
Mikhail Zadornov
- Date of Birth: 1948-07-21
- Date of Death: 2017-11-10
- Place of Birth: Jurmala, Latvian SSR, USSR [now Latvia]
Biography
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 b... 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.

Я Ведаю, так что и вам придётся
History, Documentary, Comedy • 2023 October

Genius
Crime, Comedy • 1991 May

KVN
Family, Comedy, Talk • 1961 November

Однажды в Америке, или Чисто русская сказка
Comedy, TV Movie • 2019 January

I Want Your Husband
Comedy • 1992 January

Вещий Олег. Обретенная быль
History, Documentary • 2015 November