Mykhailo August

• Mykhailo Igorovich August
• Year of birth – 1964
• City – Kyiv (Ukraine)
• Activity – theater and film actor

Becoming an artist

Mykhailo August is a Ukrainian theater and film actor. The future star of the stage was fond of creativity and theater since childhood. And this interest determined the boy’s professional choice. Just after graduating from school, the young man without hesitation entered the Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theater, Cinema and Television. This was the first step on the path to his dream. Further success, popularity and recognition from a wide audience showed that Mykhailo’s choice was the right one.

Creative path

Mykhailo August has been on stage since 1987. In 1987–1992, the artist worked at the Kyiv Youth Theater, where he gained professional experience and developed his acting skills. Collaboration with directors and the creative team allowed not only to show his bright charisma, but also expanded the circle of admirers of the performer of interesting roles.

In 1993, August joined the team of the Kyiv Experimental Theater, trying himself in new creative forms. And the period from 1993 to 1998 he again devoted to work at the Kyiv Youth Theater. The artist continued to work on various roles and improve his acting.

The longest collaboration between Mikhail August and the team of the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater turned out to be the longest. The actor has been conquering the stage of the institution since 2003. The current repertoire of the public's favorite includes the following performances and roles:

• "Dawn. The Beginning" (Yuri Kotenko);
• "The Cripple from Inishmaan Island" (Johnny Patinmike);
• "A Taxi Driver Too Married" (Inspector Troughton);
• "A Liar Needed!" (Theophilos Ferekis, MP)<. /li>

The actor's work in the film industry is also multifaceted. The bright artist has attracted the attention of many directors and producers. Mykhailo August appeared on the screen in films and TV series:

• “A Couple of Investigators”;
• “A Real Santa”;
• “Kind”;
• “The Policeman from the State Security Service”;
• “Brothers in Blood”;
• “Another's Life”;
• “The Fortress”;
• “Love Under the Microscope”;
• “The Midfielder” and others.

One of the most famous roles that Mykhailo August played in the cinema is the doorman Jan Frantsovich in the TV series “Hotel Galicia”.

Awards and distinctions

The actor's contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture and art was recognized by the theater award "Kyiv Pectoral-1993". Mykhailo August received the award for the best performance of a supporting male role in the play "And B said..." But in fact, among the actor's works there are many roles worthy of recognition and attention from the audience and the jury of prestigious theater festivals.