good-humored voice. Concerts of the singer collected crowded halls. According to contemporaries, a huge number of people came to the funeral, who wanted to say goodbye to the artist.