Aleksey Valeryevich Serebryakov, born in Moscow on June 3, 1964, is a Russian and Canadian actor. His career began in his youth, and after graduating from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS), he worked for a decade at the Oleg Tabakov Studio Theatre. He gained widespread recognition in Russia with roles in successful films and series such as 'Banditskiy Peterburg'. International acclaim came with his starring role in Andrey Zvyagintsev's 2014 film 'Leviathan'. The film, which won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, highlighted his intense performance, earning him numerous Best Actor awards at various international festivals. His filmography also includes notable works such as Aleksey Balabanov's controversial 'Cargo 200' (Gruz 200), and appearances in Western productions like the series 'McMafia' and the film 'Nobody'. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation.