The life of the actor Yevgeny Morgunov began on April 27, 1927. The future actor was born in the Russian capital. As a child, Eugene was the same as all the boys, who had to grow up and grow up during the war. Morgunov worked in an artillery factory, and then drove in football, where instead of the ball was a tin can. Of course, the war time was hard, therefore the actor lived like all the children of that time, knowing both the lack of food and the twelve-hour work. Eugene always wanted to become a famous and unique singer, like Leonid Utyosov. Therefore, Morgunov constantly participated in amateur performances and always wanted to become a man of art. He always went to the movies, but, since the morning sessions were cheaper, Eugene had to skip school. The actor noticed that, perhaps, he chose the profession of the lyceum, and because he did not shine in the knowledge of many subjects. The guy grew up only with his mother. He believed that, probably, there was a shortage of paternal upbringing in order to pull himself together and begin to study well.
On the stage, Morgunov was in almost a miraculous occasion. And how can you not call a miracle that the guy wrote a letter to Stalin and he answered? Eugene wrote to the leader that the plant's chief, on which he works, hinders his aspirations to become an actor. And five days later a letter came from the Kremlin, in which Stalin ordered to give Eugene the opportunity to enter the Tairov Theater. This is how Morgunov became a pupil of the famous director Tairov. Then Eugene left the theater to study at VGIK. Together with him, such talented people as Sergei Bondarchuk, Nonna Mordyukova, and Vyacheslav Tikhonov studied.
What kind of Morgunov was in those years? This man was different in his ability to get out of any situation and always joke. When he did not have money to travel, Zhenya pretended to be an inspector and so he reached the institute on several shuttles. In general, Morgunov always knew how to scroll a little scam. Of course, he never did anything to the detriment of other people. But, if it was necessary to get something and get it, Morgunov had no equal.
As for the career of a film actor, even in his student years, Morgunov played in the film "Days and Nights". True, this role was unofficial. As for the official roles, the first for Eugene was the "Young Guard". By the way, many may be surprised, but, at that time, Morgunov was slender and lean. But already when friends depicted his caricatures in the future, he was painted thick.
After graduation, Morgunov went to the Theater-Studio of the film actor. At one time Morgunov also played in the Maly Theater.
Morgunov long withdrew only in secondary roles. It was in his temper, and in jokes. In addition, many believed that Morgunov is not talented. But, in the end, it turned out to be completely different, and we are all convinced of this by reviewing the old Soviet films.
Everything changed when Morgunov met Leonid Gayday. The director decided to shoot a small comic story about three moonshinners and a dog. They were called Coward, Balbes and Experienced. But it turned out that finding the role of the Experienced actor is quite problematic. Exactly until the moment he was not noticed in the shooting pavilions. Those who knew Morgunov always said that this person was very similar to his character. Thanks to the talent of the whole trio, this comedy team quickly became a popular and beloved audience. Gaidai continued to make comedy with them. But, unfortunately, cinematic friendship and the ease of relationships were not carried into life. More precisely, initially Morgunov, Vitsin and Nikulin were very friendly, but, as a result, Morgunov was offended when Nikulin began to pursue his own career. They even took revenge on each other, only this revenge was also special, acting and playing. Morgunov went to Tsvetnoy Boulevard, to the circus of Nikulin and, introducing himself as a deputy, began to send all people with housing problems to Nikulin. After that, Morgunov was not allowed to enter the circus.
He quarreled with Gayday. It's only with the director Eugene made peace, although in twenty-seven years, and with Nikulin, they did not talk like that anymore. But with Vitsinym Morgunov was always friends, he was very fond of and respected.
After the trio broke up, Morgunov did not shoot very much. One of his most famous roles after the trinity period is the Pokrovsky Gates. There, the actor played the role of the songwriter Soin. Morgunov could play both comedy, drama, and satire. But the fact is that many directors for some reason stubbornly did not want to see in this actor a comedic character.
Speaking about personal life, Morgunov had a wonderful family. He lived with his wife for thirty-six years. Morgunov had two children, grandchildren. He loved his family very much, but he never drove anyone anywhere. Eugene believed that everyone should succeed independently. But he never refused to help, if people really needed it. Only for himself Morgunov did not know how to beg and punch out something.
He always respected the audience, always went out with them to the intermission in the theater to take a picture. Even when I was already very sick. He had diabetes, which began to progress in the eighties. By the way, it is because of diabetes Morgunov so recovered. He never listened to doctors, always drank, smoked and ate sweet.
Finally, Yevgeny's health collapsed after the death of his son in 1998. He had two strokes, a heart attack. When it became very bad, the actor went to the examination. It turned out that it is impossible to cure him. And he continued to joke and laugh anyway. Until the end.
Yevgenia Morgunova died on June 25, 1999. The family buried him with his own money. State organizations suddenly did not care about the actor. But, be that as it may, Experienced forever remained in the hearts of millions of spectators. And this will not change anyone.