Sergey Chirkov Biography: Movies, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Instagram, Girlfriend, Awards, Religion

Sergey Chirkov is a Russian actor best known for his role as Vitya Malysh in the cult action-adventure film Gamers (2005) and its sequels Gamers: The New Level (2008) and Gamers: Revenge of the Sequel (2012).

His performance made him one of the most recognizable faces in mid-2000s Russian youth cinema. Alongside his film career, Chirkov has established himself as a versatile stage and television performer.

Profile

• Full name: Sergey Sergeevich Chirkov
• Date of birth: December 2, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Balakhna, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
• Nationality: Russian
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Father – Sergey Chirkov Sr. (engineer); Mother – Marina Chirkova (teacher)
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Russian Orthodox Christian
• Ethnicity: Russian
• Net worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sergey Sergeevich Chirkov was born on December 2, 1983, in Balakhna, a small industrial town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to Sergey Chirkov Sr., and Marina Chirkova. He grew up in a modest family—his father was an engineer, and his mother taught literature and Russian language. He also has a younger sister.

After completing secondary education, he moved to Moscow to pursue his dream of acting and was admitted to the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, one of Russia’s most prestigious drama schools.

He studied under the mentorship of legendary stage instructors and graduated in 2009 with a specialization in dramatic and stage performance. His training at the institute became the foundation for his nuanced approach to character development.

Personal Life

Sergey Chirkov is known for his extremely private nature. He rarely appears in gossip media or gives interviews about his relationships. Although rumors have linked him to fellow actresses during his early career, no confirmed partnerships or marriages have been documented.

Chirkov currently resides in Moscow, where he continues his professional work and participates in theatre productions.

Career

Sergey Chirkov began his professional career in theatre, performing on stages in Moscow shortly after his graduation. His breakout came in 2005 with Gamers, a youth-oriented action film directed by Alexey Chadov, where he played Vitya “Malysh”, a young computer gaming enthusiast caught between reality and the virtual world.

The film’s success with younger audiences turned Chirkov into an overnight sensation, particularly among Russian-speaking millennials. He reprised his role in the sequels Gamers: The New Level (2008) and Gamers: Revenge of the Sequel (2012), which established his presence as a consistent and bankable screen actor.

Following the Gamers franchise, Chirkov diversified his portfolio with leading and supporting roles in film and television:

• My Classmate (2006) — a youth drama where he portrayed a conflicted student.
• The Game (2011) — a mystery thriller that earned him praise for emotional range.
• Kiss Through the Wall (2011) — a romantic fantasy film exploring second chances.
• August. Eighth (2012) — an action-war drama centered around the South Ossetia conflict.
• Final Game (2013) and Friends of Friends (2014) — which further demonstrated his adaptability in both action and comedy.

In addition to film, Chirkov is active in Moscow’s theatre scene, performing at venues such as the Vakhtangov Theatre and the Theatre of the Young Actor. His stage work includes roles in The Seagull, Three Sisters, and Don Juan.

Over the years, Chirkov has been lauded for his commitment to character-driven storytelling, preferring complex, introspective roles over purely commercial ones.

Awards and Nominations

• Diploma of Merit – Russian Youth Film Festival (2006)
• Best Young Actor Nominee – Kinotavr Film Festival (2008) for Gamers: The New Level
• Recognition Certificate – Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation (2015) for contribution to modern youth cinema

Net Worth

Sergey Chirkov’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. His wealth is primarily derived from his acting career in cinema, television, and stage productions, supplemented by brand collaborations and participation in Russian creative festivals.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sergeychirkov

Filmography

• Gamers (2005)
• My Classmate (2006)
• Gamers: The New Level (2008)
• Kiss Through the Wall (2011)
• The Game (2011)
• August. Eighth (2012)
• Gamers: Revenge of the Sequel (2012)
• Final Game (2013)
• Friends of Friends (2014)
• The Family Circle (2017, TV)
• Road to the Stars (2020, TV)