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Leonid Gaidai

Leonid Gaidai

Director & actor · born 30 January 1923 · Svobodny, Amurskaya guberniya, RSFSR, USSR

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".

Where to start: Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973).

As director 24

As actor 8

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Leonid Gaidai movie?

By viewer score, Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973) at 7.9/10.

What are Leonid Gaidai’s most popular movies?

Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures, Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures, Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession.

How many movies has Leonid Gaidai made?

32 films on TMDB, 24 as director, 8 as actor.

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