Born on May 22, 1977 in Volgograd.
Graduated from Tambov University in 1994, department of theater directing.
Then entered the Moscow State Academy of Theater Arts, class of Mark Zakharov, from 2000 to 2004.
Since 2005, Alexander Yatsenko has received the Best Actor Award for various films 8 times.
In 2012, nominated for Actor of the Year by GQ magazine.
Winner of the 2016 Nika Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Insight"