Eldar Ryazanov — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Eldar Aleksandrovich Ryazanov (18 November 1927 — 30 November 2015) was a Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter, poet, actor and teacher.

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Filmography

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1975 The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! Screenwriter · Director

Interesting facts

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In 1950, E. A. Ryazanov graduated from VGIK, defending his thesis (together with fellow student Z. P. Fomina) with the documentary film "They Study in Moscow." The young directors received a diploma with honors.
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In 1984, Eldar Aleksandrovich was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR; he became a two-time laureate of State Prizes — the USSR Prize (1977, for the film "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!") and the RSFSR Prize named after the Vasilyev Brothers (1979, for the film "Office Romance") — and was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labour, the Orders of Friendship and "For Services to the Fatherland," as well as the French Order of Arts and Letters.
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In 1979-1985, Eldar Aleksandrovich became famous as the host of the television program "Kinopanorama." In addition, he created more than two hundred original television programs.

Family & relationships

Zoya Fomina wife · Children: 1 · divorced

Emma Abaydullina wife