Friends!

Friends! On this day in 1878 was born Ivan Maryanenko, wonderful Ukrainian actor, teacher and theatrical figure. During his life, he played more than hundred roles - Yaroslav the Wise, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Gnat Goly and many others. He was strong in different genres - from comedy to insightful drama.

John Maryanenko was born on the 9th of June, 1878 on a farm Sochevanov near the village Marianivka. In his blood guy had the desire for art. Father’s brother was Marco Kropyvnytskyi, writer and playwright, Ivan’s brother Marco also made theatrical career. John scenic activity started in the company of his uncle Marco. The guy was only 17 years old when Kropyvnytskyi allowed him to read a few sentences from the scene. It was Gerasimos role in the play "Chmyr." Then happened embarrassment - Ivan appeared on stage and froze. Actress said her remark, and he could not even move his tongue. Prompter so loud that he was heard the whole room, actress exclaimed railing and shook his shoulders, and suddenly he barely spoke. Quickly said his remarks and ran backstage, the audience exploded with laughter ... Ivan was not expelled only because his uncle had good sense of humor and he forgave poor thing this show.

In 1906, Ivan joined the theater of Mykola Sadowski, where he worked until 1914. The following year he formed the Association of Ukrainian actors, comprised of young actors and theater luminaries, such as Panas Saksagansky and Maria Zankovetska. In 1917 Maryanenko became director of the National Theater model, in a year - actor State Drama Theater. In 1926, Ivan joined the artistic association "Berezil" with it moved to Kharkov. The founder of the theater studio was Kurbas. When government began a crackdown on Kurbas, Maryanenko defended the director. In 1933, after the arrest of Kurbas theater was closed, acting staff joined the troupe of Kharkov Ukrainian Drama Theater. Shevchenko.

Maryanenko was a teacher of acting, particularly from 1944 taught at the Kharkiv Institute of Music and Drama. Among his students were the famous actors like Ivan Kozlovsky, Natalia Uzhviy, and others.

In addition, the actor played in the movies - the film "Hireling", "Nedorosl", "Rain", "Fata Morgana", "Koliivshina", "Prometheus", "Love at dawn."

Ivan Maryanenko died in Kharkov, on the 4th of November, 1962. On it said that a man of exceptional integrity and truthfulness. The story of his life proves that everyone has to follow his own way, no matter how difficult it may be and whatever obstacles can appear on it.