Aleksander was born and grew up in Moscow. His father was a navy commander. During his childhood he played hockey and dreamed to become a famous hockey player. His other passion was theatre so after he finished school he decided to be an actor. His first attempt to join Schepkin Theatrical school failed so during the next year he worked as an assistant at "Mosfilm" - the largest soviet Film studio. Next year Aleksander successfully joined MHAT (The Moscow art academic theatre) Theatrical school. He graduated in 1980. During 7 years he worked in famous Soviet Army Theatre. Despite his screen image Aleksander is soft-hearted and kind person in real life (though very emotional), is married, very much loves his spouse Maria and their daughter (Maria Aleksandrovna Balueva was born 08.07.2003). Aleksander first met his future wife during filming "Richard the Lion-Hearted" (1992) in Koktebejl, Crimea, where she was on vacation.