Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov (, born 22 July 1992) is a Russian actor. He has had prominent roles in Russian films and television.
Early life Aleksandr Kuznetsov was born on July 22, 1992, in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Kuznetsov felt creatively limited in Sevastopol and moved first to Kyiv and then, in 2011 year he moved to Moscow to pursue his education.
Career In 2015, he graduated from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS and was invited to join several leading Moscow theaters. He chose the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre where he started as a leading actor the same year. In addition to film and television, he has performed in numerous theater productions, including "The Rebels" (2017), directed by Aleksandr Molochnikov, and "Oh, late love" (2014), directed by D. Krimov. He also directed and starred in his own production, "The Gamblers (IGQKI)" at the Na Strastnom Theatrical Center (2015).
In television and cinema, Kuznetsov is currently best known for his roles in the Russian Netflix television series Better Than Us, and the films Why Don’t You Just Die? (Papa, sdokhni), directed by Kirill Sokolov, and Leto, directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, which was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Considered a fast rising star in Russian Cinema, critics have been mostly positive about his performances. For his leading role in Kislota (ACID) directed by Alexander Gorchilin, Alexander received an Angela Award at the SUBTITLE Spotlight European Film Festival.
In the fall of 2018, Kuznetsov won a "New Names (in Cinema)" Award at the OK! Magazine awards ceremony (Russia).
In 2019, Kuznetsov has been cast in a leading role in Our Men. The French feature film, which will be directed by Rachel Lang, also stars French actor Louis Garrel.
In 2021, Kuznetsov appeared as Krysztof in the HBO Max drama series Kamikaze. Directed by Kaspar Munk, the 8-part series is based on the Norwegian novel, Muleum, by Erlend Loe.Kamikaze with Aleksandr Kuznetsov
In 2022, Kuznetsov plays the role of Helmut in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore directed by David Yates and produced by Steve Kloves.Aleksandr Kuznetsov in Fantastic Beasts
Aleksandr is represented by Subtitle Talent Agency.
Personal life Apart from his acting career, Kuznetsov is also the frontman of his band Space Punk Industry. He is currently working on their first album. Aleksandr describes his music as a mix of "britpop and alternative".Интервью для Cinemaholics.ruИнтервью для Buro 24/7
Kuznetsov has been vocally critical of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2015Puppet Syndrome (Sindrom Petrushki) Young Peter 2017 DOGMEAT (Sobachatina) Brother (Bratik)Short film 2018 The Last Warrior (The Scythian)Marten (Kunitsa) 2018 SpitakViktor 2018 Leto (Summer)Skeptic 2018Why Don't You Just Die!Matvey 2018Acid (Kislota)Peter 2019Mesto! Konstantin 2019Bratstvo (Leaving Afghanistan) Laryok 2019Lyubi ikh vsekhDima 2019Great poetry (Bolshaya poeziya)Viktor 2019Groza Kudryash 2019The kettle (Kotyol)Sava 2020Our MenVlad 2022Heart of ParmaPrince Mikhail 2022Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of DumbledoreHelmut 2022Free FallMaxim Bortnikov 2025Two ProsecutorsKornyev 2025 Heads of State Sasha the Killer
Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 Besy (TV Mini-Series)Grammar-school boyEpisodes #1.1-1.4 2018 Nenastje (Bad Weather) Jan Suchilin Episodes #1.1-1.11 2019 Better Than Us (Luchshe, chem lyudi) Bars 2019 Gold Diggers Kirill Somov 2019 Be Happy Psychologist 2021 Kamikaze Krysztof
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominated work ResultSukhum International Film Festival2018Best ActorDogmeat SUBTITLE Spotlight European Film Festival 2018Best ActorAcid Chopard Talent Award at Moscow International Film Festival2019Best Young ActorAcid Kinotavr2019Best ActorGreat Poetry
References
External links Aleksandr Kuznetsov on Subtitle Talent