Biografia
Andrei Ivanovich Krasko was born in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia). His father was the renowned Russian actor Ivan Krasko, and his mother, Kira Petrova, was a schoolteacher. From 1974 to 1979, he studied acting at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music, and Cinematography, graduating in 1979. That same year, he made his film debut in 'Lichnoe Svidanie' and appeared in minor roles in several Soviet films.
Krasko was married twice and had two children. His first marriage to a fellow student actress ended after six months. Following this, he underwent treatment at a psychiatric clinic and was dismissed from a theatre company. For several years, he worked various jobs—including cemetery worker, repairman, car mechanic, and tailor—struggling to make ends meet and frequently changing professions. After an eight-year hiatus, he returned to acting and gained fame starring in popular television series such as Banditskiy Peterburg: Baron (2000) and Agent natsionalnoi bezopasnosti. On the big screen, he appeared alongside Vladimir Mashkov and Mariya Mironova in Tycoon: A New Russian (2002), and with Sergey Makovetskiy and Marat Basharov in 72 metra (2004). He also had supporting roles in war dramas like 9th Company (2005), Svolochi, and The Turkish Gambit (2005). His final film role was as Felix Korogodsky, a Russian tycoon, in the popular comedy Lyubov-Morkov (2007).
Krasko became a respected and popular Russian actor throughout the 2000s, playing over 40 roles in film and television. He also delivered memorable stage performances at St. Petersburg's Theatre "Priyut Komedianta," where his production of "Moskva - Petushki" enjoyed two sold-out seasons. He earned admiration not only for his talent but also for his dedication in overcoming personal challenges, including struggles with alcohol. Andrei Krasko passed away from heart failure at age 48 in Odesa, Ukraine, and was buried at Komarovo cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia.
