Mikhail Zadornov
Writing
- Born
- July 21, 1948 · Jurmala, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]
- Died
- November 10, 2017 (age 69)
Soviet and Russian satirist, playwright, humorist, actor, also known as the author of hypotheses in the field of the etymology of Russian words and the history of Slavs, which are sharply criticized by the scientific community. Laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize (1975). Member of the Writers' Union of Russia. Author of over ten books; Zadornov's works include lyric and satirical stories, humoresques, essays, travel notes and plays. Son of the writer Nikolay Zadornov (1909-1992). According to a VTsIOM poll published on April 1, 2019, Mikhail Zadornov ranked first among the beloved comedians of Russians.
Known for
Behind the camera7
- 2019Once Upon an American Adventure, or A Purely Russian Tale Author, Art Direction
- 2015Prophetic Oleg. A True Story Revealed Director, Author
- 2012Рюрик. Потерянная быль Author
- 2008Аркаим. Стоящий у солнца Screenplay
- 1992I Want Your Husband Screenplay
- 1989Евгений Петросян: Инвентаризация Writer
- 1989I Don't Understand Author
Acting5
- 2019Once Upon an American Adventure, or A Purely Russian Tale as Narrator (voice)