Dmitry Nagiyev

Dmitry Nagiev
Born Dmitry Vladimirovich Nagiev
(1967-04-04) 4 April 1967
Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Nationality Russian
Occupation Actor, TV presenter, radio host, singer
Years active 1990–present
Net worth US$ 260 million (2012)[1]

Dmitry Vladimirovich Nagiev (Russian: Дмитрий Владимирович Нагиев, born April 4, 1967 in Leningrad, Soviet Union) is a Russian actor, TV-host and entrepreneur. In 1991, graduated from the Leningrad State Institute Of Theater, Music And Cinematography.

Early life

Ancestors of Dmitry Nagiyev moved to Turkmenistan from Azerbaijan after World War I.[2] On the way a foreign country were all starved, including grandfather of Dmitry, whom was nine years old. Dmitry often quotes grandfather in his television programs. Or attributes to him funny quotes when he jokes. Dmitry engaged Sombo and sport gymnastics in school years. He received title of the Junior Champion of the USSR Championships in the 1980s. After graduating from Electrotechnical Institute Im. Ulyanov in 1989, he served in army (air defense forces). He returned from army with broken nose, ribs and problem with a nerve. As a result, the upper right side of his face was paralyzed – an accident which has given Nagiyev squint of an eye. He uses it in comedic scenes.

Сareer

After graduating from Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy in 1991, he worked in the theater "Vremya", then was leading to "Radio-Modern" and 4 times voted the best radio broadcaster of the country. Also he was disc jockey at clubs and showman on competitions of beauty. In 1997, Dmitry created author show in St. Petersburg dancing hall "Continent”. He showed theater makeup rooms and organized a comic auctions with various artists. In 1997, he got the first main role in film “Purgatory”.

Filmography

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