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Leonid Gaidai

Directing
70 years oldSvobodny, Amurskaya guberniya, RSFSR, USSR

Biography

Leonid Iovich Gaidai (Russian: Леони́д Ио́вич Гайда́й; 30 January 1923 – 19 November 1993; Svobodny) was a Soviet comedy film director, screenwriter and actor who enjoyed immense popularity and broad public recognition in the former Soviet Union. His films broke theatre attendance records and were some of the top-selling DVDs in Russia. He has been described as "the king of Soviet comedy".

Personal Details

Born
January 30, 1923 - November 19, 1993 (age 70)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Svobodny, Amurskaya guberniya, RSFSR, USSR
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

Leonid Gayday
Леонид Гайдай
L. Gaidai
Leonid Iovich Gaidai
Leonid Gaiddai

TV Shows (3)