Leonid Yarmolnik is a wonderful theater and film actor, presenter, showman and producer. He is a laureate of the State Prize of Russia and twice laureate of the Nika Prize. Yarmolnik is known to the viewer for his roles in the films "The Same Munchausen", "The Man from Boulevard des Capucines", "Heads and Tails".
Career in cinema and theater
Leonid Yarmolnik graduated from the theater school named after Shchukin B. V. in 1976. After graduation, he immediately got a job at the Taganka Theater. The debut on stage took place in 1976 in the play "The Master and Margarita". During these years, he regularly starred in films in episodic roles, which went unappreciated and unnoticed.
Glory came to the actor in 1979, when he appeared in the humorous program "Around Laughter", where he played the pantomime "Chicken Tabaka". After that, proposals from directors fell on Yarmolnik. The first major role of Leonid was the image of the spoiled son of Baron Munchausen in the film "The Same Munchausen". This was followed by the role of the bandit Gnus in Valery Fokin's film "Detective".
The dramatic talent of Leonid Yarmolnik was revealed in the film by director Dmitry Astrakhan "Crossroads" (1998) and in the social drama "Barak" (1999). In the last film, Yarmolnik acted as a producer.
In total, Yarmolnik starred in more than 80 films. With age, he began to carefully filter the proposals, choosing deep and interesting roles. That is why viewers were able to see him in the film "It is difficult to be God" based on the work of the Strugatsky brothers. The box office in Russia amounted to about 50 million rubles, the film was also launched in the United States, where it was a success and grossed $ 30,000.
The shooting of the film lasted 6 years, while director Alexei German was never able to finish work on his picture, he died in 2013, and the business was continued by his son Alexei German Jr. and screenwriter Svetlana Karmalita. Due to the lengthy filming, the budget of the film became huge, so its screening did not even cover the cost of the work.
Work is not television
In the 90s, Leonid Yarmolnik tries himself as a radio host, he releases a program called "The Leonid Yarmolnik Show". The show is incredibly popular with viewers and brings additional income to the artist's wallet.
In 1991, Yarmolnik was invited to the program "Field of Miracles", one episode of which he hosted together with Vladislav Listyev. Then he was actively invited to host television shows: "Ford Bayard", "Hotel", "Gold Rush", "Garage".
For 20 years, Yarmolnik was on the jury of the famous KVN program, but in 2012 he quarreled with the creator of the show, Alexander Maslyakov. The reason for the disagreement was the uninteresting performances of the teams. Leonid considered that a few years ago the humor was more sparkling, keeping up with the times. After his harsh statements, Yarmolnik left the post of a member of the KVN jury.
Leonid Yarmolnik's income
In the 90s, together with Vladislav Listyev and Leonid Yakubovich, Yarmolnik was a co-owner of a studio that produced video cassettes with Russian and foreign films. This business brought an impressive profit as a partner, because it was at the peak of popularity in those years.
Very often Yarmolnik is invited to corporate events, where the artist performs his best acts, tells stories from the life of theater and cinema. For Moscow and the Moscow region, a call to an artist for a wedding, birthday, any holiday will cost from $ 20,000. In New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve, the price soars at times.
In addition to income from filming and producing films, corporate performances, Yarmolnik has a joint business with his friends: Leonid Yakubovich and Andrey Makarevich. This is an elite dental clinic "Dental-Art", which is located in Moscow. Dentistry is positioned as a European-level project, with the latest equipment and professional specialists.
Although the clinic constantly holds promotions to attract new customers, the average cost of an appointment and a tooth X-ray is about 3,000 rubles. Dental-Art has been operating since 1996.
For his rather big fees, Leonid Yarmolnik was able to purchase a house in the Moscow region in the elite village of Podushkino, the total area of which is 500 sq. meters. On the territory there is a very well-groomed garden plot, a barbecue area, 2 swimming pools and a bathhouse, as well as a guest house.
Leonid's wife, Oksana, was engaged in the project of the house; she is a designer, costume designer, makes collectible dolls and toys. The house is equipped with all the amenities for rest and work, it has a billiard room, an office and a fireplace area. In the interior of the rooms you can even find antique furniture of the 19th century, as well as armchairs by modern designers. The Yarmolnikov family brought most of the furniture from France, Italy and other European countries. On such a large area, 10 rooms fit. The total cost of this estate is about 120 million rubles.
Additionally, Leonid and Oksana have a luxurious and spacious apartment in Moscow, in which they have not lived for about 10 years. So that the apartment does not stand idle, the family regularly places friends there who fly from America.
The income from all projects and filming of Leonid Yarmolnik is enough not only for the maintenance of a luxurious house, a comfortable life, payment for his hobbies, but also for charity. Every month, the artist and showman transfers $ 200,000 to a fund that helps old actors in difficult financial situations.
