Sergei Bodrov Jr. was born on December 27, 1971. He is the son of producer and director Sergei Bodrov. Sergei Bodrov Jr. was born on December 27, 1971. He is the son of producer and director Sergei Bodrov. A graduate of Moscow State University, Sergei Bodrov worked as a journalist and teacher and was interested in architecture and art in Venice during the Renaissance. Sergei Bodrov made his film debut as an actor in his father's film The Prisoner of the Caucasus (Кавсказкий пленник), where he played the role of Vanya, which earned him the Nika Award. From there, his career took off. In 1997, Sergei Bodrov landed one of the leading roles in Brother (Брат) which made him one of the most famous and adored stars in Russia. He followed this up with Brother 2 in 2000 and, in 2001, he began directing with Sisters which was a great success.
In 2002, while he was in North Ossetia with his crew, for the filming of "The Messenger", Sergei Bodrov was the victim of an avalanche and died on September 20, 2002, leaving behind a wife and two young children. Sergei Bodrov Jr. was born on December 27, 1971. He is the son of producer and director Sergei Bodrov. A graduate of Moscow State University, Sergei Bodrov worked as a journalist and teacher, and was interested in architecture and art in Renaissance Venice. Sergei Bodrov made his film debut as an actor in his father's film Prisoner of the Caucasus (Кавсказкий пленник), where he played the role of Vanya, which earned him the Nika Award. From there, his career took off. In 1997, Sergei Bodrov landed a leading role in Brother (Брат), which made him one of the most famous and adored stars in Russia. He followed this up with Brother 2 in 2000, and in 2001, he began directing with Sisters, which was a great success.