Biography
The son of noted Russian director
Sergei Bodrov (I Wanted to See Angels [1992],
Bear's Kiss [2002]), actor Sergei Bodrov Jr.'s career rocketed during the 1990s with roles in such films as
Prisoner of the Mountains (1996) and
Brother (1997). Born in Moscow in December 1971, Bodrov Jr. began a career onscreen with a pair of minor roles in the early '90s. A cultural icon following his turn in
Brother, Bodrov Jr. cemented his status with that film's 2000 sequel, and moved into directing with the following year's
Sisters. A deliberate and bleak tale of two sisters' bid for survival in modern-day Russia, the film hinted at great things to come for the talented actor turned director. In addition to his film work, Bodrov Jr. also hosted a national talk show as well as a local version of the popular television show
Survivor. Unfortunately, Bodrov Jr.'s career was cut tragically short when on September 19, 2002, an avalanche killed him and much of his 46-person crew while on location shooting his film
The Messenger. Sergei Bodrov Jr. was 31. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide