Aleksey Chadov Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Awards

Aleksey Aleksandrovich Chadov is a Russian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his breakout role in Aleksei Balabanov’s War (2002), which earned him the Best Actor Award at the Montreal World Film Festival.

He has appeared in over 30 films and numerous TV shows, showcasing versatility in roles ranging from action-packed blockbusters like Night Watch (2004) to dramas like Moths Games (2003).

Chadov made his directorial debut with Infiltration (2022), where he also starred, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Profile

• Full Name: Aleksey Aleksandrovich Chadov
• Stage Name: None
• Born: 2 September, 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Solntsevo District, Russia
• Nationality: Russian
• Occupation: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
• Height: 1.76 m
• Parents: Galina Petrovna Chadova, Aleksandr Chadov
• Siblings: Andrei Chadov
• Spouse: Agnia Ditkovskite (m. 2012–2015)
• Partner: Leysan Galimova (2017–present)
• Children: Fedor Chadov
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Aleksey Aleksandrovich Chadov was born on September 2, 1981, in Solntsevo, Moscow, then part of the Soviet Union, to Galina Petrovna Chadova, an engineer turned accountant and teacher, and Aleksandr Chadov, a builder who died in an accident in 1986.

Raised by his single mother alongside his older brother, Andrei Chadov, in a financially strained household, Aleksey found solace in acting.

He and Andrei began performing at school and later at the municipal theater-studio in Peredelkino, Moscow, under their first acting teacher, Aleksey Kozhikhin. At age 12, Aleksey earned a trip to Antalya, Turkey, for a stage performance in 1992.

He attended the M.S. Schepkin Higher Theatre School in Moscow, studying acting under Vladimir Seleznyov, and graduated in 2003. His ethnicity is Russian, and he is a Russian Orthodox Christian.

Career

Aleksey Chadov began his career with his film debut in Aleksei Balabanov’s War (2002), playing a lead role as Ivan Yermakov, a Russian soldier in the Chechen War. The film’s critical success earned him the Best Actor Award at the 2002 Montreal World Film Festival, launching his career at age 21.

That year, he starred as Kolya Malakhov in the war drama On the Nameless Height. In 2003, he played the main role in Andrei Proshkin’s Moths Games and portrayed Vampire Kostya in Timur Bekmambetov’s blockbuster Night Watch (2004), followed by its sequel Day Watch (2006). His roles in The 9th Company (2005), a war film about Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan, and the romantic comedy Heat (2006) solidified his status as a versatile actor.

Chadov’s filmography expanded with the Love in the City trilogy (2009–2010), where he played Artem, and other projects like Forbidden Empire (2014) and The Blackout (2019). He collaborated with his brother, Andrei, in films such as Alive (2006) and the Russian adaptation of Shameless (2017).

From 2003 to 2005, he hosted the TV program Pro Kino on Muz-TV. In 2022, Chadov made his directorial debut with Infiltration, a war drama set in Syria, where he also starred, wrote, and produced, showcasing his multifaceted talents. Recent roles include Za Palycha! (2023) and Faktor Straha (2024).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alekseychadov

Personal Life

Aleksey Chadov married actress Agnia Ditkovskyte in August 2012 after meeting on the set of Heat (2006). They had a son, Fedor, in 2014, but divorced in 2015, maintaining a cordial co-parenting relationship.

Since 2017, Chadov has been in a relationship with model Leysan Galimova, and they welcomed a daughter in 2024, as reported in a June 2025 post by The Voice Magazine on X. Chadov resides in Moscow, Russia, and is known for his private nature, focusing on family and his craft.

Filmography

• War (2002) – Ivan Yermakov
• On the Nameless Height (2002) – Kolya Malakhov
• Moths Games (2003) – Main Role
• Night Watch (2004) – Vampire Kostya
• The 9th Company (2005) – Vladimir Vorobiev
• Day Watch (2006) – Vampire Kostya
• Heat (2006) – Aleksey
• Alive (2006) – Kir
• Love in the City (2009–2010) – Artem
• Forbidden Empire (2014) – Petrus
• The Blackout (2019) – Oleg
• Infiltration (2022) – Actor, Director, Screenwriter
• Za Palycha! (2023) – Supporting Role
• Faktor Straha (2024) – Supporting Role

Net Worth

Aleksey Chadov has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from his acting career, with earnings from over 30 films and TV appearances, including high-profile projects like Night Watch and The 9th Company.

Additional revenue stems from his work as a director, screenwriter, and producer on Infiltration (2022), as well as hosting Pro Kino (2003–2005).