Oded Fer: "I'm a good guy!"

American actor Oded Fehr often plays occult roles, and his appearance, according to the film criticism is appropriate, but, in spite of the demonic image, Oded is a sensitive and kind person. Popularity came to the actor after the release of the "Mummy" and "Resident Evil", where he got the role of mysterious transatlantic princes and villains.

A man is not recognized from the first time

Recently Oded visited Moscow and told about his impressions and unjustified expectations:

"In America, you often hear about espionage and the Cold War, and many Russians, when they come there, also expect some tension. Many people go with the mood that Americans in Russia are not very fond of. I did not think so and am glad that all this turned out to be a myth. As a child I lived in Israel, and I had to go to different countries - Turkey, Hungary, Morocco and exotic countries - I know a lot. And Moscow is a European metropolis with amazing architecture and echoes of Soviet buildings. In Western cinema, Russians are often shown a little morose, but it seems to me that they smile very often and often. For example, the Germans look very strict, but when you find them closer, it turns out that they are very nice. Jews, too, may seem strange, but in fact, they are really difficult. But at first sight it is always difficult to understand a person right away. "

I dream of playing Shakespeare

The role in the movie "Mummy" was for the actor first in his career, and he often recalls that period of his life:

"This was my first job. She also formed the basis of my future in the acting profession. It was a very interesting time. But my most important role in the dramatic genre is working in the project "Discover the enemy". The script was admirable, and today I closely cooperate with those authors. Also, I remember an interesting work in the film "Secret Communications", the atmosphere on the set was so comfortable that I felt at home. And, in general, I dream of playing Shakespeare in the theater. "

A good marriage is great work

Oded Fehr is not only a talented actor, but also a caring family man, he honors traditions and believes that a strong family and health of loved ones is the most important thing in a person's life:

"Family is very important. Much depends on understanding, but you need a lot of time to give to your relatives, unfortunately, in the acting profession many face difficulties in this regard. I, for one, would very much like to return to the theater. But the work there does not bring enough money, and time consumes too much. If I had to tell my wife that I was going on tour with the theater for six months, she would simply kill me. In fact, I am responsible, and I can not leave children for a long time. I try to educate them by good people, who value others and who treat everyone fairly. I do not know who they will become in the future. They themselves have not yet decided. The eldest son is well versed in technology, and writes well. Let's see how this talent will develop. My average daughter draws beautifully, constantly makes something, sews. Probably will be an artist. And the younger one - and it's completely incomprehensible. My wife and I always try to listen and understand them. After all, we ourselves are open to each other. We met already being adults. And they knew a lot about themselves. Then the wife was the producer and partner of Sean Connery. Always very busy and I even thought that household chores would fall on my shoulders. But with pregnancy everything changed. She decided to become a housewife and raise our children. A good marriage is a lot of work, but not only. Support is important. There will not be a good relationship if everyone thinks only of themselves. My wife is very real. Despite the fact that she is from a rich family, they accepted me with a broad mind, I never felt uncomfortable. Their doors are always open to guests. It was in Los Angeles, it's a very difficult city. I immediately realized that she is beautiful and a real person. I myself was the third child in the family. When I decided that I would be an actor, I was about 20. In the family, I felt like a black sheep. My sister is a professor, my brother is an ingenious programmer, and I was not brilliant at school. But my mother taught acting, and I often learned different roles with her. In Frankfurt, I graduated from the acting course and got a role in the production of "The Hope of Chicago." That's when I fell in love with this profession. "
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I do not want to spoil with upbringing

Oded is not obsessed with his popularity and admits that he could easily become anyone:

"If I did not become an actor, I would still think up something interesting for myself. There are many things in the world. I really love writing, but because of dyslexia it's a bit difficult. I do a lot of housework, for example, recently I was engaged in the extension of a bedroom and two bathrooms. So I'm friends with plumbing. To each his own and I believe that enlightenment can be found in many ways. I am an ordinary person and I dream as everything is simple: that my children are healthy and that everyone is happy. I hope that I will not fail with upbringing. I would not want to screw up. I'm a pedant, sometimes I spit them for that, for that. But, in fact, the main thing is to instill real values ​​- kindness, justice and responsibility. "