Biography
Who is Maxim Galkin?
Early life and family background
Maxim Galkin was born in the Naro-Fominsky district of Russia. He is the son of Aleksandr Galkin and Natalya Grigoryevna Galkina. He grew up with one sibling, his brother Dmitry Galkin. For his education, he attended Gymnasium No. 1543 before moving on to the Russian State University for the Humanities.
His heritage is connected to his mother, who had Jewish roots. This background is a documented part of his personal history. He has remained a public figure in Russia for many years, eventually building a career that spanned television, singing, and live comedy performances across the country.
Television and comedy career
Maxim Galkin first gained fame as an impressionist. His talent for parody became a hallmark of his early performances. From 2001 until 2008, he served as the host for the Russian version of the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
His television career continued with other major projects. He co-hosted Dancing with the Stars alongside Darya Zlatopolskaya between 2009 and 2016. Also, he hosted the Stilyagi Show in 2010 and the children's talent program Best of All, which began in 2016. In 2010, he also performed a light-hearted impression of President Vladimir Putin on Channel One.
Beyond television, he is known for his estrada performances. He has been recognized with several honors, including the Order of Friendship, the Golden Ostap, and the Triumph award. His work in the entertainment industry has been extensive, covering roles as an actor, singer, and stand-up comedian.
Personal life and marriage
Maxim Galkin has been in a long-term relationship with the singer Alla Pugacheva since 2001. The couple married on December 24, 2011. They are the parents of twins, Elizaveta and Harry, who were born via a surrogate mother on September 18, 2013.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Maxim left Russia. He has been openly critical of the invasion, accusing Russian authorities of hypocrisy regarding military actions in cities like Odesa, Mariupol, and Bucha. In September 2022, the Russian government listed him as a foreign agent. Since his departure, he has faced various professional challenges abroad, including the cancellation of performances in Thailand and Kazakhstan, and he was denied entry to Bali in 2024.
Birthday and age
Maxim Galkin was born on June 18, 1976, which makes Maxim 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Maxim shares the date with 34 other famous people.
