Anatolii Panchenko
- Actor
Anatolii Panchenko is a Ukrainian actor who was born and raised in Donetsk. In 2014, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the Donbas region, Anatolii's entire family confronted a difficult decision and ultimately opted to relocate to Kyiv.
After living there for a year and subsequently dropping out of school, Anatolii spent the following four years working on cruise ships worldwide to support himself. In 2018, he eventually made his way to Los Angeles, where he was determined to pursue his passion for acting. He decided to stay on in the US and enrolled in the Acting for Film Conservatory at the New York Film Academy.
In 2019, Anatolii took a significant step in his acting career by submitting his very first audition in the industry. It was for a new character in the fifth season of the spy drama series The Bureau (2015) (Le Bureau Des Légendes) on Canal+. Subsequently, he was cast in the recurring role of 'Alexis Bakatine' for the final season of the show.
After shooting completed on the series he returned to Kyiv, where he has continued to pursue his acting career. During this time, he worked on the international sci-fi thriller series Infiniti (2022), portraying the pivotal role of 'Mikhail'. The show had its world premiere at the Cannes International Series Festival in April 2022, receiving acclaim for its ambitious blend of sci-fi, mystery, and romance. Infiniti (2022) has been nominated for an International Emmy Award in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category and is now airing on Canal+.
After living there for a year and subsequently dropping out of school, Anatolii spent the following four years working on cruise ships worldwide to support himself. In 2018, he eventually made his way to Los Angeles, where he was determined to pursue his passion for acting. He decided to stay on in the US and enrolled in the Acting for Film Conservatory at the New York Film Academy.
In 2019, Anatolii took a significant step in his acting career by submitting his very first audition in the industry. It was for a new character in the fifth season of the spy drama series The Bureau (2015) (Le Bureau Des Légendes) on Canal+. Subsequently, he was cast in the recurring role of 'Alexis Bakatine' for the final season of the show.
After shooting completed on the series he returned to Kyiv, where he has continued to pursue his acting career. During this time, he worked on the international sci-fi thriller series Infiniti (2022), portraying the pivotal role of 'Mikhail'. The show had its world premiere at the Cannes International Series Festival in April 2022, receiving acclaim for its ambitious blend of sci-fi, mystery, and romance. Infiniti (2022) has been nominated for an International Emmy Award in the TV Movie/Mini-Series category and is now airing on Canal+.