Kouznetsov Andrei Maestro
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Location Management
Andrei Kouznetsov-Maestro is a powerhouse multidisciplinary artist, director, and performer whose career is defined by a rare blend of classical precision and relentless creative energy.
A graduate of the world-renowned Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and the Mussorgsky Musical College, he commands the stage and screen with a presence that is as physically vital as it is intellectually deep.
Currently (March - August 2026) a featured artist in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. Andrei is at the peak of his creative influence.
Based in Manhattan, he is the driving force behind the Maestro School of Arts and is actively spearheading the construction of a new dramatic theater venue on 40th Street.
His recent screen credits, including a commanding turn as the Russian Foreign Minister in A House of Dynamite (2025), showcase his ability to portray high-stakes authority with modern edge.
A versatile multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Accordion, Percussion) and an advanced scuba diver with skills in tactical disciplines like knife-throwing and archery, and with decades of mastery in performance, composition, and direction, Andrei remains a formidable and high-impact talent who bridges European traditions with the fast-paced demands of the New York entertainment industry.
A graduate of the world-renowned Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) and the Mussorgsky Musical College, he commands the stage and screen with a presence that is as physically vital as it is intellectually deep.
Currently (March - August 2026) a featured artist in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. Andrei is at the peak of his creative influence.
Based in Manhattan, he is the driving force behind the Maestro School of Arts and is actively spearheading the construction of a new dramatic theater venue on 40th Street.
His recent screen credits, including a commanding turn as the Russian Foreign Minister in A House of Dynamite (2025), showcase his ability to portray high-stakes authority with modern edge.
A versatile multi-instrumentalist (Piano, Accordion, Percussion) and an advanced scuba diver with skills in tactical disciplines like knife-throwing and archery, and with decades of mastery in performance, composition, and direction, Andrei remains a formidable and high-impact talent who bridges European traditions with the fast-paced demands of the New York entertainment industry.
