Maxim Nikitin
Maxim Alexandrovich Nikitin
Date of birth – June 16, 1982
City – Zaporizhia (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – theater and film actor, director
Creative path
Maxim Nikitin is a Ukrainian theater and film actor, Honored Artist of Ukraine. The future star of the domestic culture industry studied at the Kyiv University of Theater, Film and Television named after Karpenko-Kary on the course of Yuriy Mazhuga. After graduating from the institution, the actor began to cooperate with the creative team of the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater. Broad prospects for professional growth opened up before the artist. A successful path to recognition and popularity began. Such opportunities were provided by the high status of the theater, whose performances are laureates of prestigious competitions and art festivals.
The Ukrainian theater audience knows Maxim Nikitin for such roles as Smirnov ("1001 Passions, or The Little Things of Life" by A. Chekhov), Sela Borokhov ("Backyard Games" by E. Mazia), First Policeman, Colin ("Nude with a Violin" by N. Kovard), Mercutio ("Juliet and Romeo" by W. Shakespeare), Guest ("Madam Minister" by B. Nušić), Doctor ("The Pretending Patient" by J.-B. Moliere), Mr. Gabor ("Spring Awakening" by F. Wedekind), Crispin ("The Madness of Love" by J.-F. Reignard), Chef ("Little Angel, or the Sexual Neuroses of Our Parents" by L. Berfus) and other works.
Critics and viewers highly appreciate the skill of Maxim Nikitin. The performer of vivid images is a true virtuoso of stage art, who skillfully balances on the verge of expressive grotesqueness and deep drama. In each role, the actor demonstrates exceptional organicity and truthfulness, conveying stage behavior with accuracy that inspires the viewer's trust. The artist's play is always full of a sense of ensemble, and interaction with partners on the stage is distinguished by a subtle understanding of the common dramatic structure.
Maxim Nikitin's outstanding charisma has won over not only theatergoers, but also cinema fans. The actor has many roles in famous films and TV series:
- "My Real Mom" (TV series);
- "Mysterious Island" (film);
- "Love Me If You Can" (TV series);
- "Queen of the Roads" (TV series);
- "Test of Strength" (TV series);
- "Forbidden" (film);
- "Another Life" (TV series);
- "The Lonely" (TV series);
- "8 Best Dates" (film);
- "Heart in the Palm of Your Hand" (film) and others.
Artist's style and development
Maxim Nikitin also realized himself as a talented director as part of the Lesya Ukrainka Theater. The artist's debut in a new role was the play "The Name". His second directorial work was a comedy production "A Brilliant Idea" based on the play by Sebastien Castro. Maxim Nikitin noted that at the time of creating the play, he had long been interested in French comedies. While searching for information about modern productions and the most successful new plays, the actor accidentally came across Castro's material. Nikitin was interested in the plot of the play, which is distinguished by its lightning speed and dynamics. This was the first Ukrainian production of an outstanding work that, among other awards, received three Moliere prizes.
The actor's current repertoire includes the following performances and roles:
- "Brilliant Idea" (Arnot);
- "Nameless Star" (Grieg);
- "The Name" (Vincent Larcher);
- “We need a liar!” (Tudoros Paralas, liar);
- "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (First Policeman / Cashier);
- "The Too-Married Taxi Driver" (Stanley Pawney).
