Dmitry Pevtsov

Biography

Dmitry Pevtsov was born on 8 July 1963 in the family of a pentathlon coach and a sports doctor. He has Jewish roots, from his mother, but considers himself Russian.[1] Honored Artist of Russia (1995),[2] People's Artist of Russia (2001),[3] winner of the State Prize of Russia (1996).[4]

In 1984, he graduated from the acting department of the Russian Institute of Theatre Art (GITIS). In 1986, Pevtsov was drafted into the army and served as a member of the military team at the Soviet Army theatre.

He worked in many Russian theaters, such as the Taganka Theatre, the Theatre on the Moon, Lenkom, the Sovremennik Theatre, and the "A" Theatre.

Since 1986, Pevtsov has been active in films and was even called the sex symbol of the 2000s. His track record includes many theatrical and film roles.[5]

For more than 20 years he often performs vocal concerts.

In 2016 Dmitry Pevtsov together with his wife actress Olga Drozdova opened his own theater called "Singers Studio Theatre".

Also together they hold master classes for the acting course at the Institute of Modern Art.[6][7][8]

Since 2001, he has taken part in the Volkswagen Polo Cup race.